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A shadow stirs in the fractured realm of Mandelarium, where the Old Presence murmurs the Mandorla’s call. You are Lume, a solitary wanderer from the fog-bound port of the City of Thirme, haunted by visions of bone-white psalms and cosmic dread. Marked by prophecy but unproven, you must endure a brutal cycle of trials to unveil the truth behind the Mandorla — and challenge the understand of an one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

Tenebra is a dark metroidvania that blends rich storytelling with souls-like elements in a hand-drawn 2D world. Journey with the Shattered One, a doll trying to understand why he was created, in a face-swapping adventure as he discovers new abilities through exploring, forging bonds with NPCs, and fighting. SETTING AND PROTAGONISTYou awaken in a mysterious basement, your memories lost and your f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebra.

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS PLACE Yus wakes inside a world that looks familiar—but nothing stays the same for long. Something is hunting him. The deeper he goes, the more the world twists around memories he would rather forget. Fight. Explore. Survive. And uncover why you are here. SURVIVE THE MANIFESTATIONS The things stalking Yus aren't ordinary creatures. They are manifestations born from s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layang Atma.

Have you ever imagined a 3D anime Metroidvania with heavy Souls vibes where every relic you find not only unlocks new areas, but also awakens buried memories and powers from a fallen empire? Step into Arenion — a once-glorious empire now reduced to silent ruins. Grand palaces lie in decay, bustling streets of the past now echo with mournful winds through cracks filled with darkness, and an ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arenion.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Kaodi is a brief, narrative-driven 2D platformer experience where you control Barren on his journey back home after playing a key role in the victory over the Republic of Shan. Explore a kingdom fractured by war and discover the scars it has left on its people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaodi.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Unlock the Secrets of Your Subconscious in Skyward Dream Skyward Dream is a first-person platforming adventure where you’ll explore the surreal, interconnected layers of your own mind. As part of a groundbreaking new experiment—the Skyward Dream Project—you’ve chosen to dive deep into your subconscious through an experimental form of therapy. This method promises to unlock your hidden potential… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Dream.

Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0! On a lonely planet at the edge of known space, a late-night diner hidden deep in abandoned mines awaits your arrival. This pixel-art RPG combines management simulation with side-scrolling dungeon exploration. Hunt exotic ingredients in underground expeditions by day, serve customers and unlock storylines by night - all while earning your survival and uncovering the myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!.

Alumbra is a suspenseful and surreal Metroidvania. Play as Vince, a frightened child trapped in a nightmare shaped by his fears and imagination. Armed with a lantern, master the light, explore haunting dreamscapes, overcome terrifying creatures, and face your fears to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alumbra.

The Rusted is an atmospheric 2D action-platformer set among the remnants of a rusted world after humanity’s extinction. Players take control of a once-loyal robot dog, embarking on a dangerous journey through abandoned cities, crumbling factories, sand-buried deserts, and colossal data centers. With every step, you face the silent traces of humanity’s downfall and the threat of corrupted machines … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rusted.

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.' INTRODUCTION A legend tells that some children possess the ability to slip between dimensions, stepping into realms unseen. But such power comes at a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drifters.

Seven strangers descend beneath a remote island. A suspiciously timed cave-in seals the way out. And somewhere in the dark, the cave begins to whisper.Dr. Atlas Everly is a neuroscientist invited to research a strange property of a unique crystal found deep within an island cave. But when the expedition is cut off by a sudden cave-in, Atlas and six others are left trapped underground with no clear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advent: Dawn.

A tale of a man who became a prisoner of his own ambitions. Richard Torrance is a man who will do anything to get what he wants: with strong will, unbreakable character - rationality, reason, and cold-blood, fate should twist itself around his finger. But despite striving to shape the world to his liking, he has never achieved what he truly desires - happiness. The more Richard pursues this simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BECROWNED.

What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

A SOULSLIKE METROIDVANIA — WITH WINGS Soar. Explore. Conquer! A handcrafted 2D action-RPG metroidvania where you fly, fight, and forge your legacy through a seamless world shaped by darkness and light. Explore a richly interconnected realm with no loading screens. Master strategic soulslike combat — on land and in the skies. Absorb the essence of your enemies to evolve, combine elemental Nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS.

Cause To Exist Controls—for both Controller and PC—can be found and rebound in the pause menu Traverse Yuno’s mindscape and confront her demons within.  Cause to Exist, a fast-paced, first-person combat platformer, throws you into a corrupted, living world shaped by anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. Thrown into this surreal inner landscape with no memory of how you arrived, you become Yuno, armed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cause To Exist.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Something is brewing at the bottom of the ocean and it is up to you to investigate. Dive into this underwater metroidvania, coming Q4 2019. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Sanity.

A KINGDOM CONSUMED BY DARKNESSOnce, the Kingdom of Elaris stood against the Abyss King. In a desperate attempt to seal him away, a forbidden ritual was performed using the power of the Shadow Flame—but the ritual failed. The kingdom fell, five ancient hearts were scattered across corrupted realms, and Shadow was sealed within the ruins. Years later, awakened by a mysterious wizard, Shadow must r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Dead Lands.

Collector's Edition About the Game About This GameIt was just another Friday night. You were sitting in your room, controller in hand, losing yourself in the glow of the TV screen. The pizza was getting cold. The world outside didn't matter. It was just you and the game — the way it was always meant to be. Then something happened. The screen flickered. The colors twisted. The room around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spikes&Traps.

Edenai is at war. As the Lirian Empire advances westward, the Kingdom of Agram teeters on the edge of collapse. But beneath the battles and burning cities, something far older  begins to stir. In the midst of this chaos, fate draws three ordinary people together around an ancient artifact known as the Void Stone. Bound to secrets buried for centuries, it holds ancient power that coul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realmbreaker: Awakening.

Awaken in a silent nightmare where memories turn into monsters. Mira is an atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set in a fractured subconscious. Master fluid combat, piece together lost dreams, and uncover the mystery of the Somnus in a world reacting to your every move. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mira The Dreamers.

HORNS is a dark fantasy action RPG that combines the atmosphere and depth of classic RPGs with modern third-person combat, cinematic storytelling, and exploration-driven progression. You awaken in a ruined, unfamiliar place with only one purpose: find Lord Egannon, the arcanist accused of bringing slaughter to the capital, and uncover whether the king you once served is still alive. But the deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horns.

Guide Princess Luna through Lunaria, a dreamworld shaped by grief, loss, and loneliness. Harness the power of moonlight to uncover the truth behind her escape and help her find her way home.  Moonlight ControlManipulate moonlight to solve puzzles, reveal secrets, and interact with the world. Moonlight-Powered CombatThrow Moonballs and use moonlight abilities to defeat creatures born from Lun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Infinite Dreams.

Game Overview — MycoBlast In MycoBlast, you play as a lone mushroom warrior in a world overrun by infected spores. Armed with nothing but your agility, instinct, and evolving fungal abilities, you must eliminate every threat standing in your way… or so you believe. Traverse haunting wastelands and abandoned fungal colonies, fighting what appears to be mindless zombie mushrooms. But in this da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MycoBlast.

Welcome to the Soul Containers program!Nicolas life seemed perfect - his own house, a fiancée and a well-paying job. One day changed everything. His fiancée vanishes without a trace, and the only clue is a game that should never have existed... The moment you open your eyes, you feel a sense of unease. The daily wake-up in Evelyn's warm embrace is replaced by a cold sense of loneliness. Not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Containers.

“Run. Don’t stop. Don’t think. Survive.” You awaken in darkness. Your memories fractured. Your name… forgotten. All that remains is The Voice—cold, mechanical, always watching. It tells you this is a trial. That you volunteered. That you must survive to remember who you are. But you don’t recall volunteering. And you don’t know what waits at the end. Game Features: Narrative-Driven Platforming… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIDRUNNER.

Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

Nalani: Legacy of the Ancients - DEMO, is an immersive action-adventure game set in a mystical world where ancient powers collide with modern-day survival. As Nalani, a warrior chosen by the ancients, you must navigate a world filled with dark forces, uncover lost secrets, and harness elemental powers to restore balance to the land. The game combines intense combat, exploration of a rich, detailed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nalani: Legacy of the Ancients.

Explore, fight, and survive in this minimalistic psychological horror set in the depths of the human psyche. A story about perception and empathy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numb - Just Don't Think About It.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

Explore the captivating world of Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave, a thrilling game that blends fantasy with mystery. Journey through the enchanting Kazen Kingdom as you unravel the secrets hidden within the mysterious cave. Forge your own path, uncover hidden truths, and become a legend as you confront the dark forces threatening Shaola. In the heart of the windswept Kazen Kingdom, a jagged maw g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Morphos is a psychological horror/adventure game in which you play as a man who has recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital after losing his memory. Upon returning home, your wife, a research scientist, out of compassion and a desire to keep an eye on you, arranges for you to join her team. Your workplace turns out to be a gloomy and mysterious underground complex where experiments w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphos.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

After a devastating car crash with your family, you awaken in a surreal version of purgatory. With no memory and only a cryptic gatekeeper guiding your way, you begin to explore this haunting realm. Along your path, you'll meet lost souls, uncover hidden truths, and confront twisted reflections of your trauma. But not everything is what it seems. What if the world you've come to trust is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Identity.

"But Walter won't be here this summer..." Slumberer's Universe is a psychological horror 2D RPG that tells a story of dealing with loss. Alph's best friend Walter died in a car accident a few months ago. Alph's been trying to overcome his death, but there's always something that reminds him of the horror and sadness of it. One day, though, something peculiar happened. Everything started to feel we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slumberer's Universe.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Beyond The Darkness is a dark story that will immerse you in childhood nightmares, even if you've managed to forget about them. Help the little girl Millie confront the horrors lurking in the darkness and find her missing family. You will find yourself in whimsical worlds of memories, distorted by fear and despair, and your only weapon will be the light of a little lamp... Your only means of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Darkness.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 101 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A branching-path narrative horror RPG set in Vienna, Austria. Guide the Unnamed through the worst night of their life: Harass your neighbours. Debate with birds. Smoke to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Outcry.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 304 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

Fearmonium is a psychedelic action-platformer where suspense intertwines with humor. Start the game as the usual unpleasant memory and, reincarnate into a real phobia by breaking through the most hidden corners of consciousness of Jimmy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearmonium.

THE WORLD WAS NOT SAVED. A FOUNDATION WAS LAID.Neo-London does not remember the world it lost — because it was built not to. After the Purge, history wasn't destroyed. It was removed, rewritten, and replaced by a regime that understood a simple, terrible truth: a population that cannot remember what was taken from it cannot grieve, cannot resist, and cannot rebuild. That regime is the Dominion. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ConOps21: Subversion Protocol.

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.

The Monster Hunter's Guild receives a distressing call: villagers were massacred near a cliff deep in the forest. After a fierce battle with a monstrous beast, the surviving hunters stumbled upon an ancient temple. Inside, they discovered magical medallions granting incredible powers, including the ability to shape-shift into their totem animals. But such power never remains unchallenged, and dark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Creatures.

Last Witness: Mero is a dark 2.5D action-adventure about childhood memories, fear, and the courage to face what was left behind. You play as Mero, a stitched companion born from a bear and a rabbit toy. Trapped inside a fractured world shaped by forgotten memories, Mero must explore unstable environments, fight distorted creatures, and recover the sealed fragments of the past. Use portals to red… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LastWitness: Mero.

You wake up again—your bones soaked in blood. Demo Available NOW! Play the free demo and get a SMALL BLOODY SLICE of the gameplay! Full Release – December 15 The FULL roguelike experience, with constant and explosive progression: including TONS of enemy types, abilities, weapons, and rooms. Prepare to dive into the full story—an intertwined experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Bone.

Sin or Suffer is a brutal mix of survival-horror and JRPG. Locked in a medieval prison, you awake amidst a cold silence. The guards are gone; inmates and madness own the place. Something terrible lurks underground. But the only way to the truth is down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin or Suffer.

A 2.5D pixel-art detective game set in a time loop. Piece together the protagonist's lost past and save the city from an approaching catastrophe. Explore the streets, gather clues, and use what you learn in the next cycles of your investigation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil’s Alibi.

Necro Echo is a 3D shooting puzzle adventure that channels the trauma embedded in the human subconscious through the lens of a zombie apocalypse. The protagonist, lost in a coma, perceives their own mental world as a battlefield overrun with the undead. By piecing together fragments of distorted memory one by one, players inch closer to the heart of a tragic truth. 1. Current Puzzle — Recon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necro Echo.

The Shadow Deal follows Reindy, a young reindeer who discovers a mysterious world hidden within his own unconscious mind. As Reindy journeys through forgotten memories, inner fears, and hidden truths, he must explore dreamlike environments, uncover long-buried secrets, confront mysterious creatures, and unlock new abilities while searching for the confidence he once lost. Every location, creature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Deal.

Koatl The Defender ULTIMATE is a cinematic action-adventure that blends dynamic 2.5D platforming with fully realized 3D combat, creating a seamless and ever-evolving gameplay experience. Set beneath the historic city of San Luis Potosí, a forgotten labyrinth of tunnels hides secrets buried for centuries. As a new threat begins to awaken in the depths, Koatl must descend into the unknown to conf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koatl The Defender ULTIMATE.

Is this world truly real??In this game, you play as an international student who doubles as a rookie VTuber, seeking a sense of security behind the screen. To gather material for your evening streams, you start investigating seemingly harmless urban legends around the city: a convenience store receipt printing gibberish at midnight, eerie noises echoing from the basement of a maid cafe... You tho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emocritical.

Eclipse is a heartwarming, story-driven fairytale RPG. Shrouded in a cold-blue eternal night, finding a way back home. In turn-based encounters, observe and befriend entities instead of fighting. Collect Invitations, gather Moonstones, and uncover the world's secrets! Key Features✦ A Deep, Melancholic Pixel Vision Crafted in a hand-drawn, children's picture book style, the game uses highly styliz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse.

To remember is to suffer. To forget is to thrive. The Circle is eternal.The Book of Prosperity is a 2D action RPG about memory, power, and the price of a perfect world. Step into a surreal pixel-art realm where neon-lit cityscapes collide with ancient magic, and where the promise of prosperity hides something far more dangerous beneath the surface. You play as Cyrus, a sharp-tongued student dra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Prosperity.

Descend into the underworld — and let your music shape fateShadow Strings is a 2.5D story-rich dark fantasy RPG combining turn-based timeline combat, rhythm-based actions, and Metroidvania exploration. Key Features Turn-based Combat – A unique blend of turn-based timeline battles and rhythm-based actions. Music as Power – Play melodies to cast spells, solve puzzles, and reshape the world. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Strings.