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  1. You’re a crew member trapped on the sstarship, which has mysteriously gone offline after a deep space mission. As you navigate through the dimly lit, abandoned corridors, you begin to realize you’re not alone.. Your mission is to restore power to the ship and escape . Play the game here : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274932849467 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape.

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  2. Enter the decayed halls of an abandoned hostel in Switch, a first-person psychological horror game where every decision leads you deeper into a nightmare. You awaken in a filthy corridor with no memory of how you got there, confronted by a mysterious, rusted switch on the wall. Each flip of the switch changes the reality around you—unlocking doors, revealing hidden pathways, and summoning malevole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dirty Corridor.

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

    From the Dead A pixel-art horror puzzle game Developed by Allan Fini, Bruno Galerani and Felipe Bigatto Made for Pixel Game Jam 2025 using Unity 6.1 Game Description "From the Dead" is a gothic horror adventure where you awaken in a cursed church, guided by a mysterious Necromancer. Solve cryptic riddles, uncover the tragic tales of the restless dead, and break an ancient curse—before it claims… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necro Trials.

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  4. You wake up in the dead of night, the cold biting at your skin, only to realize you are in an old, silent graveyard. A thick fog blankets the area, and the air is filled with the damp smell of earth mixed with something foul. As you try to stand, strange laughter echoes around you. Shadows begin to emerge, forming a circle around you. Their faces are shapeless, with only glowing red eyes staring s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Nightmare.

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  5. In the heart of the ancient stone fortress lies a haunting curse: the spirits of restless guards who guard the secrets of its past. To survive the chilling darkness, you must navigate its shadowy halls and uncover three sacred switches disguised as lanterns. But beware—activating the wrong switch awakens the wrath of the spirits, turning light into peril. Will you outsmart the illusions, ignite th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switching Lanterns.

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  6. "The Facility" is a game where players find themselves trapped inside a high-security SCP research facility. The goal is to escape the facility.  Find and unlock doors to escape. Can you escape the facility before it's too late? Play The Game here : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274932869979 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Facility.

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  7. FREE PLAY on Yahaha here : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274904834904 Welcome to The Forbidden Experience, the new AI game concept. Horrible experiments are taking place in the secret laboratory of a space station, one of the test subjects has escaped, find out what is happening and take advantage of the chaos to escape. For this you will have to convince the npcs of the game whose intelligenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forbidden Experience - AI Game.

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  8. 1988, a chill is in the air, and fear hides in the dark. Glacial is an immersive first person horror where you will be on a venture to discover the truth behind your haunting findings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glacial.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    You are locked inside a cinema. Your only way to escape is to follow the instructions of your task: Watch the same film clip repeatedly and search for flaws to break free. But this may sound easier than it is, every wrong decision or death will set you back. So be careful! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Last Clip.

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  10. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Instead of a traditional flashlight, a camera flash – a brief, flickering, blinding light that reveals dark secrets and leaves you in total darkness when it fades. Every step is a fight for survival, and the use of the flash completely redefines the way you explore dark locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    87% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    A rescue team is called out to investigate a distress signal coming from a ship identified as the MTS Endurance - a ship known to have disappeared 4 years ago on a voyage across the Atlantic. The rescue operation goes awry, and you are left stranded and alone on the derelict ship. Searching below deck you find no sign of life. The crew appears to have just vanished; replaced with eerie stone statu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaret.

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  12. Cryoterror is a new chilling space horror experience with nostalgic retro-style visuals.Features Unique Visual Style: Experience a distinct horror atmosphere with pixelation and dithering effects. Simplified Gameplay: Enjoy an accessible gaming experience with straightforward controls. Eerie Soundscapes: Immerse yourself in a world of unease with haunting audio design that keeps you on edge. En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryoterror.

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  13. Ailment is a pixel-art action game that takes place on a spaceship in a galaxy far, far away. The main character wakes up in a spaceship after being unconscious for three days and all of his crew became enemies. He has to remember what happened and find out the truth If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ailment.

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  14. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Wronged combines adventure-puzzle gameplay and a low-poly, pixellated art style with an oppressively dark horror atmosphere. Use only household items and your own wits to escape a warped, claustrophobic nightmare world shrouded in darkness. It is in your house now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WRONGED.

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  15. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    ToT: Experiment is a sci-fi short story game set on a remote ship wandering through space. Without any memories or recollection of his past our hero is tasked by the ship AI - EVE to perform daily tasks, that will help to maintain the ship. If he does, he is rewarded with break time, additional food or life improvements. If not - he is punished accordingly. Will you discover the truth be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Tomorrow: Experiment.

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  16. Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

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  17. Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

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  18. A company named We C.A.R.E. developed a helper bot A.I. and launched their operations from a base in Earth’s orbit. These bots were marketed as daily assistants, designed to help humans or, more realistically, make them lazier with each passing day. What the public didn’t know was that these machines were built for something far more sinister: destruction. The company had one goal: global domin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.A.R.E.

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  19. ABOUT THE GAME Your grandfather has vanished without a trace. His apartment is the only clue left behind. Searching through the dimly lit rooms, you begin to sense you are not alone. A short horror game where you investigate a long-abandoned apartment, searching for clues about your missing grandfather. But something is still lurking within. Gameplay Player will be guided by game objectives.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Fortune Calls : Where He Stopped.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About the Game: Beyond The Illusions Beyond The Illusions is a psychological horror game developed as a prototype in just 50 hours, delivering an eerie blend of puzzle-solving, atmospheric terror, and psychological twists. This first-person experience drags you into the depths of a cursed and near-deserted forest, where reality blurs and nothing is as it seems. You play as Dan, a heartbroken teen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions - Original.

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  21. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

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  22.      It is the year 2045, a time when robots have fully replaced humans, with various jobs taken over by AI and robots. You have arrived in an era where humans have been replaced by robots, an era where robots are gradually taking over humanity. You need to uncover this grand conspiracy here, find the robot's weakness, destroy it, and save the world, ushering in a new era for humanity.. Click her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot Conspiracy II.

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  23. In this world, reality and illusion intertwine. Doors appear and vanish, light becomes your guide, but every wrong step will lead you deeper into darkness. Your goal is clear: find the dream doll fragments, the Dream Shards, scattered throughout this realm. With them, you can unlock the portal back to the real world. But be careful, for the creatures of your nightmare have risen and will not let y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Cursed.

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  24. Qing Li Carter, the best paranormal detective, is back once again after Haunting Hearts: Sealing the Evil. Her captain has ordered her to complete 12 missions, spread across 12 chapters. Each chapter starts off easy but grows progressively more difficult. In Chapter 1, Qing Li Carter must hunt an evil witch who escaped from a sealed tomb. The high priest had sealed the witch, but someone—or someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneiromancy: Chapter I – Return of Qing Li Carter.

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  25. *Downloadable version recommended, web build sensitivity seems to be way too fast than intended and laggier than the windows build This game was made for the GJL - Game Parade Summer 2021  Game Jam With the theme "One time use".   Play as the spaceship captain stranded on his ship and running out of oxygen.  The goal is to navigate through the ship and find a way to escape by only using items wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Po-Te-Tows.

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  26. Drenched in Dread is a horror puzzle game that immerses you in a seemingly ordinary bathroom that soon turns into a nightmare. You play as an exhausted office worker returning home, looking forward to the peace of a warm bath to wash away the day’s fatigue. But as the bathtub fills, a chilling sensation takes over—the water begins to turn a sinister shade of red, and slimy, worm-like creatures eme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drenched in Dread.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Alright, you absolute legends—or degenerates, depending on the day—welcome to Beyond the Illusions, a 10-minute shitshow where one dude’s birthday goes from “my ex dumped me” to “am I tripping balls or is that lava?” I’m dVlpr, the sleep-deprived lunatic who puked this mess into existence over 55 hours of caffeine and regret, then “remastered” it with 25 more hours of “why the hell am I doing this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions.

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  28. Game introduction :   Through a strange path, a scream leads to a monster.  Creepy bugs, crazy scarecrows, and weird environments can all bring you a novel experience.  In the deserted and strange farm, whether you can find the way out through clues.  Use your ingenuity to solve puzzles and escape successfully!   Other :   This game from the gamejam theme "Horror Hatch 3-DAY CHALLENGE #… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the farm.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are a firefighter who is called to evacuate people in an abandoned industrial building. However, the fire turns out to be unnatural, spreading uncontrollably, and supernatural entities begin to emerge from the flames. Play The game here   https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274933101843 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno.

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  30. The player's goal is to navigate through dark, while avoiding deadly traps set by the AI. SCP-079 constantly monitors the player's movements via cameras, using its ability to manipulate the facility to lock doors, cut power, and activate traps. The AI's eerie face and taunting messages appear on computer screens throughout the game, intensifying the atmosphere as it manipulates the environment. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-079 : Encounter.

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  31. Anomaly Corridor is a horror-themed walking simulator where the player memorizes a corridor in a spaceship during Section 0 and proceeds through the airlocks into new sections leading to an escape pod. Creatures and other weird phenomena haunt the hallway with anomalies that you must look for with the help of your flashlight to discover any anomalies that have changed the corridor. If an anomaly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Corridor.

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  32. As you open your eyes, it's already deep night, you find yourself waking up in the office due to overtime work. But tonight is different: strange sounds fill the air, and a knife-wielding rabbit is hunting you. Use anything you can find to escape, solve puzzles, and get out before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Office.

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  33. Lucky you, I’ve picked you to be the main character in my adventure! But don’t let that fool you into thinking you make the choices. I’ve prepped this whole story you know, and a lot of effort has gone into this entirely LINEAR experience. There wasn’t enough budget for choices that matter and branching narratives, you know. This is a “Don’t Choose Your Own Adventure” game after all. So make the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DCYOA.

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  34. A short game:   A room in library which was specially made for a book called as devil's book, devil play his games to capture souls of those who want powers will you be the same? link : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274931841928 Don't Look Back Jumpscare:  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The forbidden room.

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  35. A game where the house is haunted by ghosts of twins. Don't look back jumpscare: link : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274931751691 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin house.

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  36. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A downloadable game for Windows Ground Zero You are a civilian left for dead in this "Ground Zero", a place with the environment of terror and depression. There seems to be a lot of secrets buried here, for example, why is this place handled by the army, why are there lost souls here, why is there a giant skeleton arm here, etc. What you need to do is uncover the story by exploring dangerous locat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Zero.

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  37. "Mystery of Java Forest" is a thrilling adventure game set in the forests of Java island. Players take on the role of an explorer trapped in this mysterious forest. The goal is to find a way out and survive against creatures that inhabit the forest. The story begins when the main character gets lost in the Java forest while searching for an ancient archaeological site that has never been discover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Java Forest.

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  38. Miasma is a first-person psychological horror maze game with a horrific atmosphere, you are trapped in a maze-like prison with a mysterious creature, and your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.*The game contains scary scenes/jumpscares that may seem disturbing to some players.Steamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2447080/Miasma Consider supporting me on Patreon! https://www.patre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasma.

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  39. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Awaking in a mind you don’t know to a world you can’t remember. Surrounded by things that can’t be real, haunted by experiences long forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Lost: Episode 1.

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  40. Collect the seven letters of the deadly sins and repent for your past in this survival horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Remastered.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Description: Made this during my game development class for an assignment. This is a text adventure game where you explore a "living" dungeon defeating otherworldly beasts, and avoiding deadly trapson a journey to discover the legendary Golden Coins and defeat the Necromancer. Plot: May 5th, 1394: You are the Royal Guard for the King. You're rushing down a long, dark path on your horse.There's bee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUNGEONBLADE - HAUNTED KINGDOM.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Cosmo 4 is a horror mystery set on a space ship making its way back to Earth after a long voyage. A dangerous alien creature has escaped containment and it's up to you to figure out who on the ship you can trust and who's a deadly threat in disguise. For fans of Among Us, Her Story, or Return of the Obra Dinn. Play time: 15 - 20 minutes. A game by Ellison Winterstein -Featuring the voices of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMO 4.

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  43. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Survive on the raft in the middle of the ocean! You found yourself all alone on the small raft wandering in the ocean. There are no signs of earth nearby. You see all kinds of debris passing by that made you realize that you are the only survivor of ship crash! Now you need to fight and struggle for your life if you want to survive! The angry and hungry shark is always near your raft, waiting for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive on Raft.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.

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  45. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Obfuscation is a first-person psychological horror game. In Obfuscation, you’ll explore a vast, eerie house that’s constantly trying to devour you. The house doesn’t stay still - it shifts and changes, with more and more unexplainable phenomena appearing the deeper you go toward the truth. Atmospheric environment that lets you immerse in the game. Exploration-focused, with the house con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obfuscation.

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  46. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You are a space traveler. Your spaceship crashes on a hostile planet and you have to embark on a difficult journey to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fastro Dude.

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  48. View Game
    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Wishlist the full version on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3865340/-----Demo playtime: 15 - 20 minutesSolo developed by Alien Big Cat-----Deadcam is a first-person psychological horror game where you can see a reactive live-feed facecam of the very thing you must survive. Sealed shut inside a rural, abandoned house for a paranormal hunting TV show.. Something becomes VERY wrong with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadcam.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Trapped in the misty sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido, you awaken to whispers of an ancient cult and their unholy rite. As the veil between worlds begins to fray, explore, solve puzzles, and escape - before you become part of the ritual. In a mist-shrouded village of Galicia, ancient shadows stir as whispers of A Irmandade da Compaña echo once more. Long thought lost to time, the cult of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellkind.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    Stranded in the desert, your only hope of escaping rests in a strange Catman. His one request: hunt down surreal creatures, skin them, and chop them up so he can keep them as trophies. In this uncanny place, Death will become all too familiar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Named Mojave.

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