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Games like Dark Inquiry - Profane Soil

Looking for games like Dark Inquiry - Profane Soil? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rahasya, Haunted: Village or The Saint.

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  1. A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

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  2. Welcome to the pitch-black darkness of a forgotten village in Anatolia. Here, a curse of unknown origin has taken root beneath the earth, shattering the night’s silence with sinister whispers. Haunted: Village is a first-person, story-driven folkloric horror experience. In an abandoned settlement, you’ll uncover the mystery behind an ancient sorcery and the malevolent entity that has enslaved the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted: Village.

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  3. The Saint" is a first-person psychological horror set in eerie liminal spaces with VHS body cam visuals. Explore a decaying dreamworld, solve symbolic puzzles, and escape a nightmare inspired by the dread and mystery of Silent Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Saint.

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  4. Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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  5. STAY OUT OF THE FOGOne ordinary night, an emergency warning interrupts the television broadcast. A strange fog is spreading across the world. People are told to stay indoors and keep away from the figures seen inside it. Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to approach or communicate with them. Then the power goes out. When your dog Wolfie runs into the forest, you follow. What starts as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Netherwake.

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  6. You are Alex, a curious journalist who has decided to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six months ago, all the employees went mad at once, staging a bloody massacre. The official version is mass psychosis. But the truth is much more terrifying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle.

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  7. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies merges first-person puzzles with a poignant narrative. A driven lieutenant, haunted by hidden grief, confronts a sudden blackout. Clues force him to face buried truths, while a lurking darkness waits in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Terminal Error is a 3D First-Person Point-And-Click game that combines Puzzle-Solving elements with an immersive horror setting. Seeking to create a thrilling yet frightful adventure, the game takes inspiration from old school Point-And-Click horror games while introducing exciting new twists. In this Demo, you play as a disorientated soldier,  waking up to the sound of blasting alarms. Finding th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Error.

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  10. JOURNEY INTO MADNESSArt restorer Kaelin Rykhard is invited by the reclusive painter Felix Mortimer to review his famous collection. When Rykhard arrives at the mansion, Mortimer is missing, the place is damaged, and strange artworks hint at something terrifying. AN EVER-CHANGING NIGHTMAREScreams, ghouls, ghosts — make your way through an oscillating chateau ripe with paranormal phenomena nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strashna 2.

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  11. Protocol is an atmospheric horror experience focused on exploration, mystery, and uncovering the dark secrets of an abandoned hospital. You wake up without knowing who you are. Part of your memory is missing, and you have no idea what brought you here. This hospital was abandoned years ago — left behind and forgotten by humanity. But there is more to this place than meets the eye. Hidden benea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protocol - Chapter 1: Limbo.

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  12. A psychological horror detective simulation set in Rainier Falls in 2005. Uncover the truth behind Adele's death by finding contradictions in the case files. Are you brilliant enough to expose the suspects' lies in a single attempt? Because you only get one chance to make an arrest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Was Not a Suicide.

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  13. A late-night drive takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious little girl appears on the road. Moments later she vanishes, leaving only silence... and an abandoned house waiting in the darkness. What begins as a simple investigation quickly becomes a terrifying fight for survival. Explore the haunted house, uncover its tragic past, solve puzzles, and escape the evil that lurks within. As you pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Tales: Nini's Teddy.

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  14. Curse of the Crimson Stag is a story-driven mystery thriller in which you explore a blurred line between supernatural occurrences and past tragedy. Uncover what led to the abandoning of the once luxurious Whiteroot Hotel. Local myth tells of a wrathful spirit known as the Crimson Stag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Crimson Stag.

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  15. Fearsome Night An anonymous email. A dead woman's address. Something that needs to be found. You don't know who sent it. You don't know how they got the address. All you know is that the email points to your recently deceased grandmother's house and asks you to find something hidden inside. You never should have gone. Fearsome Night is a first-person psychological horror game where investigati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearsome Night.

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  16. The only clue is a letter containing a truth that should never have been revealed. A Search That Changes Everything After the tragic death of her father in a car accident, Sophie and her mother move to a remote village in hopes of leaving the past behind. A new place. A fresh start. But the past isn’t so easy to escape. One night, Sophie wakes up from a disturbing nightmare. The next mornin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Life.

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  17. Kindawn: The Parish Remembers is a first-person psychological horror game set in Yakutia in the early 2000s. You return to a hometown still scarred by the post-Soviet crisis. But something else has taken hold there - and the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.

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  18. It is 1958. The Outer Islands have been closed to the world for twenty years. Their residents are gone. Some left. Some disappeared. Some were never properly accounted for. You are Detective Anne Shepherd, sent to investigate why the signal tower on Pandora’s Rock has suddenly begun transmitting again after two decades of silence. The islands were sealed by the Ministry of Defence. The Malin f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outer Islands.

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  19. Work late. Stay alive.One Late Night: Remake brings back the cult indie office-horror classic with modern visuals and controls, expanded story, and new scares — while staying true to the claustrophobic tension that made the original unforgettable. You play as an unnamed office worker finishing a late shift when strange events begin to unfold. Lights flicker. Doors lock. Emails corrupt themselves.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Late Night: Remake.

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  20. Put on your headphones and step into a painting that hides its final moments. Uncover the truth buried within the image, reveal the sin it conceals, and pass judgment. Game StoryAt the gates of Hell, you are chosen by the archangel Michael. In the heavy, suffocating silence, you sense that this place is far more than a simple testing ground. The classical paintings laid out before you car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Michael Test.

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  21. Hotel Espir is a single-player, narrative-driven, stealth-based, horror game. Make your way through the hotel, uncovering clues, discovering secrets, and hiding from Damien, the dark presence who hunts you through sound alone. Choose silence or choose death. In Hotel Espir, you play as Charles Lemek, who is returning from a business conference, in time to see his daughter born. On the way, he s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Espir.

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  22. Lullaby of Lost Soul - is an anime-horror game developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game offers an immersive survival horror adventure where players must uncover the dark secrets of an abandoned Academy. Combining elements of Japanese animation with cutting-edge graphics, it creates a unique atmosphere of fear and mystery. Explore the eerie halls of the Academy, where mysterious shadows and parano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lullaby of Lost Soul.

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  23. Immerse yourself in a gripping horror experience set deep within the mysterious landscapes of Lower Silesia, Poland. You take on the role of Łukasz, a fearless investigative journalist driven by a relentless quest to uncover hidden truths. Delve into a vast, shadowy underground world filled with secrets waiting to be unraveled. Navigate through labyrinthine corridors, forgotten chambers, and eeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SECTOR.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Want more NetEscape? Support us by wishlisting on Steam! Originally created as part of a two-week game jam, NetEscape has the potential to grow into a larger, more exciting experience with enough support. Help us make it happen by sharing NetEscape with your friends! Welcome to NetEscape, a nostalgic dive into a seemingly abandoned MMO from the 90s. Once a bustling online world, NetEscape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NetEscape.

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  25. Secret of the Boarding House is a first-person psychological horror game where you play as a journalist determined to uncover one of the darkest secrets of the Soviet past. Your protagonist sets out to investigate an abandoned boarding house to discover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances of children that took place there decades ago — and to finish his article. However, he never reach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Of The Boarding House.

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  26. In The Dark Arrival, Jacob is shattered by the loss of his girlfriend and loyal dog,, he struggles to find meaning - until a mysterious letter from his late grandfather draws him back to Hollow Creek, a town he once called home. Now consumed by an oppressive fog and riddled with decay, Hollow Creek harbors unspeakable horrors and dark secrets, including the chilling disappearances of its children.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DARK ARRIVAL - SHADOWS OF THE PAST.

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  27. A state machinery plant is haunted by a dismemberment murder. A girl's vanishing and a fatal plunge fuel ghost rumors. Years later, cop Wang Nan uncovers the truth: fates interwoven over a decade reveal human guilt and redemption—not spectral revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 南亭湖 Dependent Origination.

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    Explore, investigate and unravel the secrets buried in time. As psychic Amber Lopez, navigate haunted grounds, decipher ancient runes, and piece together the puzzle of a decades-old murder, each discovery closing in on a truth she’s not ready to face. FEATURES Explore Through Amber’s EyesUse psychic abilities to connect with the dead, uncover hidden truths, and experience memories left beh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bruja.

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  29. The Heritage is a first-person psychological horror game where the past refuses to stay buried. After receiving news of an unexpected inheritance, you travel to an old family estate left abandoned for decades. What begins as a simple visit to claim what’s yours soon turns into a descent into fear and mystery. The house hides more than just memories — it holds the restless presence of those who ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heritage.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The report is official - Toony's Daycare has closed forever. The town is filled with questions-why has this happened? Where are the missing children? A private detective has been hired to find out what happened---but he finds out too much!   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toony's Daycare.

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  31. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

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  32. "Jack - The Puppet" is a spine-chilling survival horror game that takes you on a journey into the heart of a cursed mansion. You play as a daring researcher who uncovers a lead to a priceless golden Shiva statue hidden in an abandoned mansion deep in the forest. Despite warnings of an evil doll named Jack that haunts the estate, you venture inside, only to find yourself trapped in a nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack - The Puppet.

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  33. Connect with the Devs About the Game Who could have imagined that a seemingly ordinary cave would become the source of all nightmares? Defaced: Dark Abyss is a first-person horror Survival Game that will challenge your willpower. Uncover a story that is darker than the absence of light... Meet Ethan Kane, known as the most-fearless explorer of forgotten places. In his greatest exploration so fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defaced: Dark Abyss.

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  34. CHECK DEV LOGS FOR UPDATES ! What the game ha Alpha teaser and PLAYABLE VERSION (DEC 2019) LOST BETWEEN  A girl with unknown name wakes up after a nightmare to understand that it was reality, but the reality is no better than the nightmare she went through and therefore moves between the two to understand what is what. Her only clues are that she remembers where the girl's 15 mothers who raised h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST BETWEEN.

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  35. In the early 2000s, a web of abuse, corruption, and secrecy stretched across continents. Behind private estates, luxury lifestyles, and influential circles lay crimes hidden from the public eye. You heard the rumors. Everyone did. Corruption. Power. Something inhuman. But the official story never added up, and the people asking the right questions stopped asking. Now it's your turn. A Dark Det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

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  36. Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

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  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    StoryYou are a college student who has just moved to a big city in search of a new life. But instead of a fresh start, you begin to suffer from recurring nightmares. In your dreams, you see a mysterious hill. It’s calling you. Each night the visions grow more vivid: underground tunnels, abandoned structures, and a strange device that once kept something contained. Trying to understand what’s h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Dark Legacy is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore an abandoned surgeon's estate. Uncover hidden memories, solve narrative-driven puzzles, and face the chilling consequences of forbidden experiments. The game emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Legacy.

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

    "Face the darkness of the past... and uncover the buried secrets." Heritage invites you into an abandoned mansion shrouded in family tragedy and mystery. Set against the backdrop of a relentless storm with pounding rain and crackling lightning, this psychological horror game challenges you to uncover a chilling story piece by piece. Explore every shadowy corner, unlock hidden truths, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heritage.

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  40. Degeons Project is an immersive first and third persons puzzle game that places you in a vast, abandoned scientific complex owned by the mysterious Degeons Laboratory's. A MYSTERY SHROUDED IN SECRECY Once a bustling state-of-the-art research center, the facility now lies empty, shrouded in oppressive silence. It was hastily abandoned after a catastrophic incident, the cause and consequences of wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Degeons Project.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Evelyn`s Game is a third-person psychological horror where memories can be as dangerous as monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Evelyn Game.

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  42. 加入我们吧!《筮灵》现已发售!快来官方交流群与怪谈同好们一起讨论游戏吧! 官方粉丝交流群:127843809 风域游戏微博请关注@风域游戏 About the Game 2018年,失踪已久的幽灵社前社长「刘洋」突然发来一条诡异的Q聊信息,将社员「展天尘」和青梅竹马「沈晓薇」引到了一个光怪离奇的规则世界之中。在调查真相的途中,便随着神秘学姐「句萤子」一同出现的,却是日常的彻底扭曲与瓦解...... 玩家将以一名高中生的视角,游走于日常和诡异之间,逐渐寻找被隐藏修改的真相。当平日里无比熟悉的场景都成了被“祂们”所掌控的扭曲时空,或许唯有遵守“祂们”所定下的规则,才有机会找到一线生机。 无限循环的六层楼梯 诡异的工厂员工细则 永远坐不满的深夜公交 没有演员的光明大剧院 江城铁路中学高二年级学生、“幽魂社”现任社团团长、“G岛论坛”现任版主。自幼拥有一种特殊的… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 筮灵 SHILING.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, emotional
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    CoRoT is a first-person psychological horror game. Search for cassettes in a transforming house, unraveling its macabre past. A sinister atmosphere surrounds you as you try to understand what's happening and where you really are. Can you discover the truth hidden in its walls? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CoRoT.

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  44. In the silence of the night, the door creaks... You are an uninvited guest in a house that the owners have long since abandoned. But you are not alone here. A dark silhouette watches from the shadows, following your every step. Who is he? And why does this house not let go of those who cross its threshold? Explore rooms full of secrets and terrible finds. Read the notes of the former owner, who t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwelcome Guest.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 982 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A gardener gets hired to do some maintenance work over the weekend. The tall grass needs to be cut, the wild hedges trimmed, and the dead flowers could use some water. A simple task, but strangely some tools are missing…The owner of the garden isn't around, and their house is off-limits. Perhaps new tools can be found in the mysterious town, or maybe some of the reserved townsfolk have seen them? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grunn.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The Letter: Classic Edition is the ORIGINAL experience from the classic title "The Letter", with a few changes and additions. Relive the Wii U game that gathered so much hate it became a cult classic. Embark on a creepy narrative driven tale about a boy in search of his missing father. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Letter: Classic Edition.

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  47. You are a police officer sent to investigate a call from an abandoned mansion. Deep beneath the mansion lies a hidden medical facility connected to the mysterious Dr. Warder. Explore, solve environmental puzzles, and hide from the doctor as you uncover what happened inside his facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARDER.

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  48. "I said things I can never take back..." Three days ago, Ethan stormed out of their apartment and accepted a routine work assignment in the Appalachian wilderness of Ravenhill Valley. He was sent to retrieve archived survey files from an old ranger kiosk, completely unaware of what lay ahead. He never returned. The entire valley has been strictly quarantined and sealed by the Federal A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenhill: Initiation.

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  49. A case neither of you can solve alone Whispers From Below is a first-person cooperative puzzle adventure for two players, set in a world inspired by cosmic horror. After their mentor's disappearance, two detective apprentices follow the trail of his investigations to an old, isolated mansion. There they'll discover that the case is tied to a ritual, a secret organization, and forces whose nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers from Below.

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  50. Obscuroid is a psychological horror puzzle game where you use a changing non-Euclidean environment to solve puzzles. Venture through a mind-bending liminal realm, use Polaroids to manipulate your surroundings, conjure your escape, or be consumed by whatever might wander the realm's vacant halls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscuroid.

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