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Blurb Shadows linger all around us, but the one we refuse to acknowledge is the one looking in the mirror. What does your reflection say about you? Shadows and Mirrors explores the darker aspects of the self. Life, death, love, hate, pain, and healing collide in this dark poetry collection from Rena Aliston. Details Written between 2022 and 2023, Shadows and Mirrors: A Dark Poetry Collection, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows and Mirrors.

Blurb My eyes marveled at the sight of decaying flesh, rotting souls. We lingered in a cold world. Shadows stalked us as we traveled across the devil’s grave. Deception walks among us, clinging to our shadows as we fight to survive life, overcome death, relieve pain, and escape envy’s grasp. If you trod upon the earth long enough, you’ll feel death’s angel hovering over your carcass, pleading fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Grave.

Blurb Midnight - the hourof new beginnings.I enter renewedwelcoming time’stransition, unawareof what I’m ushering in. In the dark recesses of your mind lies a clock. Once the clock strikes midnight, it begins. What happens at 12 a.m.? Journey through The Red Hour with this first book in The Hourglass Collection. Details Title: The Red HourSubtitle: The Hourglass Collection Book 1Series: Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Hour.

Blurb The waters recededas I entered the greenhour. No longerfeeling the weightof past transgressions,I divulge secrets.My soul rejoices.Freedom taunts. In the dark recesses of your mind lies a clock. Once the clock strikes midnight, it begins. What happens at 1 a.m.? Journey through The Green Hour with this second book in The Hourglass Collection. Details Title: The Green HourSubtitle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Green Hour.

Blurb Conjure Volume 1 explores the allure of love tainted by darkness—relationships that straddle the line between pleasure and pain. Passion and enmity collide in this dark poetry collection, blurring the line between devotion and despair. Details Title: Conjure Volume 1Subtitle: Dark PoetrySeries: ConjureBook: 1Genre: Dark PoetryPublisher: Owl-Raven BooksRelease Date: August 1, 2024 Copyrig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjure Volume 1.

Blurb An empty screen, eerie serenade – who can resist woven tales sung by chiseled tongues? Woven Tales encapsulates selected poems from the Unspeakable Truths Series (Damnation Begins, 2007, and Baptism By Blood, 2009) and the Versified Series (Versified Darkness, 2008 and Versified Delusions, 2012). Details Title: Woven TalesSubtitle: Selected PoemsGenre: Dark PoetryPublisher: Owl-Raven Boo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven Tales.

Blurb When a series of high-profile murders rocks the city of Birchwood, Detectives Xander Walsh and Damon Schaeffer are called in to unravel a chilling mystery. Each crime scene is marked by a haunting signature—a poem, hinting at the killer’s motivations. Detective Walsh, a fierce investigator with a reputation for solving the unsolvable, must dive into a dark labyrinth of clues that blur the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penance.

Blurb Conjure Volume 2 is a haunting exploration of the soul’s deepest wounds where death and spirituality intertwine. Each poem delves into the complex nature of healing and spirituality. This second book in the Conjure series illuminates the possibility of rebirth through ancestral connection and urges readers to grasp onto the spark of healing found within. Details Title: Conjure Volume 2 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjure Volume 2.

Looming above the apocalyptic wasteland is Twofold Tower – a mysterious, sprawling monolith of a thousand rooms. Enter at your own risk, for inside monsters lurk in the shadows; laws of nature are treated as mere suggestions; and forbidden knowledge is everywhere to be found… Features: Mad Science: Experiment with 100+ distinct game mechanics, including parallel dimensions, time manipulation, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twofold Tower.

Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

Have you ever imagined stepping through a mirror to see what's on the other side? To rescue her twin sister, Lia, who is trapped within the mirrors of the Immortal Realm, a young girl named Ail embarks on a perilous adventure across mirrored dimensions. She has the ability to phase through mirror surfaces into a reflected space, which is fully traversable and interactive. Ail can board a reflec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AiliA.

Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day is a story collection that consists of 9 stories and 1 novella. The stories run the gamut from surreal to slipstream to literary fiction to fabulist to fairy tales to weird biblical fanfic to poem-y word experiments. Over 55,000 words/200 pages of fiction. A few sample stories are available to be read online for free below. This itch.io page is the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the Day.

         About HatmanNavigate the deceptive world of HATMAN, a 2D pixel-art adventure where high-skill combat meets a haunting, dark narrative.                                  Features: Original and Unique Art style: , Solo developer. Achievements: Full Steam Achievements integration. Full control: Xbox controller/Keyboard and mouse are fully supported. Deep Combat System; Training mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HATMAN.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

In Fear Is In The Mind, you are guided by the words of your enigmatic therapist as you embark on a journey deep into your psyche. A story told twice. A story focused on the theme of mental health. Discover the haunting answer to the question: "What have I done?" Experience therapy sessions that twist your perception as you unravel the mysteries of a troubled past. Read between the lines as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Is In The Mind.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 3,067 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Dear Esther is a ghost story, told using first-person gaming technologies. Rather than traditional game-play the focus here is on exploration, uncovering the mystery of the island, of who you are and why you are here. Fragments of story are randomly uncovered when exploring the various locations of the island, making every each journey a unique experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Esther.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 3,010 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 5 reviews

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. The House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House in Fata Morgana.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

SIRE follows the protagonist’s journey to visit their father’s funeral on the other side of the world. Players combine cards to explore a darkly comedic, surreal world of loss and learning, in a combination of classic point-n-click adventure and real video footage of my father's actual artwork. My StoryWhen my father passed away 7 years ago, the idea for SIRE was born. The game comes from an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIRE.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Have you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drizzlepath: Picturae.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

"The House" is a short psychological horror Indie game based on a fictional story. This is the first game of this video game saga. In "The House" you play an 18-year-old Spanish boy named Antonio who is home alone and one day he decided to leave home and when he returned he noticed things that were somewhat strange... Game features: VHS movie aesthetic. Character texts and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House [zebaxx].

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization

93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA is an emotional horror from the first person about searching for pictures in a dark forest. The gameplay is simple – You found yourself in the wilderness and now you need to explore this place to collect 8 pictures of cats that someone hid somewhere nearby. Find all the pictures before the Big Floppa finds you. There is no complicated pumping, complicated plot or expensive s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 1,799 reviews

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure that explores the stories of four different characters in a masked ball taking place on a train in the late 1920s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 237 reviews

You are a monster under someone's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I live under your house..

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

84% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The Rekindled Edition of the acclaimed adventure features not only improved visual fidelity powered by Unreal Engine 5! A breathtakingly beautiful world holds the secrets of its past for you and your companion to uncover in this 5-hour journey. Experience the contrasting stories of the fall of mankind and the lush life in a world reclaimed by nature with a wolf as your main character and a deter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

97% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Set Yourself on Fire is a linear visual novel about decay and inconsequential love. Soundtrack by Denhop, Saliclaire, Woebegone, Jason Calhoun, Kirishemma and Lone Mesa. ᴼ⁻ᴼ ♡ `-´ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Set Yourself on Fire.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

96% User Score Based on 150 reviews

This game is a short narrative experience (60-90 minutes). Perfect to play right before bed! In tonight's episode of Midnight Scenes, Phil’s existence is threatened by his oppressive home environment, intransigent parents, and terrible nightmares that push his sanity close to the precipice. In this dark tale exploring themes of isolation and loneliness, our protagonist confronts terrifying … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Drawn entirely by one person over the course of 4.5 years. The Collage Atlas invites you on a journey through an entirely hand-drawn picture-book dream-world. From the grass beneath your feet, to the butterflies dancing in the air, to the floating islands drifting overhead - every little detail has been lovingly-crafted with pen & ink on paper. The result is a world the likes of which you’ve … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collage Atlas.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

We all live with the fear of reaching the shadow of dementia. The ultimate fear of forgetting. The fear of not remembering our past, what led us here. For who do we become when we forget who we are? Back Then is a first-person narrative game journey taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The gameplay, presented in first-person perspec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back Then.

Join the community About the Game Poly Backrooms is not your typical horror game. Its cartoonish visuals and playful design elements create a stark contrast with the underlying horror, making for a truly unique gaming experience. The game is filled with countless identical rooms, each with their own set of challenges and puzzles. But don't let the fun aesthetics fool you - the further you ven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poly Backrooms.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

49% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game, in the form of a visual poems collection and created by one person. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cylne.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor

96% User Score Based on 4,925 reviews

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 1,381 reviews

Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 191 reviews

Bientôt l’été is a videogame for two players. Two players who pretend to be lovers. They pretend to be lovers separated from each other by lightyears of deep space. They have lonely walks along the shore of a simulated ocean, thinking wistful thoughts of each other. Thoughts from ancient Earth literature by Marguerite Duras. The empty beach, the strong wind, the gentle music and a small colony of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bientôt l'été.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 190 reviews

It only took a few moments for the feeling of panic to set in. "What if I lived my life wrong? How would I be judged? What if there is nothing after this?" The story begins with an individual, recently deceased, who is struggling to comprehend the reality of being dead. The mind, disconnected and failing, desperately attempts to form some vision of reality. Yet, the memories of its life are only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Endless Empty.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 784 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places. Speed Dating for Ghosts is a weird dating sim made by a former BioWare dev and his indie rapper friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed Dating for Ghosts.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

74% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Sveta is a young bank intern. She believes that there is no end to the cycle of monotony that has become her life; secretly wishing for change but is too depressed to find the motivation. Vlad is an unsociable, devil-may-care freelancer without any respect for the status quo who prefers to work alone. They find their lives turned upside-down when they are forced to work together on an urgent, hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Novel.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

90% User Score Based on 791 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

95% User Score Based on 796 reviews

You play as a man turned into a ball and you need to steal all the gas from the forest at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainian ball in search of gas.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews

Built from the ground up, Rock Life is the next generation of immersion and simulations. Live, do, and experience what it is like to truly become one with nature... as a rock! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Life: The Rock Simulator.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Steam Next Fest: A Strong First Signal We were glad to see that during this Steam Next Fest, players were wishlisting 2nd EVE even before downloading the demo - an uncommon trend, in the best way possible. The dark atmosphere, story, and world design landed exactly as we hoped. Feedback came in above 80% positive, and our wishlist count tripled. We heard all your feedback & we thank you for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2nd EVE.

The Soul Embraced by Colors: Van Gogh's Mystical Artistic RealmThis is an immersive hidden-object puzzle gem that invites you to traverse the river of time, exploring the epic artistic journey of Vincent van Gogh, the great master of Post-Impressionism. From the Yellow House in Arles to the Saint-Rémy Sanatorium shrouded in starry nights, from blooming sunflower fields to the wheat field of his fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Time Machine: VAN GOGH Plus.

In this monochromatic world players are thrust into the dark, ethereal journey of Didi, a spirited protagonist grappling with the universal ordeal of loss. This story-driven adventure unfolds across five distinct stages, each embodying the psychological phases of death: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through Didi's eyes, players will navigate the intricate dance of grief, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Didi: The Final Chapter.

Florafriend is a thoughtfully designed 2.5D puzzle platformer that invites you into a vibrant and mysterious world, where light becomes your ally in an extraordinary journey. Traverse lush, hand-crafted environments brimming with life as you guide plants and creatures through intricate puzzles. Play as a robot on a heartfelt mission to save Sara, a young girl whose life depends on a rare, mythical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FloraFriend.

Coded Black is a bold, narrative-driven experience that immerses players in the hidden and haunting histories of anti-Blackness in the US and UK. This is an experience designed to be difficult – mentally and emotionally. Drawing from primary sources, historical records and scholarly analysis, Coded Black offers a journey through past atrocities and moments of triumph. Explore two distinct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coded Black.

Breaking the Shackles of the Soul: Munch's Spiritual WorldThis is an immersive hidden object puzzle game that takes you through time and space to explore the tumultuous inner world of expressionist master Edvard Munch. From the shadows of childhood to the birth of "The Scream," from European travels to the tranquility of his later years, each step is an exploration into the depths of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meow Time Machine: Munch.

50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to A.I. Dungeon is an extensively researched book chronicling the first half-century of interactive fiction: video games made from words. Covering one text game released in each year from 1971 to 2020, in-depth chapters dive into classics like Zork, Trade Wars, and Hitchhiker's Guide; beloved fan games like Galatea and Photopia; wild experiments from Dwarf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to AI Dungeon.

The Inner World of Archetypes: A Guide to Integrating the 12 Jungian Archetypes "The Inner World of Archetypes: A Guide to Integrating the 12 Jungian Archetypes" is a comprehensive guide to the world of Jungian psychology. Written by an expert in the field, this book takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the depths of the unconscious mind and unraveling the mysteries that sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner World of Archetypes: A Guide to Integrating the 12 Jungian Archetypes.

(also on Amazon)"YOU CAN FEEL HEAT BETWEEN YOUR THIGHS LIKE NO MORTAL CAN BEAR..." Sexy reader, it is bitterly cold on Hell's plains, and you seek the warmth of a fellow soldier's fire. When she realizes what a green recruit you are, barely prepared at all to storm the Dark Queen's fortress tomorrow, she takes you in hand and decides to train you herself ... all night."They say the road is flanked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Succubus Resistance Training: The Night Before Battle on the Plains of Hell.

Will You Be Able to Recognize Yourself? Step into the shoes of Sipriest, a gruff and solitary man no longer capable of recognizing his own reflection. Every attempt to observe himself unveils an altered, unfamiliar face. As his body feels like a puppet controlled by an intangible force, Sipriest’s fractured life takes a sharp turn when he begins to hear a soft, disembodied female voice guiding him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Splitting Image.