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Games like Dark Ascending

Looking for games like Dark Ascending? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unusual and not safe experiments, Cryptmaster or Nightmare Zapping.

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  1. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    In Unusual and NOT Safe Experiments, you help a robot escape from an abandoned industrial complex, collecting floppy disks and avoiding traps. Use mechanisms to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Key Features: An action-puzzle game with elements of speed and reflexes. 60 levels with diverse traps and mechanical challenges. Improve logic and quick thinking through complex puzzles. A varie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unusual and not safe experiments.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 2,203 reviews

    Say anything in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, solve strange quests, and play unexpected mini-games. Use your words to conquer the crypt and unleash a whole new kind of "spell casting!" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryptmaster.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A horror channel browsing game where each channel holds a different nightmare to experience, explore them and find out the truth about what has happened in a small town where the inhabitants have disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Zapping.

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  4. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Be the HERO and set out on the journey to become whole and gain the powers you need to defeat the giant, evil demon that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typoman.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Approximately 90 minutes of core gameplay + additional replayable custom difficulties One Socket combines classic horror elements such as locked-in-place movement and limited resources with escape room mechanics to create a totally new and unique experience. Solve puzzles, avoid terrifying monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the mysterious experiment you have signed up for. FEATURES Spooky … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Socket.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    In Alchemos, you'll pilot a Proto-Atomic Shell - an atomic-sized device capable of collecting and combining subatomic particles - to discover the elements. Explore weird and wonderful experimental worlds, and challenge your friends to beat your best times But beware, the particles you seek may be guarded by the forces of Dark Matter! As the Dark Atoms evolve to defeat you, you'll need to upgrade … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AlCHeMoS.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Pinball Spire is a game unlike any other, a pinballvania blending together classic genres - and pinball. Conquer the titular spire as a brave, plucky little pinball called Pip, destined to step into the plunger and explore the inner chambers of a mysterious spire that appeared in their world overnight. Enter the spire. Inside is a strange pinball maze, full of secrets to unlock, enemies to bum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball Spire.

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

    Handcrafted by a Ukrainian solo developer: Wake up aboard a giant spaceship in this Sci-Fi Action-Puzzle FPS. With no recollection of your past, you are guided by a familiar voice claiming to be your friend. Explore the Ship Swarming with hostile robots, you must make your way through the vessel, looking for an escape. As you navigate through energy gateways and shifting corridors, a lingering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IHAS.

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  9. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Thanks for playing the prologue of Emil: A Hero's Journey!STORYAfter Nazi forces take his father away, 11-year-old Emil must use the only two things he has left—creativity and imagination—as he embarks on a perilous journey to find his father. Inspired by the true coming-of-age story of a Holocaust survivor.GAMEPLAYEmil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic 2.5D Puzzle-Platformer that combines intense … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue.

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  10. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,908 reviews

    UNSORTED HORROR is a collection of 5 short first-person horror games, that revolve around detailed machinery in a dark dystopian setting. The majority of the games have a playtime of roughly 10-15 minutes and can be played through in one sitting. Choose a CD case, read the backside, and go on a small adventure. THE GAMES: 1. Tartarus Engine - A group of plucky technicians exploit an ancient machi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsorted Horror.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Burnt out on the dullness of your play sessions, you voyage into the mountains to seek out a legendary Game Master. However, you quickly regret your decision after his game becomes a tad too real and involves you in an unexpected way... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fremdganger: The Cheating Demon.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    "No-one knew what horrors awaited Jake inside that House of Nightmares. Only God knows what he must have been feeling on that horrific night..." THE STORY:   Play as Jake, a teenager working the late shift in "Sal's Pizzeria" - until he's called to deliver to the HOUSE OF NIGHTMARES! After being kidnapped, try and avoid this TERRIFYING KILLER on her abandoned Farm - filled with challenging puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VILOMAH.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Get the Mango! Yeah Jam Fury tests your speed and ingenuity in over 100 levels of smiling face blocks. Utilize all three of your egos to create blocks, scale walls, and destroy everything in the way of your righteous fruit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yeah Jam Fury: U, Me, Everybody!.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 3,648 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products! Streamline your designs to meet production quotas and survive encounters with the sinister threats that plague SpaceChem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceChem.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 24,978 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Besiege.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,202 reviews

    A genre-switching phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Simulator 2.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 131,036 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 39 reviews

    From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind-melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inscryption.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Size Matters.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Mesel is inviting you to become the protagonist and the writer of a novel at the same time. Create your own novel with your own decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesel.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,032 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point&click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Dream: Coma.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 9,988 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

    Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pony Island.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 343 reviews

    Cybernetic Fault is a satirical adventure game with an anti-science storyline. The player will feel himself in the role of a romantic scientist, who is not shy about his incompetence and puts bold experiments on reality and common sense. He doesn't have time to read the instructions for the equipment and make calculations! Without a decisive break with classical science, the world can no longer be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cybernetic Fault.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,429 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 19 reviews

    Party Hard is a tactical game about stopping parties. Playing as someone who got sick of neighbors having loud parties, you decide to take matters into your own hands with the help of your faithful knife. The story follows a series of mass murders around the USA, with parties taking place in various locations including Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Party Hard.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    OUR LATEST PROJECT — CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WISHLIST IT ON STEAM! YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY; CAN YOU CONQUER IT...?! Project Infinity is an authentic indie JRPG. It’s an experimental project and one of my first attempts at RPG development, inspired by a deep love for classic JRPGs. I’ve combined those influences with my own unique take on core mechanics, gameplay, and storytelling.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Infinity.

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  30. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Once approximately every 100 years, the unburied and forgotten undead gather in the city of Greenberg to undertake their final march. The missing, accident victims, and the murdered—everyone who hasn't been properly laid to rest participates in this event. The ultimate destination is the city catacombs, whose gates are opened by the city authorities during an event called the Full Moon. Faded … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faded Stories: Full Moon.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Whats up, fellas! FREE DUROV isn’t just a horror game; it’s the most meme-packed experience where every detail is steeped in cultural references, humor, and a touch of self-irony. Each challenge requires not only skill and wit but also an appreciation for the clever humor woven in by the developers. You’ll encounter countless Easter eggs, puzzles, and surprises that will make your journey unforge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREE DUROV.

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  32. Declaration:This game contains a large number of Chinese contextual harmonic stems, and the plot is also referenced from Chinese popular meme culture, so it is untranslatable! It is difficult to master these, so please buy with caution for non-native Chinese speakers! Find 250 Genjouin of various species and hundreds of items for brother KUN. In the KUN space, Rescue your frustrated and devastate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Hill.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a realm of madness and bone-chilling terror as you step into our gripping horror adventure, meticulously crafted to send shivers down your spine. Explore a nightmarish world where each step unveils sinister secrets and heart-pounding encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Asylum.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner.

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  35. In "Ball Torment," you steer NekoChan, the waifu you never wanted but now need, through a relentless barrage of balls on ramps. If this simple task overwhelms you, you're not cut out to be called a gamer - you're just an onlooker. If you can't dominate this game, you might as well log off your Steam account for good because real gamers don't just play Ball Torment, they master it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball Torment.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces. Work together with teammates to solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and escape. True cooperative play and unsettling atmosphere make every moment a tense challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BodyRecords.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Feature List About the Game Backrooms Cats and Lava is an action-platformer with puzzle elements, where you must help a small inhabitant escape a deep cave being engulfed by lava. Navigate your way to the exit by moving boxes, but remember—the floor is lava! Avoid stepping on it at all costs. Use all your skills to survive this fiery labyrinth and find your way out of this infernal place. Key… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Cats and Lava.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    Sequel of "Hospital 666" You can try the Demo Version of School 666 HERE or ON STEAM!!! Full Release will be on Steam, Wishlist!!! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2802820/School_666/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- You must stay alive in this horror endless school. Try to find the correct way to survive the anomalies in the endless school. Use your brain to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School 666.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    ✨About the Game✨Funny clicker game where you should increase your Mewing Score ‍♂️ for becoming trully Sigma Click into screen for earn points and buy upgrades for achive this dream !!!✨Features✨ Different Upgrades! Like: Rizz Stare or Clickbate Cool Effects! Like: Random Mobile Game inside randomly appears on screen Achivements! ✨Check our other cool gameeeez ✨ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mewing Simulator ‍♂️.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Dere Evil.Exe is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles. In Dere Evil.Exe, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DERE EVIL EXE.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Gameplay Combining two beloved genres, first person horror with third person adventure, We Are Not Alone creates a new sense of suspense with its unique camera mechanic. Looking through the camera allows safe exploration, as the creature can not meet your gaze. Placing the camera down though, is essential to solving puzzles with both hands, yet it will leave you vulnerable. StoryThe world may b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Are Not Alone.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Fork Road is a first-person immersive atmospheric game. Your task is to pass the levels by observing the environment and using new gameplay methods. You need to concentrate on solving each puzzle, and there will be surprises you can't think of... play time Average 45-60 minutes, if you don’t experience all the elements in one game, you can play again Game background You are in a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fork Road.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Twin Paradox is an RPG in which you must prepare yourself for the first time travel. Explore the "Beyond" laboratory and interact with its scientists. Learn physics concepts that will help you understand how time travel could work in real life, as well as a bunch of interesting things from other sciences.Math-Free If math isn't your thing, don't worry! This isn't the classic game whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twin Paradox.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Tales from Candleforth is a collection of fairy tales that were written on top of a forbidden book many years ago to hide its content. Years later, the dark text is bleeding out and onto the pages of the tales, mixing with them and twisting the stories. The tale is about to begin... In this first tale, we'll meet Sarah, a 16-year-old girl left alone to run the family apothecary. Sarah's gran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Candleforth.

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  47. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A psychological horror game about being a child in an insane asylum. You're in a cruel world but your imaginary friends have your back. It's 1949, and you're a new patient at Hathmoore Children's Asylum. During your stay, you'll explore and discover disturbing secrets, including the mysterious Ghost of the Asylum. Along the way, you will befriend other children and their imaginary friends. Togeth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imaginary Friend Asylum.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2530430/ The renowned slasher horror films of the 1980s and 1990s serve as a source of inspiration for Terror at Oakheart. The community of Oakheart has been terrorized by Teddy, a masked serial killer. As the body count rises, you discover there is more going on here than just a man in a mask killing helpless teenagers. The side-scrolling, pixel-based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror At Oakheart.

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  50. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Complete Your Collection Save money by purchasing both games together in the Midnight Monitor Complete Bundle! Welcome to Aldercourt Station. Aldercourt City Council, in association with Sequre Transport Authority, welcome you into Aldercourt Station. Aldercourt Station is a sprawling and expansive addition to London's Travel Network. Come get lost amonst its tile halls and take in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Monitor: Aldercourt.

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