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Games like Game Dev + Existential Crisis

Games like Game Dev + Existential Crisis

Looking for games like Game Dev + Existential Crisis? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Conscience, 10 Years After or The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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

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

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  2. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    25% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    10 Years After is a survival based horror adventure in which the player has to deal with the consequences of government having drugged the population and the side-effects of that drug finally kicking in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Years After.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  4. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Part I: THE LAST SURVIVOR Sixteen years have passed since humanity's extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors. However, this changes when he discovers an invitation to a survivors' base, HaustVille. Part II: WHATEVER IT TAKES Determined to find others, the brothers leave everything behind. After a few days, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Alive.

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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Gherman,a middle-aged man who has abandoned all to find what lies behind the "Philadelphia experiment".11 years after the experiment,Gherman found a document that marked the coordinates of the project's military establishment.Certainly he didn't expect to find so much... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amigdala.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 277 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona II Brume.

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  7. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 336 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology, you will discover the gloomiest parts of human's brain. Overcome your fear and get to know what has really happened to your family. Where will the insanity lead you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Insanity.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    Dimhaven is a remote island in the middle of nowhere, covered with mountains, shrouded in mist and desolation. The once lively tourist paradise is now left almost completely abandoned and isolated by the mysterious events of the last few years. A mixture of adventure, puzzle solving and exploration-driven storytelling like never seen before: Dimhaven is a story we’ve wanted to tell for years. Pick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimhaven: The Lost Source.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,060 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    “I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.”Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Features VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD“I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.”Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riven.

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  12. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    29% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Want to learn Blender but don't know where to start? Start here. Built for complete beginners. If you already know Blender, this game is not for you. 3D Skills Start Here teaches your first steps in Blender through play, mini games, and puzzles. No tutorials to sit through. You learn by doing. If you already know what G, R, and S do, you're past what this game teaches. Backed by over 1,000 supp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Skills Start Here.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 389 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 9 reviews

    The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Uncertain: Light At The End.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You try to clear your vision and get on your feet after your arrival. You hear the portal closing behind you as you take a step forward. You are trapped, your way back is gone.Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure game, inviting you on a journey to explore it and solve its challenges. Put your mind to the test with the increasingly complex puzzles, and unravel the mysteries o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quern: Undying Thoughts.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    26% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    The mind dissolves in the surrounding darkness like pain dissolves in wine. Remains of memories crumble and rapidly leak like sand through fingers. And only one name stuck in the throat filled with fear. Magdalena... Minutes feel like days while waiting for something to happen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magdalena.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 3,274 reviews

    The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Basement.

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  22. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Intruders: Hide and Seek is a VR-compatible stealth game, in which you embody Ben, a 13 years old kid trying to cope with the worst night of his life... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intruders: Hide and Seek.

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  23. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. To save her estranged daughter, a guilt-ridden mother must uncover the frightening truth behind the urban tale of a vengeful, demonic witch. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Explore a grand manor house and interact with almost every object you see. To find and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Knock Twice.

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  24. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    32% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    "The Lost Valley" is a small game where you will play as a cyclist who will get in an accident. The protagonist finds himself in a great valley called "The Lost Valley". The bicycle is broken as a result of cliff falling and the protagonist has to move further on foot. He must find out how to get out of the valley and reach the shore where he can find a boat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Valley.

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  25. Free Lovecraftian first-person puzzle game, 20~30 min linear story. Explore an underground palace, collect ritual items, and trigger a golden relic through chain puzzles—never touch it yourself. Includes 12 achievements, 3 save slots, 7 languages, and a full ending cinematic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

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  26. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Shadow Mansion: Step Into the Shadows From the creators of the upcoming "PARALLEL PLAGUE: Good Old Days, " Shadow Mansion offers a harrowing glimpse into a world where fear and mystery intertwine. An Atmosphere Like No Other Welcome to Shadow Mansion, where every shadow hides a secret, and every sound sends shivers down your spine. This chilling horror adventure unfolds within the decaying walls o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW MANSION.

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  27. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Station.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Lone McLonegan is an old-school point-n-click adventure game inspired by old westerns with touches of acid humor. Help Lone become "The Greatest Outlaw In The Old West" as you tackle fun puzzles and meet quirky characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone McLonegan : A Western Adventure.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    CAN YOU ESCAPE THE MYSTERIOUS ROOM AND SOLVE THE SECRETS BEHIND YOUR CAPTIVITY? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anderson.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Come Cook With UsWelcome in the Dupont Family. A nice, quiet household in the Nova Scotia province of Atlantic Canada. Let's learn together how to cook delicious meals for you and your family. Because remember, can't live with an empty belly!Find the right VHS scattered around the house through a randomic system of placement in order to find the code to escape the house.Good Luck! BEWARE! -SOME RE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cooking Class.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    41% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Alone is a Psychological horror game that changes around you as you play. When Sam receives a letter from his sister Michelle, asking for help, he ventures back to the hostel where he grew up. Little did he know, what he was about to encounter. Can you track down your missing sister, and discover the strange occurrences happening at the home where he grew up? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALONE?.

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  34. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    DEAD SECRET CIRCLE is a horror mystery set in Chicago in 1971. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed DEAD SECRET, reality and dreams collide as investigative reporter Patricia Gable sees beyond the flesh to chase a killer with a grisly M.O. Track the killer, narrow the suspects, and above all, stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret Circle.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 638 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

    Goetia is a point-and-click adventure game – and, as in any adventure game, you’ll be seeking out clues, finding objects, and figuring out how to use or combine them in order to progress through the different areas, puzzles and encounters. However, there is one major difference compared to other adventure games that you might be used to. In Goetia, you play the part of Abigail, the ghost of a youn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  36. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    46% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Legends of Azulgar is a Sci-Fi Action oriented Strategy Roleplaying game that puts you in command of a space ship, space station and a fleet in a massive sandbox universe. The game immerses the player in a fully interactive environment and a world rich in lore and Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Azulgar.

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  37. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    "The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion -- in order to untangle the dark truth at its heart." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Invisible Hours.

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  38. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    “KURSK” is an adventure and survival game coming to PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game will look at the tragedy of the submarine ship from a new angle and will combine first-person action with a heavy focus on a carefully crafted story and an engrossing gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KURSK.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 446 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

    As an expert safecracker, you are hired by the wealthy family of a recently deceased to search his mansion for his last will and testament. Duncan W. Adams was an avid safe collector and an 'eccentric,' to say the least. Adams has hidden the deed to his vast fortunes in one of 35 safes. You must crack them all using hints scattered throughout his extravagant mansion. The stakes are high. Use your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 929 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumu.

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  41. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 770 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret.

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  42. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    28% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    What does it feel like to find yourself in hell? You don't feel the wind, you don't see the sun. No more hearing child's laughter. No memory of those who once were your friends and family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Souls.

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  43. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 768 reviews

    In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survey.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    65% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Curse is a contextual horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Inmates is a story-driven, atmospheric, interactive exploration simulator with horror elements and puzzles. Investigate every detail of the prison to discover the story of the people who are locked there. Pick up and examine objects to discover mysteries of the prison. Uncover the reasons why you are there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inmates.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 7,563 reviews

    A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witching Hour.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    44% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    A group of friends is going to have a party in a space motel. If only they knew that they're characters of a story-driven game based on slasher and sci-fi movies... Their fate is in your hands - make decisions that alter the game, like totally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlucky Seven.

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

    Lex Mortis is an open-world horror game set on a fully explorable island. The game’s atmosphere is directly affected by the time of day. During the daytime you will study the island and it’s mysteries. But at night the enemies reveal themselves, and the worst nightmare becomes real! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lex Mortis.

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  50. Create By Pedro Henrique Britto Aragão Andrade GitHub https://github.com/Pedro2712/RollABall About The Game Welcome to Cube Collector: A Race Against Time! Prepare for an exhilarating challenge in this addictive game! Your objective is to collect as many precious cubes as possible before time expires or your lives are exhausted. You commence your adventure at the heart of the arena, confronting a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Collector: A Race Against Time!.

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