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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. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. "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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  8. 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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  9. 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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    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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Hangar 8 is a psychological horror set within the unsettling confines of a derelict space station. Brave the looping corridors, spot all ?? anomalies, collect key items, and escape the nightmare! Blending anomaly spotting mechanics from games such as "The Exit 8" and "I'm on Observation Duty", with the liminal-space psychological horror of "The Backrooms", HANGAR 8 challenges both your memory and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HANGAR 8.

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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

    Lazaret is an atmospheric first-person horror game. You play as a member of a rescue team called out to investigate a distress signal coming from a ship that disappeared 4 years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaret.

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  13. 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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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    As he was driving home to Wisconsin, bitter 30 year old Brian Teaser wakes up in a mysterious pyramid. Great, now there's blood and corpses everywhere. Thankfully they're fake.. right? He's only apparently got a few minutes to find the pieces and solve the puzzles if he does not wish to end up like all these dead bodies sprawled everywhere. Hilarious. If he finds whoever pulled this prank on him … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of Kasthet.

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  15. 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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  16. PLAY THE DEMO About the GameYou wake in an abandoned psychiatric ward. The halls loop endlessly, the lights fail without warning, and something in the dark remembers you. Explore a handcrafted, looping asylum in this first-person psychological horror. Use your flashlight to search for clues, unlock new areas, and survive the entity that stalks you. Every step forward brings you closer to un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Damned: The Forgotten Ward.

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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. ️ Escape The MinesIn the depths of an abandoned mineshaft… terror awaits. Overview: Trapped underground after a routine exploration gone wrong, you find yourself sprinting through claustrophobic tunnels. Hot on your heels is an immense, grotesque spider—its scuttling echoes drown out your own panicked breaths. With each step, the shadowy walls seem to close in, forcing you to dash under low-hangi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mines.

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23.      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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. *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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  31. 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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  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. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

                                      You awaken in Anomalum, trapped in an endless nightmare. Observe your surroundings and check the clock to escape. Attention to detail and exploration of liminal spaces are crucial to your freedom. RULES Do not ignore anomalies. If you detect anomalies, retreat immediately. If there are no anomalies, advance. Clock times indicate your progress. FE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalum.

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  37. 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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  38. "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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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Hallways is a horror game currently in development, where you find yourself trapped in loops of ever-changing corridors. With a special flashlight that reveals hidden paths and objects, each turn brings new frights. Please note that the game is still a work in progress, and features are actively being added and polished. Playtime: 15-30 mins Movement:W,A,S,DFlashlight:FInteraction:Left Mouse, ES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hallways.

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  40. Security Control is a 1-4 player Party-Horror Game. You have fallen asleep on your first day of work and now have to evade the security officer! Hide, run, complete objectives, steal money and escape before you get caught and fired! In a unique twist you can take the role of the Security Guard and chase your friends around the workplace, make sure to catch them all! TRAVERSE EVER-CHANGING WORKPL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security Control.

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  41. 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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  42. 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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  43. 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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  44. 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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  46. A psychological horror game that blurs the lines between love, fear, and reality. The story begins with Eve Levine, a college student caught in a nightmare after being abducted on a rainy evening in the shadowy St. Peters Park. Her fiancé, Adam Hale, a poet haunted by his own creations, must confront the darkness that emerges from his mysterious writings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of the Dead.

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

    In Pelican Deep, you're late for convent school and hoping the nuns will go easy on you. Piece together the truth of what's really happening within the confines of the church and face familiar fears that have been hiding dormant. Remember your prayers, expose residual conversations, and navigate the disturbing choices presented to you.  Designed to be played in one 20-30 minute session, but dep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pelican Deep.

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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Description You are the one Santa always passed by. Not a single gift in your entire life—just an empty space under the tree. Years of disappointment have brought you to his doorstep. You won't ask. It's time to demand what's yours. But what you find behind the door has nothing to do with children's fairy tales. The workshop is working on something completely different, and his assistants are l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Butcher of the North.

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  49. 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A first-person horror game where you play as Daniel, a Maritime Operative trapped alone aboard a submarine. Sent to investigate an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying horrors await in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dive.

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