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Games like Don't Hold ME: Prologue

Games like Don't Hold ME: Prologue

Looking for games like Don't Hold ME: Prologue? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hotel Mélancolie, Empty Soul or SHADOW DETECTIVE.

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  1. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A short, first-person psychological horror experience set inside a forgotten hotel where time, guilt, and memory all bleed together. You wake up in Room 9. The corridor outside loops back on itself. Every time you step through the door, something has changed; the walls, the lights, the voice on the radio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Mélancolie.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    EMPTY SOUL takes you into the story of Solan Walls, a young scientist girl who suffered a terrible accident. Now she must escape from horrible nightmares. Face the fear in this horror indie game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Soul.

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  3. "Face the invisible fear" A breathtaking horror adventure unfolding in an seamlessly worldThe school where "SHADOW DETECTIVE" is set is a vast and meticulously designed seamlessly world. Classrooms, corridors, staff rooms, and even places that are normally inaccessible are all seamlessly connected, allowing players to explore freely. As you explore, you will find traces of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW DETECTIVE.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ■ Before You Buy: Recommended For Horror Beginners: This game avoids excessive jump scares, prioritizing a slowly tightening sense of psychological dread. ■ About the Game A deep, rural village in 1990s South Korea. On your way home from work, walking alone down a dark road with only a few dim streetlights, you encounter a mysterious incident. Experience the eerie events unfolding over just thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way Home | 집으로 가는 길.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    What is SCP?The SCP Foundation is a collaborative online fiction project about a secret organization that contains anomalous entities and unexplained phenomena. SCP: Permafrost takes place within this universe following a catastrophic containment breach. What is SCP: Permafrost?A top-down pixelated souls-like set in the SCP universe. Explore the ruined Foundation, face hostile SCPs, and defeat th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Permafrost.

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  6. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    You are Anna, a lonesome geophysicist trapped in a military base in the depths of a mysterious Russian island, where the cold is deadly. Hauntings beyond her comprehension inhabits under the snow, and they conceal a disturbing past in which she has to unveil in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kriophobia.

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  7. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 902 reviews

    Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days.

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  9. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    EARLY ACCESS GAME DISCLAIMER - THE GAME MIGHT HAVE GRAMMAR MISTAKES, TYPOS AND BUGS! Cursed order: prologue. You wake up in the forest without any memories. As you try to regain them, everything about your surroundings becomes more and more sketchy. Up until the dream, you thought everything was okay. Except nothing was okay. The gameplay is about 1 hour, but really just depends on the player. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Order.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Two small experimental games made as part of a one-week game workshop in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of a project called "Interactive Empathy - Citizenship & Storytelling in Video Games". Inside is also a documentary video about the workshop, as well as a booklet about the whole project. Games available in: - English - French - German The participants of the workshop we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interactive Empathy.

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  12. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    The island of Eden-Nadir, has fallen to a vicious mind-consuming fungal parasite. Fight through the ashes of humanity to track down the truth behind the infection as one of four playable survivors before the outbreak spreads throughout the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaws of Extinction.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    90% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    This is a visual novel containing furry characters and homosexual themes. You take on the role of a furry who has moved to a seaside village and become involved in the lives of its residents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    The Cavern of Time is an RPG/Adventure game where you guide the journey of a young girl. Can you find the magical locket in this perilous realm and cure your beloved grandmother's illness? Visit the Cavern of Time and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavern of Time.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Army Gals is a visual novel set at a retreat for delinquents. The protagonist is forced to attend after a misunderstanding back at home. Expecting a fortnight of hell, he is pleasantly surprised to find he is sharing the retreat with three beautiful but very different young women. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Army Gals.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dad's Monster House.

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  17. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Affliction is a survival horror game designed to engage players with a thrilling storyline, surreal lore, sprawling environments, merciless foes, a chilling atmosphere, and an unforgettable gameplay experience. Players must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive and live to tell the tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affliction.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 3,672 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A world where dragons, born from the wishes of man, each have a unique power to match their human's desires. One mysterious stranger travels with a young dragon graced with the talent of seeing and eating lies. Together, they seek information for profit and knowledge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiEat.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Rotten Crop is a horror experience inspired by the lost game “That Evil Farming Game”. Try to hide what you've done from your neighbors and the police.  Step into the quiet nightmare of a man trying to hold his life together while everything around him rots. THEY SEE. Keep your secrets hidden from the neighbors who won’t stop peeking, and the police who won’t stop asking questions. Something… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Crop.

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  20. No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China. With a focus on family tragedy, the story unfolds as our protagonist is mysteriously prevented from returning home by an unseen force. Can he navigate a nightmarish maze of hallways and uncover the disturbing truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Return.

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  21. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Dream Pills Developer: HiddenWare Warning: This game contains screamers, loud noises, and flashing images. It is not recommended for players with heart conditions, epilepsy, or other similar health issues. Proceed with caution. About This Game Dream Pills is a low-poly psychological horror experience that plunges players into a short but intense journey of about 10-15 minutes. Develope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Pills.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    WELCOME SUBJECT! Go ahead and pick up your toys, we’ll make sure she does her job, just stay out of the light and you’ll be okay. Thank you, everyone, so much for your continued support in the quality assurance of our toys!STAY OUT OF THE LIGHT Escape Mary-Anne, a doll developed by The MonolIth Corporation, where lessons are learned through play. Stay out of the light, flip switches to stay i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitch Black.

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  23. Seul Alone is a text based choose your own adventure and philosophical thriller with horror elements. A subsistence where characters dwell. There are mysteries to solve and connections to unfold. Journey through here but remember you may not stay. Can you save Peggy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seul (Alone): The entrée.

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  24. Brutalismus: Chapter 1 is a short Brutalism inspired first person walking simulator, atmospheric exploration experience. Where The air is thick with an eerie silence, enjoy the comfort of the safe rooms, and find a way trough the unknown. Discover strange notes, and feel the empty atmosphere. Prepare for the unforeseen consequences... and well also sometimes you may be left wondering, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutalismus: Chapter 1.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    《Hollowing》 is a first person perspective pixel style psychological horror game that focuses on immersive experiences of narrative exploration and eerie atmosphere. You will play the role of an international student studying alone in a foreign country, attending classes on campus during the day and returning to a dim and silent apartment at night, repeating a meaningless life day after day. In th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowing.

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  26. Forget Her is a first-person psychological horror experience that pulls you into the mystery of Greg and Alison two of your closest friends who disappeared without a word. Their worried parents asked you to check the house, but once you step inside, it’s clear something else lingers there. The walls remember. The silence watches. And the truth is buried deeper than you think. GameplayExplore a su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forget Her.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Eternal Afternoon is a poetic walking sim about wasting time before the end of the world. You play as Sasha, a 10-year-old boy wandering his neighborhood in the final minutes before a giant black wave swallows everything. Features: Retro nostalgic visuals & authentic atmosphere – a suburban block in the summer of 2001, recreated with care. A chilling meditation on time, death, and the inevitable –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Afternoon.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take the role of a resurrected warrior in service to an evil entity known as Ganglim. Your instruction is to finish off a terrorized community after they've settled into their new home. How you accomplish this task is left in your hands. The village of Figaro is full of locked doors, buried history, and the occasional monster in a box. Explore at your own pace, choose where to go and who to trust… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge.

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  29. A non-linear visual novel with Point & Click elements. Choose one of two protagonists and guide them through the bizarre rooms of the Conscious Space. Unravel mysteries, aid fellow sufferers, and fulfill tasks for the employees to earn their favor… or walk over heads to reach the finale as fast as possible. The choice is yours. Or is it? The game is set in an alternative Europe during the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kami: Parade of Senses.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An American provincial town has seen better days. Now it slowly withers away, shrouded in fog and surrounded by endless fields. Time feels frozen, and it seems nothing can awaken life in Riverwood. But one day, a group of teenagers discovers a strange, unmarked VHS tape. Driven by curiosity, they decide to watch it, which sets off a chain of terrifying events. The tape seeps into their minds,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pink Noise.

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  31. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Welcome to 'Midnight Special,' a gripping point-and-click survival horror game that pays homage to 70s and 80s cinema. The game's story draws inspiration from giallo, slashers, and sci-fi classics, while the presentation is inspired by 90s 16-bit aesthetics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Special.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Trapped within a spiral, Laura must carve her way through the depths of her unconscious mind or sink into the void. Retro Survival Horror Find supplies and survive as you navigate a deserted town with monsters that will haunt you around every corner. Psychological Nightmare The environment will change as you progress, becoming more corrupted as you unearth previous buried trauma. Fight your way ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comatose.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PARACOM [PARAnormal COMmando] is squad based tactical horror rpg inspired by SCP, Backrooms, Delta Green, The Thing and Quake."Swat team vs Eldritch gods" * Control the RRMTF (Rapid Response Mobile Task Force) Seven-Headed Dragon Gamma Fireteam. * Investigate the Anomaly and locate the missing group * Complex and rich tactical combat with a variety of weapons to choose from Sub-machine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paracom.

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  34. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    "Stories to Tell" is a series of psychological horror games developed by a 15-year-old boy in which each installment is based on a dream or nightmare that I, the developer, have had. This is a game you won't want to miss... Hello, my name is zebaxx, I am a 15-year-old Spanish game developer. I had this nightmare in the summer of 2023. I remember it clearly because I always write down my nightma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay.

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  36. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    This store page features the free prologue content of "Obi 3011", which will take approximately 4 hours to complete. If you're interested, please add our full game "Obi 3011" to your wishlist. Thank you! The English and Japanese versions may contain minor bugs and translation issues. If you encounter any problems, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! You can provide f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to obi3011-prologue.

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  37. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Experience the beginning of the end of Cypress Ridge in this '90s survival horror nightmare at the dawn of the zombie outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Shades of Horror Chromatic Split.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    There is no penalty for death. Even if you suck at games, you can still enjoy 99% of the content including the colorful writing, trippy visuals, and banger soundtrack! If you're a "Gamer" gamer, this game will humble you! You should try beating it in Chaos Mode.  死んでもペナルティはありません。たとえあなたがゲーム下手でも、カラフルな文章、トリッピーなビジュアル、そして最高のサウンドトラックを含むコンテンツの99%を十分に楽しめます!本物のゲーマーなら、このゲームで自分の実力の無さを思い知らされるでしょう!ぜ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Void.

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  39. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    You can't remember anything, and all you can see is HER. Delve into your story and uncover the truth behind what happened to you and your parents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazy Mind.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a story-driven point-and-click horror game solo-developed KINJAKO, with publishing and localization by 072 Project. FEATURES: A grainy, black and white graphic novel aesthetic A point-and-click style of navigation and exploration Puzzles, problem-solving, and drag/drop sequences to solve problems and mysteries Ever-changing scenarios and story based on Wick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GESTALT: The Fifth Day.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pet is a horror visual novel about being in a city after a fun day out and how sometimes you gotta get home to take care of your cat. It's a late night on an unseasonably warm day. On your way home to feed your cat Kuma, you stumble upon a vending machine in a dark alley. This game should take around 60 minutes to complete. As this is meant to be played in one setting, you cannot manually s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pet.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    94% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

    Homebody is a nostalgic survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Emily and her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They try to rekindle the bonds they once had, but lingering emotional wounds and social anxieties leave Emily feeling more alone than ever. When the power suddenly goes out, it’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 5,690 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 6 reviews

    A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rakuen.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Explore the Realm of Darkness, a mysterious dungeon in the underground kingdom of Haillard. You must find the spirit of the Saint of Darkness, and unravel the truth of this strange world in this dark, turn-based RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heart of Darkness.

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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 864 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    Burnhouse Lane tells a story of Angie Weather, a one foot in the grave agency nurse attempting to complete five impossible tasks in order to win her life back. Solve puzzles, make friends and enemies, run, hide and fight in this dark adventure that'll take you on a trip to another world and back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burnhouse Lane.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    A story-focused adventure game about a little girl in the world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lydia.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    KnightsCollege is a kemono visual novel set in the Knight College, where elite knight candidates live. In this game, every choice is presented as a card, and the protagonist lives in the dormitory while collecting cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights College.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Detective Girl of the Steam City is the story of Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the mysteries of the Steam City through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this Steam Punk RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Girl of the Steam City.

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