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Games like Dark Rules: The Experiment

Games like Dark Rules: The Experiment

Games like Dark Rules: The Experiment

Looking for games like Dark Rules: The Experiment? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project Phoenix, SCP: Control Error or The Unworthy.

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  1. 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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  2. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    SCP: CONTROL ERROR is a short psychological horror game where you take part in a live experiment inside a restricted underground facility. The test begins. You're observed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Control Error.

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  3. WHAT IF HELL MADE A MISTAKE?A story can be heard. To understand it, you must live through it. The Unworthy is a cinematic first-person psychological horror game inspired by the testimony of a man who believed he had entered Hell during a near-death experience. You awaken somewhere between life and Hell. Something in the darkness has already judged you. It intends to keep you among the damned. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unworthy.

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  4. REPORT THE ANOMALY. TRUST NOTHING.Somnus Corporation is a first-person psychological horror game set inside a looping dream simulation. SIMULATION HAS: More than 35 Anomalies and entities. (More will come!) 4 Anomaly and 7 Entity variation You play as John, a dream specialist participating in an experimental consciousness test created by Somnus Corporation. What begins as a routine calibrati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnus Corporation.

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  5. StoryIn a crowded and decaying urban village apartment, cramped rooms, dim hallways, and paper-thin walls filled with constant noise make every day feel suffocatingly repetitive. Until one day, you begin to notice the woman living across from you. Slowly, your attention becomes fixated on her. Hiding behind a yellowed curtain, watching her life unfold through the window gradually becomes part of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILENT CONFESSION.

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  6. The Broken Dawn is an atmospheric first-person survival horror game about an abandoned city that fell victim to a secret experiment on human consciousness. You play as Thomas Cale, a video blogger who went with friends to the isolated city of Greyfield for a new video. After a car accident, he wakes up alone. His friends are gone, and the city is filled with madmen and mutants. PlotThe govern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Dawn.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    About this game You play as a broke office worker who’s tired of barely surviving on his monthly paycheck. One night, you get an idea that could finally change your life: Buy abandoned houses. Search them for anything valuable. Sell what you find. Get rich. Simple, right? But the deeper you step into those forgotten properties, the faster you realize you’re not alone in them. Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains.

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  8. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Last Transmission is a short, first-person psychological horror game built around isolation, atmosphere, and slow, creeping dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Transmission.

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  9. "Abyss" is a first-person narrative game in which players take on the role of the protagonist, Red, to investigate the abnormal events that occurred at an abandoned facility in the mountains. The protagonist is a team called SCR Special Forces, they are experts in dealing with such incidents, and they are sent to various places to deal with abnormal incidents Red, whose identity and o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss深淵.

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  10. Your Mission: Grab the delivery order from your car. Confirm the drop-off location. Complete the delivery as instructed. Return to your car and escape. Simple, right? But if things go wrong… well, you’re on your own. Good luck. Food Delivery Hero!After being rejected by major companies despite your prestigious university degree, you’ve lost all hope and decided to become a food delivery r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivered on Time.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    "C.U.T.S" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 50 to 60 minutes. StoryA man named Ethan, passionate about collecting VHS tapes, receives a box full of them from a friend. But as he starts watching, he realizes he’s witnessing something deeply disturbing and unsettling. GameplayThe game is primarily a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.U.T.S.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Wishlist the standalone sequel here (every wishlist helps me a lot!):https://store.steampowered.com/app/2976490/The_Stalked_2/"The Stalked" is an extremely linear game that immerses players in Kate's disturbing journey. With an average completion time of 40-50 minutes, players follow Kate's fate as she navigates through a chilling tale of survival. Story You play as Kate, who has recently broken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stalked.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    "INITIATE SEQUENCE" [SUBJECT] is a first-person psychological horror game. You wake up confused in a dark room, not knowing where you are. The last thing you remember is a robotic voice echoing through you ears. How you got here or why is unclear, but you do know one thing: You're being watched. Questions and fears fill your mind when you begin to explore the eerie corridors. You e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [SUBJECT].

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 711 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    During an emergency winter flight your plane crashes near an abandoned Antarctic research facility in the midst of a deadly blizzard. Cut off from civilization and with no hope of rescue, you must explore Sutro Station and scavenge for the means of escape while enduring blinding whiteouts and temperatures 100 degrees below zero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near Death.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brukel.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    73% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    ColdSide is a psychological horror first-person game. It takes place in an abandoned underground laboratory that studied anomalous phenomena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ColdSide.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    47% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Evie is a short first-person horror narrative that unfolds a mind-boggling event, set in the middle of an eerie forest that was left undiscovered for good reasons. The story starts off by reading diaries left in an abandoned house by a lady named Evie. As a player, you will quickly realize that great tragedies hit her life and uncontrollably fell into a downward spiral of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evie.

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  19. This is a story-focused horror walking simulator, with some part-time job simulation elements depending on the scene, as well as very low-difficulty action scenes. The core design is a simple and accessible adventure in which you walk around, explore, and progress by triggering flags through conversations and events. The expected playtime is around two hours. Compared to the previous title, &quot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Sick Pizza Blue.

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  20. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    The Family Trip is a psychological horror narrative game. You play as an 13-year-old boy who travels with his parents to cabin. The trip is meant to be a quiet getaway, but soon the sense of isolation becomes unsettling. Everything starts quietly, just a family trip. But someone is watching them from the woods. What was meant to be a few peaceful days away from home turns into a trip they wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Family Trip.

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  21. An atmospheric first-person research experience where you act as an Operator undergoing procedural trials within an unstable anomalous space known as the Room. Each session is a controlled experiment. Each action is part of a protocol. Failure does not end the trial — it returns you to the beginning. Core Gameplay LoopYou begin each session inside a research hub. Here you: review instructions… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room Rules.

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  22. 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. You come for answers, but find only the remnants of innocence. These walls once filled with children's laughter, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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  23. In the 1960's world governments classified many events at the highest levels, including certain events behind the space race and Project MK Ultra. Researchers have reconfigured the events of one of the most well guarded and "cosmic classified" secrets of these programs. You can now experience for yourself what happened to one of the subjects in this Psychological Thriller / Walking Simul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollo Cosmic.

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  24. Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

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  25. Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    I am Sorry is a live-action graphic-based thriller puzzle game. A janitor, hired for a cleaning job, enters a mansion. As the janitor proceeds with cleaning over multiple sessions, they notice unusual phenomena that differ from before and eventually uncover a horrifying truth. Object Investigation You can interact with various objects for cleaning or puzzle-solving. Investigate objects and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Sorry.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Steam page:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2986280/LATEST_ISSUE/ LATEST ISSUE is an exciting game where the player assumes the role of a brave blogger who specializes in exploring mysterious and frightening places. This time his path leads to abandoned underground tunnels, shrouded in legends of missing people and unexplained phenomena. The player will explore the tangled passages and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LATEST ISSUE.

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  28. Soul Of Savarog It brings all the games of the "Soul Of Savarog" series, a mobile horror game series developed by Twisted Universe, to the computer and brings them together with real game lovers. Story savarog "Savarog", the first game of the series, begins with a detective entering an underground shelter. Surprises await the detective who enters the underground s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul of Savarog.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ifrit is a first-person psychological horror game. It can impress you with its dark atmosphere, which is realistic and frightening. Are you ready to face the Ifrit demons, the strongest of the demons? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to İfrit.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "MASAGORO" is a horror type of exploring game for single player, written in the first-person. The game focuses on the exploration of an abandoned Ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) called "Masagoro", and the past of Masagoro is revealed by finding various clues in the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASAGORO.

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  31. You find yourself standing at a trolley station shortly after midnight. Confused as to where you are, the mystery of how you came to be there will slowly unravel as you interact with those you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of Me: Northbound.

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  32. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    StoryYou play as a security guard working the night shift at a game console store inside a nearly abandoned mall. It was supposed to be a quiet night—lock the doors, clean up, and organize the shelves. But as the hours passed, an eerie feeling settled in. The flickering neon lights, the old CCTV cameras, and the distant hum of the mall's ventilation system created an unsettling atmosphere. First,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Customers Left.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Psalm 2 is a first-person indie horror walking simulator. Approximate playtime: 1 hour Horror game Walking simulator First-person view High-quality sound Realistic graphics DESCRIPTIONYour elevator begins moving down. You don't know how many floors separate you from the bottom or what inhabits these dark shafts. You must come to realize: the descent will not continue until you s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 2.

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

    The same old commute. The same tired scenery. Fed up with the monotony, I decided to add a little "excitement" to my daily life by imposing a simple rule on myself: "I can only stay in the dark for five seconds." From one streetlight to the next. Connecting the dots of light—a childish game, or so I thought. In the dead silence of the residential streets, you must reach the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 街灯 -machinohi-.

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  35. View Game
    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Play as Nikolas, a 20-year-old guy who found himself lost in a completely abandoned city... or so he thought it was at first. Explore the city, defend yourself from monsters, and find answers to what is really going on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyromaniac.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Cemetery Shift | 墓地の夜勤 is a short, first-person horror story that takes place over a single night. You play as a college student working an overnight security job at a remote cemetery in the Arkansas woods. You’ll spend most of your shift monitoring CCTV feeds from the security booth, then stepping out to investigate when the cameras catch something suspicious. Search the grounds, interact wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cemetery Shift | 墓地の夜勤.

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  37. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    “KUMASAMA” is a horror adventure set in the present day. ◆Story Recently, bear attacks have been occurring all over the country. I saw something about it on the news, but I was sure it had nothing to do with life in my town. …Or so I thought. Someone spotted a large brown silhouette lurking in the darkness, at night, in an abandoned factory. There’s no doubt that something terrif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUMASAMA.

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  38. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 5 reviews

    A first-person psychological survival horror game, The 9th Charnel is filled with a rich and frightening atmosphere. While exploring the many mysteries of this world, you must survive- whether you do it through stealth or by using weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 9th Charnel.

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  39. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    "Anomalous Railroad Crossing" is an escape game where you search for strange happenings, set at the most famous railroad crossing in Japan. Various strange happenings occur, from horrifying, beautiful, and amusing, to large-scale happenings that affect the entire city, so observe carefully and escape from the world invaded by strange happenings. ~ You suddenly realize that you are s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Railroad Crossing.

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  40. Welcome to WHR Sixty-Six Point, Uh.. Seven! Wasteland Horror Radio is an episodic horror game series by HsRetroGames made in Unreal Engine.  Each game is a new episode, a new short and sweet creepy tale or story of horror.. The Game Series: In our near post apocalyptic future, an old scorched ghoul finds a bizarre shack in the wasteland containing a bunch of vintage radio equipment and a trun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Horror Radio: Episode 1 - The Radio.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3690750/ GET IT ON STEAM VOICE ACTING AND GRAPHIC NOVEL UPDATE IS HERE NOW! Once Upon A Mind: A Little Too Friendly A short, story-driven psychological horror experience Emily, 23, moves to Brooklyn in search of a fresh start her own space, her own life. The apartment is cozy, the landlady is kind, and the small café around the corner offers her a quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    ANALOG Analog is game series that combines a first person horror experience with analog horror. SKIN OFFSkin off is the first game in Analog, where you play as a teenager during summer break. You decide to stay at your uncle's house away from the city with your friends. A strange message, however, appears on the TV that changes your plans. Follow the instruction if you want to survive.  W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Analog - Skin off.

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  43. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    92% User Score Based on 1,925 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cabin Factory.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Shift 87 is a first person observation horror game. Keen investigators can find a total of 66 anomalies throughout 3 levels of handcrafted, highly atmospheric environments. Runs are randomly generated, featuring small and subtle as well as horrifying and unmissable anomalies to provide a gameplay experience that is uniquely different and exciting each time. Players can expect a playtime of around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift 87.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Pieces of me is a psychological thriller drama in the genre of "walking simulator", which is a spin-off to the game "September 7th" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of me.

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  47. In this psychological thriller, we follow the fate of Sara, who becomes the target of a serial killer with a penchant for surveillance. The chilling twist? The killer constantly observes her and transmits these unsettling observations directly to the player through their in-game smartphone. Picture yourself peering into your phone, only to discover that someone is stalking your every move through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Jackals Vol. 1.

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  48. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Introducing Syke, a first-person exploratory puzzle game set in a mesmerizing and enigmatic reality. Awakening in a world of impossible physics, you play as an individual making their way through areas of surreal complexity. Through a multitude of engaging puzzles and clues, you will work to piece together a story that defines the nature of this very world. Features: Four distinct and visually s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syke.

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  49. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    As you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with elements of horror. Explore the school and its classes, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. The darkness can conceal various secrets. The player finds himself in an abandoned school, which was once a place of study for local schoolchildren. The protago… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the School.

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  50. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About This: Insider threat is a first-person survival horror game. The game takes place in a scientific complex located somewhere lost in the universe. The plot tells the story of one of the patients who has survived the latest events that occurred in the complex. After waking up alone and disoriented, you will soon discover the terrible experiments that were being carried out in this strange pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insider Threat.

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