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Games like Cosmic Horror Tales: Roots Below

Games like Cosmic Horror Tales: Roots Below

Games like Cosmic Horror Tales: Roots Below

Looking for games like Cosmic Horror Tales: Roots Below? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror, mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Legend of Marrow, Sinister Hospital or The Valley of the Unknown.

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  1. Marrow found herself in a heavily rainy place, the droplets pounding against her skin like a relentless drumbeat. She had been drawn here by a mysterious force, one that she couldn't quite explain. All she knew was that she had to be here, in this place of darkness and wetness. As she made her way deeper into the rain-soaked forest, Marrow encountered a series of obstacles and puzzles that challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Marrow.

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  2. In the dark forests of Duskwood town, an abandoned hospital rises ominously. Despite its closure years ago, "Sinister Hospital" harbors terrifying secrets. The player enters to follow the trail of a group of lost children from the town. There lies a dark journey and quest for justice: Judge Harlan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Hospital.

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    IMRY is an atmospheric isometric RPG set in the 1970s Soviet taiga, where your choices shape a story of survival, identity, and a reality that refuses to stay still. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMRY.

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  5. What kind of game is City God Alice?City God Alice is a 2D side-scrolling RPG that blends: Dark Eastern-inspired exploration & puzzle-solving Turn-based combat focused on horizontal positioning & psychological interference Temple management, random events, and character-bond strategy systems Whether you enjoy story, atmosphere, combat, or strategy, City God Alice offers a unique su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City God Alice:城隍愛麗絲.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 278 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Lamentum is a pixel art survival-horror game set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century. To solve the dark secret at the heart of Grau Hill Mansion, you will have to immerse yourself in a nightmare world full of terrible creatures.Choose well in whom to trust, every decision you make may alter the course of the story.Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamentum.

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  7. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A hardcore pixel horror game with a twist. Guide our lovely maiden though this space filled with horror, where you'll find yourself emerged in the story line. Maybe, you have become her? Or is she becoming you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eve of Souls: Static Pod.

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  9. Play the Free Demo Experience a substantial first chapter of Curse of Resthaven, fully voiced and spanning the game’s complete six-day loop—plus the first day of your next loop. Explore all four town zones, question Resthaven’s residents, trade with merchants, and embark on card-based expeditions. Your choices determine which of three story paths you begin to uncover. Your demo save carries ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Resthaven.

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  10. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  11. JOIN THE COMMUNITY About the GamePine Creek is a story-driven, first-person horror game that blends the tense gameplay of modern stealth horror with the eerie atmosphere of classic survival horror, featuring an authentic ’80s setting, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzles that change with every playthrough. Story-driven, first-person survival horror Tense stealth gameplay with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

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  12. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    New update. - Spanish translation system. - New events. - New sounds. - A reference point on the screen to better access objects. (Only visible when you are near them). - More detailed objectives. - Environment improvements. - More detailed story progress. - Some minor bugs fixed. Important Note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually creates tension to offer a deeper experience. The sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual.

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  14. A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Play the first chapter of Harvest Island, an upcoming pixel-art, cute, semi-farming simulator set on a remote island. Take on the role of Will and help your sister catch a raccoon to offer to the gods. Inspired by Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon, and Rune Factory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Island.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    The Library of Ouroboros. You awaken here with no memory of how you've arrived - though faint memories of searches, of the Library's name, stick in your memory like scraps of torn paper. The reek of dust, of old wood, and of something... more difficult to place hang in the air. Is that a distant ringing you hear, or merely your imagination? And why do you feel so strange? So hot? Like a pair of e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place, Forbidden.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.

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  19. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    The player finds himself in an abandoned Soviet bunker, built at the height of the Cold War. The protagonist is a stalker, a hunter for artifacts and secrets of the past. He entered the bunker, attracted by legends of secret experiments and the mysterious disappearance of all personnel. Moving through the bunker, the player is immersed in an atmosphere of tense anticipation and fear. He finds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Phoenix.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "Work at Caleh's™" is a spine-chilling survival horror game developed by OfficialXnEd Games. Set in the shadowy corridors of Caleh's, a company with a dark and twisted past, players must navigate a nightmarish environment teeming with terrifying monsters. Combining atmospheric storytelling, strategic gameplay, and intense survival mechanics, "Work at Caleh's™" challenges players to uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Work at Caleh's.

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  21. Lead a group of Vagrants through the surreal open world of the Afterlife. Observe their journey through the eyes of a drone operator. Hide from blind monsters. Avoid malicious fog. Embrace the Cycle. Survive. Escape. Fog'n'Silence is a slow-paced exploration-oriented adventure that blends survival, resource management, stealth, puzzle-solving, RPG elements, and timeline-based tactical combat.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fog'n'Silence.

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  22. After receiving a mysterious invitation from the influential patron Dr. Marsh, you find yourself drawn into a chain of occult events surrounding an ancient ritual. You must confront a secretive cult, prevent the ritual, and escape alongside your companions. Edge of Madness is a dark RPG inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. Choose one of four characters and accept the invitation to the Mar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Madness.

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  23. Prepare to dance till you’re dead in this horrifying yet captivating experience! A mysterious benefactor invites you to a private party... in Romania! Exciting, isn't it? Well, Annabelle is positively ecstatic, so all you can do now is pack your largest suitcase and print out the plane tickets. Make sure you don't forget your Halloween costume, though! A shimmering light in the dark mountains lead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Tales: Hotel Frightsylvania Collector’s Edition.

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  24. Special Edition Follow the page on Kickstarter website to get notified when it goes live and get access to many exclusive rewards such as devs previews, beta builds, artbook and more! About the GameThe creators of Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion presents: A new top-down action-RPG, brought to life through beautiful hand-drawn pixel art, packed with epic, intense combat. Immerse yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Fates.

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  25. In 1960, the main character's life was turned upside down by the tragic death of her family at the Belhaven Hotel, and for thirty-eight years he has struggled with the dark secrets of his past. Now she is determined to go back to find out what happened in this cursed hotel and uncover the truth. But this hotel is not just an old building, it is a living hell, haunted by the horrific events of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Disturb.

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  26. In "Asylum of the Forsaken," you step into the shoes of Nathan Scott, an investigative journalist whose mission is to photograph five missing people within the eerie and abandoned Ravenwood Asylum. The asylum is not only home to dark secrets but also to a terrifying monster that roams its decaying halls, constantly hunting you down. Your only tools for survival are your wits, your camera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asylum of the Forsaken.

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  27. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Golden Fall 2 is a single character dungeon crawl RPG focused on exploration of an engaging and diverse world. Combat follows a simultaneous turn-based system inspired by roguelikes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Fall 2.

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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Oh no! You stranded on a desert island after a big storm. How will you survive and return home? Will you find the lost treasure you were looking for? YOUR QUEST BEGINSSurvival RPG: The Lost Treasure is a retro RPG game with a survival twist. It combines adventure, exploration, RPG and survival skills in a 2D pixel art universe. Your quest is to survive in this harsh and unfamiliar environment by f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival RPG: The Lost Treasure.

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  29. ● Game Introduction: "Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm" is a fantasy-themed, turn-based tactical strategy dungeon crawler. You will use mysterious ritual magic to summon "Phantasms" from other realms to form an adventure party, delving into the Arcaran Mist—a place where ordinary mortals cannot tread—to explore ancient secrets. ● Key Features: This is a game focused on combat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm.

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  30. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Dungeon Digger is a roguelike game about the adventures of a brave dwarf in search of legendary treasures. Descend to the deepest levels of the underground realm, mining increasingly valuable minerals to craft superior equipment. Battle dangerous spiders, golems, underground worms, and ghosts, and become the hero of these dark caves! Key Features: Deep Exploration:Venture into the deepest parts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Digger.

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  31. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Broken Ceiling is a hand-drawn, 2D, top-down eldritch horror adventure where the player must use a fragile light, which constantly needs to be recharged, to hold back the darkness, explore alien caverns, and uncover why fate has summoned a little rabbit into a pit of incomprehensible beings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Ceiling.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    Attention Operator, You have been selected to oversee a critical mission. Our team of elite soldiers is set to descend into a newly discovered abyss, believed to lead to uncharted territories beneath the earth. Your role is to monitor the soldiers' progress, ensuring their safety and collecting data. Monitor Your TerminalsAs they venture deeper, remain vigilant and provide guidance based on their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below, Rusted Gods.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Story SummaryPlay as Veloria, a high school girl who awakens in a world that feels both familiar and alien. Following the fragmented traces of her memory, she must solve puzzles and encounter strangers who seem oddly recognizable. She seeks not just a way out, but the ultimate truth: Who is she? And why has she returned to this place? The girl wakes before a gloomy orphanage. Ashes swirl through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veloria.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Inspired by Lovecraft, a psychological survival horror game set in a dystopian, alternative universe. Discover the mystery of the woman's death and learn the dark secrets of the Happy Rock. Are you ready? Discover a surreal world inspired by Lovecraft Explore a dystopian world that accurately alludes to current world events. The universe describes one of the paths that humanity can follow. Every d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Order of the Snake Scale.

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  36. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    In the year 198X, young Evan must survive a bleak life in the snowy backwater of Landis, Oregon. One fateful day, his existence is forever changed by the dark influences of a strange visitor from another world. With the guidance of his new ally, can Evan stand up against schoolyard bullies? Will he have the courage to stand up for himself? The Prince of Landis combines the character-driven story a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prince of Landis.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.

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  39. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Dreams in the Witch House is an open world horror adventure game, where you guide Walter Gilman, as he prepares to face the dreaded May-Eve witch ritual in the legend-haunted city of Arkham. Choose your own approach and reveal the secret of the Witch House before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

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  41. On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    A dynamic sneak-and-slash RPG that mixes procedural generation with hand-made puzzles and story! Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, a huge selection of versatile items, and unique threatening enemies to face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Night, Knight.

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  43. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUNLESS SEA.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 718 reviews

    Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Valley.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

    Reveal the Deep is a short exploration-based indie game, where the user traverses through the wreck of a 19th century steamship. There is a heavy focus on piecing together the story of the ship's past, through a variety of notes and clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reveal the Deep.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 9,162 reviews

    A compendium of arcane, remastered tracks from the award-winning Cultist Simulator, dripping in atmosphere, lore and something dark and sticky you probably shouldn’t ask about.Composed by Mickymar Productions, the same ingenious Canadians behind the Fallen London and Sunless Sea OSTs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Simulator.

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  48. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The second chapter in the "Chronicle of Innsmouth" saga. A team of scientists are attempting to be the first to reach a previously unknown chain of mountains higher than the Himalayas. Within a huge cavern they discover the alien bodies of hithertofore unknown creatures frozen in the ice walls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness.

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  49. Not everything is fine in the sleepy mining town of Cinderbrook. The local distillery's whiskey has turned into a glowing poison, and the townspeople have caught glimpses of strange figures in the surroundings. Investigate the case and uncover the origin of these peculiar phenomena! design and FeaturesThe style and features resemble adventure games and role-playing games from late 1980s. The main… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Single Malt Apocalypse.

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  50. Stripped of his memories and identity by a botched military experiment in order to become the perfect soldier, DIV-0519 was forced to flee the hidden training Facility way too soon. Keep this fugitive alive as you explore a surreal country, ruled by fear and strict laws. FEATURES CHARACTER-DRIVEN NARRATIVE: Atmospheric, eerie story exploring loss of identity, set in a seemingly hopeless worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misdamnation.

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