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Looking for games like Darkmare? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Core, Final Payload or Fall into decay.

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  1. View Game
    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Discover a world of mystery and self-discovery with The Core, an immersive action-adventure game. As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forgotten facility, your memory lost. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover your true identity and unravel the purpose behind your creation. Explore a vast and mysterious world as you roll through the decaying remains of a once-active facility,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Core.

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  2. Final Payload is a fast-paced 2D action game where you control a guided warhead. Manage inertia and fuel, destroy enemies, avoid guarded zones, and land precisely to complete missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Payload.

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  3. QQ群官方玩家QQ群:757629696 欢迎来一起来讨论游戏,反馈问题~ About the Game 可爱的角色在诡异的宅邸中探寻真相,精致的像素画面,有趣的探索,搭配精美的CG插图,和主角赛莉卡一起冒险吧。 玩家在游戏中会获得各种各样的道具 “火柴”“探灵仪”“创可贴”等等,除了用以解开谜题以外,有些也会在探索的过程中给玩家提供便利与帮助。 另外,玩家在游戏中也可能突然遭遇各种各样危险。遇到这种情况的时候请善加利用各种道具和游戏的存档机制。 对了,说到存档,抱歉游戏中没有即时存档。所以,在看到存档点的时候,一定要记得存档哦。 游戏中含有大量像素小人的动作表演,主角在与各种物品互动的时候,会有很细致的表演和反馈哟。 当然,在旅途中还会碰到形形色色的事物,他们也会有很多有趣的表现,请务必大胆和他们互动一番! 在这座房子里也并非只有赛莉卡一人,在探索的过程中,可… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall into decay.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

    Two Parsecs From Earth gameplay is remarkable interactive and adaptive to you! Choose 3 abilities during the exploration and experience your adventure in 8 different ways according to your own decisions, accompanied by music that adapts to your abilities choices. Once the adventure is over, you have the opportunity to do it again differently in the unique "New game+" mode integrated into the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Parsecs From Earth.

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  5. Cozy Radiation CleanerCozy Radiation Cleaner is a dark post-apocalyptic exploration and cleanup experience where players step into the role of a lone radiation cleaner sent into the remains of a fallen world. Armed with a radiation detector, protective equipment, and specialized cleanup tools, players must travel through contaminated zones, locate hazardous radioactive objects, and restore abandon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Radiation Cleaner.

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  6. In a distant future where humanity has abandoned the solar system, leaving silent worlds and unsolved mysteries, you are a lone interstellar traveler who crash-lands on Earth. Now a desolate and unrecognizable planet haunted by the remnants of a vanished civilization, Earth becomes your unexpected battleground for survival. With no way to leave, your mission is to restore an abandoned launch base… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Silent Desolation.

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  7. Join our Discord About the GameYou awaken on a mysterious spaceship amidst ruins and chaos. Systems are failing, and the dark corridors conceal lurking dangers. But what troubles you most is the strange voice echoing in your head. It calls to you, urging you to venture deeper into the ship, where scientists once conducted perilous experiments on consciousness. Eh’vos of the Nyarlath race sough… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delusion Out of Space.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Explore a devastated world In Rise of Darkness, you will traverse the remnants of a once-thriving land now consumed by shadows. Every step you take is filled with danger, as the world has become a twisted maze of treacherous landscapes and dark creatures. From cursed forests to crumbling ruins, the journey is filled with relentless challenges. You'll face deadly enemies, navigate through traps, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Darkness.

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  9. 63%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    "Very Creepy and Truly a Masterpiece!" “Outstanding” “…one of my favorites! Trust me!” “Awesome game!” “Extremely creepy!” “Loved it!” More glowing reviews from Steam Players… “This game is ****ing amazing 10/10” “This game delivered possibly the biggest scare that I have ever experienced…” “pretty ****in' scary” “I have to say this is probably the best horror game I have ever played (Except for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto: Horror (Premium).

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  10. Survirail is a first-person survival game set in a dark vision of the future. You play as one of the surviving crew members who lived through a sudden attack by androids—machines that unexpectedly changed their operating protocol and turned against humanity. As you travel through space, you explore space stations, gather survival materials, and battle hostile automatons. Each location you visit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SurviRail: Deep Space.

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  11. Spirit Catcher 93', a first-person descent into psychological horror. A journey of evasion, discovery, and surviving the relentless Shepherd. A chilling return to the roots of classic horror that will leave you breathless. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Catcher 93'.

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  12. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Katana Dragon is an action-RPG adventure and dungeons exploration, where you play as the ninjas Shin and Nobi in their quest to end the curse that hangs over Sogen. Learn ninja skills, upgrade your Dragon Gems, equip the Cursed Seals and level up. Avoid traps, solve puzzles and fight powerful enemies. Your ninja way begins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katana Dragon.

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  13. Late Emergency is a horror experience where your goal is to quickly explore an abandoned waterpark after you received an emergency message from your friend. The more time you spend there, the more twisted will be the outcome. You'll find yourself in a pretty dangerous situation and you'll start to fear for your own life as you're the guest to this place. Your friend called you and said that he'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Emergency.

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  14. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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  15. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Inspired by legends related to the Canary Islands and the Guanches mythology, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets. Features The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s IslandImmerse yourself i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guayota.

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  16. Absence of Light is a soulslike game, also known as an action RPG.  The world is ruled by Supreme Demon Lords, who wield ancient necromantic powers. Society is on the brink of extinction, shrouded in perpetual darkness and under constant subjugation, with even human heroes falling under their control. The protagonist represents humanity's last hope, being immune to mind control by the Supreme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    The Chameleon is a tense exploration game with stealth super-powers, set in the 70s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chameleon.

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  18. Welcome to the Shadows - Escape Room Escape the Urban Underground delivers a terrifying, highly immersive VR escape room experience that will push your mind to the limit. Deep beneath the bustling city lies a forgotten subway station, sealed off from the world for decades. A gruesome murder has just taken place on these decaying platforms, but you quickly realize you are not alone. The Singl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Urban Underground..

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  19. 74%Game Brain Score
    77% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    "Very Creepy and Truly a Masterpiece!" “Outstanding” “…one of my favorites! Trust me!” “Awesome game!” “Extremely creepy!” “Loved it!” More glowing reviews from Steam Players… “This game is ****ing amazing 10/10” “This game delivered possibly the biggest scare that I have ever experienced…” "...one of the best horror games I've ever played. 10/10" “pretty ****in' scary” “I have to say this is pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto: Survival Horror.

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  20. Last Stop: House of Horror is a first-person indie horror experience where a late-night delivery takes a terrifying turn. As you approach a remote mansion, a pair of dogs suddenly begin chasing you—reacting to a dark presence inside the house. With no choice but to run, you rush toward the mansion for safety… only to become trapped within something far more dangerous. ️ Explore a Haunted MansionN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stop House of Horror.

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  21. Note: Some of the features mentioned in this description are still not activated in the game or not visible because this version is only an incomplete trial version. The complete preliminary version will be released at the beginning of September 2025. Project: Null point – Game Description “What if your only way out… was buried deep in a world that wants you forgotten?” Step into the voi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Null point.

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  22. Survive Together or AloneFace the apocalypse alone or with friends. In The Last Bastion, you can team up with other survivors to rebuild, fortify, and defend the Base. Work together to craft weapons, upgrade defenses, and push back against the horrors that lurk beyond. Venture into the ruined city, clear enemy-infested districts, and activate the portals to unleash devastating battles. The stronge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rustborns.

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  23. Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

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  24. Welcome to "The Nadia2000 Initiative," an immersive (prototype) game experience inspired by Guillaume Regis's novel:  The Codes of Relationships. Dive into an interactive adventure where you, as the novel’s protagonist, Marcus Johnson, embark on a mission critical to humanity's survival. The Earth and realms beyond face an existential threat from the Ultraxoids, alien parasites plotting to terrafo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Codes of Relationships: The Nadia2000 Initiative..

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  25. Join our Discord and Forge your path through the Darkness! Roadmap2026 EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP Shadows of Beginnings is targeting Steam Early Access in Fall 2026. The core foundations are in place. Combat, player movement, animation systems, the HUD, level transitions, saving, and the first areas of Novum are already taking shape in Unreal Engine 5. Development is now focused on turning those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Beginnings.

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  26. OURATH: a Place in Peace- A Singleplayer, Multi-Ending, Deck Building Adventure Reality has arrived at its final moment. The sources have fallen out of balance, and as the worlds strain under the weight of heavy ashen rain, existence itself promises to be lost beneath black tides. Be witness to the end of history, enter the rite of power, follow the paths, and live again. Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OURATH: a Place in Peace.

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  27. Story Background: Join Elias Vance and step into the tumultuous late Victorian era. The Thorn family, once the pinnacle of puppet theater craftsmanship, was shattered by a tragic incident. The family heir, the genius puppeteer known as "Pygmalion, " Caspian Thorn, retreated into seclusion at the Marionette Manor. After leaving behind a note stating "I have attained eternity, " he vanished without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Puppet's Casket.

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  28. Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

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  29. Ark of Isolation is a point-and-click adventure game with elements of puzzles and shooting. Once humanity's last hope, the space vessel 'PramaArk' now drifts aimlessly, light-years away from Earth. It's up to you to set things right, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the ship. The one left behind, and the one who had to say goodbye... Which one will you relate to more? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Isolation.

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  30. WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING DARK FANTASY GAME! Search for “Potions & Passions: Therapist for Monsters” right here on Steam to add our brand-new cozy monster therapy simulator to your Wishlist! Your support means everything to our indie studio. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ “War takes everything from us... Yet sometimes, it gives us someone to protect.” “War takes everythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gallipoli Trenches: The Forgotten Front WW1.

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  31. Survive Earth's harshest conditions on a devastatingly beautiful journey shaped by the choices you make, the paths you take, and the stories you weave with the mysterious animals of Antarctica. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Antarctica.

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  32. LET BLOOD BE SHED! The world as you knew it is gone, replaced by a twisted and violent hellscape. You've been injected with a psychoactive drug, and your mind and body are barely holding together. Fight your way through the chaos and emerge alive, if you can. KILL OR BE KILLED In this brutal fight for survival, there's no room for mercy or hesitation. You'll have to wield every weapon at your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INJECTION.

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  33. Survive as Quinn, a Dark Matter harvester on the hostile planet Viridan in this challenging solo extraction shooter. **Harvest, Fight & Escape.** An extraction shooter, third-person. Over 10 handcrafted levels to explore across distinct biomes — each sequence ends with a boss with unique attack patterns. Difficulty scales from casual to unforgiving: enable permadeath mode and every mistake… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAMex : DArk Matter Exodus.

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  34. View Game
    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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  35. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    In Escape 51 you play as a small alien that has been mistreated by humans as he works to escape the research facility that has kept him and other aliens like him captive for so long. You'll have to sneak, hide and solve puzzles as you navigate through the stylized halls of the facility. Meet and befriend other aliens as you all try your best to escape. Your friends will serve you well, as your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape 51.

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  36. View Game
    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    ■Synopsis "CRUELTY" is a Japanese-made splatter horror. You were in an accident and lost consciousness. The moment you wake up, you find yourself in a nightmare world, one that is not of this Earth.  In an abattoir ruled by madness, horrific scenes unfold, and inescapable terror awaits you. To survive, you must solve numerous mysteries in this world of fear while evading the gaze of monstrous bei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUELTY.

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  37. Doll Explorer is a turn-based strategy game in which players conquer dungeons by combining various actions such as "take one step forward" and "attack in front of player". The adventures of Tia the witch, Doll the magical life form, and Lilith the princess of the demon tribe begin! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Explorer.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Night of the Purple Moon has returned. Facing the moonlight, the devil hunter Taiyo recalls a lost memory. To hunt devils... and to find himself... he embarks on a fateful adventure through a crack in the world. Forge your own path and explore an ever-greater world that straddles the past and future! Exciting stories of your comrades, bewildering riddles, and terrifying devils await you. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HunterX: code name T.

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  39. Fight and solve puzzles to reclaim your kingdom. Dangerous roads are waiting for you. You must act wisely. You have to be careful with the ground because not every ground you step on may be solid. You have to find the right ways to open doors. The places you visit are like a maze and you can get lost. What you need to pay attention to is not only the ground, but also different traps that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Son.

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  40. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You wake up in the middle of a bizarre, unsettling forest with no recollection of your past. Armed with nothing but a flashlight and an old cassette player, you must navigate through the wilderness, seeking clues to regain your lost memory. As you explore, your heart rate slowly begins to rise, filling you with dread. Your only hope comes in the form of six cassette tapes scattered throughout t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anonymous Messages.

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  41. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    SECTOR ZERO is a reverse horror physics-based puzzle platformer where you play as a monster! You are part of The Corruption - an Alien Hive Mind Entity hunting down survivors inside the Mining Colony of Asteroid 2031 XT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SECTOR ZERO.

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  42. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    40% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testament: The Order of High Human.

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  43. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Buddy, you’re in the cubic world! It has its own laws and rules, so choose a character and start solving the puzzles!Make up a figure from the characters, leading each of them the shortest way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubicity: Slide puzzle.

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  44. View Game
    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Enter the crooked world of Demented, where everything seems to be fine. But it isn't. It's up to you to find out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demented.

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  45. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    The player assumes the role of a dangerous and powerful girl known as SCP-029. After a facility wide power outage occurs, numerous SCPs breach containment and proceed to wreak havoc throughout the facility. SCP-029 must use her mind-controlling powers to survive and find a way to escape from the facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daughter of Shadows: An SCP Breach Event.

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  46. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.

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  47. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Go on a grand voyage in this co-op platform-adventure game. Play as Mari the ant and Bayu the firefly to solve puzzles, surf the wind on a feather or even ride a friendly grasshopper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mari and Bayu: The Road Home.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 17 reviews

    Mosaic is a mysterious narrative game, where you follow the repetitive and lonely life of an average commuter.... Until one day, when strange things start happening. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mosaic.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    61% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    SKYHILL: Black Mist key features: - Non-linear exploration Carve your own way in a semi-open world of Skyhill condominium, but also within infrastructure buildings such as, school, shopping center, business lounge, cinema, underground parking space and variety of technical locations. - Survival at all cost You were infected by mysterious black mist and you’re slowly dying. You constantly have to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKYHILL: Black Mist.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Embark on a perilous journey to help Ayo fetch water for her family. Overcome challenges as you explore Sub-Saharan Africa in a daily daunting chore, gaining skills and wisdom along the way. Experience Ayo's harsh environment as she braves the unforgiving drought in this adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayo: A Rain Tale.

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