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Looking for games like Escaping From Now And Then? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Guidelicious, The Dream is Coming... or Tsunagari Chess School.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Guidelicious is a short, interactive visual novel about waking up in a strange room with a mysterious man. Engage in a fully voice acted story as every powerless move forward leads you closer to the truth of why you're here... hopefully. <1,000 words (10-15 minutes of playtime)! Fully voiced! 1 animated Guide + 1 interactive background! 5 endings! Nameable female protagonist! 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guidelicious.

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  2. Yoshiro, being an ordinary Japanese schoolboy who fell asleep during his last class, woke up when everyone had already gone home and the entire school complex was open. The backpack wasn't there, someone must have made a joke......... We are in no hurry to go home, but we also need to find the backpack. This will be a story exploring the entire complex. Basically, it will be a story of memories … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream is Coming....

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  3. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A psychological horror game taking place in a Japanese chess school. Get to know the girls, go on dates, and prepare for the worst. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsunagari Chess School.

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  4. Command an army to face off against your feline foes in a game of strategy, wits, and whiskers. ChampionsVibrant cast of 6 unique champions - Pick from six unique champions from the desert, grassland, and tundra kingdom. Discover their unique personalities through their voice acting. Use Your Specials to Turn the Tide of Battle - Each faction gives their champion a unique special ability. Spaw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails of War.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow the Black Kitten.

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    55% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    You are entering your summer break before university begins. And what better way to spend a summer break than at the lake with two friends, will the summer become an unforgettable time or will it just fade away. Welcome to your Summer Fling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer Fling.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    An anomaly-horror game inspired by Papers Please, That's Not My Neighbor, and Five Nights at Treasure Island. Deverill Mountain: the place where families can experience the joy of Deverill Studios' animated fairytale films in real life. Here, the wonder never dies. Deverill Mountain: A marvel of engineering; the first theme park with a fully automated system for building and replacing its own an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cinderella Factory.

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  8. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Sometimes I Write About Insomnia is a collection of short poems I wrote while struggling with sleep issues.  I gathered and made a zine of these poems for the Insomnia Jam. I've dealt with sleep issues for most of my life and it's nice to see a jam about it, so I definitely wanted to enter something. Printing Options There are two files available: Sometimes I Write About Insomnia - Digital Book… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes I Write About Insomnia.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ISSUE #50 Cover - Gil Goletski Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #50.

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  10. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Ever wanted to see how the popular Hacker Evolution games were made? Here is your chance with this package which contains all 3 Hacker Evolution games and their source code. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Evolution Source Code.

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  11. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ♥ An oracle-style solo TTRPG by JAM about pursuing relationships at a romantic resort occupied by otherworldly beings.♥ Played with a face-down spread of cards, each reveal helps you craft unique encounters to record and reflect on. Visitors BEWARE . . . This game is for Adults only! Motel Spooky-Nine is a game that alludes to ADULT ONLY situations where any involved give enthusiastic consent to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Motel Spooky-Nine {itchfunding now!}.

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  12. Lovely Anime Puzzle: Spring is a delightful puzzle game featuring charming anime-style girls in Spring attire. Your goal is to assemble images of these adorable characters, which have been divided into a set number of puzzle pieces. The game offers 4 difficulty levels that progressively increase the challenge and add new excitement. Regardless of the chosen difficulty, you’ll enjoy high-quality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Anime Puzzle: Spring.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In this short comedic Visual Novel (VN) with branching paths, you need to convince a job interviewer of your artistic ability by typing out your best arguments, using natural language. With your language skills, you will need to use every clue in the dialogue and the images to win in a battle of wit. The typical VN formula is enhanced with AI interactions that allow for free-form interactions: d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOBifAI.

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  14. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    PANTHALASSA In Panthalassa, you delve into an alien underwater world where you play as Magellan (aka MAG), an autonomous exploratory submarine who suffers a catastrophic malfunction and awakes anew, reborn in a highly advanced body, in a world they do not recognize. With technology alien to them and new emotions that were not there before. In this game, you must find out where you are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panthalassa.

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  15. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You are alone. Every decision changes everything. Can you survive your own mind? Every run is different. Your behavior matters. Welcome to Isolation Simulator. Imagine this: You're locked in a stark isolation chamber. There's nothing but a simple bed, a harsh ceiling light, and impenetrable steel doors sealing you in. No escape. No instructions. Just you, and the silence. But here's the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isolation Simulator.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    I'll be Brave, Tomorrow is an adventure driven narrative experience, combining the precise pixel art platforming of the 80's, and a deep narrative revolving around a sick child. The game itself has two aspects; The 3D hospital room, where there are many objects to interactive with, as well as mini-games to keep the kid entertained....But there is also the video game they play, which is a classi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'll be Brave, Tomorrow.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 8: The road to the Maya. You will have to explore colorful city streets, unique jungle views and ancient temples of a lost civilization. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 8: The road to the Maya.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inversed.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Carpe Noctem is a Gothic lesbian romance inspired by Castlevania and Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla. This visual novel takes place in an alternate Victorian England plagued by creatures of the night. Adelaide Hadid, an orphan trained by The Church to slay monsters, is dispatched to a rural town to eliminate a powerful vampiress. After a fateful duel with the seductive Cordelia, Adelaide fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carpe Noctem - Yuri Visual Novel.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    This game is apart of the GMTK Game Jam with the theme being "Roles Reversed" How To Play Download, unzip, and run EpicQuest.exe The game uses WASD controls, and key binds are listed inside the main level as well as instructions. Game Info It is time to switch roles and play as the quest giving NPC instead of the adventurer for once. Inspired by a "Viva La Dirt League" skit you will use tools to h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Quests.

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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Tales from Candleforth is a collection of fairy tales that were written on top of a forbidden book many years ago to hide its content. Years later, the dark text is bleeding out and onto the pages of the tales, mixing with them and twisting the stories. The tale is about to begin... In this first tale, we'll meet Sarah, a 16-year-old girl left alone to run the family apothecary. Sarah's gran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Candleforth.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Created by passionate students at the University of Utah. Dive into No Strings Attached, a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newlysentient puppet trying to escape from an abandoned circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more as you are guided by a mysterious Blue Light to the Big Top. Unravel your Master’s true intentions in this captivating, Pinocchio-inspired adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Strings Attached.

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  26. Welcome to Solar Showdown - the ultimate 2-player couch competitive game where you harvest solar power, build defenses, and produce minions to attack your opponent's towers. Generate enough power to activate your base's ultimate weapon and blow up your rival! Grow, build, defend, and dominate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Showdown.

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  27. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    96% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Snow.

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  28. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 2,272 reviews

    Half dead is a multiplayer sci-fi game about a violent TV show. The players' goal is to survive in a network of rooms full of traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Dead.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    55% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    BlueberryNova is a yuri visual novel about a girl who is transferred to new place of study. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlueberryNOVA.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    YOU MAY BE INTERESTED About the GameMy Gaming Club - gaming club simulator You have to raise your business from knees, the only thing you have at the start is an old garage that you inherited from the deceased Uncle Ben What is this game about? You are the owner of a gaming club, visitors come to you every day who are eager to play various computer games. Your goal is to develop in order to m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Gaming Club.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The Aching is a graphical horror adventure game from the demented mind of the Lobdegg, heavily inspired by the old graphic adventure games Sierra and LucasArts released in the 1980s. This title features low resolution 16-color graphics mimicking the extremely limited hardware of the era. Gameplay is driven by a combination of arrow keys and a classic-style parser. Whatever you wish your character … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aching.

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  32. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A dating game all about your conversational wits, a flurry of nerves and a universe of choices in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Date.

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  33. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Photo Studio is a creative sandbox game and tool where you become the photographer, director, or even the model. Stage glamorous fashion shoots, film music videos, or just experiment with poses and lights — all in VR or non-VR. What Can You Do? Walk around your stylish photo studio mansion Pose models in 160+ animations (fashion, dance, cute, K-pop) Record music video–style performances wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photo Studio.

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  34. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Zygote DLC - NEWZygote DLC July 12th, 2017 Once you have installed the base Oats Studios – Volume 1 Assets launcher in your Software Library, you will have a set of optional DLC related to Zygote that you can choose to install from that same location. Please read the description below to find out more information about what’s in each folder and their respective size and below that, a description… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oats Studios - Volume 1 Assets.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 428 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 4 reviews

    Scene Investigators is a deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scene Investigators.

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  36. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    73% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    VRAmp is the definitive music visualizer and player for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Motes of dust and light surround you while they dance to the included catalog or using any program or web browser to play your music, including the Steam in-game web browser! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to vrAMP.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    78% User Score Based on 111 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essays on Empathy.

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  38. View Game
    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Put your crayons aside and grab some friends, here comes Polycrusher: The local-multiplayer-twin-stick-shooter for ultimate couch gaming. Survive angry mobs of lunatic creatures and ascend into the poly-olympus! The space-time-mango awaits you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLYCRUSHER.

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  39. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    29% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Hints of Little Red Riding Hood combine with Japanese folklore and illustrated in Spicy Horse's unique dark fantasy style, "Akaneiro: Demon Hunters" is an action-roleplaying game (ARPG) that lets players hunt mythical monsters in Edo-era Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akaneiro: Demon Hunters.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Hours to Die.

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  41. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    You find yourself trapped above the clouds - in a mile high building which is still partly under construction! Can you escape? Explore the environment, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and find your way through a total of 3 large areas to -hopefully- escape the penthouse of this VR escape room game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape!VR -Above the Clouds-.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Summon souls of tribesmen and cast devastating spells to vanquish your foes in a mix of turn-based strategy and card game. Featuring turn-based gameplay, multiple maps, underworldly minions and mighty spells, Ancestory gives the players an opportunity to lead their tribe into 1-on-1 battle on multiple different battlefields...all set on top of a massive golem! Players get to build their own decks … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancestory.

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  43. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Way of the Pixelated Fist is a parkour and martial arts inspired free-roaming cinematic platformer. While it blends together the gameplay concepts of The Prince of Persia and Karateka, they are presented with refined controls and other modern innovations to give the game an intuitive and fluid feel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way of the Pixelated Fist.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,118 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third person shooter delivering an intense team based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West as it ought to be with adrenaline fuelled action and fast paced gunfights. Fight gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic western settings. Test your mettle in genre specific game modes and levels tailor-made for satisfying team play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    High school girls have been disappearing from Abbotsford. Unravel the mystery before all things wash away in a tidal wave of deep despair. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge: Sermon for the Dead.

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  49. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    98% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Come See My Hole Join up to 3 friends to stand around a hole and have a conversation, or just hang out and take in the sights and sounds of hole. Find yourself an immersive and detailed world where you just stand around a hole. Invite your friends through Steam and have a conversation with them. Conversation isn't the only thing you can do, make noises, play music, tell jokes, or just hang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Come See My Hole.

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  50. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Lead your team of Runners to survive a corrupt megacorporation’s intrigue threatening thousands of lives in this action-strategy game, set in the most popular cyberpunk universe of all times. The Director's Cut version combines the Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown and the INFECTED! campaign into one game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowrun Chronicles: INFECTED Director's Cut.

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