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Games like Fear of the dark

Games like Fear of the dark

Looking for games like Fear of the dark? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Jugend, 10mg: Always Down or The Paperman.

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  1. A game relying half on tactile. For playing, one puts a hand in the physical model box for wayfinding. Either the downloadable or the web-playing pieces are only the digital part of the game. It's still playable, but you might feel difficult or confused sometimes. The only tip I can give to you is: don't feel fear to walk into total darkness. (And maybe another one: the character won't stop the wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jugend.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games.Always Down is about someone who goes on a journey. You solve easy puzzles and overcome light platforming challenges as you go Always Down.The deeper you dissapear into the cave, the more you change.You can do things you could have never thought to be possible! ... but is it really worth it? Always down is a ~10 minute long meditation on change that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: Always Down.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    The Paperman is a Virtual Reality game for all the horror lovers. In the game you'll have to explore all the levels facing the challenges you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paperman.

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  4. Note:  If you have issues with the web version, try downloading the desktop version. Also, playing with the browser in fullscreen is recommended ♥ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description In a small house on a lonely hill, Kevin, a 5-year-old boy, wakes up to find his parents gone. The rooms that once felt warm now whisper secrets, and ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Home.

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  5. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Descend into a dreamlike journey through the subconscious, where foggy thoughts cloud the path forward. Solve atmospheric puzzles to bring clarity and light back into a fractured mind. Explore surreal landscapes in this introspective and emotional puzzle game about healing and self-discovery. The story is about a person and their fears and negative subconscious thoughts that inhabit them. As you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Will Be Light.

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  6. 62%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Under the bed is about you finding your way, groping. It's about this fear of the dark we have all known and that some of you may still encounter today. You play a child waking up in her/his... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the bed.

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  7. Please be patient! This large game can take over a minute to load in the browser. The recommended experience, featuring smoother frame-rates and improved sound quality, is to download and play the Windows version. Story In a dying universe, humanity's last hope resides aboard a cargo ship drifting through the void. You, the last survivor, must retrieve the tools and knowledge to save the Earth a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Infestation.

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

    Version above is intended for mobile play (any mobile browser would do: Safari, Chrome). Links to desktop version can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/trumpagentofhateTrump: Agent of Hate is a political satire RPG game that parodies Donald Trump's rise to power. The game exposes and ridicules Trump's manipulative use of misogyny, racial hate and xenophobic fear to win the White House to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trump: Agent of Hate.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    libGDX 2023 September Game Jam Theme: A Terrifying (K)Night! *Update: Fixed some weird bugs. But there's still some visual bugs because of word wrapping and label size... oh well. Added some stats like Accuracy and Gross words per minute on the game over page. Don't take these too seriously I tried my best to make it accurate but it was hard to calculate considering how the game works. Lava Eater… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TypeKnight - Jam Game.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    75% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A terrifying Darkness is at your doorstep. Trapped inside the Lunar Station, you must escape or be consumed. "a very tense and atmospheric blend of Sci-Fi horror and Sokoban-esque puzzling"- AlphaBetaGamer, freegameplanet.com "An unnerving experience"- BobbyJack.me Controls Move - Arrow Keys (Press two keys at the same time to move diagonally) Pause - 'P' or 'ESC' Restart the le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Station.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Note: to make the sound work on the browser version you must click on unity logo on game launch. thanks. Check out some of my other games! Sound of silence | struggle "Nightfall Forest" is a 2d top-down action hack and slash game, about a brave night tries to save the forest from the dark powers. Mix of Hollow Knight and cult of the lamb.Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Forest.

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  12. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    So you are in a horror house your task is to solve puzzles and escape the house. There are quite difficult puzzles you need to solve to figure out how can you escape. Controls: W, A, S, D for movement. To walk upstairs also press space with W. Other help will be available at the game. So jump in the game now and start figuring out the way out from the haunted house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Alone.

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  13. ATTENTION: For better performance, download Windows or Linux version. HTML5 version tends to be glitchy. When you start the game in a browser, it sometimes starts out of focus, so just click into the game window. FEATURES:retro 80s arcade style graphics, sounds and control6 unique planets to land onglobal leaderboards (internet connection needed)game is part of art project:  RAIDERS OF THE LOST AR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solo The Space Guardian.

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  14. Contribution to the Fear Jam 8: Haphephobia - Fear of being touched Edit: Buggy Angel movement is fixed now. Performance now allows browser play :) Based on the weeping angels from the Dr. Who universe, the player has to get to a location without being touched by the angels. The angels will petrify (freeze in place) if obeserved by the player. The flashlight helps to see in dark places but beware,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Jam 8: Don't Blink.

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  15. Siren Head Horror Bunker VR is a survival horror game with the sole objective of escaping an old abandoned bunker where the scary monster Siren Head lurks, you must explore, collect items and solve puzzles to survive and escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren Head Horror Bunker VR.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Space Aces is an indie space shooter that plunges you into an online universe full of action, strategy, and fierce competition. Step into the cockpit and evolve from a rookie pilot into the most feared Ace in the galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Aces.

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  17. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Obsessive Shadow is a short survival horror game set in 1986 American Suburbs. You play as 9 year old Liam Robertson. While watching tv, the power mysteriously goes out. You quickly find out that your mother is missing when a strange phone suddenly call becomes your only hope at surviving the night. While only armed with a flashlight and a familiar voice on the phone, you must rely on your eye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Obsessive Shadow.

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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,106 reviews

    Arachnophobia. The Game. The Sequel. Travel across the multiverse and exterminate every. last. spider. The world's funniest spider murdering is back with advancements in cutting-edge sci-fi tech to hunt down the arachnid menace once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill it with Fire 2.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Sophie is blind, alone, and lost in a crumbling mansion. Her only hope? You, her beloved teddy bear. In Out of Sight VR, you’ll see the world through Teddy’s eyes and guide Sophie, navigating a world of creeping shadows and haunting secrets. Flip the perspective and take control in a genre-defying second-person VR experience. This groundbreaking second-person VR horror flips the script on trad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight VR.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 518 reviews

    You are trapped in a small house with psychosis, having lost your memory. Carefully observe your surroundings, distinguish between reality and hallucinations, and take the medication provided by visitors on time to overcome your illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's at the door?.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,028 reviews

    Vigil is a short Narrative Horror Game that takes place in an unsettling underground facility. Your job is to dispose of boxes, however, you’re not alone. A terrifying automaton roams the facility, moving only when you look away or when you blink in real life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil.

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  24. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The DreadOut Remastered Collection includes the original cult-favourite DreadOut, and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadOut Remastered Collection.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Sandboxels is an in-browser falling sand simulation game, with mechanics such as heat simulation, electricity, density, chemical reactions, fire, and over 500 unique elements to play with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandboxels.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Welcome to the Extravagant Quiz! Step into Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz, a narrative horror experience taking place in an early 2000s edutainment computer game. Your mission: solve Mr. Pompy's quizzes to recover the lost golden light bulbs, all while he attempts to speak to you beyond the screen.  This is a tech demo, with the full game coming soon! How It Started Congratulations! You're among … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz.

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  27. NOTE: This game is a HTML5 game. It’s not a client-server game. Which means that ALL the files of the game, including numerous images of decks, will be loaded to your browser cash. The good news is that you can turn off your Internet connection AFTER the game is loaded and run. The game will keep working. The bad news is that sometimes your browser can show you the error “Out of Memory” or somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intuition Series Pt1 AutoResult Land.

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  28. 8%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    9% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The Wallway is a cooperative first-person horror game for 1-5 players. Explore endless hallways, collect important items and find your way out. Run away from the terrible monster that hears your every sound through the microphone. Can you escape or are you consumed by darkness and fear? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE WALLWAY.

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  29. NOTE: This game is a HTML5 game. It’s not a client-server game. Which means that ALL the files of the game, including numerous images of decks, will be loaded to your browser cash. The good news is that you can turn off your Internet connection AFTER the game is loaded and run. The game will keep working. The bad news is that sometimes your browser can show you the error “Out of Memory” or somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intuition Series Pt1 AutoResult Port.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    DEATHOMEN IS HERE: DeathOmen is a psychological horror game in first person, which you need to gain control of your sanity to spend  few nights in a house that hides mysteries and fears that you didn't know they existed! Survive the terror behind the deepest fears of the unconscient while meeting the Supernatural! You woke up in a house not knowing how you got there. The same old cliché? Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeathOmen.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 3,407 reviews

    Explore, admire and listen in this pensive artistic experience in PS VR2. Buy Pools at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLS.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    BIG D RANDYRun. Hide. Laugh. Survive the legend of Randy! Step into the dark and twisted world of Halloween, where you play as Lil Bro — a candy-hungry troublemaker exploring a creepy, nightmarish map in search of sweets. But beware... in the shadows roams BIG D RANDY — a massive, unstoppable monster with terrifying speed and strength. If he spots you, don’t think… run. Because Randy never misse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big D Randy.

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  33. UPDATE December 10, 2023: Folks, here’s a psychological trick. The easiest way to develop a new habit is to make the new habit a part of your old habit which you use regularly. We all already have several old habits which we repeat every day. We brush our teeth, cook food, wash dishes, do the cleaning, lie on the couch :) etc. We can do these routine activities almost automatically and without ris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intuition Images AutoResult Land.

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  34. UPDATE December 10, 2023: Folks, here’s a psychological trick. The easiest way to develop a new habit is to make the new habit a part of your old habit which you use regularly. We all already have several old habits which we repeat every day. We brush our teeth, cook food, wash dishes, do the cleaning, lie on the couch :) etc. We can do these routine activities almost automatically and without ris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intuition Symbols AutoResult Land.

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  35. UPDATE December 10, 2023: Folks, here’s a psychological trick. The easiest way to develop a new habit is to make the new habit a part of your old habit which you use regularly. We all already have several old habits which we repeat every day. We brush our teeth, cook food, wash dishes, do the cleaning, lie on the couch :) etc. We can do these routine activities almost automatically and without ris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intuition Colors AutoResult Land.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 593 reviews

    This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Kowloon.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    Early access game!!!DISCORDRemake of the Granny game.If this idea turns out to be interesting, then I will continue to develop the game.Buy me a coffee (DonationAlerts) Other download links: Mediafire If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Granny Remake.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord is a refreshingly fun strategy title that marries a tabletop wargame with elements of RPG. The game features a huge variety of units, a novel hex-free battle system, morale, and multiplayer. Play as a manipulative succubuss or a brutal orc warchief in two story driven campaigns! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Crawler.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Cryptid is a single-player horror fps game that chronicles an experienced hunter and a creature's encounter from the perspective of the Body Cam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryptid.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 6,132 reviews

    Buy Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 at PlayStation Store, the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Stuck deep in the Congo jungle, you and your teammates are hunted by packs of demons lurking in the darkest areas. Light is your friend in this hostile environment. Scavenge equipment and utilize good teamwork to secure your route of escape in this top-down co-op horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Congo.

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  43. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 2,466 reviews

    Your Turn To Die: Death Game By Majority is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Your decision will directly affect the story and final outcome! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Turn to Die: Death Game by Majority.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    83% User Score Based on 2,292 reviews

    Explore the infinite cosmic horror of The Backrooms! The Backrooms Game FULL Edition currently in development, releasing into Early Access soon™!3 SIMPLE RULES Venture as deep into The Backrooms as possible without going insane Check your watch every 30 seconds to "Remind yourself who you are and where you come from" D̴̨̤͉̻̀̈́̽͗O̵̪̬̍̈́̀N̸̞̆̚'̴̢̰̫̈́T̸͈̥̤̊̏͒ ̷̺̋͑͋͝L̶̝̝͠Ö̴̬Ò̸̃̄͜K̸̲̐ ̸͔̅A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms Game FREE Edition.

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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews

    A town flourished with woodworking and mining, "Babel's Hill Top". A Ruggles family who contributed greatly to the development of this town several centuries ago. The tragedy that happened at the residence of them. In this residence where blood and hatred are ingrained, their nightmare begins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lurk in the Dark.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 984 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Engineered from conception for VR, “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE LOST SOUL” immerses you in a terrifying realistic environment with haunting atmosphere, and the need to survive. With very limited guidance, your free-movement enables you to discover the secrets that lie in this house of horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul.

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  48. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    74% User Score Based on 53 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    Stifled is a Mic-Enabled Sound-Based Survival Thriller, where sound is the only way you see and the enemies HEAR your fear.  In Stifled, the sounds made by your in-game character and yourself through microphone input reveal the otherwise hidden world through ‘echolocation’. However, undue noise will attract the attention of creatures lurking in the darkness. To survive, you will have to tread the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stifled.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Again.

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  50. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    ⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness is a short, narrative-driven walking sim with puzzle elements. It must be completed in a single sitting, and does not include a save system. Estimated playtime is between 40 minutes and 1 hour. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness is a first-person psychological horror game set within the claustrophobic walls of a haunting apartment complex. You awaken in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness.

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