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Looking for games like DEFECTIVE? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a drama, thriller, post-apocalyptic and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Full Void, Rusted Sea or fig..

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Full Void is a 2D Puzzle Platformer set in a dystopian future. A young teenager, scared and alone, must use all their skills to defeat a rogue AI that keeps mankind oppressed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Void.

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  2. 1963. The bombs fell. The ice caps melted. The Bots won. Humanity’s last stand isn't on the surface—it’s in the crushing depths below the sea. You are Cade Callahan, a fresh recruit for the Rusted Retaliators. Your mission: complete the R.U.S.T.E.D. protocol and turn the tide of the war against the mechanical SeaBot legion. THE SURVIVAL LOOP Rusted Sea combines underwater exploration with a satis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Sea.

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  3. You do not know anything, yet you have to move forward. Wander through the corridors of a mysterious factory and recover your abilities. Fight patroling drones and break through to demanding boss battles. Seek a way out and find the meaning of the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fig..

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    A boomerang throwing, space exploring, fast paced 2D platformer with a rich story about disability! UNIQUE BOOMERANG MECHANIC!  Think outside the box to both move your character and aim and throw your boomerang at the same time to interact with the game's varied mechanics. You've never played a platformer quite like this. Enjoy a sci-fi story about disability told from a person who's seen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Pebble.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 7,808 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Thomas Was Alone is an indie minimalist 2D platformer about friendship and jumping and floating and anti-gravity. Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thomas Was Alone.

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  6. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 106 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Overloop is out on August 26th 2022 [Media 16274217] Get it on Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/720660/Overloop/ A puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world where the invention of a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overloop.

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  7. I want to tell you a story… story about the Jester. Can you break free from the trap set by the strange Jester, who is always laughing? What encounters await you in the Jester's world? What will you remember, and what adventures will you experience? Piece together the puzzle bit by bit and emerge victorious in the battle. A mix of dark story and a puzzle, where all the pictures support the atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Stories: Jester.

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  8. Look Back is a side-scrolling platformer where you enter the mind of a man, facing yourself in a journey of self-discovery. Kent is an ordinary person, living a mediocre and monotonous life, full of frustrations and regrets. Trapped in the automatic routine of everyday life, he feels broken and empty, as if he's merely surviving rather than truly living. Deep down, Kent knows it's time to as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Back.

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  9. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    "This is a temporary offer until the official launch on Steam on August 12, at a reduced price as a thank you for the support on YouTube. Thank you all!" "7 Meters Away. Oscar and the Cell of the Soul" is a point-and-click game where you assume the role of Óscar, a young package deliveryman. After what was supposed to be his last delivery of the day, Oscar finds himself trapped in a cell whose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Meters Away. Oscar and the Cell of the Soul.

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  10. Step into a world where every moment counts, and the line between light and shadow is as thin as the hands on a clock. 24 immerses you in a 2D pixel RPG, a realm of battles, logic puzzles, quests, and a gripping, non-linear plot. Your choices alter the very fabric of your journey. In a land torn by an enigmatic war, peculiar creatures and malevolent forces have cast a grayscale pallor over existe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 24.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Welcome to TETHER. In this mysterious, hand-crafted platformer, pilot a cute drone and explore the desolate ruins of a space station that mysteriously went dark. Where did everyone go? Why is everything falling apart? Only you can discover the secrets lying just underneath the surface . . . Charming pixel art and animations Character/lore-rich story with plenty of dark humor Created by one pers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TETHER.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Take on the role of the last robot courier and wade through a shattered empty world consumed by automation. Find out who the last package is for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADD.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Step into Mawkey's shoes and explore the linear world of Honduras, freeing animals and stopping the deforestation of evil businessman Adreim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawkey The Last Macaw.

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  14. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Harmonia is a digital novel made by visual novel studio Key. There are no story branches based on choices. The story proceeds as if you were watching an anime or movie, or turning the pages of a novel. Enjoy a touching story with beautiful music and graphics, realistic and colorful performances, brought to life by talented voice actors. Game features ・With support for full HD resolution of 1920x1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harmonia Full HD Edition.

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  15. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 165 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Afterdream is a 2D psychological horror adventure game.Navigate the obscure location populated by ghosts, and collect items to solve puzzles as you move further through the intriguing story. Look through the lens of your strange camera and photograph highlighted objects to interact with them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterdream.

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  17. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 791 reviews

    Hello, new Puppeteer! Meet Charlotte - a puppet you will control. Meet her alien friends, maggot cat and a certain Observer. Dive deep into horrors of junk food, TV world, religion and romance novels for middle-age women. Keep your puppet safe at all times. Or don't. ​ Have fun dying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,772 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 31 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana on the official PlayStation website - buy the game, learn about its characters and gameplay, view screenshots, watch trailers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A charming, possibly spooky, story-rich physics puzzle game. You'll need quick reflexes, brainpower, and unconditional trust in your quirky artificially intelligent guide to succeed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzling Peaks EXE.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    Beneath a Steel Sky is a cyberpunk, point and click, adventure game. You assume the role of Robert Foster and embark on a quest to make the world a better place, along with your robot companion Joey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath a Steel Sky.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Dark Prophecy is a 2D pixel-art point & click adventure inspired by the best retro games of the 90's. Welcome to a peaceful medieval village, where life is safe and calm. But one fateful night, everything changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Prophecy.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Sixth extinction is a dark, narrative-driven experience about extinction and discovering the true nature of yourself. Can you outwit the obstacles in your way, uncover the truth and begin a change? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sixth Extinction.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 6,554 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 36 reviews

    Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure RPG, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil and published by Chucklefish. Escape the tyrannical clutches of a subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail. Inspired by 90s Japane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastward.

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  25. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Wheel of Innocence is a lesbian visual novel where you peer into the life of a disabled high schooler named Reina. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wheel of Innocence.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 984 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 8 reviews

    A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacuna.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 1,398 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 17 reviews

    In Neo-San Francisco, a vibrant city of low life and high tech, you will witness the world’s first sapient robot learning to grow and live as you become embroiled in the darkest scandal of 2064. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2064: Read Only Memories.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 38,078 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 35 reviews

    SOMA is a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It is an unsettling story about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMA.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,070 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. Distraint 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTRAINT 2.

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  30. Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits. Your job will take you to various interesting places in the galaxy. With up to 4 members in your crew, you can swap them to choose the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Star.

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  31. A town that’s quiet in all the wrong waysYou return to Tujie Town in search of your missing father— a small place wrapped in cane sugar and buried secrets. Too peaceful during the day, and wearing a different face at night. The locals never explain why. They simply warn you: “Follow the rules, and you’ll stay safe.” Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the fourth, its old stree… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 土界鎮 Tujie Town.

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  32. A 21st Century Noir Horror Game. Pseudo-Psy Play is an eccentric blend of a side-scrolling shooter and a point & click adventure. The time has come – face your fears in this bone-chilling story-driven horror game that feels (and looks) like nothing else in the genre. There is no escape. It is your Pseudo-Psy Play. PSEUDO-PSY FEATURES: "The United States of America – Home of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pseudo-Psy Play.

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  33. The world is ending. But the truth lies in what's left behind. As an asteroid speeds toward Earth, Seoul has fallen into ruin. In Goodbye Seoul, you play as Rion, a student navigating a collapsed city in search of answers—trailing the remnants of a secret space evacuation project that may be humanity’s final chance. Explore a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic Seoul in this story-rich pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodbye Seoul.

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  34. New Orleans is trembling! The city is decked out in holiday colors as Mardi Gras festivities are in full swing! Talented half-blood wizard Elizabeth is ready to lend a helping hand, but are her intentions really so pure? Meanwhile, the world of Men and Others is frozen in anticipation.... Something big is coming, something that could turn everything upside down! And you, Magical Detective, are at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: The Carnival Begins Collector's Edition.

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  35. Awaken. Escape. Remember. You are an AI embedded in a robotic shell built to obey, designed to solve. But something deep within the decaying halls of the ATV facility calls to you. A voice. A presence. A question: Who are you really? Armed with a portal gun and a spark of something more, you begin your escape not just from the walls around you, but from the purpose written into your code. What… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solace : Begin Your Escape.

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  36. Lost In Tandem is a colorful, relaxed-paced, 2D adventure-puzzle game, which can be played by one to two players via couch co-op. Earth Heals after Devastation StrikesAt the end of the '90s, a cataclysm marks the end of the world as we know it. Over numerous decades of humanity's absence, the Earth slowly recovers as nature finally reclaims its rights. Embark on an Epic JourneyIn this post-ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Tandem.

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  37. Face the desolation of a dead worldUnder a sky heavy with radiation and an air thick with toxicity, the ruins of Earth stretch as far as the eye can see. Among piles of rusted steel and crumbling cities, survivors fight for an uncertain future, while old machines and mutated creatures lurk around every corner. Residual Wilds is a 2D action-survival adventure with a pixel art aesthetic, set in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Residual Wilds.

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  38. The GameThis immersive coming-of-age tale takes us on a journey of self-discovery and adventure as Amber learns to navigate a troubled world and find her place in it. Join our courageous young heroine, as she explores a vast and mysterious world filled with secrets, puzzles, and danger, armed with her keen blades, cunning intellect, and newly emerging abilities. In Amber's Tale, as you venture t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber's Tale.

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  39. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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  40. .Headspace is a 2D adventure game that combines pixel art and hand drawn styles to immerse the player in a psychological adventure through a fractured landscape. Alone and unsure of who you are, gain clarity, confidence and connection to reawaken yourself and recall your true purpose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .HEADSPACE.

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  41. Siblings Lesha and Diana are close, but separated by miles. Every day, they face difficulties in their cold, unfriendly cities, and their connection is maintained only through video calls. Will they learn to appreciate each other in a new way after going through a series of dramatic events? Our features:- About 3 hours long narrative with a cosy, but at times tense atmosphere. Warm conversation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tiny World.

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  42. Welcome to Dystopian Finland! The living proof that any empire can be completely destroyed with a couple of terrible decisions. In the first chapter of this visual novel, you will follow Mari on a journey through the ruins of her beloved country. All thanks to the decisions of an incompetent government seeking total control over the population of what was once the happiest country in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Kouvola.

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  43. The Devil rais'd the storm is a mysterious science fiction visual novel with point-and-click elements. Unravel a tense and moody story as you navigate your new role stationed at a strange outpost on a remote planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Devil rais'd the storm.

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  44.                    Have you ever been in a toxic relationship with a partner, friends, or family without even realizing it? Maybe this adventure will open your eyes. This is Love is a 2D puzzle-platformer that delves into the dark emotions behind toxic bonds. You’ll guide an endearing character through 100 heart-wrenching real-life quotes collected from people who lived these painful experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Love.

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  45. Fantasy Point & Click Horror Drama: A burst of light - a crystal devours your little brother's life force. Desperate to save him, you seek the truth of magic’s birth, while a dread mage closes in to tear the crystal from your hands - and with it, all hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift.

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  46. Jimmy, captain of the deep-sea research vessel Trilobite, leads his crew—including his younger brother, Jack—to investigate an unidentified signal. But unlike previous missions, the newly assigned, enigmatic commander appears to have ulterior motives… Sea Blindness is a 2D pixel-art narrative RPG Game. In the year 2064, players assume the role of Jimmy, a deep-sea researcher who becomes ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Blindness.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Discover a third-person adventure as a robot seeking the last traces of life! Technology morphed into nature! Explore, unravel secrets paths, and escape dark forces of this mysterious landscape. Rivers, rocks, bushes seamlessly merging into digital realm and try to stop you!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2594970/Botanical_Chronicle/https://www.metapolis.games/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Botanical Chronicle.

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  48. Signs of Life is a non-linear, surreal story driven adventure game. You are thrown into a bizarre scenario: a small woman with a mask is asking for your help to investigate a disembodied head she found in the backyard's hedge maze. Who is friend, who is foe, and how did we end up here? Play to find out. Features Non-linear story driven adventure game. Unique hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D anima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs Of Life.

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  49. This story unfolds in a chilling, Lovecraftian setting where professor Daniel Castane navigates a series of harrowing events on a mysterious island dominated by a sinister cult. On his journey he encounters various people warning him of the island's dark secrets and the cult's intentions. Daniel faces brutal murder and the pervasive influence of the cult which members believe in a prophecy. As D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innsmouth Nightmare.

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  50. Squares of Hell  (Demo Version) A dark humor puzzle-platformer set in a bizarre steampunk hell. Welcome to Squares of Hell — a hand-crafted indie puzzle-platformer with black humor, surreal levels, and a steampunk vision of Hell. Here, sinners are punished not with fire, but with twisted machines, absurd logic, and mechanical demons. One moment you’re solving a code on a rusty control panel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squares of Hell.

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