Games like Don't Look Back

In 1987,  the murder of 4 high school students shook America to it's core. They were found dead in the Salem National Park. It was believed to be a serial killing, but those who fall into local superstitions believe they were killed by the spirit of the woods that haunts the park nearing the town of Salem. A statewide manhunt was inducted to search for their killer, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Look Back.

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.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

90% User Score Based on 853 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

SEARCH PARTY is a survival horror game inspired by the cat/mouse gameplay of Clock Tower, and the resource management of classic Resident Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search Party.

Dive into what lies below in “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree” an immersive visual novel where every choice carves a path through a tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Unravel a story that intertwines destiny, personality, and local folklore About This Game: * In “Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree,” you assume the role of a high school student, in a vibrant and dynamic school. Beneath it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath The Cherry Blossom Tree.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 4,790 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 12 reviews

Killer Frequency is a first-person horror adventure that puts you in the shoes of Forrest Nash, a late-night radio host whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Solve puzzles, save lives and run the switchboards, all while listening to a jukebox of retro ‘80s tunes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Frequency.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 926 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 8 reviews

After performing a charm that would supposedly unite them as friends, a group of students are teleported to the mysterious Heavenly Host Elementary School where they are visited by the spirits of the school's murdered students. Featuring the voice talent of Aqua Voices, Lindsey Vachon,  Byron Rodrigues, and many more talented voice actors. The English version of the first two chapters are playab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party (2021).

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

95% User Score Based on 2,534 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder House.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 367 reviews

A young man named Selim Kara is found dead under mysterious circumstances. When a camera is connected to his computer, the system becomes corrupted and its files turn unreadable. You are an agent at the National Intelligence Center. Your assignment is simple: recover the files. WELCOME BACK TO 2005... BUT DIFFERENT. Boot into a strangely familiar desktop. Old and slow, but just as much … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Does Not Respond.

Product Introduction： Does violence necessarily represent fear? Order, will there be selfishness? In the face of evil, should we uphold justice and break free from shackles, or should we carry the truth and never forget our original intention? "FLAM EVAW "is a spin off sequel to the real-life suspense romance interactive film game" Detective, Please Protect My Secrets ". You w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAM EVAW.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 282 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2530430/ The renowned slasher horror films of the 1980s and 1990s serve as a source of inspiration for Terror at Oakheart. The community of Oakheart has been terrorized by Teddy, a masked serial killer. As the body count rises, you discover there is more going on here than just a man in a mask killing helpless teenagers. The side-scrolling, pixel-based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror At Oakheart.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Embark on a thrilling pixel art adventure with Detective Guy & Cleo as they solve a mysterious murder. Explore an eerie seaside village, search for clues, interview suspects, and unravel the truth in this whodunit mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

82% User Score Based on 102 reviews

After a science experiment gets out of control, you need to survive and escape this dark prison that hides weird secrets. The game is a cinematic platform of terror and stealth, inspired by Inside, Another World, Blackthorne and Prince of Persia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RATUZ.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Frames.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,512 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwash.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 169 reviews

A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Hours to Die.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Discover secrets, solve puzzles and survive the serial-killer in this pixelated topdown. You are Akin, an exterminator, who bought a house in a rural area, but the past of this house will affect your present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Mantis.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews

Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.

《Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past》Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past is a first-person horror adventure game set in a Chinese school theme, where players take on the role of police officer Chen Shi to investigate the mysterious disappearance of all teachers and students at Dongshan No.1 High School. The game's scenes recreate the authentic high school campus environment of China, allowing player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past.

Samara is a semi–open world psychological horror game inspired by Thai beliefs and folklore, blending elements of mystery and dark fantasy. You play as a high school student who, along with your classmates, has been assigned to serve a punishment trip to clean up an abandoned rural school for three days. But as night falls, strange things begin to happen. Each night, one of your friends disappea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samara.

Message from the Developer—— Hello everyone, this is NightStar, the producer of Fallingstartown. After nearly a year of preparation, I am pleased to present the international multilingual version of this game on my birthday. For sourcing material for this game, I have traveled on foot in many Asian towns, communicated with people from different countries, observed their lives, and listened to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FallingStarTown: The Ghost From Past.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

You play as Miyuki, a woman in her late 20s whose new marriage is shattered by the sudden, mysterious death of her husband. As you search for the truth, you’ll navigate love, loss, and the shadows of a dangerous cult—making choices that could heal or break you. Along the way, you’ll meet 4 unique male leads, each connected to Miyuki in a deeply personal way. Some may protect you, some may deceive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lover's Enigma.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 283 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

Com este patch, você poderá jogar Clock Tower:Rewind em português (PT-BR)! Clique aqui para acessar um documento (PDF) que ensina passo-a-passo como aplicar o patch no jogo e também como acessar a versão correta na hora de jogar! Lembrando que isto é apenas um patch! Isto é, você precisará ter o jogo na Steam para poder aplicar a tradução. Mas por favor, não redistribuam o patch, tampouco o arqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clock Tower: Rewind.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Watch your back in the small peaceful town of Crystalpine Grove! This once criminal-free town is being haunted by numerous murders of young women. They believe it's the signature work of the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rainman.

*** NOVEMBER 2023 LEADLIGHT GAMMA NEWS I'm simplifying the delivery methods for the game. There's no longer a standalone Windows installer and there are no longer separate packages for different platforms. The  updated Read Me now lists and links to all interactive fiction interpreter options suitable for the game. For full details of the above, read my devlog post *** PLATFORMS You can play Lead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadlight Gamma.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 126 reviews

This is a choice-based narrative game from BOOOM game jam, in which you need to make decisions about various messages. Tap on the keyboard, just like you always do. We will develop S4U into a complete Steam game！ https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2612700/?t=Venture%20on%20with%20your%20heart%2C%20your%20will%2C%20and%20your%20keyboard ABOUT THIS GAME Venture on with your heart, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH.

The Scarlet Chaos is a Lovecraftian inspired mystery adventure RPG set in a mystic fantasy setting. Take on the role of Detective Haerrison and uncover the horrors and nightmares of Kelaura. Features and what to expect: - WASD keyboard layout and controller support- Widescreen 720p resolution, no black borders, F4 to toggle fullscreen/windowed- No random map encounters, all enemy encounters are ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Scarlet Chaos.

Backstage: murdered sleep is a 2D psychological survival horror adventure game. Inspired most by the original luminaries of the Survival Horror genre--Resident Evil, Parasite Eve and especially the first four Silent Hill games--and the pantheon of horror media classics that inspired them, Backstage: murdered sleep blends atmospheric exploration and simple puzzle solving with tense real time comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backstage: Murdered Sleep.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

A thorough crackdown on the underworld has been initiated by the City Hall of Serbia! Koushuk the former leader of the Black Shadow gang, loses everything in this catastrophic operation. However, through a fortunate turn of events,Koushuk becomes an unofficial member of the police force, working as an undercover cop. However, due to recent reports of a serial killer on the loose, people in this s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 虚构未来（Imaginary future）.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Enter the shadowy streets of mid-1900s Europe as a vengeful protagonist, only to find your nemesis slain by another's hand. Framed for a crime you didn't commit, unravel the mystery of your enemy's demise while navigating a web of deceit and betrayal. With each playthrough, discover new killers and methods, all while racing to clear your name. Will you solve the case, or become the next vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Clock.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

85% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Devil's Hideout is an upcoming fully-voiced horror point and click adventure. Lauren learns from a mystic that her young sister is still alive, with cultists staging her death. Traveling to the hospital where her sister received care, Lauren plunges headfirst into a nightmare. Release date: September 10th. Demo available below!  The world of Devil's Hideout is pure horror - narratively, aurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Hideout.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

83% User Score Based on 329 reviews

A visual novel about my cute new girlfriend, who doesn't know what i'm into! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My GF Doesn't Know What I'm Into.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

85% User Score Based on 503 reviews

Eliminate your victims as a serial killer dubbed ‘The Sniper Killer’. Terrorize the city with your keen eye and thirst for blood while staying one step ahead of a detective hell bent on bringing you to justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Killer.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

There's been a murder in Moontropolis and it's up to Sergeant Squidley to solve the case! But Squidley's life is complicated: He's got an ex-wife who hates him, a son he's ignored for too long, and he's always wanted to learn the saxophone. Will he find time to solve the crime? The choice is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop!.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 866 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

Larry's Christmas tree has been telling him to kill. But whose side is the tree really on? And can he trust what he's hearing? CHRISTMAS MASSACRE is an 80's inspired stealth slasher game with low-poly, PS1-style graphics. Sneak, stalk and murder your prey without being caught. You must kill without being seen to complete each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Massacre.

A Mystery Woven into the Streets of Fukuoka, Japan"Kamiya Detective Agency: High School Girl Vanished in The Summer" is a "Photoreal Novel" and mystery visual novel featuring a blend of real Fukuoka street photography and AI-generated visuals. Home to Hakata Port—where passenger ferries to South Korea glide alongside international cargo ships—Fukuoka has long thrived as Japan's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamiya Detective Agency: High School Girl Vanished in The Summer.

The Crane Rider's Tale is a visual novel/adventure game hybrid set in a fantasy town inspired by Chinese folktales. It features: A bizarre serial killer murder mystery with 5 endings filled with wild plot twists, humor, and even a little romance.  An art style based on medieval Chinese paintings and woodblock prints  A stat-based dialogue system and skill check dice-rolls inspired by Disco E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crane Rider's Tale.

Double-sided Aces is a text-based adventure game blending suspenseful puzzles with multi-route romance. You will play as Yang Zaize, an undercover police officer investigating the cutting-edge chip company [Kuin Science], only to find yourself entangled in a complex conspiracy between law and crime. Through interactions with six characters of diverse personalities and intricate backgrounds, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double-Sided Aces.

You can't believe it's still there. The remains of Mannyland. That 90's theme park based on the popular character franchise 'Manny and Friends'. Somehow, knowing this fills you with a sinking feeling. The call of unresolved memories pull you back... And now you have the key. EXPLORE and DISCOVER this psychological horror comedy inspired by janky point and click games of days gone by, the works … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in a Party - ACT I.

《Space Travel:Chronicles》 Genre: Pixel Narrative · Choice-Driven · Single-Player Story Features: Suspenseful Time Paradox · 200+ Dialogue Choices · Zero-Combat Immersive Experience Current Version: Complete Chapters 1-2 (Chapters 3-4 in Development, Free Update)   ◆ Game Introduction "When unfamiliar objects suddenly appear in your room, and your mother insists you have a 'sister yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel:Chronicles.

Created by real life VLA Operators*, Ops takes you inside the shadowy world of U.S. Special Operations and puts you at the controls of the world's largest energy weapon: the Karl Zjunior Very Lethal Array! Disguised as a giant radio telescope larger than New York City, this massive weapon was built for one purpose and one purpose only: to terminate hostile aliens with extreme prejudice! Lucky fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ops.

"Embark on a dream-seeking journey in a futuristic city!" This is a text adventure game set in a futuristic cybercity. Players play as Park Bo-myeong, Deputy Director of the Huangjin City Inspection Bureau, along with his robot assistant, Dill. Based on their own thinking and judgment, players make choices in the game to achieve different endings. Official Group 1: 933454572 Backgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 机影：夏夜梦寻.

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..

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Contra Spem Spero (Latin for 'Against all hope, I hope') is a narrative-driven horror experience that blends text-based exploration, immersive visual novel storytelling, survival elements, and puzzle-solving. Your car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Having no time to waste, you decide to continue on foot, grabbing only your journal and camera. Yet imperceptibly, the asphalt turns … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Spem Spero.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

82% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

73% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Alice awakens in an unfamiliar place. In search of her lost sister, Alice ventures through the eerie mansion. This is an escape adventure game. Within a building full of traps and mechanisms, your goal is to find the exit. Players will play as Alice, navigating through sealed rooms using click-based interactions to find items and solve the mechanisms to advance to the next stage. Es… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in the Nightmare Land.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.