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Games like Gates of Despair

Games like Gates of Despair

Looking for games like Gates of Despair? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror, mystery and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Whisper, Void81 or On The Verge II.

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  1. Step into the Shadows Enter the haunting halls of Whisper Manor, where the boundaries between past and present blur in a tale of unspeakable horror and hidden secrets. As a seasoned investigator, you are drawn to this cursed mansion by its dark reputation, but what lies within its walls is far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Explore the eerie rooms, uncover long-buried truths, and follow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper.

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  2. VOID81 is a 3D platform game with survival horror elements, where you explore ever-changing levels, solve puzzles, avoid dangers, and traverse surreal worlds inspired by the retro atmosphere of the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void81.

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  3. On The Verge II is a walking-sim puzzle game with FPS elements. This story is about Michael Gromov, a psychopathic maniac who set his eye on journalist Nikolai, who once revealed his crimes to the police. So he had kidnapped Nikolai and locks him in a small room. The kidnapper's voice is heard from the speakers: "So, it's time for the first challenge...". He's going to test Nikolai like… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On The Verge II.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    General - Gameplay You need to repair the electrical panels and activate the generator in this underground hospital where genetic experiments are conducted on individuals sentenced to death. You need electricity to contact the military! Remember, this is a remote location where radio frequencies are weak, and you are all alone. Features Character BackgroundChoose a character background at the be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sevyal.

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  5. About This GameBorn out of a love for wave based rouge like games PROJECT NIGHTMARE is a dual-mode survival horror experience wrapped in a retro-industrial aesthetic. Boot up the system and choose your fate: the high-octane, arcade-style slaughter of Classic Mode, or the claustrophobic, immersive dread of the FPS, Atmosphere Mode. Powered by a custom-built engine designed to replicate the feel of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Nightmare.

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  6. Hunt Asylum Together is a 1-4 player co-op horror action game. Use your radar to find hidden cursed books inside an abandoned asylum, fight terrifying enemies with weapons and melee attacks, and work together to break the curse. But be careful — the past is still alive inside these walls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt Asylum Together.

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  7. This game directly brings together restaurant management and suspense. While you prepare and deliver customer orders on time, you also have to deal with different threats that hunt you. Restoring power quickly during outages, checking the cameras before stepping outside, remembering to look behind you, and neutralizing the sniper that targets you if you go too far; all are part of survival. The k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chopping Hour.

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  8. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A short story of about 50 minutes awaits you! I hope you enjoy it.Don't think of this project as something that will seriously scare you — it wasn’t intended to be a terrifying horror game, but rather more of an experiment or a fun little joke! You receive a job from a dealer and learn that a group of archaeologists has discovered an ancient tomb in an abandoned mine near the city! Now you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara.

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  10. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Soviet Survival is an isometric, open-world survival game where you must find your place in the ruined Soviet Union. Can you survive in this merciless new reality? Survive at all costs Hunt or take risks in the ruins of the old world, getting rare supplies. The choice is yours: hide and build or take risks in search of a better life. Cooperative mode Play alone or with friends. Together, survivors… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Survival.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dead Night - is a simple and incredibly hardcore 3D shooter where you have to fight to various monsters alone. The purpose of the game is non-stopping fights and seeking things you need. There are three large levels including different difficulty degrees. Besides, there are three kinds of monsters that are really anxious to tear you to pieces. Don’t worry about it as you have big weapons arse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Night.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a maze-like Korean alley, photograph and identify supernatural 'Demon Traces' from realistic illusions, and escape while evading a relentless ghost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alley.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Last Term is a spot the difference horror game. Trapped in a school, each floor appears the same. But is it? Look out for any anomalies to determine if it's different than the last. Progress to floor 0 to uncover how you ended up here. The final bell has already rung, but something won’t let go... Navigate through the school and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. There's 3 are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Term.

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  14. What Happens After Midnight is an action-survival horror FPS where you play as Lucy, a paranormal investigator sent to check out the small town of Nightvale. Things are not as they seem. The people are strange here and an ominous feeling grows as the clock gets closer to midnight. Then ensues a journey through other worlds to save our own. Explore mysterious worlds. Collect resources and upg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happens After Midnight?.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME Chasmal Fear is a first-person tactical shooter survival horror game that puts players in a mysteriously empty sci-fi underwater facility where something has gone terribly wrong. Ammo is scarce. The odds are stacked against you. Choose wisely between fighting or sneaking past the monstrosities which once killed might mutate into something even worse. Unlock hidden areas and solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasmal Fear.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    77% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    After a long period without finding a job, Jack is forced to join the family business, which he had disowned since he was a child. He begins what will be his first case, simple in appearance, but which will suddenly become his worst nightmare.Embark with Jack Holmes in a macabre story of living puppets, uncontrolled animatronics, and more nightmarish beings through places as strange as a house whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Holmes: Master of Puppets.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Creature by Antonino Truisi About the GameAmygdala | Synopsis Welcome to the haunting world of Amygdala, an horror experience that explores the dark depths of the nightmare realm, manifested through incredible and terrifying creatures. Confront your deepest fears and uncover what lies behind the Amygdala. Prepare to immerse yourself in the sinister beauty of horror. Wellcome to Amygdala | S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amygdala.

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  18. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Unsealed: The Mare is a first-person psychological horror game set in a nightmare rooted in memory and trauma. Players explore dark, oppressive environments while uncovering fragmented messages and hidden memories that subtly alter the world around them. The experience emphasizes tension, sound awareness, and atmosphere, encouraging players to move carefully, listen closely, and piece together m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed: The Mare.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    CAPTURED is an analog horror game where you capture anomalies on camera to escape what seems to be an endless hallway in your own home. Investigate mysterious phenomena, survive frightening entities, and reach the end of the hallway! Explore a procedural generated endless hallway filled with unusual phenomena and ever-changing rooms. Caught in a never-ending loop, leaving the house only leads yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAPTURED.

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  20. It was fall 2018. A group of recruits from a private military organization took a basic combat training in a woodland near Witch Hills. A few days before the end of the training, the squad stopped being in touch. A searching group was sent to their landing place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Evil.

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  21. Damned Hand is a FPS Horror Game. You're in the home of a psychopathic art lover. and that isn't happy about this situation.He'll scare you. You have to be careful! Check the tables, maybe you could use a key. Maybe a lantern. You have to be smart in this fearful game. Even a key can save you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damned Hand.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nightwalker 2 is a horror adventure game that focuses on story and exploration. While trying to uncover the mysteries of the lost village, Nightwalker needs to do more than before to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightwalker 2.

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  23. BodyPanic is a four-player multiplayer horror game where you have to survive in an abandoned old house full of secrets and horrors. Your goal is to survive as many nights as possible, facing increasingly dangerous monsters, each of which is unique and requires a special approach. Game Features: Unique Monsters: Each new day brings new enemies with a variety of abilities and weaknesses. Study thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BodyPanic.

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  24. Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

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

    Steam Page:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3386800/TheSilentSnowfall/ The Silent Snowfall — a first-person horror game. Christmas night turns into a nightmare when you find yourself in a mysterious house hiding chilling secrets. Its creaking hallways and dark rooms seem deserted, but every rustle and shadow hints at someone's presence. Can you survive uncovering the secrets of a house th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TheSilentSnowfall.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Coincidences? is a first-person psychological horror game that combines elements of a classic walking simulator with dynamic gameplay sequences. Story You live an ordinary life until your landlord raises the rent. Looking for a new place to live, you move into a house near the forest with suspiciously cheap rent, while also getting a job at a local store. As you progress through the game, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coincidences?.

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  27. “Somewhere in the abandoned subway, gold is hidden.” You stepped into the sealed underground, guided by nothing but that rumor. But this place wasn’t just ruins. Something is after you There is something that follows you. It moves through the darkness and never gives up. Stay quiet. Move carefully. Sometimes, you must fight back You have the means to resist. Running alone may n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Line.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    除邪(CHUXIE) is a super realistic single player first person shooter game built using the latest technology from the next-generation Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Developed independently by a gaming enthusiast, this game features a portable camera perspective combined with realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects, providing players with an immersive experience. This time,the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪(CHUXIE).

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a policeman in "Amber Alert," a difficult survival horror game. Responding to a late-night call, you find a sinister cult of women abductors. Your mission: rescue a captive girl. Navigate perilous streets, evade cult members, and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber Alert.

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  30. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Asylum NightmaresIn "Asylum Nightmares", you awake in an abandoned asylum, a place where madness meets the unknown. With no memory of how you got there, your sole objective is clear: escape at all costs. But you are not alone. Hordes of bloodthirsty zombies roam the dark hallways and dilapidated rooms. Key Features: Asylum Exploration: Uncover the hidden secrets within the depths of this asylum. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asylum Nightmares.

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  31. A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

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  32. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW CAN YOU SURVIVE THE DEVIL'S GAME? In The Devil is in the Details, is an Anomaly detection -meets- Escape Room - meets Survival Horror hybrid, played from a first-person perspective. You find yourself trapped in a hellish mansion. Each step forward is a gamble in this ever-changing nightmare, where no two playthroughs are alike. Explore and investigate your surroundings and try to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil is in the Details.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    You wake up in complete darkness. You are alone and can not move. You feel around and can grab your phone. It is low battery but you turn on the flashlight anyway. All you can see is wooden planks in all directions. You have been buried alive and now you need to find a way out. You are running low on oxygen and your battery is running out, you do not have much time. Will you escape, or is this you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried.

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  34. ^^^^^Note: If you like easy games, do not buy it.^^^^^ ️ About the Game The world has been affected by an evil entity that transforms humans into monstrous creatures, bringing about the apocalypse. After some time, humanity discovered that there are three ancient books hidden within a labyrinth of their own making. These books contain the knowledge needed to seal the entity away from this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abyssal Maze.

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  35. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Nova Jumper is a one-of-a-kind first person platformer game that lets you parkour your way through levels and tackle hordes of enemies with friends or in VR. NOVA JUMPER'S ADVENTURE Your goal as Nova Jumper is to to find a sheep that's gone missing. You start in a spaceship where you are notified of your mission. After heading through a portal, you are thrust into a journey through various uniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Jumper.

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  36. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beautiful and mysterious Japanese village of Kirisame Mura, where the ancient legend of the Gashadokuro, a giant skeleton from Japanese folklore, still looms. The story follows Naomi Montgomery, who arrives in Kirisame Mura for a major professional opportunity that could launch BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenLore: LOW.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About the game. Karen is a girl who works as a waitress in a bar, when her boss Joss returns from a trip to South America, strange things start to happen in the bar. Karen will have to start investigating what is going on, but she can't neglect her job either.Caracteristicas. Immersive experience: Atmospheric and photorealistic graphics intensify the horror experience. Gameplay : The game mixes t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six nights to die.

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  39. Someone has proof of your crime. You must escape from the cursed house by finding evidence that accuses you. With your guns and wisdom, ostracize and remove the cursed. Your life depends on this job... You will be curbed is a horror FPS game. You are a detective who fabricated evidence, and someone has evidence that you fabricated evidence. The evidence that will put you in jail is hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You will be cursed.

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  40. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    An Anomaly-Finding Horror Experience This is an anomaly-finding horror game where you search for unusual occurrences around the house. You play as a young elementary school boy who encounters anomalies every time he returns home from school. His mother behaves suspiciously, and strange events seem to be spreading throughout the city. Your goal is to uncover the truth behind this anomaly outbreak.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That's Not My Mom.

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  41. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

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  42. LIMB: Origins is a dark sci-fi horror game where you must survive in a mysterious parallel world following the disappearance of a research team. Unravel the mysteries of your missing colleagues, explore the world, repair the teleporter, and find your way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMB: Origins.

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  43. Experience a cinematic, story-driven FPS where destruction is your greatest weapon. In Empty Space: The Creator, you play as Sara, a woman who wakes after a mysterious car crash, only to find herself trapped in a surreal world of her own making. As she navigates this haunting realm, she must confront the consequences of what she created… and try to escape it. This isn't just another shooter. It's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Space: The Creator.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    VORAX is an Open World Survival Horror game set on a Mediterranean island where a mysterious pathogen has infected the local population.An army battalion is sent to quarantine the population but 48 hours later all communication with the battalion is lost. What was supposed to be a simple mission quickly turns into a fight for survival as your helicopter crashes, stranding you on the island, alone.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vorax.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    "My Putrid Ponies" is a horror adventure set in a once-idyllic pony ranch now overrun by undead equines. As the last surviving, your mission is to uncover the mystery behind the ponies zombies outbreak while navigating through haunting landscapes filled with danger and despair. The Gameplays: Dynamic Gameplay Perspective: Engage in heart-pounding first-person gameplay for intense com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Putrid Ponies.

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  47. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 27%Based on 7 reviews

    Find a vaccine for your infected friend before the time runs out, but be aware your friend will relapse sooner or later and you will have to find a new vaccine in a new randomly rebuilt house. Will you be able uncover the mystery to save your friend once and for all!? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaccine.

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  48. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You're alone in the abandoned place where great evil awaits. It's always there... sensing your every move. Deathlike: Awakening is a first person survival horror, featuring outstanding mechanics and atmospheric gameplay. Supports HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathlike: Awakening.

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  49. Welcome to Follow Nightmare Step into a psychological horror universe where every corner hides visceral terror. In Follow Nightmare, you confront a cruel, mysterious antagonist accompanied by nightmarish creatures, each with its own dark story. This gore-filled adventure immerses you in an experience where survival relies on your instinct and personalization. Key Features: Psychological Horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow Nightmare.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Elevator: Avici" is a 1st-person psychological horror with a retro, HK lo-fi aesthetic. Trapped in a decaying apartment elevator, your only link to the outside is a strange voice on the intercom claiming to be a repairman. Will you follow his commands, or find your own escape from the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEVATOR: AVICI.

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