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Looking for games like Don't shine? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unprotected, Merely A Chip or Halls.

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  1. Doctor Alejandro, whom you once assisted, sends you a message asking you to come to his old mansion. You immediately set off, with no idea of what awaits you. As you face the strange events ahead, you will slowly begin to uncover the truth. Alejandro has been working on a series of genetic experiments, and things have spiraled out of control. He turned to you because you were once his assistant a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unprotected.

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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Lore: You're Nelson, Perhaps waking up in the middle of the night is common, but not for Nelson. He's hungry and wants to eat something, but when he checks the kitchen, he can't find anything. He decides to buy some chips in the supermarket and head back home. Keybinds: Movement: W/A/S/D or Arrow Keys (Up / Left / Down / Right) Camera Control: Hold Right Mouse Button to look around Flashlight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merely A Chip.

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

    What do we do if fear breaks its leash? Who can control it then?" Story: Step into the haunted halls of Wellington High, where fear was once a weapon wielded by authority—and now, it has spiraled out of control.  You play as a student trapped in a school overtaken by a monster born of a failed experiment. A teacher’s twisted attempt to control disobedient students has backfired, turning the onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls.

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  4. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Lore: You're Nelson, Perhaps waking up in the middle of the night is common, but not for Nelson. He's hungry and wants to eat something, but when he checks the kitchen, he can't find anything. He decides to buy some chips in the supermarket and head back home. Keybinds: Movement: W/A/S/D or Arrow Keys (Up / Left / Down / Right) Camera Control: Hold Right Mouse Button to look around Flashlight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merely A Chip.

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Lore: You're Nelson, Perhaps waking up in the middle of the night is common, but not for Nelson. He's hungry and wants to eat something, but when he checks the kitchen, he can't find anything. He decides to buy some chips in the supermarket and head back home. Keybinds: Movement: W/A/S/D or Arrow Keys (Up / Left / Down / Right) Camera Control: Hold Right Mouse Button to look around Flashlight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merely A Chip.

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  6. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Vicious Cycle is a first person Horror game where you venture into a dark forest by bike and on foot. The demo has two parts: Brave a ride on the bike trail and the traps the forest has laid for you. Next, Escape Ashford Stables by solving puzzles and hiding from the creatures that lurk within. Can you survive the bike trail? With only your Bicycle light as a guide, ride through the first… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicious Cycle.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narrow Woods Hotel.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Freak House is a fast‑paced, story‑driven first‑person shooter. You’ll run, shoot, and outsmart your way through labyrinthine arenas packed with hostile creatures.  Downloading the Game The game is meant to be played in your internet browser, but you can download the game to play locally. You just have to clone this repository and run it into a local server. How to Play Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freak House.

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  10. 72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    -ABOUT- DEAD TRUST is a short PSX-style horror game where a mysterious explosion in your neighbourhood turns a cozy night into something terrifying. Playtime: 30–40 minutes. -STORY- You are Kevin. Your parents are away for the night. A killer is still out there, and all of his crime scenes end in explosions. One wrong move could be your last. -MUSIC- Music made by me, original and copyrigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Trust.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Villa Nocturne blends classic horror elements with a modern narrative to deliver a tense survival experience. Players step into a dark mansion filled with mysterious notes, haunting sounds, and supernatural entities, where every corner hides a secret waiting to be uncovered. Explore shadowy corridors, follow cryptic clues, unlock hidden rooms, and face the terrors that escalate with every step. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Villa Nocturne.

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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Van Stalker is a short PSX-style horror game where you are followed by a mysterious van. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Van Stalker.

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  13. There's an urban legend, if you're obsessed with regret, you might meet a man with no arms one day in a thunderstorm. And if you see him, you'll soon be pulled underground by an unknown force. No one has ever heard of anyone escaping from these tunnels of despair. Or are you saying you could be the first? In this psychological horror game, you are drawn into dark, dank tunnels where every step… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLES.

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  14. History: "Reck Evil Lost in the dark forest" It was a night as dark as any other, but for Samm, the local forest ranger, the darkness felt denser and more oppressive. After a long day at work, he decided to leave his cabin and go for a drive, hoping to clear his exhausted mind. With his faithful companion, Penny, his brown-furred dog, by his side, Samm ventured into the shadows of the road that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reck Evil.

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  15. Step into LumenFear, a thrilling 3D horror game. As an Detective, you venture into an abandoned asylum hidden in a dark forest. What starts as a simple Investigation quickly turns into a nightmare when you discover a terrifying creature inside. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Features Terrifying Atmosphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMENFEAR.

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  16. You wake up in a basement after being kidnapped. As you search for a way out, you figure out that something terrible happened here just recently. Find a way to escapeExplore the basement, search for a way out. But something will try to keep you inside. You are not aloneSomething is always nearby, and if you see it, find a place to hide or run to survive. Secrets and puzzlesSolve puzzles, disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basement Ritual.

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  17. History: "Reck Evil Lost in the dark forest" It was a night as dark as any other, but for Samm, the local forest ranger, the darkness felt denser and more oppressive. After a long day at work, he decided to leave his cabin and go for a drive, hoping to clear his exhausted mind. With his faithful companion, Penny, his brown-furred dog, by his side, Samm ventured into the shadows of the road that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reck Evil : Lost in the dark forest.

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  18. History: "Reck Evil Lost in the dark forest" It was a night as dark as any other, but for Samm, the local forest ranger, the darkness felt denser and more oppressive. After a long day at work, he decided to leave his cabin and go for a drive, hoping to clear his exhausted mind. With his faithful companion, Penny, his brown-furred dog, by his side, Samm ventured into the shadows of the road that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reck Evil : Lost in the dark forest.

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  19. History: " Shrek Evil Lost in the dark forest" It was a night as dark as any other, but for Samm, the local forest ranger, the darkness felt denser and more oppressive. After a long day at work, he decided to leave his cabin and go for a drive, hoping to clear his exhausted mind. With his faithful companion, Penny, his brown-furred dog, by his side, Samm ventured into the shadows of the road th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrek Evil : Lost in the dark forest.

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  20. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    I just got a.. suspicious offer, from an anonymous client. Normally, I wouldn't take a job without knowing all the details and meeting the client beforehand, but he does offer a lot of money... and given my daughter's health problems and urgent need of care, I've decided to take the risk. Screw it, what's the worst that could happen, right? So I need to investigate this supposedly haunted abandone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pier House - First days.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    On your way to Firemore you start feeling exhausted and dizzy. You decide you have to stop at the nearest motel to take some rest. Though what seemed as a quiet night at first quickly makes a turn to a hellish nightmare while you discover the unsettling and unnerving secrets of the town's past. Welcome to Timberlodge Inn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timberlodge Inn.

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  22. You need to pack your stuff, but it's already to late. Story You are finally leaving that sinister, creepy apartment. Tired from your night shift, you must package the remaining things tonight. But those ominous clicks… the feeling of being watched… it must not stop you!  You need to pack quick and LEAVE AT ONCE!   Controls WASD - to move.MOUSE - to control the camera.LEFT MOUSE BUTTON - to pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Packing.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Basement of Hellish is a survival horror game with zombies in 1st person. Survive and struggle to find a way out in this horror game with tense and dark atmosphere. Explore and manage your resources. Basement of Hellish is a game where every bullet matters. Escape and find a way to survive in a basement infested with zombies and a powerful enemy.Key Features: Dark atmosphere Tense enviroment. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basement of Hellish.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    The city’s under curfew after a series of disappearances and murders. You’re a young delivery driver trying to finish your gig before 9:00 PM. Set inside a decaying apartment complex, every knock on a door brings you closer to uncovering what lurks within its halls, where every delivery could be your last. The Stalking Stairs is a PSX-style psychological horror thriller featuring tense atmosphere,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs.

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  25. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    The Holiday Story is an indie horror game about Christmas and New Year, set in the 80s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holiday Story.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Classic DS horror reborn. Step into the twisted halls of Dementium: The Ward, the cult classic survival horror that redefined handheld terror, now remastered for PC supporting 4K resolution. Setting Awakening alone in a derelict hospital with no memory of how you got there, you’ll confront grotesque creatures, unravel a chilling mystery, and struggle to survive with nothing but improvised weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementium: The Ward.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Valeria, a high school student, has been taking care of her chronically ill mother by herself after her father passed away. Little by little, the medicine her mother usually takes is running out. Down on her luck, she's contemplating dropping out of school and look for a job and earn enough money to buy medicine. But, as luck would have it, Mr. Arya, her father's friend and neighbor, offered her a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsessed : Night Shift.

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  28. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Final Fall is a psychological horror game about schizophrenia, trauma, and the monsters we carry inside. You play as Ophelia, a woman with no memory after a failed suicide attempt—lost in a crumbling asylum filled with hallucinations, riddles, and voices that won’t stop whispering. Explore a world shaped by Ophelia’s fractured mind. As her sanity slips, the hospital twists around her—walls bend, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fall.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A PSX-Style Survival Story Horror Game. (30 - 60 minutes) Story:  A camping trip with friends turns into a horror survival journey in which the player tries to survive his way out of a Bunker. Is it the start of a new apocalyptic era? Will the friends reunite again? Trailer: Screenshots:  "The Bunker was a horrible inhumane experiment that gone wrong killing the crew." … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunker.

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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    (BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters. The first episode of these tapes is completely free, more episodes will be coming soon. (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner The first episode of BURIED TAPES puts you in the shoes of a young woman … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Game Overview:  A survival horror game inspired by the great PS1 era classics. A blend of third person action, exploration, with light puzzle solving elements.    Survive the trauma  Something has transformed Lake Forest Academy. Its classrooms tell a story of terror and mystery. Its monsters a reflection of people's nightmares.    Combat the horrors  Outsmart depraved creatures. Find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something Took Her.

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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    George Dinescu kidnapped you in his home in Romania. Get out alive while utilizing a V.H.S camera to film everything that happens inside. Torture, murder, and dismemberment take place inside the house, exposing the frightening legacy of a serial killer's decade of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychopath Massacre.

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  34. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    This institution was built in a very interesting place and had an interesting history. It was built on the site of a former hospital for the mentally ill, the only one of its kind. People suffering from a number of ailments spent their last days there. But for some reason, the institution was closed permanently. The patients were distributed to other hospitals, and the two-story building and the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Guard.

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  35. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    61% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2854130/Left_Behind/Left Behind - Is a proudly pinoy-made realistic psychological horror game where you take on the role of a real estate agent with a client looking to sell you a property. Before finalizing the transaction, you decide to personally inspect the property. However, instead of a straightforward and quick interaction with the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Behind.

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  36. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "I'm writing to myself so they won't find my words..." Notes To Myself is a first-person horror game where you must navigate and escape from the embodiments of your worst fears. Pull switches, collect flashlights and run from demons in an unsettling world that exists between reality, your nightmares and your OS. So, you want to escape from the control of your keepers? Maybe the inspect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notes To Myself.

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  37. View Game
    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Important note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually builds tension to provide a deeper experience. The story takes place inside a house where there is an evil entity that will try to prevent you from getting out alive. The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game. Environment Immerse yourself in this horror experience and feel firsthand the terror of being alone with an ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guest.

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  38. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You wake up in the middle of a bizarre, unsettling forest with no recollection of your past. Armed with nothing but a flashlight and an old cassette player, you must navigate through the wilderness, seeking clues to regain your lost memory. As you explore, your heart rate slowly begins to rise, filling you with dread. Your only hope comes in the form of six cassette tapes scattered throughout t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anonymous Messages.

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  39. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    About Awakening in a forgotten prison, a cryptic note hints at escape. As you explore, a desperate fellow prisoner seeks your help, unraveling grim discoveries. Unlocking a door reveals a dark corridor brimming with secrets. Amidst the shadows, a flashlight leads you to a numbered cell, exposing a nightmarish transformation. Each revelation raises questions about the forsaken prison's enigmatic na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Prison.

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  40. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Unravel the mystery of The Stoevi Curse, a first-person survival horror game set in rural post-Communist Bulgaria. Protect your farm, save your family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stoevi Curse.

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  41. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    98% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews

    AROUND EVERY CORNER. Face against stealthy antagonists that will take advantage of your expectations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Steals.

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  42. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    GET Mr. White FULL VERSION on Steam here:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138790/Mr_White/ Mr. White is finally on Steam. Buy Mr. White on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138790/Mr_White/ Mr. White Mr. White is a huge scary white creature who kidnaps people and eats them alive in his own house. You need to find a way to escape his house without getting caught and murd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. White.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 526 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    A collection of short horror games by 10 different creators, all made in 7 days. Includes: Carthanc (Scythe Dev Team) Don't Go Out (Secret Cow Level) Hand of Doom (Torple Dook) Mr. Bucket Told Me To (Strange Scaffold) Outsider (Mahelyk) The Pay is Nice (Oddbreeze Games) The Pony Factory (David Szymanski) Rotgut (Snowrunner Productions) Shatter (Lovely Hellplace) SUMMER NIGHT (Airdorf) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection.

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  45. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Re-experience the classic Escape the Ayuwoki adventure through this Demake, solving more complex puzzles and exploring new places with the old camera angles of 90’s horror games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Ayurok DEMAKE.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Deathwatch is a horror game in which you are tasked to observe haunted locations, log supernatural events and eradicate any potential paranormal threats. You'll need to keep a keen eye on every camera and even your present location for any supernatural occurrences. Possible events vary from Audio to Victims and paranormal sightings, plus many more. Using your computer systems you must log each eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHWATCH.

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  47. 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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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    91% User Score Based on 573 reviews

    Dead Seater is a short adventure horror story. You are Jesse, a man on a desperate mission to reunite his family. Explore the house and keep the lights on. Find items to unlock parts of the Vincent family residence, travelling deeper and deeper as you prepare the house for Father. Father is coming home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Seater.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    It's winter break 1994 and schools out at Harthorn High School, but not all is silent in its empty classrooms and dark hallways... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harthorn.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 764 reviews

    Escape The Ayurok is a first person horror-adventure videogame, in which you need to escape from a haunted mansion as quiet as possible, to evade the hideous creature called "The Ayurok". Stealth Mode will be your ally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Ayurok.

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