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Looking for games like Dreader? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project Vic, The Underpass or House of Ghosts.

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  1. You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.

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  2. Inspired by Exit 8, The Underpass is an anomaly hunting game in which you must remember your surroundings and spot any differences in order to escape the loop. At release the game has 30+ anomalies, with an average gameplay length of 30-60 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Underpass.

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  3. House of ghosts is a single-player horror survival game. Stop the demon and find out the name of his victim before he drags you to hell. Run and hide. Just don't get caught. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Ghosts.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal VHS.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    74% User Score Based on 228 reviews

                    Moving Houses is a silly little physics-based game about moving on... or is it? Be neat, be careful, or be a chaos goblin. The choice is yours. But be warned, not all is as it seems in this quiet little house. "It's time to leave my house," is something everyone says at some time in their life. Now it's your time, whether you want to leave or not. Enjoy this silly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moving Houses.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    "You will never get out of here" ATTENTION!!! THIS GAME HAS FLICKING IMAGES AND QUICKLY CHANGING BRIGHT FRAMES! IF YOU SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY - DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME! "Last Lesson" - creepy psychological horror from the first person. The action takes place in an abandoned Soviet school, which was converted into a nightmarish quest. Anyone can pay money and get an extreme dose of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Lesson.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You are on the night shift at the bank. You hear noises all the time. You need to find out what they are and find your partner. As you pass, you will need to find the keys and open locked rooms. First person game with horror elements. Explore the bank and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Darkness can conceal a variety of mysteries. My story will be very hard to believe, espec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of Horror.

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  8. 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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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Image is a first-person horror game. Explore haunted, ever-changing environments in an atmospheric, confused world and enjoy a truly terrifying gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Image.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 2,790 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    NaissanceE is a first person exploration PC game developed on UDK by Limasse Five with the participation of Pauline Oliveros, Patricia Dallio and Thierry Zaboitzeff. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world but platforming and puzzles areas will also enrich the experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaissanceE.

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  12. GraveNight – Welcome to Your Night Shift at the cemetery WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. GraveNight is a multiplayer horror game where you and your friends take on the eerie role of cemetery guardians. Each night, you're assigned randomized tasks – from trimming overgrown grass, to cleaning up m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GraveNight.

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  13. WARNING: This video game may cause seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Play at your own risk. You explore a strange house as you start to see and hear nerve-wracking things... EnvironmentAt midnight, an ordinary home turns into a nightmare. Twisted by neglect and waste, nature’s wrath lurks in the shadows. Every creak, every whisper is a warning - something is watching. With only a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Linger.

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  14. Jack is alone in the woods, a night of camping takes a turn for the unexplainable. What begins as a quiet getaway is interrupted by something that should not exist.  Every death is another opportunity to do it right the next time and escape the entity. Every death changes the woods not always for the best. Game was originally designed as a short experience for a 4 day gamejam. This is the full cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinwoods: The Full Cut.

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  15. Dead by Headshot is a first-person survival horror shooter with apocalyptic simulation elements, focused on precision aiming and brutal headshot mechanics. ⚠️ Warning: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Step into the shoes of a lone survivor trapped in a once-peaceful suburban home as civilization collapses outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Headshot.

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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. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A VHS Found Footage Urbex Simulation horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned apartment building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pripyat Block 1986.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Welcome to Neuraverse...Error! Your premium subscription plan has expired.In order to continue to your application, please participate in an advertisement experience personalized just for you.…We wish you a wonderful time! HYPERCONTENTICA[hy-per-con-ten-ti-ca] nounThe state of being overly saturated with content, advertisements, and useless information. A short thriller / psychological horror ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERCONTENTICA.

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  19. WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS SUDDEN NOISES AND FLASHING LIGHTS Viewer discretion advised. DOMESTIC DEFENSE A tense and not too serious horror experience. ________________________ After an irrational individual threatens to do harm to your loved ones and proceeds to break into your household, it is up to you to purge this threat from your home. Domestic Defense is a unique horror game in which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Domestic Defense.

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  20. Ashley: The Emptiness Inside — is a third-person psychological horror game in which you explore the restaurant that burned down many years ago. This place keeps many dark secrets covered in ash. Learn the history of this mysterious place from its founding to the fire in which many people died. Hidden caches, secret passages and mysterious puzzles are waiting for you on the way. Look for informatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashley: The Emptiness Inside.

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  21. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    0% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    This Side is a 2 players co-op roguelike survival game.Be AwareThe game is currently on the Early Access version so please be patient and if you find something that you think we could improve or need to be fixed don't be shy and lets us know here on Steam or even on our social media!The HistoryThis current version This Side it's about two friends that need help each other to find a way out of a da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Side (Early Access Game).

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACK*SPACE.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance. Features: • First-person psychological horror • Investigation-focused exploration • Atmospheric sound design and tension • Pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wellmonts Case.

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  24. You play as Alexei Morozov, a young intern left alone to oversee the Chernov Nuclear Plant for the night shift. It was supposed to be quiet, routine, until 02:17 a.m. When every alarm in the facility erupted and the monitors began flashing red. Now with ten minutes on the clock, you must prevent a nuclear disaster, save the city of Kurchatov, and protect thousands of lives. Your only companion is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chernov Incident.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Ever wondered: “Could I escape prison with just a spoon?” You wake up in the bottom floor of Alco-Trash - a grim, forgotten island prison with walls that crumble faster than the inmates. Your only companion is Blue, a voice from the toilet that promises freedom if you keep digging. DIG YOUR WAY TO CONTRABAND AND FREEDOM Every scrape of dirt brings you closer to the old sewer tunnels below. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    WARNING: Prepare for a challenge. The core gameplay in Midnight Hoops is shooting hoops, and it is realistically DIFFICULT, but rewarding to master. ALSO NOTE: This is a SHORT game (~1 hour story). It is a linear, narrative and atmosphere-driven game, although there are practice and challenge modes for pure hoop-shooting gameplay. ——— The court is peaceful after dark. No one around to disrupt y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Hoops.

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  27. 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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gretlow Tapes.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Midnight Snack is a short and surreal first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Snack.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers. Make your way through the sinister surroundings of a creepy slaughterhouse, full of suspense and surprises! Can you survive? Saborus … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saborus.

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  31. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    CASE RECORDS is a psychological horror game that is part of the universe of the games CASE: Animatronics and CASE 2: Animatronics Survival.. The player has to play as a 17 year old female student and solve missing person mysteries by volunteering at the police station of Crowvale, a suburb of Aurora. Patrol and explore the dark corners of the city to solve its terrifying mysteries. But the most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CASE RECORDS: Fear of Abduction.

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  32. Clara Wraiths is a 2D top-down survival horror game based on the story of a psychic, called Clara, who investigates the various haunted locations in the US in order to help out the spirits to move on or find peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clara Wraiths.

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  33. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    World Alone: Dreampools is a single-player Backrooms experience focused on dreamlike liminal pools. The game features a narrative told through cinematic sequences and immersive environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Alone: Dreampools.

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  34. Late Night Mystery is a first-person horror video game that immerses you in an intense and mysterious experience. Jason enters his home returning from a quiet night out dining, but when he arrives, something unexpected happens: there have been changes that will make your hair stand on end! And the protagonist! Will he manage to survive and uncover the truth? Explore dark hallways, collect key it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Night Mystery.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Follow Nathan Walters as he quickly descends into insanity. Discover the ancient secrets held within a futuristic abandoned factory. A bodycam, Lovecraft-style horror experience not for the weak of heart. Hide, and survive if you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Habilis.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Silent Still is a short first-person psychological horror game about sleep paralysis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Still.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Delivery.

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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    East Wood Carnival ONLY ON STEAM FILE IS BIGGER THAN 1GB A Playstation One styled horror game made by a sixth grader. Your car runs out of gas on your way to an abandoned carnival now infested with danger at every corner. You have no freinds, no hope, and are all alone in your endeavor for escape. This is a linear horror experince in which you will solve basic puzzles to escape the carnival, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to East Wood Carnival.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 731 reviews

    Rogue Light Deck Builder is a digital wooden board game. Your house needs a deck. You have a hammer. You have wood and you have nails. The light outside is faulty. You work, you earn. Freedom is $1,000,000. Build a deck. Use your hammer. Drive the nails in. Scrimp and save. Freedom is just around the corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    In the game "Psalm 5:9-13" you have to plunge into a terrifying place, at first glance it is quite normal, but the further you go, the more it reveals its essence. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS effect and a tense atmosphere, explore the location, find anomalies, and move on. Frightening things will await you along the way, are you ready to face THIS? Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 5:9-13.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    53% User Score Based on 57 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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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    60% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    How many people were lost to the eternal stairwell before it was shut away from the world? What happened to those cursed to walk the liminal spaces for eternity? Descend the stairwell armed with nothing but a torch and some pieces of chalk while you attempt to keep the monsters at bay. You do not take the journey alone as you are guided by recordings of those who came before. Uncover the reasonin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Descent.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Welcome to the depths of the Backrooms! Dive into a terrifying and unsettling journey where reality fades and nightmares come to life. I am proud to present my solo-developed game, offering a total immersion into a world as mysterious as it is disturbing, soon to be available in early access on Steam. In this immersive survival game, you will explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Backrooms… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Rec..

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game. Removed VHS filter and Headbob for a better experience. Supporter content can be turned on and off on the title screen. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric, believable environment intensifies the horror experience. Psychological horror: The game will drive you insane. Japanese Theme: Environment art inspired by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Chilla's Art] Jisatsu | 自撮.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    A Night On The Farm is an atmospheric, first-person, retro-inspired, horror adventure with deep lore and surprising plot twists. Uncover the mystery surrounding your crashed car and the farm’s inescapable draw. Discover cryptic notes and audio logs as you gain access to [REDACTED] and make decisions that alter the story’s outcome! Gameplay Features Interactive, first-person gameplay, focused on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night On The Farm.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    87% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    Monitor camera feeds, report valuable info, and hand-deliver shady packages. An hourly quota of reports will test your keen eye to spot the differences, while timed deliveries will force you outside unexpectedly. Until you clock out for the night almost nowhere is safe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Signal.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Christmas Night is a story-themed horror game about Christmas and its beliefs. Will we be rewarded for being a good girl this Christmas or will we be punished for being a spoiled person? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Night.

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  49. 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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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    Coma:Mortuary is the introduction part of a trilogy about events in the world of the dead. The game`s genre is Adventure-Ambient with Horror-quest element. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coma:Mortuary.

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