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Looking for games like crime life crime wave? Here are top action recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with All Ashes and Illusions, The Longest Road on Earth or Berlin Passages.

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  1. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A dark visual novel about a young prince's unhealthy infatuation with his nursemaid, and his misguided attempts to win her heart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Ashes and Illusions.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    76% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

    A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 original, beautifully-sung songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Road on Earth.

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  3. ✦ About the Game Berlin Passages is an interactive narrative that blends autofiction with the layered, ongoing history of Berlin. It tells the story of my relocation to the city as a young foreign design student beginning a thesis project. As I bike through parks, ride the S-Bahn, and explore the city’s hidden corners, you'll uncover traces of Berlin’s divided past — in its architecture, id… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berlin Passages.

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  4. To exist in the virtual world is to have two bodies, four hands, two hearts. In Shadowtime, a guide to this double world leads you through irreconcilable realities and through the virtual as a place to take shelter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowtime.

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  5. Controls for the Demo Movement style: WASD (you may also use arrow keys). Space, enter or return to select menu options. Escape to close out of menus. Click here for hints if you get stuck. Game Description Ancient writings tell of a time when a connection across the great expanse shall serve as a sign of the coming of the Great Advent, when the dark forces threaten all that is known. It is said t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advent Heroes: Wrath of the Ice Queen.

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  6. "Vajont" is the name of a dam in Northern Italy, built in a valley of the same name. In 1963, during a test, the water that filled the dam basin caused a massive landslide. A giant wave was created and it destroyed the nearby villages: the "Vajont Disaster" remains one of the greatest Italian tragedies since the end of World War II. This piece is an interactive first-perso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vajont VR.

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  7. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    76% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    In 1988 you met Mr. Rabbit and a host of his friends in the World of the Manhole. Your friends are still here, but they've done some remodeling. Prepare for a grand adventure in the world of the Manhole Masterpiece Edition. A world of epic wonder and whimsical magic. A fantastic world where every character comes alive and every new hallway leads to another wild dream. Just point and click. Soon yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Decade is a narrative point-and-click adventure game where you will send children back into the past - ten years at a time to learn how the world ended, and what you can do to change it. Investigate documents, technologies, and artefacts to understand history, manage the children and their abilities as they age dramatically, and try to make the right decisions as you create multiple futures tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decade.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Johnny Rocketfingers Complete Game Collection! The internet smash hit Point & Click Adventure game, "Johnny Rocketfingers," is finally available to play from your desktop computer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Rocketfingers Complete Game Collection!.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    - World Story - The game "Ninnin" is set in "Fifty City," where the protagonist lives. Fifty City is a fictional city where ordinary people and ninjas coexist. Originally, Fifty City was a peaceful place. However, sudden invasions by the ruthless "Hunter" gangs have caused incidents and accidents in various locations. As the city lacked a military presence and only had the police to contend with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninnin.

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  11. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Question. Investigate. Save the girl. SURVIVE! The choices are yours in this retro, wacky, b-class horror, FMV arcade game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spectre Files: Deathstalker.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 3,511 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A hyper-realistic simulation with plenty of physical puzzles awaits! Did ever wonder what a leaping-laser-mouse-bomb would look like? Or better yet: what it's capable of? Then be ready for your very own ultimate playground with possibilities you didn't know you could imagine. Use physical systems to your advantage, no matter if it’s electricity, explosions, lasers, lightning, or wind. By tinkeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Machines 3.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Meet Gilbert. A very curious cat who loves to go on adventures. Play with Gilbert is a children's sandbox game where the goal is to find all the other kitties and become the leader of the pack. There are also fishies to collect that are hidden throughout the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play With Gilbert: Remake.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 3,779 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 11 reviews

    From the creator of To the Moon: A simple, wordless 1-hour short about a boy who found an injured bird, told through a blur between reality and imagination. A Bird Story is an interactive pixel animation with the sole purpose of telling a simple story. It is a standalone narrative, with its own beginning and ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bird Story.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

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  16. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    The Book of Distance blends techniques from mechanical sculpture, film, and stage to redefine personal storytelling in virtual reality. Family archives add a haunting layer of realism. 2D and 3D hand-crafted sets reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints, evocative character design, and seamless choreography combine with surprising moments of interaction to gently whisk us across the ocean and thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Distance.

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  17. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,753 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    ☆★☆★ ...something debatably wicked this way comes... ★☆★☆ ☻ 1 hour estimated completion time ☻ The famed Frog Detective returns in the most thrilling mystery yet! A town’s welcoming celebration for a mysterious Invisible Wizard has been ripped to shreds by an unknown culprit. The Detective must find out “whodunnit”! The Case of the Invisible Wizard is the second game in the Frog Detective seri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard.

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  18. Welcome to The Lost Study — a study no one remembers anymore. The Lost Study is a story puzzle escape-room game that recovers a forgotten study by solving puzzles.  By collecting stories and refilling the study, you can restore The Lost Study. Depending on what story you choose, you can play different protagonists, different genres of games. Stories are all stories of the same world.  Som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Study.

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  19. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    One New Message An award-winning video game about resilience and coping strategies for adolescents. One New Message was developed by Eloise Best and is the winning game from the 2022 Resilience Game Design Challenge presented by Jennifer Ann's Group, a 501(c)(3) charity. Features engaging visual novel distinctive style relatable scenarios lo-fi beats In One New Mes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One New Message.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A mascot horror game where you use a rubber chicken as a flashlight, modifying it with various energies to solve puzzles. Restore the electricity, explore Sunshine Farms, and be careful not to make loud noises. If Squawky sees or hears you, it will chase you, so if that happens, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squawky.

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  21. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Unleash your inner detective in The JerryMaya Detective Agency, a puzzle platforming adventure for kids and families! Based on the beloved Swedish children’s books, this interactive mystery game invites young detectives to solve crimes, uncover clues, and explore the quirky town of Valleby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The JerryMaya Detective Agency.

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  22. This is a game made with RPG Maker MZ that follows a young woman that is trying to cope with her life being turned around as the disease she suffers from now forces her to live a different life. This is game is a work in progress that will receive updates until its completion. The current game takes players between 20 - 30 hours depending on expertise and familiarity with classic style RPGs. ..… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Adventure.

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  23. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Octropolis is now free to download and play! If you like it, however, might I suggest leaving a tip? I've put far more effort into this weird little Pac-like than you know.... Guide an octopus through the huge Octropolis, collecting eggs, escaping sharks, and consuming "mega eggs" that let you attack the sharks back. If this sounds a bit like Pac-Man, that's no accident. Octropolis is a modifica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octropolis.

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  24. Embark on your own quest in this beautifully designed classic point and click adventure puzzle game. Explore an all but forgotten 14th century Blackthorn Castle, surrounding dark forest and structures. Discover hidden passageways, clues and puzzles along the way! Uncle Henry has been hunting lost treasures for as long as you can remember. His legendary stories of adventure excited your imagin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Blackthorn Castle 2.

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  25. INFO: Monsters Road is an RPG adventure video game developed by Alhavera Studios and published by Indie Frozenbite Games, being the first game in the series. The game has a 2D perspective, and the player can control the three protagonists of the game in an extremely simple way (with the mouse and/or keyboard), the game being easy to play and understand. The development of the game began on June 1,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONSTERS ROAD.

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  26. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A MODERN JAPANESE-STYLE FANTASY STORY INVOLVING YUE, A YOUNG BOY BORN AND RAISED AT A SHRINE, AND HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH THE "AYAKASHI" SPIRITS. ●Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi A PC game released in 2011, the second released by the indie games group HaccaWorks*. In 2014 it was re-released on the PSP gaming system with a major revision of the main scenario, and with full voices, a prequel,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of the Red, the Light and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Synthesis Mostly text-based, but showcasing detailed 2D backgrounds for its many locations, Escape from Norwood lets you free to explore the world and try to combine hundreds of items in any way you want, to trigger unexpected effects on the lives of its vast cast of characters. By using the uncanny abilities of invisibility magic you can protect yourself and learn intimate and state secrets alike… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Norwood.

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  28. Defend a Hawaiian town from waves of invading Night-marchers! Simple First Person Tower Defense game, you play as a tourist visiting a unspecified Hawaiian Town, and are prompted by Kane and Lono, the Hawaiian gods of the Sun and Rain respectively, urging you to protect the town against a invasion of Night-marchers. You're given 5 tools to help you with this goal. Your first weapon is the fire ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night-marchers Opposition.

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  29. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Action-packed pixel-art old-school dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wanna build a robot.

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  30. New York, 1935... James, a middle-aged millionaire, decides to go on a business journey to Warsaw, to prove that making money is possible anywhere. Soon it turns out that this trip is not only to make his point but also to change his life. James takes part in plenty of adventures such as a two weeks cruise by one of the first polish transatlantic ships, tasting Warsaw cuisine, going on the ball… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsaw: Paris of the North (prototype).

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  31. This is a color-enhanced version of the previous work "Stick to the end". It added several enemy aircraft attack modes based on "Stick to the end", beautifying the effects of boss attacks and showing off bullet effects. The small plane can have ordinary bullets and missiles at the same time. In addition, the game support for both gamepad and keyboard/mouse to play. We highl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vinios.

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  32. A visual novel/life sim with Shakespearean characters and Nim, a cat spirit who is searching for her master, the Prince of Cats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nine Lives of Nim: Fortune's Fool.

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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Sit around the campfire with your friends and assemble a spooky ghost story. Was it an eldritch cult or the living dead causing trouble for the local townsfolk? Did the terror happen in a derelict gas station, or perhaps it was an abandoned carnival? And how did they meet their fate? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exquisite Ghorpse Story.

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  34. Our XAMK Game Jam 2021 II submission. Have you ever had an empty canvas or table, and after using scissors on some colored paper to make some decorations on a holiday card, you had a lot of leftover scraps?  Did you think about playing around with them to make some "art" happen just for fun? Well now you can do it digitally! Cup of Meow is an "arts and crafts" -application where you place differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cup of Meow.

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  35. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Sea of Roses ► The DEMO is now available on GameJolt (Windows, Mac, Linux) The full game is available on Steam now & coming to GameJolt in late July 2021. [Media 7660187] NEWS FLASH - July... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Roses.

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  36. Play as CCTV Detective Lopez as he solves crimes through the ever faithful lens of a security camera. The crime rate in the small City of ChurchView is rising, and it is up to Lopez to lower it. Head to the crime scenes to find cameras and clues in the area that may help solve the crimes, then it's back to the office to crawl through the footage until you've found your culprit. While gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAMEO: CCTV Detective.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Montgomery Hills. A small, quiet town in Northern Ontario. The site of one of Canada's largest wildfires, started by one of the town's lifelong residents. The day he set the town on fire was the day he became the monster he is now. The residents who survived all ask the same question: Why? But answers come at a price in Montgomery Hills. He never speaks. He never sleeps. No one ever says his name.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tom Dahl.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Love and Friendship is a text-based romantic comedy set in 18th-century England during the height of the Regency and British Imperialism. This interactive fiction game is written and built using Twine, an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. The game will be released chapter by chapter and will remain free to play until its completion.  Love and Friendship(LaF) is rated for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love & Friendship.

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  39. Is everyone just fending for themselves - or is there any empathy left after all? "Facing the rain" is a story-driven RPG, without battles but with impactful decisions. Take the role of Billy, a young girl embarking on her first job as a hotel maid, in a town called Drumberg - which is nowhere in particular. Soon she realizes, there is a tragic heaviness weighing down on the hotel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Facing the Rain.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A visual novel about a bunny girl, her boyfriend and a rabbit named Tonya. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incelthread.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Abettor is a top-down shooter where enemies constantly spawn all around you. In this game, not only does the world generate around you, but the enemies do as well. Kill as many enemies and achieve your highest score. How many can you kill in Abettor? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abettor.

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  42. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Take control of a metropolitan police department and run it your way. Recruit, train, and equip officers, then send them to the streets to fight crime and keep peace in the city of Freemont. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurisdiction.

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  43. The Pitch You are an artificial intelligence waking up on a deep-space research station. The crew has vanished. The logs are corrupted. Something terrible happened here. But you're not starting from scratch. Every playthrough, your knowledge persists. What you learn in one run stays with you forever. Piece together the station's dark secrets across multiple playthroughs, unlock new dialogue opti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signals in the Void.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 531 reviews

    The first-ever FMV game about emotional fraud, brought to life by Chinese director Hu Yaohui and a team of film industry veterans. In this entirely fictional story, step into the role of a hunter of hearts and infiltrate a shadowy organization deep in emotional deceit. In this immersive, third-person cinematic experience, every choice matters as you navigate a treacherous web of lies, seduction, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge on gold diggers.

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  46. On a cold summer night, as Sally was heading for bed, she realises that she forgot her trusty camera outside! After spending all day taking photos in Trapwater Beach's Grotto for tomorrow's picture contest, she hurriedly went home for dinner, with her camera and photos still in the caves! But hotheaded Sally isn't afraid of the dark! And so she goes to retrieve her belongings in secret. What she … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinclair.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 13 reviews

    Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Drowning.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A cursed horror game inside another game, set on the 80’s Tormenture is a psychological horror game that takes players on a dark and immersive journey, complete with a shocking twist. In Tormenture, you step into the role of a young child drawn by rumors of a cursed 8-bit horror game. According to legend, the developers of this game made a pact with the devil to achieve eternal life, triggering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormenture.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    This is an emotion-focused short narrative game with an average playtime of around 1 hour. We believe that seeing and understanding our own emotions is a strength in itself. May this inner journey bring you moments of calm and resonance. Anxiety Puppy is an interactive visual novel that tells the story of a young girl in a bustling city, who, while struggling with the pressures of life and wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anxiety Puppy.

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  50. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    English Race against time to save a kidnapped teenager in just two hours! As a cunning private investigator, explore a posh mansion, typing retro commands or using arrow keys to select actions. Find and craft items to outsmart obstacles in this thrilling blend of classic text adventure and modern flair.  Can you free her before it’s too late? SummaryEncounter is an hybrid text/graphical adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encounter HD (Oric).

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