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Games like Darkness Up North

Looking for games like Darkness Up North? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, mystery and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Good Human, Last Stop House of Horror or STIGMA: The Salem Legacy.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A psychological horror experience about a lonely mind haunted by guilt it can’t escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Human.

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  2. 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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  3. About the Game STIGMA is a short, first-person horror game focused on oppressive atmosphere and environmental puzzles. The game is a linear, nighttime walking simulator where you piece together the story by thoroughly exploring the locations. Estimated Playtime: 1.5 hours Genre: Horror-Puzzle / Walking Simulator Setting: Nighttime farm and ancient manor Graphics: Realistic visuals The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STIGMA: The Salem Legacy.

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

    Seth and May have moved out of the city and into a big old house that uncle John decided he didnt want anymore. Although the holiday spirit brings color and joy to an otherwise barren house, something lurks outside hidden in the snow. Watching. Waiting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Snow.

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  5. You are the newest member of a forest cult. Complete assigned rituals, obey their rules, and uncover the forest’s unsettling secrets. Every step is watched. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Watches.

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

    A son returns to his childhood home to find his mother. The door is open. The house is frozen. Where is Mother is a harrowing horror walking simulator, oppressive… with every step pulling you further from reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Mother.

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  7. A Rural Argentine Horror ExperienceDeep in the Fields is a first-person atmospheric horror game set on a remote Argentine farm. You arrive at an isolated rural ranch in search of work, but as you explore the property you begin to uncover unsettling secrets hidden deep within the fields. Explore abandoned buildings, barns, and underground spaces while piecing together clues about what happened on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep in the Fields.

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  8. Family man Philip Oakes wakes up with a piercing headache, unable to remember his past. Dazed, he explores an old home, receiving guidance from a caller on the phone. As Philip walks through the familiar rooms, he uncovers a reality better left forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Belong Here.

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  9. “Look at Me” is a first-person horror game in which the player is chased by a clown. Playtime (Demo): 10 min Solo developed by S.P Dream of Guinea Pigs The player finds themselves in the middle of a creepy hallway, being chased by a clown. A clown is chasing you—but if you try to stare at it, it freezes. The hallway is often dark. Press the F key to use your flashlight. Even while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look at me.

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  10. "My Bloody Weekend 2" is a new survival horror experience for the MBW franchise. Try to survive at some new and improoved Quick Time Events, set in a new mansion ready to be explored. Play as a new character for this live action game. A new week is going to pass, a new terror is about to rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Bloody Weekend 2.

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  11. 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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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Do you like horror movies from the 80s? Think you can survive the murderous rampage of a masked killer? How fast are you at pressing the keys? "My Bloody Weekend" The new game from "Necronomicon Games" takes place in a quiet mansion where a girl waits for her boyfriend to spend a quiet weekend ... of blood! Will you be able to survive? This game is entirely made up of cutscenes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Bloody Weekend.

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  13. Collect trash in a park at night while pursued by an eerie presence. A short retro horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortanum.

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  14. Game Overview: PC based Horror game that uses the keyboard and mouse to move the player through the abandoned subway station. Game includes puzzles, challenges, and scares. The player will learn how to interact with the environment including graffiti painting, moving objects, opening doors, and finding hidden keys. The game is based on the Unreal Engine Horror Engine expanded into a completed cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Late Arrival.

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  15. The Remains and The Residue is a story-based linear adventure game where you play the stories and the memories of the famous author Janus Brennhart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains and The Residue.

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  16. This game is made my students from De Montfort University over approximately 7 weeks. You have been invited, but not by your own will, rescue your best friend before HE finds you... Your surroundings are deceptive, and mysterious forces have transformed your physical being to that of a doll!     Be wary of The Host, for he is unwilling to allow you to escape his domain so easily. Overcome him a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting Invitation.

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  17. Unfound Footage is a short, atmospheric psychological horror game where you must survive inside a mysterious mansion after a strange disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfound Footage.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding Hour.

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  19. MEAT ROOM is a first-person horror survival game. You play as Dimitry, a middle-aged man who lives in an Eastern European country and works the night shift at a meat packaging factory. One night, strange and scary things start happening. Dimitry finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to stay alive. Walk through dark and quiet halls and discover the scary secrets hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT ROOM.

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  20. The time to escape is now. The guards are the least of your problems. An entity has found its way into a little doll. A doll that wants to end you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House She Haunts.

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  21. Blind Memory is an affluent experience to feel Lost, Chaos and Blinded. You will play as Amnesiac and Half Blinded person who wakes up in a weird place knowing nothing about himself Nor about the place where a murder apparently took place. So, Your choices now will shape your destiny—they’ll define who you are and how far you’ve come. But hold on tight… the journey’s just getting interesti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Memory.

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  22. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    the scream of darkness is a first person psychological horror with multiple endings, it shows the story about one guy that gets his whole life ruined in days. can you discover the truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS.

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  23. Uncover the secrets of a world tortured by Neural Demonic Phenomena. Scour detailed environments with dozens of lore building items in First Person view mode as phones explode, computers bleed and any device capable of running AI whispers to you with a voice from Hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blessing of Airon.

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

    Pressured by the economy, you move into your grandfather’s old home, where a tedious task soon becomes something far more dreadful. Feel the vibe of ps1 style graphics. Unpack your stuff. Let your phone guide you. Make sure to unpack them all, otherwise it might be the last thing you ever do... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moved In.

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  25. This is the first game I've ever made! I'm so happy to have completed it! Ella is critically ill and near death. Her loving parents performed a sacrificial ritual to an unknown entity in a desperate attempt to save her—but instead invited a deadly parasite into their daughter. After the ritual, Ella’s consciousness was torn apart: one half became controlled malice, the other a remnant of survival … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwilling Host.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A free short first-person horror game of dream puzzles - unsettling, surreal, and hauntingly atmospheric. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Dream.

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  27. The MBW franchise returns! My Bloody Weekend 3 is a terrifying, Quick-Time-style experience featuring new protagonists, relentless enemies, and brand-new difficulty/co-op modes. Get ready for the bloodiest live-action harvest yet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Bloody Weekend 3.

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  28. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "The Darkness That Envelops All" Immerse yourself in an emotional story about a difficult family tragedy. A story where every step you take can have an unexpected outcome. Every diary fragment you find, every note you leave, and every dark sound reveals more and more of the storyline to you. Average playthrough time: 30 minutes “Cursed New Year” will immerse you in the atmosph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed New Year.

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  29. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Haunted by loss and guilt, Arya is lost between reality and delusion as he tries to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Valeria, the daughter of his late friend that worked at his shop If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsessed : Trace.

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  30. View Game
    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 that takes you from a decayed mansion to a secret state hospital. Every room whispers with shadows, and some truths are safer left forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Legacy.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A first-person psychological horror game set in a looping hospital, where each cycle changes reality, escalates tension, and brings you closer to something that should not be there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Exit.

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  32. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Are you ready for your shift? Step into the shoes of a convenience store employee in Mexico, handling everyday tasks like sweeping, restocking shelves, and taking out the trash. But be careful — you never know what might happen late at night. A horror game that blends daily routine with the tension of facing the unexpected, reflecting the harsh reality of those who encounter danger day after day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHT SHIFT NIGHTMARE.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murmurs of the Mist.

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  34. View Game
    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Unanswered is a first-person psychological horror experience where observation and resource management are your only way out. Trapped in an environment that distorts your memories, you must explore every corner looking for vital tools to progress. Use a flashlight to pierce the darkness of the hallways, and switch to your UV flashlight to reveal invisible clues, hidden trails, and messages that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unanswered.

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  35. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Can you survive the night in a house that doesn’t want you there? Trapped inside a quiet home with something watching you, Maria must uncover the truth behind a growing nightmare. Explore every corner, solve unsettling puzzles, and survive unpredictable events in this retro-inspired psychological horror experience. Nothing is random. Nothing is safe. And someone is always closer than you think.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Stories: Inherited Silence.

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  36. View Game
    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A psychological horror adventure set in the frozen aftermath of a dead sun. Explore buried memories, search your lost daughter, and descend into a world where guilt speaks louder than truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Protagonist.

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  37. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Withered Haven is a first-person psychological horror game. After the tragic loss of his wife and daughter, a broken man struggles to endure a collapsing reality. Familiar apparitions drift closer, echoing memories that mask a darkness beyond comprehension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withered Haven.

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  38. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Nightmares of awful creatures and twisted worlds have haunted you since you received a letter from a prospective client. Delving into the mystery behind this cursed page may be the only chance you have of ever sleeping again. Nobody ever said being a paranormal investigator was easy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Archives.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A babysitting job gone wrong has left Anna Turner trapped in an unfamiliar and uncanny home. Discover the horrors within and figure out a means of escape before it's too late in House of the Vigil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of the Vigil.

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  40. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Story The night shift was meant to be simple. A graveyard covered in snow. A town swallowed by fog. A routine that repeats itself a little differently each time. Memories surface without context. Familiar places feel misremembered. The past presses in quietly, never fully revealing itself. What brought you here becomes harder to recall — and leaving no longer feels guaranteed.  Atmosphere … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS COLLECTION: Buried Alive.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    There is a house on the shores of a Massachusetts town where rumors of unworldly events run amuck. Strange green lights can be seen flickering in closed stores, tentacles have been spotted from the pier, and some swear that their radios will play nothing but swing. What does the house have to do with all that? That's your job to find out as head of the paranormal task force. The police chief is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Call From Under the House.

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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    “Grandma, Is That You?” is a psychological horror game. As we visit our elderly and ill grandmother to help her, the old mansion reveals buried memories and dark secrets. The line between reality and illusion begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandma, Is That You?.

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  43. View Game
    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    In Our Parlor is a short, horror walking simulator. The player must make their way through a mysterious manor to unfold the story, find the parlor, and escape this nightmare. Navigate a series of dark set pieces and follow the music to discover the path forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Our Parlor.

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

    Perpetuo is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a mysterious apartment trapped in an endless time loop. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a haunting story, and survive as a lurking presence grows stronger with each cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpetuo.

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  45. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    HOUSE CALL is a short 10-minute experience heavily inspired by Adobe Flash point-and-click games of the late 2000s, including THE HOUSE by Sinthai. Use your mouse to explore the environment, solve puzzles, and proceed through the house to find what lies within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOUSE CALL.

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  46. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO WISHLIST :  https://store.steampowered.com/app/4085250/Unseen/ "Unseen (DEMO)" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Full game approximately 60 to 80 minutes. Story It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

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

    What You Don’t See is a first-person paranormal horror game with narrative elements supported by environmental and character-driven storytelling. The player takes on the role of a paranormal investigator and communicates with the ghost of Irene - the spirit of a murder victim, with fragmented memories who is trapped in a liminal space— find closure about her cause of death.   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What You Don't See.

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  48. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Uncover the secrets of an abandoned cursed village. Explore haunted locations, face twisted entities, and perform the final ritual to decide your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village of the Curse.

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  49. View Game
    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL 35 of your classmates were murdered. Law enforcement's response was to cover everything up. Not a single living soul could tell you the whole story, so you decide to find out for yourself. Take on the role of Amanda, an aspiring podcaster who yearns for a good story- something to really get some people tuning in. You break into your own high school to investigate, find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Senior Sunset.

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  50. View Game
    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A short story of about 50 minutes awaits you! I hope you enjoy it.Don't think of this project as something that will seriously scare you — it wasn’t intended to be a terrifying horror game, but rather more of an experiment or a fun little joke! You receive a job from a dealer and learn that a group of archaeologists has discovered an ancient tomb in an abandoned mine near the city! Now you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara.

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