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Looking for games like Descend? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with SCP-087-B UE Remake, The Stairwell or Cold House.

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  1. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    SCP-087-B UE Remake is a fan game based on the original SCP-087-B make by Joonas Rikkonen, a single-player horror experience from the point of view of a D-Class sent to explore what lurks below in the unexplored and undocumented depths of an ever-changing brick and concrete staircase. Equipped with only a lighter, the D-Class must navigate dozens of floors until they reach, or rather if they reach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-087-B UE Remake.

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  2. Item #: SCP-087 Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-087 is located on the campus of [REDACTED]. The doorway leading to SCP-087 is constructed of reinforced steel. It has been disguised to resemble a janitorial closet consistent with the design of the building. The inside of the door is lined with 6 centimeters of industrial foam padding. Description: The Stairwell is a short… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stairwell.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    36% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Cold House is a co-op horror game for 1-4 people. You and your friends get into a car accident and are forced to hide from the cold in an abandoned house where it will soon turn out that they are not alone at all.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold House.

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  4. You arrive at a once–famous candy factory, known for its iconic attraction: The Sweet Door — a massive, impressive gateway that used to be the highlight of the entire tour. Today, the factory is shut down. The lights are off. And the reason behind its sudden closure is missing from every official record. You enter the facility for a personal investigation: to find something specific that disappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullogram Blind with horns.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    An atmospheric horror, exploration and automation game all set in the dim halls of an apartment building If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Doors.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 862 reviews

    Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mists of Aiden.

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  8. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    55% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Vortex: The Gateway is an open world survival horror game with two game modes. If you want to survive then be alert, sneak, build and fight. Meanwhile life back on Earth changes dramatically. What changes? You will get bits of information through your adventure. Prepare for the worst! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex: The Gateway.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

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  10. Someone has proof of your crime. You must escape from the cursed house by finding evidence that accuses you. With your guns and wisdom, ostracize and remove the cursed. Your life depends on this job... You will be curbed is a horror FPS game. You are a detective who fabricated evidence, and someone has evidence that you fabricated evidence. The evidence that will put you in jail is hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You will be cursed.

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  11. Rock, Paper, DEATH is a short-form horror game about pressure, greed, and knowing when to walk away. Play a deadly game of Rock Paper Scissors, lose fingers when you fail, and decide how far you’re willing to go before the House takes everything. Welcome... In Rock, Paper, DEATH, you are forced to play a twisted game of Rock Paper Scissors for your freedom. Each loss costs you a finger. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROCK - PAPER - DEATH.

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  12. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    48% User Score Based on 285 reviews

    Step into Ningyōmachi, once a thriving hub of doll-making mastery, now a decaying ghost town haunted by the bloodstained legacy of a twisted craftsman. As you uncover the town's dark secrets, you'll confront the eerie remnants of the Hanabira Doll Factory and the lifelike creations that refuse to stay still. Will you survive the horrors hidden within the forgotten "Doll Town," or will you become a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Doll Town.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Hangar 8 is a psychological horror set within the unsettling confines of a derelict space station. Brave the looping corridors, spot all ?? anomalies, collect key items, and escape the nightmare! Blending anomaly spotting mechanics from games such as "The Exit 8" and "I'm on Observation Duty", with the liminal-space psychological horror of "The Backrooms", HANGAR 8 challenges both your memory and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HANGAR 8.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    LOCIS is a procedural horror adventure set in a dark world where anything is possible. You are an entity that for unknown reasons finds itself in this place, will you be able to survive the trials Ubel has in store for you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOCIS.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mildew Children.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    IN THE RAIN, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM You are a Seeker working for “the Society”, an organization facing otherworldly phenomena that need to remain secret. Recently, a strange contamination was brought to our world by a phenomenon called the Silent Rain. In this challenging and immersive experience, explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Rain.

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  17. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    The Heilwald Klinikum used to be one of the most renowned medical facilities in Germany. That all changed when that curious loophole appeared... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heilwald Loophole.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    84% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    #puzzle #horror #adventure Inside Depth 6 places focus on creating an atmosphere of great terror, suspense, and anticipation for the player. With a dark storyline, and an intensifying horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inside Depth 6.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Daybreak.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 4 reviews

    ”I've been here before..." Jean-Jacques Gordot woke up to find himself trapped in a red room. A door that won't open, a hanging light bulb, scattered wine bottles. And for some reason, this room gives him a feeling of deja vu... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRIMSON ROOM® DECADE.

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  22. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    “KURSK” is an adventure and survival game coming to PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game will look at the tragedy of the submarine ship from a new angle and will combine first-person action with a heavy focus on a carefully crafted story and an engrossing gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KURSK.

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  23. Highlights of SCP FATAL FLEE Made with Unreal Engine This puzzle adventure game is made by a sixteen-year-old high school student. He has taught himself UE Engine for about five months, and uses three months to finish this gamemaking. This game has the following features: First, the puzzles in the game are related to the characteristics of SCPs or the facility's systems. Players need t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP Fatal Flee.

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  24. A side-scrolling psychological horror where you only walk ←. This time set inside a supermarket after closing hours! ■ABOUT THIS GAME With over 150 million views across related videos, Tsugunohi has become a cult phenomenon online. In Tsugunohi, the story unfolds simply by moving the protagonist to the left—a minimalist yet chilling style of Japanese horror. This time, Tsugunohi -Supernatural… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsugunohi -Supernatural Supermarket-.

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  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 13 reviews

      X-YZE (pronounced "excise") is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.   CLICK FOR CONTENT WARNINGS (a little spoilery)psychological manipulation, anxiety, panic attacks, gender/body/identity dysphoria, depression, dissociation, mild body horror, suicidal ideation FEATURES Play as a creature! Bump combat Mostly linear servers (aka levels), each with unique types… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-YZE.

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  26. SPECIAL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES: To date, no adequate containment procedure has been developed to deal with the possible threat posed by SCP-001. Personnel can engage with SCP-001 and it's surrounding environment using the mouse cursor.  Research has determined that there are no less than 6 possible outcomes for handling SCP-001. Due to this, all staff are to be reminded that all of their action… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: A Sheaf of Papers.

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    You wake up in a padded cell with no memory of how you got there. A voice in your ear says his name is Dex. He's going to help you remember. About the gameAsh is a patient at Helix Industries, a corporation that resolves traumatic experiences. Across 808 days of therapy, your operator Dex guides you through your own past memories: An art gallery you don't remember visiting, a tabletop fantasy gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 808.

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    A horror visual novel set in a steampunk universe. Young Lyset finds herself wandering through a mysterious world of sentient machines. In her desperate search for her long-lost brother, she must choose between death and immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lyset Core.

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  29. Welcome to the FlipCathy, shy and well-meaning, comes across a phone-stealing crow who leads her on an Alice in Wonderland style adventure into a weird world of mushroom people, 80s movie references, and uh... cosmic horror. But the fun kind.If you're into it, why not tag along on Cathy's journey into the unknown? Overview Cathy Goes Flipside is a traditional JRPG made in RPG Maker MZ. This demo … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathy Goes Flipside (Demo).

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  30. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    SCP-D38813 is a creepy-pasta narrative game for the Playdate console in which you play an SCP Foundation researcher attempting to unravel the mystery of an anomalous Playdate. The device has enciphered classic articles from the SCP wiki, and you'll have to crank to crack the cryptograms and solve the mystery.  Long time fans of the SCP Foundation as well as new folks looking for a creepy thrill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-D38813.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Unsettled is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious School with horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience. Note: The game can get a bit challenging at times, so if you get stuck, you can follow this easy Tutorial Walkthrough.StorylineYou are an investigative journalist willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unsettled.

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  32. Investigate the life of John Doe as he resides in his lost memories in this story-driven Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that merges Your Real Life with science fiction as it explores the Dark Limits of Alternate History and The SCP Foundation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sentient Box.

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  33. A side-scrolling psychological horror where you only walk ←. The latest entry of the “Tsugunohi” series now takes place in a Showa-retro rural Japanese town! ■ABOUT THIS GAME With over 150 million views across related videos, Tsugunohi has become a cult phenomenon on the internet. In Tsugunohi, the story unfolds simply by moving the protagonist to the left—a unique and minimalist style of Japa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past-.

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    20%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    20% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A deep roguelike colony RPG inside a dead god's corpse. Procedurally generated events, branching narratives, species with unique traits, and meaningful choices that shape your colony's fate. Every playthrough tells a different story of survival and evolution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Carcass.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The theme of the game You have come to that parallel universe that tries to trap you with feelings of nostalgia and fear and peace. Be careful; you don't want to be part of it. Explore the Unknown You found yourself in an abnormal place, an abandoned store, abandoned places. Empty corridors, a maze, flickering lights, Doors that emit a bright light are leading you somewhere… but where? Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal:Escape Route.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,099 reviews

    SCP - Containment Breach is a free survival horror game written in Blitz3D. The events of the game take place in a containment site of The SCP Foundation, a secret organization dedicated to containing and researching anomalous artifacts and entities that threaten the normality of the world. You're thrown into the boots of a Class D test subject, one of the Foundation's disposable human guinea pigs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP – Containment Breach.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very feeling of anemo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,028 reviews

    Vigil is a short Narrative Horror Game that takes place in an unsettling underground facility. Your job is to dispose of boxes, however, you’re not alone. A terrifying automaton roams the facility, moving only when you look away or when you blink in real life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Escape from the locked school by solving puzzles while running away from Freya. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Mate.

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  40. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    This is a text-based, auditory nightmare. #1: Three red blots mark liars. #2: Food means depravity and death. #3: Tellers of time are sped up by-- #4: Holes in suspicious places may lead to the Undergoing. #5: Don't trust the wolf. #6: The train is the only escape. The Dark Place finds us all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Dark Place.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind. ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASYLUM.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night at the Office.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    !!!WARNING TO USERS!!! .redruM was born as a work of art before being a walking sim game, which aims to communicate a message. The game is deliberately slow, this is precisely to stimulate the user to look for this message within themselves and do it with calm and patience. The .redruM Experience: A Psychological and Cinematic Horror .redruM is a psychological and cinematic horror experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .redruM.

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  44. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    Attention Operator, You have been selected to oversee a critical mission. Our team of elite soldiers is set to descend into a newly discovered abyss, believed to lead to uncharted territories beneath the earth. Your role is to monitor the soldiers' progress, ensuring their safety and collecting data. Monitor Your TerminalsAs they venture deeper, remain vigilant and provide guidance based on their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below, Rusted Gods.

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  45. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Victim Complex: Part 1 is an early Demo for the upcoming full game release, scheduled for Q4 2025. Search Steam for Victim Complex to add the Full Game to your wishlist, see more demos, and get updates on progress! Victim Complex is a first person, narrative-driven horror experience. Play as hack medium Jack Lognare, who has stumbled on his first legitimate haunting. Will you try to help the sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victim Complex: Part 1.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    Graveyard Shift is about a man who is sent to guard a cemetery on his first day of work. his duty is to watch over this place. However, with the coming of night And be heard paranormal sounds and observing strange things through CCTV cameras, he realize that this is not just a terrifying place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Shift.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy.Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew. Follow the tormented Oliver Mills as he struggles to survive and escape.Fall into the evocative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 271 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    76% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Concluse is an atmospheric horror game which features puzzles, outstanding cutscenes, and something a little twisted.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONCLUSE.

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  50. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Frigore is a simple classic first-person indie survival horror game, made entirely by one person. Simple gameplay, beautiful graphics and a cold and chilling atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frigore.

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