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Games like Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

Games like Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

Games like Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

Looking for games like Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder, The Dark Rites of Arkham or Firework.

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  1. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 37%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult. Your number one suspect is Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator. After mysteriously aba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Rites of Arkham.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Is it a supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firework.

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  4. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  5. The Horrible Inside is a terrifying first-person horror game that puts you in the heart of darkness. Embark on your own terrifying adventure, wandering through eerie corridors and labyrinths, encountering unimaginable horrors and solving diabolical puzzles. You have to plunge into the depths of madness and uncover the dark secrets that lurk within. With every step you take, you will encounter pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The horrible inside.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 20,478 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a survival horror video game by Frictional Games. The game features a protagonist named Daniel exploring a dark and foreboding castle, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoiding monsters and other terrifying obstructions. The game was critically well received. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

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  8. A 2D hand-drawn puzzle adventure that spans multiple dimensions and universes. Encounter a diverse cast of characters and unravel mind-bending mysteries as you embark on unique adventures across different worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNIVERSAL WEIRDNESS.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 436 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Chicken Police is an "Animal Noir Adventure Game", set in the fictional world of the Wilderness, featuring a gripping, dark story, mature themes and a unique sense of humor. The game has classic point & click elements, mixed with visual novel style dialogue-heavy storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police.

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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sceptic's Guide to Magic.

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  11. The Repeating Knot is a psychological survival horror set in a small Polish town — a love letter to fans of classic horror games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Explore a world torn between reality and nightmare, uncover the secrets of the past, and fight for survival in a place where dreams and waking life become indistinguishable. You play as Tomo, a lonely, aging fast-food worker who dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Repeating Knot.

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  12. Every hallway, every turn in the office, hides another nightmare. Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers. The Empty Desk is the first chapter of Detective Bennett: Solved Cases a psychological thriller blending narrativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty Desk.

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  13. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  14. Immerse yourself in STATIC : THE BEGINNING , a horror adventure where Clara's quiet evening turns into a nightmare. Navigate a Moroccan riad, face sinister cultists, battle terrifying monsters, and uncover dark secrets. Can you help Clara escape the horrors that await? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: The Beginning.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    A madness for spiritualism has gripped London in 1907. Séances and theatrical shows where spirits make contact with their living families are all the rage, and there are a legion of investigators trying to discover the secrets of the supernatural. Among them, Professor Patrick Moore stands at the forefront, and he is now at a crossroads ‒ he's got 72 hours to prove the existence of the Great Beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An English Haunting.

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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    [Free Download] Dive into a HORROR nightmare to reveal the truth about mysterious case #37This is 40% of the main game, Enjoy! ^_^Play Time: 25~30 minute(s) (Approximately)3x Chapters- Chapter One: Secrets Unveiled- Chapter Two: Melodies of Dread- Chapter Three: Skeleton's SecretsPLEASE RATE WE NEED IT ♡ ♥❤ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veranoia 1.4.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews

    A reverse-detective point-and-click adventure where, instead of choosing dialogue options, you control the character's face manually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's Lila?.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 758 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,785 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

    Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Walk.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,212 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Wormwood Studios' upcoming follow-up to Primordia: a point-and-click adventure game set in a morbid, otherworldly carnival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strangeland.

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  21. ABOUT ME Hey, Steam! I'm Filipe, and I quit my job during the pandemic to pursue my childhood dream. Started the development with some freelancing gigs by the side, but since last year, I've been 100% dedicated to Gloomy Juncture, living off my life savings. For better or worse, every single "thing" in Gloomy Juncture is done by me. RECOGNITION Gloomy Juncture has already received mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Juncture.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Unmourned is a first person psychological horror game where you play as Jason, a man who moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal activities. As the disturbances grow more intense, Jason discovers that the house's previous owners mysteriously vanished. Driven by terror and desperation, Jason must uncover the truth behind the family’s disappearance and find a way to break … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmourned.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness. It's 2004. The mountains are much older. You play as Marcus Stetson -- the Most Pathetic Man on Earth -- a seasoned backpacker on the Appalachian Trail who decides to pool his resources to team up one last time with his human firecracker of a trail buddy, Sean. Their mission is to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    Add the full Dark Fracture experience to your wishlist Join our community About the GameDark Fracture: Prologue is the introductory chapter of the first-person psychological horror experience Dark Fracture. In this free stand-alone game, you will get a taste of what it is like to face the inner chaos of a tormented mind. Witness the world change around you as the barrier between reality… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fracture: Prologue.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,305 reviews

    Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 8,396 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Developed by seasoned studio Cyanide, Call of Cthulhu is an RPG-Investigation game with psychological horror and stealth mechanics, set in a deeply immersive world. On a mission to find the truth behind the death of an acclaimed artist and her family on a backwater island, the player will soon uncover a more disturbing truth as the Great Dreamer, Cthulhu, prepares its awakening... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Can you trust your own mind? In Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo, dive into a new kind of psychological thriller, and walk on a thin line between reality and fantasy.Live a powerful narrative experience paying tribute to the visual and storytelling techniques of the thriller genre. Investigate through the vision of three characters: everyone has a different story to tell. Explore several timelines to cro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 1,255 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Door: Collector's Edition.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,032 reviews

    Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point&click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Dream: Coma.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    85% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    RAINSWEPT is an adventure game - A murder mystery dealing with themes of love, relationships and unresolved trauma. The focus is on delivering an emotional story, tied together with charming art style, characters with deep histories, and a moving soundtrack. FEATURES - An emotional story set in an immersive and atmospheric game world - Characters with deep histories, meaningful motivations and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainswept.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    From the creators of Conarium and the Darkness Within series, comes Transient, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transient.

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  36. For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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

    ️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

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    Sebastian is a janitor in a nursing home, but in a world of drugs and mysteries, his reality unravels. Under Dr. Malverick's watch, his ordinary life twists into strange experiments, missing patients, and inner turmoil. What is real? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium.

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  39. Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

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  40. A Dark Legacy, Reimagined. Originally a mobile horror pioneer in 2015 with over 2 million downloads, this terrifying journey has been completely rebuilt for PC. The Curse in the Village offers a surreal nightmare where the boundaries between reality and the void blur. Chapters of Horror: Chapter 1: Shattered Reality: It begins with a simple glass of water at night. But when doors slam shut and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse in the Village - Remastered.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    You arrive at a luxury hotel to stay for just one night. During this time, the city turns into a den of deformed monsters, and the hotel becomes a prison for its guests. After quarantine was announced the hotel residents began to turn into deranged creatures. This alien influence haunts you too. The only chance for you to survive the apocalypse and to not go mad is to understand who you can t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn-Sanity.

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  42. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Investigate a series of brutal crimes in a remote Arctic town in this psychological horror experience steeped in oppressive atmosphere. Step into the shoes of Detective James Northland and confront the terrifying beast threatening to shatter your sanity in this unsettling tale of mystery. Venture into a frozen, isolated setting where reason fades with the storm in Echoes in the Storm, an inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in the Storm.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    90% User Score Based on 890 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a 1930s noir-inspired detective game with humanoid animal characters. How does Albert Wilde solve the strangest quantum mystery in a murder case? Find out in this 6-7 hours silly and hilarious classic detective adventure tribute to the golden age of noir movies INTERROGATE, SUSPECT, DEDUCE Use your years of experience of interrogating and drinking at bars to chat with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Detective Albert Wilde.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    The Signifier is a story-driven tech-noir mystery adventure. Explore the real world and enter the unconscious realms of the victim's mind. Use technology to find clues to solve puzzles, unravel layers of dialogue, and find the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Signifier.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

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  47. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 731 reviews

    Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray Dawn.

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  49. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 2,688 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Distraint is a 2D psychological horror adventure for PC. To secure a partner position in the famous company he works for, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that moment he finds the price of his humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTRAINT.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    84% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    A young man discovers through a series of hallucinations that he will grow up to become a violent psychopath. How will he respond to these revelations? Can he change his fate? Can you even... change fate... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masochisia.

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