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Looking for games like Descent? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1, Levana Horror Tale or Void Protocol.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    On her way to cover the biggest story of her career, Brea Tena fumbles her way into a dark mysterious town called Ash Pines, the birthplace of the tragic events that took place in Just Ignore Them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1.

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  2. Another Horror Tale Games About the GameLevana is a psychological horror game where you experience the perspective of an astronaut on the moon Levana In Levana, you are in your ship and must go out to perform various tasks as commanded over the radio. You can use different objects to complete these tasks, and you must be careful as there are things you haven't been informed about. Gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Levana Horror Tale.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are K. Miller, a communication officer aboard a spaceship orbiting the gas giant SR-819. You lost contact days ago with the rest of the crew when they went to the surface of the planet's moon. Themes Cosmic Horror, Ancient Ruins, and Solitude are central in Void Protocol. Unable to leave, you attempt to mount a rescue since the ship's locked down under the Void Protocol. Solitude: Alone in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Protocol.

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  4. AREA 19 is a psychological first person horror game. Find yourself In a top-secret underground facility where you will have to discover the horrifying aftermath of an operation gone wrong... Horribly Wrong Discover horrifying Alien hybrid experiments as you traverse the Facility. Who created these monsters? Why? Unravel the complex web of secrecy and conspiracy that shrouds each corner. What h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Area 19.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Last Signal is a short, story-driven, walking simulator, mystery game where player choices change the ending of the game. Engaging First-Person Gameplay: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning and atmospheric world and uncover game's mysteries. Branching Narrative: Experience a gripping storyline with multiple paths and endings, where your choices are important and shape the outcome of your j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Signal.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nihil Ignis Incident 48 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Reef Light Conundrum is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation mixing themes of the paranormal & lovecraftian horror. A 90s VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of exploring a old haunted ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reef Light Conundrum.

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  8. ARE YOU SKILLED ENOUGH TO TRAVERSE THE DEATH PIT? Deep below the surface of The City's endless sprawl, something terrible festers. Six months ago, a gaping hole opened and swallowed an entire city block. Government-contracted drone operators attempted to explore the pit, but the operation was deemed a failure and the program ended. Now, the drone-operating software has leaked online and many ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATH PIT EXPLORER.

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  9. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Who am I, what am I? I'm a robot, right? Anyway, I've got a couple of Objectives I don't have time for right now."  - You'll be asking this all game, Abyssal Reflections is short Atmospheric depressing "non-jumpscare" game where you go through a total of 8 different time periods. You'll have to take care of your owners and how you relate to them is up to you. Used models: https://sketchfab.com/3d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssal Reflections.

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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    78% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    At the farthest edge of the explored universe, the research ship Xanadu slumbers in orbit around a mysterious planet. Her systems remain active but there has been no message from her crew for months. Now a lone operative has been sent to wake the Xanadu and bring her home to Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Xanadu.

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  11. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  12. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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    A New Kind of HorrorHAZE is a procedurally generated point-and-click horror adventure where AI creates every scene, every narrative, and every terrifying discovery. You pilot a biomechanical android through a derelict spacecraft overrun by alien organic corruption. No two playthroughs are ever the same. The MissionYou are a remote operator, piloting an android infiltrator through the twisted corr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haze.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. About: Final Case is a short first-person psychological mystery set in a secluded house. You play as a detective investigating a cold case murder - a case that may be more personal than you realize. Once inside, the house locks itself, and the deeper you dig for answers, the more disturbing the truth becomes. Is this just a house wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Case.

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  15. Ranked 2nd in Novice Summer Jam Series 2024. For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. The browser version of the game had few rendering issues and Hindi language was not supported, hence it has been disabled. Jams & Themes: Themed Horror Game Jam #18Theme: Alien Infiltration - An alien creature infiltrates Bimla's cat. You will see the 3 headed talking cat in the game. St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIMLA - An Indian Comedy-Horror Game.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    El DeV invisible Hosted by indiedevday · #DevInvisible Theme: Lovecraft,  Cosmic Horror.Developed for Darksylvok in about 7-10 days!Link: https://itch.io/jam/el-dev-invisible Synopsis What kind of horror followed this vessel on their way home? And why? The Lost Vessel is a short narrative game inspired by the tale of H. P. Lovecraft "Dagon".  As the captain of the vessel, you wake up in the mid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Vessel.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Overview Crater Song is a short, single-player co-op adventure puzzle game for the 8-bit NES based within the sci-fi fantasy world of Orebody. In this unique NES game, players hold controllers 1 AND 2 sideways, like Switch Joycons (see below), and control two characters simultaneously, the twins Arco and Menuett. Crater Song is inspired by the game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. The game was initia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crater Song.

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  18. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror and the first entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror mixed with survival horror and the third entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95.

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  20. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Lakelight Elementary Incident 68 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title where you unveil the past and afterlife through your camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakelight Elementary Incident 68.

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  21. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    On a street so lonely, in a town so quiet, stands a mall no more, but a place for the old and unwanted, in plain sight to all, but very few enthralled. Yet in this dimness, a strange sight does appear, the building's windows aglow, as if to cheer, amidst the darkness, they shine so clear, a beacon of hope, dispelling fear. Fear not, don't let it take your breath, step inside the mall's welcoming e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Cartridge Collection.

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  22. When a huge alien spacecraft enters low Earth orbit many nations send their teams to investigate it. Your crew is the only one who managed to get inside the colossal vessel. Now the exploration and research rests on your shoulders. Defeat levels to learn more about the spaceship and it’s members. Your piloting skills will be tested as this is not a friendly environment to stay. Even considering al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus Mission.

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  23. Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of a psychological horrorAn atmospheric psychological horror that will transport you to an enigmatic world where reality and imagination intertwine into a deadly pattern. Explore the gloomy streets of a northern town and uncover the secrets hidden in the depths of the human psyche. About the gameThe story of Nina Vetrova — a schoolgirl whose life has becom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chilling Silence.

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  24. Lost Gorga is a captivating puzzle adventure where players collect translation tokens to understand hints that help you progress. Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and brain-teasing challenges as you uncover the mysteries of Lost Gorga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gorga.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 2,679 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observation.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Vessels is an atmospheric, character-driven narrative adventure game. Players assume the role of crewmember quarantined in the airlock of their ship with no memory of how they got there, and with crewmates who refuse to let you out. Players can posses other crew members to explore the ship and find a way to free yourself, where different choices can lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels.

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  27. Gameplay Overview The Icarus Experiment is a narrative-driven, choice-based adventure game set aboard the UNE Hyperion, a spaceship that harbors deep secrets following a catastrophic experiment gone awry. In this tension-filled, sci-fi universe, players navigate through a series of puzzles, moral dilemmas, and hidden dangers, unraveling the mystery of what led to the ship's demise. Key Features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Icarus Experiment.

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  28. THE DEAD DO NOT REST WITHIN THIS UNGODLY PLACE, AND NEITHER SHALL YOU...IF YOU DARE TO FACE... THE SISTERS OF SOLITUDE. Based on a chilling true story, Sisters of Solitude takes you inside the remains of an abandoned convent, The Order of Our Lady of Solitude. Decades ago, four sisters conspired in the dead of night to murder their Mother Superior in cold blood. Shortly after, the sisters were fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters of Solitude.

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  29. Liminal Shroud is a first-person psychological horror exploration game set in surreal, shifting liminal spaces. There are no monster chases or combat—only quiet dread, fractured environments, and the unsettling feeling that reality is slowly unraveling. As you explore abandoned corridors and impossible places, you’ll uncover hidden paths, fragmentary clues, and a mystery buried within the Shroud i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Shroud.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Game OverviewThis is a first-person psychological narrative game. Your choices shape the story, reveal the heroine's past, and open a path toward the people around her. StoryNoele is a police officer whose biggest monthly expense is treating her chronic neck pain at a massage parlor. Late in the fall, a strike erupts at a toy factory. Cursed dolls begin appearing in an abandoned tower… And a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stiff Neck.

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  31. Content warning: There's some mild light flashing over the course of the game, particularly in the second half. They're commonly spaced out, but there may cases where it repeats once in a second. There's no extreme cases as far as I can tell however. Changelog: 2.0: -Added French Translation/Traduction française ajoutée! -Included a new scene set in-between the first half and second half of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil over my Heart.

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  32. A narrative game about geometry tests, vampire baristas, and going camping with your mom. Radio Ghosts was created in GB Studio and is playable on the original Nintendo Game Boy, but through super-spooky frequencies is brought here to modern gaming machines. Buy or wishlist now on Steam! Or check out the press kit! Features: High-quality pixel graphics that only an original 160 x 144 resol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Ghosts.

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  33. All Proceeds to Benefit Indie Game Academy ScholarshipsRapid Eye Madness is built and maintained by Team Moonstorm, which was started as part of the Indie Game Academy's Level 3 program. All proceeds for the game go directly to future IGA scholarships - help other devs learn the ropes of the industry in IGA's generous programs! IntroEach Screen a Challenge, Each Eye a Threat Think fast and ada… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rapid Eye Madness.

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

    Warning: This game contains 8-bit pixel art representations of blood and gore. Rusty Flesh is a sci-fi horror puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Color where you switch gravity instead of jumping (guess you could call it a VVVVVV-like!). Explore the different areas of a derelict spaceship putting together all the pieces of its lovecraftian mistery, and enjoy its retro-futuristic aesthetics. In th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty Flesh.

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  35. Introduction "Balloon Babble" is an engaging Metroidvania-style platformer set on a mysterious planet where crucial satellites have fallen. Players embark on an epic quest to recover these satellites using innovative balloon technology. As an astronaut exploring this alien terrain, you'll encounter a variety of monsters and face intricate puzzles that require clever manipulation of balloon physic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balloon Babble.

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  36. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Final Clue Oakloon is a Gritty Dark VHS Urbex Homicide Detective Survival Horror with combat and emphasis on atmosphere, as well as unpredictability, realism and providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned overgrown house in the woods & the feeling of being stalked during your investigation for the truth about an old crime case, you will have to fight your way through whoever resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Clue Oakloon.

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  37. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Silversoul Orphanage is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation. A VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with subtle scares, focusing on the feeling of being stalked during an urban exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silversoul Orphanage.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with multiple endings and outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89.

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  39. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    By the year 2093, a decades long increase in global temperatures has uncovered most of the landmass of Antarctica. The habitable regions of this new continent have been divided up and sold to the highest bidder. Entirely new cities are stomped out of the ground, surrounded with lush gardens and supplied by local produce. Business is booming for manufacturers of heat lamps and fertilizer. In the af… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thawing.

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  40. + ! mild visual effects and flashing lights warning ! + + ! CW: violence, animal death, scary imagery and horror elements! + ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tenebrarius Scientific Research is a low-poly games anthology of eerie settings and strange occurrences, all based around a fictional organization that uses genuine scientific research as a f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebrarius Scientific Research: An Eerie Short-form Anthology (demo).

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    As the sole engineer on a space ship with a angsty captain, your hands are normally pretty full. But now aliens are attacking the ship and turning off vital systems. Can you survive the onslaught while also keeping your job!?!? Helpful hints If you are running into a lot of trouble, make sure that your difficulty is set to what you would prefer. The default is 6.5, but it can range from 1.0-10.0,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contact Range.

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  42. Operation TP is a Survival, Puzzle, Top-down adventure. Every level has a key, that you must find before the exit will unlock; However every level is a maze of corridors, and dead ends, There are also many enemies looking for you, so don't take too long! We've all been there... the toilet paper is running low, and we have to decide who will be the unfortunate soul to acquire more. Our hero is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation TP.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You play as a student named Lisa, who has just moved in with her university friend. But instead of a carefree student life, Lisa faces events full of despair and fear when she is left alone in her apartment number 8. 8th Apartment is the first game in the Bad Omens series. This game is for people who like domestic horror. There are no endless corridors and searching for keys in the corners of l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Omens: 8th Apartment.

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  44. Video playthrough with developer commentary: Background: This is a fun and interesting experience for players to try as they get to play in a post-apocalyptic world where they wander across a torn-down town, as you must do different tasks in order to stay and live in the town, either as a resident or just passing through. You have the chance to interact with characters, objects, and look around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandstorm Fort.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A non-euclidean, three-dimensional falling block puzzle game. Just like in classic falling block games such as Tetris or Blockout, fill the levels -- once a whole level (30 cubes) is filled, it disappears. Try to fill as many levels as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bringris.

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  46. There is no game, Reed. Not really. This is a system. A story. A study in choices. And you're the variable. But if you're insisting on a summary, then fine. For your sake—or mine— I’ll try to explain what you’re walking into.             In the late 1980s, the Helix Limina Research Group was working on a secret that would change humanity. Then, it vanished from all records. Your ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Promethean Project.

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  47. Done within 14 days, Scarred Stars is a survival hide-and-seek style of a game set in an abandoned amusement park. This game is a loveletter to 90's horror games and has retro aesthetics inspired by the era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarred Stars.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A body horror, physics-based sit-n-survive. Prevent abstract threats from twisting your body. Endure nightmares and a reality gone mad. Dive into the kanvas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odiumfloreo.

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  49. You entered by choice. Can you find your way out?The Soviet era has long faded into history. But its shadows still linger... In the heart of an abandoned scientific facility lies a mysterious anomaly. This place exists outside of time, reason, and logic. You are a scientist, an investigator accustomed to confronting the unexplained. But what awaits you here will turn your world upside down. Wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Anomaly 7.

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  50. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

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