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Looking for games like Darkness? Here are top survival platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unshrouded (Team 3 F2025), Suffer The Night or The Dark Legacy.

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  1. Summary         Unshrouded is a platformer game about pushing and managing blobs of light to defend yourself and rescue villagers from monsters. You have a set night time and you must be strategic about when to exit the light, when to move the light, what light sources to capture, and what villagers are worth saving. Gameplay         You play as a wizard character, called the Unshrouded, that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unshrouded (Team 3 F2025).

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    The envelope is just the beginning. Burn it. Destroy it. Don't play his game. When you see the pale man, it’s already too late. Suffer The Night is a first-person survival horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suffer The Night.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    50% User Score Based on 12 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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  4. About the GameSlitherise is a 2D physics-based action game where you guide a mysterious, snake-like creature to ascend through a dark, deep world. There are no save points — this game inherits the spirit of classic climbing games. Prepare yourself and rise to the challenge. (First-time playthrough: approximately 2+ hours) Using only intuitive mouse controls, the snake’s movement feels unique, of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slitherise.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Dear Players, Thank you all for your support and love! This game is the very first one I’ve developed, filled with my dreams and hard work. As an independent developer, I hope to bring you a world full of adventure, challenges, and fun. Whether it’s exploring levels, solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, or unlocking new items, I want every player to enjoy each and every detail. For me, this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Frog.

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  6. Play the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1936530/Subsequence/ ✅ What the game IS A ~2‑hour, self‑contained, atmospheric narrative experience designed to be completed in one sitting Focused on exploration and discovery, with only light logic puzzles Minimalist controls - WASD to move, E to interact Light‑hearted tone - the game doesn’t take itself too seriously ❌ What th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subsequence.

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  7. Reclaim Your Corrupted MemoriesDive into a captivating world where fragmented memories await discovery! In this side-scroller adventure, navigate the remains of a once thriving civilization and piece together your scattered past. Between classical jump-n-run and puzzle solving, you have to keep a close eye on your surroundings. Explore the depths as you uncover forgotten stories and concealed corr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOONY:Black_Lotus.

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  8. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Backrooms: Partygoers is a horror survival game where you play as a researcher tasked to find anomalies inside the horrifying alternate dimension known as The Backrooms. Scavenge for water and other supplies from dead bodies stuck in The Backrooms as you try to escape sharing their fate. Hide in lockers, scan for targets, use a flashlight, and detect creatures using the Anomaly Scanner. Will you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Partygoers.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn moving through a hellish world as it shifts rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often, and death is very short. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krimson.

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  10. Slay the hordes and survive in this journey through a wild and untamed world filled with friendly characters and dangerously relentless foes. In this bullet heaven inspired by games like Vampire Survivors and Halls of Torment, you'll use a wide range of melee and ranged weapons to stay safe while you duck and dodge through massive waves of enemies. Collect gems to level up, cash to progress your b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We'reWolves.

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  11. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebenezer and the Invisible World.

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  12. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    The year is 20XX, the earth has been ravaged by nuclear wars and our only hope is the research shuttle Nostrami. Unfortunately the ship has been incommunicado for 48 hours now. That's were you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Scumbags.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Are you tired of the same boring old vacations? Then boy have we got the tonic for you! Slaycation Paradise offers the ultimate in multi-dimensional apocalyptic tours. Slay away your worries with Twin-Stick action mixed with Tower Defence as you visit the end-of-world scenarios of your dreams! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slaycation Paradise.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Escape from Naraka puts you in a nightmarish, labyrinthine temple dominated by an evil demon called Rangda the Leyak Queen. To save your beloved one, you’re going to platform your way through diversely themed platforming sections, each one challenging you with new deadly trials as well as traps and terrifying enemies. Developing the arts of dodging and perfect placed jumping is just one part of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Naraka.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 4,236 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 17 reviews

    Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

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

    You are a doll who wakes up on the day of her owner's first period. How will you navigate the unfamiliar and increasingly surreal situation? Navigate immersive psychological environments. As the girl's mental state deteriorates, how does your environment change? Solve puzzles to help your owner. Look for solutions in your environment to the problems she's facing. Discover journal pages and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Parts.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic entity reveals itself to a young boy in an unforgiving picture-book world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haustoria.

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    The world is vast, and many lands lie across it. Enormous magical currents pass through it, leaving marks both clear and subtle. The flow of energy touches every living person. Centuries ago, a course of dark power swept through the lands of the western continent. In time, this wave consumed all its great kingdoms. Cities, people... their wealth and wonders. Now there is no one left to save, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ziii.

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  20. Overview After a tragic accident, the kingdom’s magical energy core exploded. The resulting blast shattered the realm and hurled its fragments into the sky, where they now remain suspended in time. CrownFall was developed as a learning project within three weeks (June 17 - July 10). It tells the symbolic story of a fallen king striving to reclaim what was lost — both his world and his strength. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownfall.

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  21. Embark on a solitary and noble journey with Adam. "Your" destination is clear and absolute—to touch the Hand of God that granted "you" existence. In this unique 2D puzzle platformer, you control more than just a character. With a simple click on the sun, the world shifts between Day and Night. Traverse primeval forests and majestic ruins, leaping between platforms to solve ancient puzzles w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam#6032.

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  22. In Blood & Bytes: Kagura you are not a chosen hero. You are part of the last human squads holding the line in a ruined Japan where cyber-yokai flood the streets every night. Each run is a last stand against the next wave: grab your weapons, sync with your team and dive into neon-lit districts haunted by corrupted spirits, abandoned shrines and towers lit by synthetic light. Survive long eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Bytes: Kagura.

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  23. A brief, atmospheric text adventure of flickering candlelight, forgotten memories, and a quiet search through the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindling Hour.

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  24. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A dark atmospheric endless runner about light, memory, and survival inside a dream. ‎  About the Game You play as a little girl lost inside a collapsing dream — a world consumed by darkness and silence. Your only hope lies in two relics from your grandmother: a Lantern that slowly dims, and a Stopwatch that can briefly slow time. As you wander through endless crossroads and desolate roa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 89_Lullabee_Last Lumen_Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya.

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  25. This is a dark Christian-based post-apocalyptic survival card game with RPG elements, that is a retelling about the last community of Survivors (aka the ruined/ruiners), who were traveling the lands to survive and in search of a safe place from the horrors that have come upon the earth, which were born from the sins of humanity (think of the SCP, Backrooms, internet horror archive type of universe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diegesis of The Ruined.

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  26. A dark atmospheric endless runner about light, memory, and survival inside a dream. ‎  About the Game You play as a little girl lost inside a collapsing dream — a world consumed by darkness and silence. Your only hope lies in two relics from your grandmother: a Lantern that slowly dims, and a Stopwatch that can briefly slow time. As you wander through endless crossroads and desolate roa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Lumen.

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  27. ABOUT THE GAME A short horror game about an incident deep in the mines. You take the role of a miner who has to find a way to escape from the caved-in mine while keeping his headlamp on, and supplying it with power. That's the only way to keep your sanity in all that darkness. Venture deeper into the mines and find a crate of explosives to blow the entrance open. But be careful, you are not alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strahov Mines.

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  28. Backstory Arya, an ordinary girl, travels to a mysterious other world in an accident - the "Realm of Ghostly Light". It's littered with dangerous monster lairs, and the legendary scattered shards of mysterious beads have the power to bring her back to the world she came from. To collect the shards, Arya must delve into treacherous wilderness, dark forests, and abandoned ancient cities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Queen Riding Insects.

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  29. Dawnwhisker Escape is a small experimental 2D platformer made in Godot. The goal is simple: keep moving forward, or be consumed by the shadow wall behind you. 2 levels with increasing difficulty A  “moving danger wall” mechanic that forces fast decisions Classic platforming hazards: spikes, pits, moving platforms, and enemies Collectible berries and score tracking Simple but co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnwhisker Escape.

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    The smoke is rising, will you survive its secrets or be consumed by the haze? Add the smoke to your wishlist now! Join the first wave of survivors to explore this dark and mysterious world before anyone else! The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania-style game that will teleport the players into a universe of alchemy, magic, mystery, and straight-up shooting fun. The plan is to release The Smoke on PC, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smoke.

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  31. # ESCAPE THE CAVE   A 2D pixel-art action platformer focused on survival, crafting, and exploration. You play as a lone explorer trapped deep within a mysterious cave. Armed with only a basic dart gun and a flickering flashlight, you'll need sharp reflexes, clever resource use, and powerful arrow modifiers to survive and find your way back to the surface. --- ️ FEATURES ⚡ Fast-paced movement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Cave.

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  32. This is a game made for the Shovel Jam 2025, based around color ramps. Programming, art, SFX: M1ntPhoen1x Song used: Dynamical by InvalidProject Palette used: Japanese Woodblock by Polyducks Engine used: MakeCode Arcade Please only read the rest of this if you've beaten the game or got stuck! (I guess) Controls [A] and [D] to move left and right [Space] to jump [Sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ramp It Up.

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  33. Born in the Void demo - just unpack and play made under fucking bombs. alone IMPORTANT The game is in active development - any constructive criticism will be taken as a suggestion for improvement - just say what you don't like or what looks really bad - but keep in mind the genre of the game. A mission to descend into the darkness of a ruined world full of anomalies THE Short Descript… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Born In The Void.

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  34. The protagonist is a girl who is looking for a way out in an unknown and melancholic world. The player's objective is to cross the scenarios. On your way there are dangerous traps and macabre beings! You will die many times! And in the most violent and agonizing ways possible. Rivers of Blood is a game of trial and error. Discover the limits of your patience and test your skills – how far can you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rivers of Blood.

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  35. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! Spam flag You need 20 coins to unlock Luigi, 50 coins to unlock Toad, and 100 coins to unlock Peach Controls ------------------------------------------- Up/W - Jump Left/Right A/D - Move Down/S - Roll (In development) How to play -------------------------------------------------- You must jump over the ghosts who are constantly chasing you through the house. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mario's Manor Marathon V.4.0 beta.

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  36. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Happy Hotel is a mildly horror-themed game where you descend through creepy, handcrafted floors filled with traps, puzzles, and eerie surprises. With randomized challenges and Happy, the sinister mascot, your goal is to escape the hotel. Playtime: 15 mins to 2 hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Hotel.

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  38. Advancing Wall Of Doom: A level (or segment thereof) in which the player must make rapid progress to outrun a giant threat. (TV Tropes) This is a playable prototype for another game I'd like to make some day. Space: Jump Arrows: Move Backspace: Restart Created by puremrz Music by Juhani Junkala Nonsensical backstory: "Long before the dawn of human civilization, the Earth was governed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advancing Wall Of Doom!.

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  39. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Safe Space is a 2D sandbox game where you collect resources to build a ship and escape a perilous planet. Dive into an adventure filled with exploration and danger. Will you find the necessary resources and construct your ship, or will you fall victim to the lurking monsters? Gameplay Explore new areas and battle monsters as you journey through this hazardous world. Be especially cautious at nig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safe Space.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    English Description In Light Hope, the player controls Ignis, the last bearer of fire in a dark world after a torrential flood. Their goal is to ignite the great protective fire of their village, facing obstacles, traps, and malevolent creatures. Overcome dangers and complete the mission in this 2D platform game. Controls Button Function A - D / ← - → Move horizontally E Interact with o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Hope.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Don’t let the fire go out" - so said the last person who let their fire go out. A procedural survival thriller. Coax woodland creatures into the light; collect the Morning Stones; avoid night beasts Web support for this game is currently experimental. If you are having performance issues please use one of the download options below. From my testing it works much better in Chrome than Firefox.  Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until the Morning Breaks.

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  42. In "Heart-S-Truck," brace yourself for a platforming odyssey set in a whimsical universe where the fate of humanity rests on the wheels of brave delivery trucks. As a valiant truck with a vital mission, you'll navigate treacherous paths demanding precision, velocity, and unwavering focus. Forge Bonds with Quirky Characters Dive into deep interactions with the world’s vibrant residents. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart-S-Truck.

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  43. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Has it been three years already? A Date With Chester 2 is a short, standalone story about remembering the good times. You've been with Chester for a while now. Have things gotten a little too comfortable? It's your anniversary today, and you've got something really special planned. You wonder what he's got in store for you... Hey, snap out of it - you've been planning this for a long time! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Date With Chester 2.

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  44. Reach the skies and make it to space with just your jumps. Go from the mud to the top in this adventure with Cadente, a simple star with much to tell us. Face various challenges, shine, and light up the skies. Escape the cave, climb the tower, and pass through the clouds. Face bosses, show them the power of words, and finally shine like a star. ✨What to expect from Cadente✨ Unique jumping mech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cadente.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    MAJOR UPDATE – FREE DLC AVAILABLE NOW New Asymmetric Mission (Sewer) New Defense Mode (Last Stand) 2 New Playable Characters SURVIVE TOGETHER OR DIE ALONENecrosis: Dawn of Dread is a co-op survival horror experience where teamwork, resource management, and smart decisions determine whether you escape… or get left behind. Explore large, replayable levels, solve puzzles under pressure, and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosis: Dawn of Dread.

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    Fuu is a high-octane 2D Platformer Runner experience set in a gothic world governed by shadows and forgotten secrets. The game rewards fast reflexes, flawless timing, and a heart that welcomes challenge. Take control of Fuu, our mysterious character whose eyes glow with light, and try to survive this eerie, seemingly endless, and trap-filled forest. Gameplay Mechanics and Content DetailsThe game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fuu.

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  47. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The Holy Water Awaits… If You Can Survive the Climb. In the ancient land of Shelldom, snails have strayed from the righteous path. Once, they lived in peace—but then they discovered alcohol. The drink became their obsession, their faith, their curse. Now, entire cults thrive on the ritual sacrifice of their own kind, all for just one more intoxicating drop. But legend speaks of the Holy Water, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelldom.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Death Frame is a psychological horror experience where reality fractures with every step. You play as the estranged child of a notorious serial killer, returning to the mansion you’ve inherited after years of silence. Within its rotting walls, you uncover paintings that pull you into fragmented memories and surreal dreamscapes—each revealing a piece of your father's madness, his victims, and may… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Frame.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    No progression system, just pure arcade Relax and enjoy while you wait for another game to download or just want to pass the time High contrast bullet hell action The game features powerful powerups which spice up the gameplay Annihilate hordes of enemies A combo system that scales the better you play Getting damage resets the multiplier Compete in the global leaderboard … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOWNMOUSE.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Haydee III is a hardcore metroidvania with third-person shooter mechanics, platforming, puzzles, a sexy heroine and cake! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haydee 3.

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