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Game Concept/Game Demo (Still in progress, updates to come) Warning: This project could potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.  This project potentially disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Play at your own discretionAs humans, we live our lives, and sometimes we forget those at home without the power to disobey us or speak for themselves. Play as the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Home Alone: A Drama of Fate.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 1,184 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

The Apocalypse is here. Demons all around. Now, it’s time to fight back! Build, manage and defend your base in a post apocalyptic colony simulation. Will you survive Judgment day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

After their mother's suicide, Lazarus returns home to his sister Lyudmila. But unexplained events make the world and even reality collapse around him. Looming death, a spreading malediction and the supernatural threaten his sanity, yet Lazarus pushes forward to find the truth about his family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Days of Lazarus.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Welcome to Netbreak, a horror-puzzle experience. When a mysterious USB drive arrives on your desk, your curiosity drags you into a nightmare. Piece together clues, watch forbidden videos, and take down an underground SNUFF marketplace, that allows you to see interactive torture and murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Netbreak.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

89% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

The sequel to Off-Peak, The Norwood Suite is a surreal first-person adventure game by Cosmo D. Journey to the secluded Hotel Norwood, where odd characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Norwood Suite.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 9,078 reviews

Embark on a space journey with your patched-together crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony sim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Haven.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

66% User Score Based on 508 reviews

Okaeri is a Japanese horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house. It's 6:00 pm, coming back home expecting a welcome from your mom, instead, she finds unexpected things happening before her eyes. The game is inspired by short omniverse Japanese horror films. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric photo-realistic graphics intensifies the hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okaeri.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

89% User Score Based on 919 reviews

Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring harmony back to the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic DJ.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 2,077 reviews

RPG Maker VX Ace is the latest and greatest engine in the RPG Maker series, improving on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. The most powerful editor yet, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker VX Ace.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 417 reviews

The evil Illusionist Miraj has murdered your parents, the King and Queen, and has taken control of the Kingdom of Adventuria. Playing as the King's sole heir, you must recruit local Adventurers to complete Adventures to regain the loyalty of the various races in the realm. Only through reuniting your kingdom will you have the power to defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventurer Manager.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

83% User Score Based on 1,278 reviews

In FlowScape you can create your own nature scene simply by painting. Choose from 20 landscapes and more than 300 models to create your own little paradise by painting trees, changing the sky, rotating the sun, adding sound effects and adjusting your camera for that perfect photo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FlowScape.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 573 reviews

The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 184 reviews

Pieces of me is a psychological thriller drama in the genre of "walking simulator", which is a spin-off to the game "September 7th" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of me.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization

80% User Score Based on 181 reviews

✨ WISHLIST THE FULL GAMEYou can now wishlist the full game on Steam! About the GameFantastic Haven: Prologue is a free version of Fantastic Haven. In a world where magic is gradually disappearing in favor of technological advances that threaten the balance, you play the role of the Elders, protectors of the continent. While the inhabitants prefer to hunt the creatures and gradually abandon ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantastic Haven: Prologue.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 608 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Expedition 2.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 532 reviews

Fishery is a physics based aquarium simulator where players design and maintain a miniature aquatic ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishery.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

70% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Tactical RPG of unique battle style. Collect and customize your epic heroes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Realm: Chronorift.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

Salt is an ocean based adventure and exploration game set in a infinite procedurally generated world. Experience pure freedom to play the way you want as you sail across a vast ocean and explore huge islands in your search for adventure. During your travels you will fight pirates, bosses and other creatures, complete quests, customize your ships, hunt wildlife, sail huge waves, loot and craft item… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 253 reviews

It's hard to be a kitten if you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful – you should remember where have you seen that thing last and search there. And finally you can climb up a tree and ask a big cat for a hint – you will see all the events of that day again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Adventures in City Park.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 412 reviews

About the Prologue In Above Snakes: Prologue you play the beginning of Above Snakes and get a feel for what the game plays like. Survival with a Twist In contrast to other survival games, the world is not generated procedurally. Instead, generate it yourself by placing isometric tile world pieces! Start your journey in the small lumberjack settlement of Hunter's Rest and begin crafting the wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Above Snakes: Prologue.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

29% User Score Based on 48 reviews

MyRPG is a set of many editors that will help you create your 3D (MMO)RPG World. These editors are divided into 4 categories: 3D editors, GUI editors, Rules editors and Universe editors. My RPG is a tool that is able to create game universes and storylines playable solo or multi through local network or online servers. World EditorThe World Editor allows you to design the 3D environment your a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MyRPG Master.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

96% User Score Based on 5,036 reviews

THERE IS NO GAME! JAM EDITION This project is by @zaamtoalt Orginal  https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/652188199/ A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So don’t install it! I told you there is no game! It's not like it’s a Point&Click that won the 2015 Construct Deception Jam, or that millions of people have tried it. Of course not! And if you’ve n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THERE IS NO GAME! JAM EDITION.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 512 reviews

RPG in a Box lets you easily create 3D grid-based, voxel-style RPGs and adventure games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG in a Box.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 431 reviews

Robin is a short slice of life game that was made to give some visibility to an invisible illness - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robin.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

43% User Score Based on 244 reviews

Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power, upgrade and purchase new ships, and one day create your own small fleet with a base to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpdrive.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

As a rookie musher, learn to foster a competitive and happy team of unique dogs so you can make your mark on the dogsledding capital of the nation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dog Sled Saga.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 4,361 reviews

Marie's Room is a short-story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates, told through memories. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was 20 years ago. What happened to Marie and Kelsey all those years ago? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marie's Room.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 2,493 reviews

Can you think twice in under a second? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OLDTV.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 3,111 reviews

A game about news cycles, vicious cycles, infinite cycles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Become What We Behold.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

67% User Score Based on 516 reviews

Safehouse: Diaries is a fresh take on the zombie / survival horror genre. If you're sick of mindless shooters or generic-looking top down affairs that just don't get what the zombie genre is about, this is the game for you.About Screwfly Studios We're a two-man developer based in Australia, dedicated to creating deep, innovative strategy games for PC. Zafehouse: Diaries is Screwfly's debut title a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zafehouse: Diaries.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

93% User Score Based on 179 reviews

From the illustrators behind the comedy horror webtoon Erma, Erma: The Game is a point-and-click adventure game, where you play as the titular character Erma. As your science fair project goes explosively awry, you must find the pieces that have scattered throughout your hometown and gather them to rebuild your project. Along the way, you'll come across the wayward townsfolk who have found the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erma: The Game.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

KEEP UP TO DATE! About the GameWelcome to "Instants," a captivating journey that blends puzzle-solving, crafting and heartfelt storytelling. Build up a collection of family photo albums piece by piece and learn their stories in a nostalgic narrative puzzle game. Arrange the given family pictures chronologically within each album. The pictures serve as clues to their timeline, reflecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instants.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

87% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Also available with achievements on Steam. A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within. Explore a post-calamity military bunker...Piece together a tragic m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aftershock: Coastline.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 431 reviews

Roadmap About the GameSECRETS OF THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND A cryptic message from your missing father leads you to a remote island shrouded in dark secrets. Once the site of secret experiments, the island is now haunted each night by a strange, mystical beam that reactivates abandoned electronics and awakens monstrous creatures. What really happened here? And what part did your father play in it a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak Island.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

66% User Score Based on 138 reviews

️ Roadmap 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 f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

89% User Score Based on 683 reviews

Welcome... to New Day! New Day is an upcoming life simulation game where almost anything can happen! Create your own islanders, design their apartments, and get involved with their day-to-day life as they divulge into unexpected friendships, problems, and more! Within New Day, you'll be able to use the Islander Creator to create your very own original islanders! The Islander Creator featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Day.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

95% User Score Based on 747 reviews

Ready to take charge as the new owner of a flourishing hotel empire?Your job? To design, build, and manage grand hotels scattered across the globe. You’ll juggle demanding guests, keep your establishment running smoothly, and face a delightful array of unexpected challenges. All this and more awaits you in Hotel Architect: the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game! Demonstrate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Architect.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 439 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

Artis Impact is a story-rich, adventure pixel RPG that features classic turn-based combat, upgrading your home, and exploring uniquely hand-drawn environments. Players will take on the role of official Akane, teaming up with Bot to unravel the mysteries of a future utopian world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artis Impact.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal VHS.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 282 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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Welcome to the Extravagant Quiz! Step into Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz, a narrative horror experience taking place in an early 2000s edutainment computer game. Your mission: solve Mr. Pompy's quizzes to recover the lost golden light bulbs, all while he attempts to speak to you beyond the screen.  This is a tech demo, with the full game coming soon! How It Started Congratulations! You're among … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

69% User Score Based on 410 reviews

Leadwerks is the easiest way to make games that look amazing. With a rapid development pipeline, Lua script integration, plenty of learning materials, and a royalty-free license, Leadwerks is the perfect platform for your next project or your first game. Get started today making your own 3D games for Steam. Now with Steam Workshop support, you can choose from tons of free content to build games wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadwerks Game Engine.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

81% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Breakout: Epilepsia This Game May Trigger Epilepsy: The game is called Epilepsia for a reason. It contains rapidly flashing lights, repeated patterns, and intense visual effects that may affect people with photosensitivity or epilepsy. If you are prone to seizures, or if you believe this game could cause you harm, we strongly advise against playing it. Play responsibly and take care of your hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakout Epilepsia.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,516 reviews

In Tavern Keeper you manage a tavern, building, bartering, cooking and cleaning your way to success in a humorous fantasy world. Starting out with a shell of a tavern in the backwaters of the kingdom, you build rooms, place items, stock the larder and hire staff to satisfy the demands of the oddball locals and misfit heroes that stumble through your door. Run your business well and you'll progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Keeper.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 389 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 9 reviews

The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Uncertain: Light At The End.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,139 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

Skald: Against the Black Priory is a classic, turn-based RPG. It's set in a dark and gritty fantasy universe: full of tragic heroes, violent deaths and eldritch, Lovecraftian horror. With a dark, immersive plot and inspired by legendary titles such as Ultima and the gold box series, this is my love letter to classic roleplaying. It is a tile and turn based roleplaying game where you lead a party… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKALD: Against the Black Priory.