Games like Dread Chess
Looking for games like Dread Chess? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with At Home Alone Final, Cultist Simulator or Gods Will Be Watching.
- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability94% User Score 1,252 reviews
A leisure healing mini-pixel plot game exploring at home. Players will wander at home from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will be encounters in this process? During the exploration, maybe... you can even find some weird secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Home Alone Final.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability79% User Score 9,162 reviewsCritic Score 67%7 reviews
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning from Alexis Kennedy, creator of Fallen London and Sunless Sea. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories. Perhaps you're looking for knowledge, or power, or beauty, or revenge. Perhaps you just want the colours be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Simulator.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability63% User Score 1,908 reviewsCritic Score 63%13 reviews
Point-and-click adventure with only one scenary! We tried to approach Minimalism trough gameplay. Isolated on a single stage, with a few a possible actions, you must endure trough a 40 days... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Will Be Watching.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 2,118 reviews
A reverse-detective point-and-click adventure where, instead of choosing dialogue options, you control the character's face manually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's Lila?.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development70% User Score 1,736 reviews
Follow us About the GameHome is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens. Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room—tucked away in a house that’s not yours. As you play the game, it changes—subtly, almost imperceptibly—to reflect your pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability93% User Score 948 reviews
Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability88% User Score 2,725 reviews
A game of apocalypse and yearning. Experiment. Die. Ascend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Simulator.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability81% User Score 407 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Strange Realm Of Mine.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability82% User Score 822 reviewsCritic Score 100%1 reviews
"The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is a horror themed murder mystery FMV game where you play as a therapist questioning patients. The game features the simplest of interfaces, over 1600 HD video responses, six main characters, and a randomly chosen murderer at the start of the game (which determines your story path)." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 1,501 reviews
Dead Letter Dept. is a short horror game mystery experience, where you use your computer keyboard to type in various prompts, and attempt to decipher damaged images as oddities begin to appear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD LETTER DEPT..
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding83% User Score 932 reviews
This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Home Alone.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 270 reviews
Explore the mysterious room by traversing time, while you watch a man succumb to the room syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room Syndrome.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability82% User Score 1,986 reviews
Soul Gambler puts YOU in the role of Faust, an ordinary young man living in the present day whose DESTINY is about to be change forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Gambler.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability75% User Score 667 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability76% User Score 1,736 reviews
A machine ponders its loneliness. It scans the radio spectrum for an answer to its question. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability96% User Score 266 reviews
The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! 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 2.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development75% User Score 4,847 reviewsCritic Score 70%11 reviews
Enter the world of The Dark Pictures - A series of standalone cinematic horror games. Players will be challenged to explore and uncover each story with the knowledge that all their choices have consequences and all playable characters can live, any and all can die... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story82% User Score 354 reviewsCritic Score 50%1 reviews
A haiku platformer. It isn't for everyone, but you are welcomed to try it. The game won't take too much time to finish. It's short and vague. You just push left, right and sometimes jump. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indecision..
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding71% User Score 112 reviewsCritic Score 65%8 reviews
Stay is a nail-biting tale of abduction and isolation, where every single second counts. A pixel-art adventure game with multiple routes and endings, your computer is tethered to a PC inside an abandoned house... where an abducted man finds himself trapped and in desperate need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability85% User Score 1,302 reviews
Missing Translation is a simple puzzle game that is quite interesting in the way it presents itself. There are no tutorials, it allows for that special sort of exploration that many gamers love. There is no text dialogue or vocal dialogue, it is simply a game that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their language. Missing Translation is a beautiful experience both visually and emotionally, wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Translation.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding95% User Score 292 reviewsCritic Score 75%3 reviews
Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grotto.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding90% User Score 1,129 reviews
Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Report.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 9,338 reviews
WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No, I'm not a Human.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere93% User Score 1,380 reviews
To understand the future, you must first discover the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lapse 2: Before Zero.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 1,384 reviews
VERIFIED ON STEAMDECK Digital Deluxe Edition Sultan's Game is more than just a game — it's a complete world woven together by music and words. Deluxe Edition Content: Base Game Original Soundtrack: Our soundtrack is inspired by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Uyghur Twelve Muqam. We blend traditional Xinjiang instruments - tanbûr, rewap, and gijak - with classical Chinese … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Game.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding85% User Score 811 reviews
It’s the day of your big interview! The position? ‘Moral Dilemma Judge’—whatever that means. But something about this office feels... off. Maybe it’s the talking printer. Or the anomaly corridor that changes every time you enter. Or the narrator who keeps throwing you into ridiculous life-or-death situations. No, no—it’s probably just your imagination. Must be pre-interview nerves. Good luck ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moral Dilemma: The Interview.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability84% User Score 1,047 reviews
ABOUT Amanda the Adventurer 2 follows Riley Park, who, after seeing what was contained on the mysterious tapes in their attic, travels to the Kensdale Public Library to investigate further. Upon arriving, they're greeted by a masked figure who claims to know their Aunt Kate, before she died and needs their help finding something Aunt Kate had left in the library. They also warn of a powerful enti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amanda the Adventurer 2.
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Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings. The protagonist Jill is trapped in a dark world with a large door floating before her. She is aided by Graham, who takes on the form of a telephone. Making phone calls with Graham creates various worlds that can be explored. In each of these worlds are items… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Telephone / ストレンジテレフォン.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability92% User Score 952 reviews
Journalist Walter Martins ended his life during the broadcast of “TELEFORUM”, a now-canceled TV program. You’re visiting the apartment of his widow - to console the grieving woman and shine some light on this awful story… But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it? Try to find out the truth and, PLEASE, ■■ NOT ■■■■■ ■■■■ ■■■■. This is important.FEATURES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TELEFORUM.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding94% User Score 521 reviews
An old shack deep in a dense forest, a strange computer and a game that's trying to kill you! Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? - it is a mix of horror and first-person puzzle. You are trapped inside a cabin deep in the forest, and its owner offers to play a computer game in exchange for freedom. But the cabin and the game are much more connected than you might think. Traps from the game begin to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding62% User Score 4,542 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. You play as Anthony Clyde, who, after a heavy night of partying, wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar bed with no memory of the previous night's events. Unfortunately, escaping these unfamiliar, opulent surroundings will prove to be no easy task, as an unseen, menacing, radio-bound antagonist will stop at nothing to block Anthony's path… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only If.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding90% User Score 735 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game with strong horror leanings, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the Wolf RPG Editor. The game follows an amnesiac young boy named Allen who was placed under the care of a man called Teacher who looks after four other children. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alicemare.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability76% User Score 165 reviews
Echo of the Wilds is a puzzly narrativy adventure, featuring randomised wilderness survival. Finding yourself in mysterious forests you must unfurl a spiritual tale of solace before the unending winter consumes all. There a spirit guide will help you learn the skills of survival and the secrets of the wilds: why you awakened there, their purpose, and how to finally be free from its clutches and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of the Wilds.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability87% User Score 2,596 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
Please, Don’t Touch Anything is a cryptic, brain-racking button-pushing simulation. Covering for a colleague who is taking a bathroom break, you find yourself in front of a mysterious panel which only component is a red button. And since you’ve clearly been instructed not to touch anything, the only thing you want to do now is push that damn button. Push it and expect to be held liable for any u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please, Don’t Touch Anything.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability90% User Score 1,032 reviewsCritic Score 77%3 reviews
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point&click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Dream: Coma.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding92% User Score 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.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization92% User Score 5,813 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
Taking around an hour on the first play-through, "When The Darkness Comes" feels like you're wandering around a glitchy hard drive full of abstract dreams and beautiful nightmares. The narrator initially makes it feel like a comedic game, but it soon starts to take a darker tone as you travel down the bizarre broken rabbit hole that explores the darkest themes of the human mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Darkness comes.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding83% User Score 480 reviews
BOKURA If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOKURA: planet.
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Wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, go to work. A true horror story. A game about mental health. Made for Spelkollektivet's 2019 Halloween Game Jam! The main theme was Horror, and the sub-themes were: Archenemy, Profession, Personal. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mental health, depression, anxiety, self-loathing, dysphoria, eating disorders The theme we chose was: Personal + Archenemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cages.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 1,588 reviewsCritic Score 74%4 reviews
A retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No one lives under the lighthouse.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability95% User Score 72,832 reviewsCritic Score 81%29 reviews
The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.
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- View Game91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability91% User Score 339 reviews
You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being "fake". He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real? With over nine different possibilities, you can either end up as the tragic hero, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Is Mike.
- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability91% User Score 394 reviews
Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat in the Box.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability84% User Score 1,334 reviews
Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subway Midnight.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability94% User Score 4,100 reviewsCritic Score 53%4 reviews
A realistic horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIMULACRA.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 1,426 reviews
House is a survival-horror game where you play as a young girl exploring an ever-changing House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability87% User Score 958 reviewsCritic Score 59%2 reviews
Let's Guess the words and decipher the story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days to End with You.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding76% User Score 718 reviews
Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Valley.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding98% User Score 627 reviews
The monotype, an off-shoot virtual pet, is being play-tested by members of your company. You have been selected. An experimental, retro take on tamogotchi-lite games. Will you fulfill Momo's needs or does he need something greater? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momotype.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability95% User Score 4,180 reviews
The Last and Then Another is a free standalone expansion to the narrative-driven experience HOW FISH IS MADE. An all new gameplay experience awaits. Your eyes will be my mouth. My fins will be your tongue. More is more is more is more! Devour your smallness! Fill the void! FOLLOW WRONG ORGAN for updates to receive updates on our new game first: Follow Us On Twitter Join Our Discord If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How Fish Is Made.
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