Games like Dead Heat
Looking for games like Dead Heat? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Loretta, Heartworm or Tales of The Nightmares™ Episode One.
- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability94% User Score 100 reviewsCritic Score 73%3 reviews
Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationship problems and the difficult social situation of the 1940s.Conceptually and aesthetically, the game is inspired by the American art of the twentieth century, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 401 reviewsCritic Score 40%1 reviews
Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartworm.
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Tales of The Nightmares™ is a series of interconnected anthology games—an indie cinematic experience featuring an immersive narrative of cosmic and psychological horror, with a retro aesthetic inspired by the PS1-PS2 classics. ABOUT THE GAME:In this pilot episode, you will experience the accounts of Scout Houlberg, the prime suspect in the massacre of his squad during a clandestine rescue mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of The Nightmares™ Episode One.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 1,872 reviewsCritic Score 84%18 reviews
Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orlea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NORCO.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability97% User Score 38 reviews
Germany, 1582. Renowned artist Theobald Breitsam is found dead in his workshop, surrounded by occult symbols and hundreds of black feathers. His body is covered in wounds - but not by any blade. By something that should not be possible. The city council already has a suspect accused of witchcraft and wants a verdict before panic spreads.Conrad is the city's executioner. His job is to carry out the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silver Crow.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability92% User Score 63 reviews
Trapped within a spiral, Laura must carve her way through the depths of her unconscious mind or sink into the void. Retro Survival Horror Find supplies and survive as you navigate a deserted town with monsters that will haunt you around every corner. Psychological Nightmare The environment will change as you progress, becoming more corrupted as you unearth previous buried trauma. Fight your way ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comatose.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability87% User Score 154 reviews
Impasto is a first-person horror adventure game inspired by the works and legacy of Francisco Goya, the revered yet tortured Spanish painter. Set within a world irreversibly altered by his fraying sanity, the player must use both stealth and wits to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impasto.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding98% User Score 445 reviews
The year is 1482. The age of exploration and enlightenment is on the distant horizon and the Renaissance is in full swing across Europe; but in England, the War of the Roses is in its final throes. Change is coming, but in one little convent in the north of the kingdom, everyone has seemed blissfully unaware. Everyone except Sister Catherine, a beloved nun and firebrand thinker who has just been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misericorde: Volume One.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability70% User Score 7,940 reviewsCritic Score 71%5 reviews
A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlight.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability81% User Score 160 reviewsCritic Score 62%12 reviews
"Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization96% User Score 80 reviews
The King Mere is dead. His brother stands accused.Step into Murder of King Mere, a captivating painterly-pixelated murder mystery set in the secluded City of Ink. King Mere, once a beacon of diplomacy for the Dog Empyre, now lies a bloodstain on the snow. His brother, August, has been swiftly convicted. As the Master Detective's Apprentice, you arrive four days too late to the crime scene. Is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkway: Murder of King Mere.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability83% User Score 180 reviews
A wild tale of loss, friendship, conspiracy, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability82% User Score 3,626 reviewsCritic Score 76%24 reviews
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Wants to Die.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability82% User Score 88 reviewsCritic Score 73%3 reviews
Hauma is an episodic noir interactive graphic novel centered around the exploits of former detective Judith, her fixation on an old murder investigation, and how this unravels conspiracies within the upper echelons of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauma: A Detective Noir Story.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music84% User Score 19 reviews
Inspired by Lovecraft, a psychological survival horror game set in a dystopian, alternative universe. Discover the mystery of the woman's death and learn the dark secrets of the Happy Rock. Are you ready? Discover a surreal world inspired by Lovecraft Explore a dystopian world that accurately alludes to current world events. The universe describes one of the paths that humanity can follow. Every d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Order of the Snake Scale.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 58,300 reviews
Disco Elysium, a genre-bending RPG that became a cult classic when it debuted in October 2019, is heading to consoles in 2021. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut adds full voice acting to the game, as well as new quests, more characters and fresh explorable areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding97% User Score 2,729 reviewsCritic Score 70%9 reviews
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordia.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability87% User Score 63 reviews
Blank Frame is a first person surreal horror game with a look akin to early 2000's pc/ps2 games.. In the small town of Dim River, one resident, Henri, has found himself trapped inside of his own apartment, perhaps not completely by himself. The night is going to be long and peculiar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blank Frame.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
"With the wave of my hand, and a well-placed moan I have swept the very bravest off their feet ” Nightmare Before Christmas This project is currently in crowdfuding on the Ulule platform. The demo is here to give you a sneak peek of what we're trying to do creating Little Ghost. If you like the project, please support us on Ulule ! https://www.ulule.com/little-ghost/ What if Death was not the E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Ghost Project.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization99% User Score 2,317 reviews
AN EPISODIC CYBERPUNK MURDER MYSTERY GAMEDownload "of the Devil" for Free to play the entirety of the fully-fleshed out prologue chapter: When Morgan finds herself assigned as Public Defender for the man the police say has shot six people through the heart, she'll need to leverage all her wits and the full force of her "unique insight" into the case to come out unscathed an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to of the Devil.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay88% User Score 34 reviews
A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight. The top lawyer of showbiz is shot dead, and that’s where private eye Simm Gurnett steps in. Something’s rancid big time, so much so that eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Saturn.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding94% User Score 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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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 1,602 reviewsCritic Score 73%12 reviews
It's a Shipper's biggest fear. You're grounded in the exclusion zone, twenty miles of death and decay sealed off by the towering, suffocating walls erected after the collapse.Alone, stranded, and with limited resources at your disposal you'll have to push your way through the zone, solve environmental puzzles, manage resources and fight for your life as you try to find a way to escape beyond the w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbody.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability94% User Score 94 reviews
FEATURES: A retro love letter to the Metroid series, with a few quality of life adjustments, such as teleporters, rechargeable ammo, item collection tracking by area, and more Discover journal entries hidden throughout the facility, explaining the grim fate of humanity and its war against the galaxy Uncover the nature of the main character and their role in the conflict Collect and upgrade po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Vitro.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 27,696 reviews
Classic survival horror in a dystopian retrotech future If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIGNALIS.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability71% User Score 367 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Silence of the Sleep is psychological horror adventure game for PC. You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before. You will travel through the abstract world of Silence of the Sleep to find the very reason for your journey... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence of the Sleep.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability79% User Score 638 reviewsCritic Score 74%9 reviews
Goetia is a point-and-click adventure game – and, as in any adventure game, you’ll be seeking out clues, finding objects, and figuring out how to use or combine them in order to progress through the different areas, puzzles and encounters. However, there is one major difference compared to other adventure games that you might be used to. In Goetia, you play the part of Abigail, the ghost of a youn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goetia.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding90% User Score 604 reviewsCritic Score 71%9 reviews
A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardlight.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability68% User Score 196 reviewsCritic Score 66%25 reviews
The dark will reveal all! Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Night.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability95% User Score 4,353 reviewsCritic Score 81%30 reviews
Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.
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Anatolian Horror Stories: Curse in Bayramdere is a third-person survival horror game that puts you in the shoes of an An ordinary young girl , who receieves training at POMEM (Police Training Center ), facing extraordinary evil. No training. No special skills. Just the desperate need to find out what happened to the people she loves — and the will to survive long enough to do it. A Village. A Disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anatolian Horror Stories : Curse In Bayramdere.
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Story:The city is once again experiencing strange weather. A mysterious downpour causes anyone caught in the rain to turn into a frog. Once the rain stops, they return to human form. No one knows where the Frog Rain comes from, nor when it will strike again. For most people, the Frog Rain has already become a part of everyday life. But for me, a transfer student, it becomes an opportunity to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROG RAIN.
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Buzz About the Game"Detective Rosie Morgan: Death at a Dinner Party" is a detective mystery Visual Novel and Yuri Dating sim. Follow in the steps of Detective Rosie Morgan, one of the finest and brightest detectives at London's Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard) as she investigates the mysterious death of a famous Human Rights Lawyer and her luxurious Sevenoaks Estate. See if you can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Rosie Morgan: Death at a Dinner Party.
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Akolyta is a first-person horror adventure with a focus on storytelling. You will play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime and follow his journey towards justice in the City of Gorenwille for which there is a high price to pay. The game is currently in development. KEY FACTS 1st Person Horror Adventure Non-Linear Story Custom Soundtrack Original and Gritty Story Developed in CryENGINE V If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akolyta.
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Overdawn is a fast-paced, bullet-time, bullet-hell shooter set in a world on the brink of collapse. Play as one of the Chosen Ones—sent into the past to stop the fall of Andrean. Fight through waves of enemies with razor-sharp gunplay, uncover buried truths, and explore a stunning 2.5D world brought to life with style and atmosphere. FEATURES Stylized 2.5D pixel-voxel art Fast-paced, precision … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overdawn.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability91% User Score 86 reviews
Master the Time Loop: You have one day to solve the crime. Learn the schedules of 14 unique characters, spot their contradictions, and manipulate their routines. Keep your knowledge when the day resets and stay one step ahead of the killer. No hand-holding. Use your "Thinking Board" to link evidence, reconstruct the timeline, and accuse the culprit. Only pure logic will free you from the loop. A L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Posthumous Investigation.
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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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Note: This game is in EARLY development. Estimated for Q4 2027 and possibly earlier. There are still some work to be done with the custom engine & new content. Join the Discord for regular updates, community and a chance to win prizes! Explore a nightmare. Lose your mind. See the truth.Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneirium.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 35,422 reviewsCritic Score 100%2 reviews
The award-winning detective RPG brings its story-rich adventure to mobile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding65% User Score 26 reviews
EMPTY SOUL takes you into the story of Solan Walls, a young scientist girl who suffered a terrible accident. Now she must escape from horrible nightmares. Face the fear in this horror indie game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Soul.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization81% User Score 100 reviews
Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Hub.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization97% User Score 4,311 reviews
The year is 1998. A private jet belonging to the Roottree Corporation has crashed. On it were the Roottree Sisters and their parents. Combined, they were worth over a billion dollars. Now, due to the eccentricities of their great-great-grandfather Elias, their money must be redistributed to the rest of the family. But who's actually a BLOOD RELATIVE? That's where you come in. Armed only with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Roottrees are Dead.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding85% User Score 73 reviews
Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding98% User Score 747 reviewsCritic Score 82%1 reviews
The Blackwell Epiphany is the last game in the Blackwell series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Epiphany.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability62% User Score 1,283 reviewsCritic Score 67%13 reviews
Explore themes of retrofuturism, transhumanism, and grief in Paradise Lost, an emotion-driven post-apoc story. Discover the mystery of the underground city hidden in an abandoned Nazi bunker, where Slavic mythology mixes with unusual technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Lost.
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- 58%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability58% User Score 55 reviews
Survive the Blackout is a narrative survival game set in a dark post-apocalyptic world. Choose your adventure-type gameplay, squad-level management, exploration and scavenging, difficult moral choices. What are you willing to sacrifice to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Blackout.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay90% User Score 50 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel taking place during medieval Korea. While investigating mysterious murders, you will have to make interactive choices that will lead you to different paths and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suhoshin.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization84% User Score 443 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews
The Eternal Castle: Remastered is a remake of the original "Eternal Castle" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design. Numerous outlets have questioned the title's "lost game" backstory as almost no corroborating accounts have been found to verify the title's development backstory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Castle: Remastered.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization93% User Score 516 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability89% User Score 632 reviewsCritic Score 78%11 reviews
"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.
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