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Games like Endless Night: The Darkness Within

Games like Endless Night: The Darkness Within

Games like Endless Night: The Darkness Within

Looking for games like Endless Night: The Darkness Within? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Layang Atma, Arenion or Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!.

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  1. An isometric survival horror about grief and loss. Fight terrifying manifestations, search through distorted memories, and uncover the truth behind the person Yus cannot let go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layang Atma.

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  2. An anime-style 3D Metroidvania adventure with fast-paced combat, varied weapon abilities, puzzle-solving, free exploration, and a mysterious journey filled with unexpected turns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arenion.

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  3. 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!.

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    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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS.

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

    Cause to Exist is a Narrative First-person Combat Platformer set in the mindscape of Yuno. Traverse and fight your way through Yuno’s anxieties, fears, and insecurities in this corrupted and organic environment as you uncover her heartbreaking story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cause To Exist.

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  8. Enter a fallen dark-fantasy kingdom in this atmospheric 2D action-adventure. Master shadow powers, overcome deadly platforming challenges, defeat corrupted guardians, and recover five lost hearts to seal the Abyss King once more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Dead Lands.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. Mandelarium is a haunting metroidvania. As Mandorlalmond, master skills to survive demonic ambushes in decaying cities and eerie landscapes. Uncover treasures, quests, and deep, dark lore as you battle kings of vices. Tread cursed realms, slay demonic hordes, and rip forbidden tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

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  12. 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.

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  13. “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.

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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.

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  18. The plague has descended upon the city of Ludwig. You are the plague doctor - the last barrier between order and chaos. Walk the grim streets of a dying city and master the art of medicine in an age of pestilence. Diagnose, treat, and make brutal decisions. Enforce quarantines, burn infected homes, fight panic and whispers. Every action has a price - and not everyone will survive it… The plag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Plagues.

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  19. 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.

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  20. 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.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Who are you? A question that haunts you as strange events unfold around you. You're trapped in a house that feels eerily familiar, yet it twists and reshapes itself with every cycle. Reality warps, rooms shift, and the boundaries between past and present blur. Your mind fractures with every second spent inside, teetering on the edge of sanity. Will you uncover the truth, or will you be lost to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIRROR MIRROR.

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  22. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "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.

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  23. 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.

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  24. 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.

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  25. 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.

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  26. 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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  27. 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.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    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.

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  29. 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.

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  30. Sink into a gentle moonlit dream. Eclipse is a cozy, story-driven pixel RPG that blends cool-toned aesthetics with a warm, healing fairy tale. Wander the quiet subconscious, make friends with charming oddities, and find warmth in the shadows of fragmented memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse.

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  31. A hand-drawn gothic 2D action-platformer. Fight through surreal dream worlds with precise sai combat, magical scepters and strange powers, uncover buried memories, and decide whether Obscura wakes—or loses herself in the dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscura: A Sleep Worth Dying For.

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  32. Step into the fractured psyche of Dr. Elias Varn, a brilliant theoretical physicist whose groundbreaking experiments have shattered the boundaries of reality—and his own sanity. In ChronoPsykotik, a retro-inspired FPS, you’ll battle through surreal, ever-shifting dimensions born from Elias’ crumbling mind. Wield experimental weapons powered by quantum anomalies, fight nightmarish manifestations of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChronoPsykotik.

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  33. Immerse yourself in an exhilarating metroidvania adventure like no other, as you step into a dystopian cyberpunk realm with Nova. This side-scrolling 2D experience will captivate your senses with its edgy and mature themes, crafting a world teeming with darkness, rebellion, and hope. In this gripping narrative, you'll embody Nova, a resilient woman wielding extraordinary powers harnessed from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MindScape: Verenna.

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  34. They said fear could be measured, isolated, eliminated. They said the human mind could adapt. That sleep was a weakness of the human soul, a flaw to be cured. So they kept them awake. And then… they never slept again. When the last light went out, the signal didn’t stop. It remembered. It learned. It woke up. The Forgotten TownHidden deep in the northern Ural forests lies Novokirsk, a Soviet se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Unknown.

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  35. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  36. Worlds: The Great Odyssey is in the early stages of development. By purchasing now, you’re supporting our journey to complete the full game while gaining exclusive early access to explore content as it’s created. What You Get Right Now Access to the first playable build of Worlds: The Great Odyssey. Starting gear package: Tesseract Energy Core Muramusa (sidearm with damage bonus) Ascalon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLDS: The Great Odyssey.

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    WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

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  38. Look Back is a side-scrolling platformer where you enter the mind of a man, facing yourself in a journey of self-discovery. Kent is an ordinary person, living a mediocre and monotonous life, full of frustrations and regrets. Trapped in the automatic routine of everyday life, he feels broken and empty, as if he's merely surviving rather than truly living. Deep down, Kent knows it's time to as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Back.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    After a catastrophic thunderstorm, an ancient curse descends, transforming Sakuradoki High School into a living hell. The awakened survivors gradually lose their sanity, their souls are devoured by desire and fear, turning them into bloodthirsty and brutal monsters... Parry, Slash and Survive! Soul Devourer is a metroidvania action-platformer with a striking anime horror art style. Explore the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Devourer.

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  40. You are in a place called Purgatorium, a labyrinth prison. Why are you there? A mysterious being called Mr. Nobody introduces himself and says his goal is to get to Paradisus. However, he doesn't care if you make it, but, he's the only help you have. Will you be able to get there? Who is Mr. Nobody? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Search For Paradisus.

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  41. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?Uncover the truth as you face 25 challenging bosses that will test your combat skills. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbusfall.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Perception: Heart and Mind is an action-adventure game featuring engaging platforming, mental and physical combat, and meaningful choices driven by either your heart or mind. Navigate a dangerous, interconnected world and confront the unpredictable behavior of Rootbranch's residents. Try the Demo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception: Heart and Mind.

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  44. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Alex is persuaded by his childhood friends to reconnect on a fun camping trip together. He feels superfluous in the company of students, and his confusion grows when the buddies venture further into the forest. Alex's fears are well-founded, because in the remote wilderness the carefree travelers await something much more sinister than the usual dangers. Enter a nightmare in the dark caves to sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Under.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Extra Coin is a narrative side-scrolling thriller game mixing sports, set in a virtual social network called The Arcade, where the entire population has devoted their lives. It's a hard story about revenge, failure, resistance, and hiding behind appearances. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extra Coin.

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  46. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The atmospheric hardcore action platformer about the Sandman wandering the world of children's nightmares. You will have to find and rescue the children from the trap of the almighty Morpheus, by overcoming of all their fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Nightmares.

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  47. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    In Nightmare is a narrative-driven horror adventure game combining sneak action with diverse puzzles. It follows a young boy in search for the last hope of love who is working out his own salvation by navigating through his fear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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  48. Blade Jumper is a 2D action platformer where players use a simple jump mechanic in order to climb the obstacle-filled tower. In 2045's Yeouido, in the heart of Seoul, the massive structure Kukuru Tower was constructed, overshadowing the rest of the city. In this unfathomably high tower, the selected 1% of Seoul residents live their happy lives, separated from the outside world. From their headqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Jumper.

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  49. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Today we passed the point of no return.  We no longer have enough water toback out of the desert.  The only way open to us is forward: through thedesert, to the Burning King.  To victory, or to death. The strain of this journey is taking its toll on Nina.  No wonder — this isher first desert crossing.  I was born in the desert, but Nina was born in acity, in some land unimaginably far away.  She … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dream of Burning Sand.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 864 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    Burnhouse Lane tells a story of Angie Weather, a one foot in the grave agency nurse attempting to complete five impossible tasks in order to win her life back. Solve puzzles, make friends and enemies, run, hide and fight in this dark adventure that'll take you on a trip to another world and back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burnhouse Lane.

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