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Looking for games like GRIEF? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Lost Painter, The Night Jackals Vol. 1 or ZAAM.

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  1. View Game
    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to The Lost PainterA single player, first person, atmospheric, walking simulator exploring liminal spaces. Enter your Paintings and explore a world full of mystery and Horror. Storm the beaches of Normandy, get lost in the Backrooms and Survive the Devils Labyrinth. Trapped inside a Beautiful Art Gallery inside your mindYou play as an Artist who is suffering from memory loss. As your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Painter.

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  2. In this psychological thriller, we follow the fate of Sara, who becomes the target of a serial killer with a penchant for surveillance. The chilling twist? The killer constantly observes her and transmits these unsettling observations directly to the player through their in-game smartphone. Picture yourself peering into your phone, only to discover that someone is stalking your every move through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Jackals Vol. 1.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    ZAAM is a first-person psychological thriller horror game. Your Little girl Lucy has gone missing and no one seems to know where she is. As your memories unravel, a dark and ominous story will come forth; a story about an unsettling relationship between a father and his daughter. Your decisions will irrevocably shape the course of Lucy’s life. Explore the surreal and fully interactable environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZAAM.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In Fear Is In The Mind, you are guided by the words of your enigmatic therapist as you embark on a journey deep into your psyche. A story told twice. A story focused on the theme of mental health. Discover the haunting answer to the question: "What have I done?" Experience therapy sessions that twist your perception as you unravel the mysteries of a troubled past. Read between the lines as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Is In The Mind.

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Enter the world of Banana Co.—an abandoned company with a dark secret—and embark on a journey to unravel its secrets. As you traverse through the factory, notice the eerie little bananas scattered throughout and collect them to advance in the levels. Every room will tell a different story so examine carefully, but be forewarned about the dangers that lay ahead of you. Be prepared to lose sanity if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banana Co..

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  6. As you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with horror elements. Explore the office and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. Darkness can hide many secrets. You are Alex, a curious journalist who has decided to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle.

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  7. "Pet Cam" is a small horror story game where the player takes on the role of a female protagonist named Arya. Over time, the girl's shocking past unfolds before her eyes. Gameplay :Within a gameplay time of 25-30 minutes, the game offers multiple endings for players to explore. This game is primarily a first-person walking simulator, focusing on everyday tasks and exploration in bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pet Cam.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Screeln’s game begins with the end: your death. The rest is a descent into fragmented memories and constructed realities. Using a broken television set as a gateway, you switch channels — each one a surreal stage, echoing a piece of your past. ScreeIn blends exploration, environmental puzzles, and narrative horror into an episodic structure. Each “channel” is a level designed around a specific … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScreeIN.

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  9. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dead by Backrooms Anomaly Seeking Love in Dreams!Embark on a dark journey amidst shadows and whispers that will make you question whether you're pursuing truth or your own mind. As you navigate haunted corridors, you'll encounter psychedelic visions and solve puzzles that reveal the secrets of the past. Don't Play Games with Me!In this exploration-driven, story-driven psychological horror adve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Backrooms Anomaly.

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  10. View Game
    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Playing Satori | 悟り, the player loses himself in a dream world to take an inner journey of meditation. The game is based on feelings of sadness and restlessness. These are conveyed through the detailed construction of an iconic world. The gameplay, presented in first-person perspective, features a series of puzzles based on sound effects, space, music, and video. The setting, music, and intera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satori | 悟り.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Hired to fix a building, paid too much to ask why. In Living Pipes, a first-person narrative mystery game created as a senior project at Ringling College of Art and Design, you are sent to a remote building under mysterious circumstances. What starts as a routine repair job quickly unravels into something far more unsettling. Explore, repair, and uncover the truth. Navigate dimly lit corridors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Living Pipes.

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  12. A surreal interactive experience exploring dementia through FMV storytelling. Navigate a fading mind, make choices that shape reality, and uncover multiple endings in this emotional and psychological descent into memory loss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty House: A Dementia Interactive Experience.

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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Experience two short but unique psychological horror games in one horrific package. Dive into the twisted perceptions of love from two lost souls: Descend into human hell and unravel a life torn apart by the desire to love and be loved. Even if this longing for love only leads to evil growing inside one man's heart. Trapped in her apartment, a mother finds herself unable to keep her insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnal Sins: Malum Incarnatum + Carne Vescens.

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  14. Welcome to City of Despair: Shadows Over Tokyo, an immersive RPG experience where you'll gather and enhance your equipment to face off against relentless alien foes. Capture and fuse monsters to forge new, formidable allies, strategically align your attack patterns for maximum devastation, and unleash unrivaled damage in thrilling battles. STORYIn the heart of Tokyo, an apocalyptic nightmare un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Despair: Shadows Over Tokyo.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    "The House" is a short psychological horror Indie game based on a fictional story. This is the first game of this video game saga. In "The House" you play an 18-year-old Spanish boy named Antonio who is home alone and one day he decided to leave home and when he returned he noticed things that were somewhat strange... Game features: VHS movie aesthetic. Character texts and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House [zebaxx].

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    -Sail with the wind: The direction of the wind dictates the speed of your airship. If u try to go against the wind the ship will slow down. -Sharpen your skills: Use the recoil of your shots and the speed of the wind to evade enemy bullets. Along the way you will find plenty of different threats to challenge your piloting abilities. -Explore the seven skies: With each sky comes a new challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Skies to Paradise.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 2,285 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

    A third-person exploratory action/adventure title in which a boy ends up on a mysterious island and makes his way through its highly stylized environments, containing puzzles and slight navigation challenges, to get to the bottom of why he's ended up there and to reach the end of the road he's inadvertently begun to travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiME.

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  18. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Oujia: Rumors provides a first-person thriller-horror survival experience taking in a haunted house. The fictional storyline is set to raise awareness against rumors. The wise do not buy rumors, do you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ouija Rumours.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A woman with multiple personalities disorder and a doctor to uncover the mystery of her missing boy. A first person survival horror adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noosphere.

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    In the isolated forest of Alilia, there are magical wizards that can see the elves, living happily. One day, the laws of nature gradually collapsed. In order to save all this, the protagonists who can manipulate the magic of the elves will shoulder the responsibility of repairing the laws of nature... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alilia.

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  21. Embark on a journey of mystery and salvation in "Elhosea," a captivating walking simulator that pays homage to the atmospheric charm of classic PS1-era games. Immerse yourself in a surreal world as Father Immanuel, where reality and the supernatural intertwine, and every step reveals another layer of a haunting narrative. Atmospheric Exploration: Step into the shoes of Father Immanuel, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elhosea.

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  22. Darkfall Shadows: Dr. Grimshaw's DescentStep into the ominous world of Darkfall Shadows, a 2D puzzle-adventure where light and darkness weave a haunting tale of guilt, obsession, and the unravelling mind of Dr. Alistair Grimshaw. Drawn to the decaying Darkfall Manor by the disappearance of a young girl, you, the detective, embark on an investigation that will lead you through twisted dimensions, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkfall Shadows.

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  23. A Long Dark Night is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Gulf of Maine. Embark on a moving journey as an angler navigating stormy waters with your dad. In the shadow of your mom's passing five years ago, your simple life takes a paranormal turn when a mysterious ring reveals glimpses of someone else's past. This town, which is cursed by an ever-present storm, becomes the backdrop for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Dark Night.

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  24. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A unique take on the popular "Backrooms" creepypasta lore, with a focus on dynamic experiences, with procedural levels, non-linear level progression, complex entities, and engaging puzzles to keep the game fresh and replayable over time. "If you're not careful and you noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the Backrooms, where it's nothing but the stink of old… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Wit's End.

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  25. A short, immersive VR experience inspired by sixth-generation console aesthetics. Explore a stylized forest over three surreal days. Walk, watch, and rest. Built for performance and atmosphere, GreenGrass is a compact journey with a long echo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GreenGrass.

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  26. In a catastrophic disaster, the clock was destroyed, and time scattered uncontrollably. The flow of time in your homeland has become chaotic, and the boundaries between the past, present, and future are blurred. As the Guardian of Time, you embark on a challenging journey, traveling through levels made of "time fragments" to repair the broken clock. Each level is a world filled with puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tick Hop.

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  27. View Game
    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    To Be or Not to Be? That is the Question! Welcome to Get Rich, the game that challenges you to rethink your path to success. Step into the shoes of the main character and experience firsthand the impact of your decisions without the need for excessive effort. Will you steer your character towards prosperity or let them fall into poverty? Your mission is to navigate through choices … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Rich.

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  28. View Game
    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Enter a minimalistic, low-poly horror world and try to make it out alive. Navigate a maze-like map filled with unsettling, repetitive ambiance. Encounter terrifying apparitions that can end your journey. Explore the depths of fear in this debut game that offers 25 to 90 minutes of suspenseful gameplay. Be among the first to play this game and have an impact on future updates! Note: Though thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasomnum.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    "Ecstasy / Light / Inertia" is a short immersive journey that redefines music engagement. Play as Luz, navigate through stunning landscapes, and unravel an intricately woven narrative. With original music, philosophic themes, and state-of-art HRTF audio, it's a free, story-centered music adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecstasy / Light / Inertia.

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  30. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Enter the twisted realm of the Backrooms. Explore 100 procedurally generated rooms, and survive with up to three friends in intense co-op action. Unravel the secrets, beware of lurking entities. Find the way out or become lost forever in the depths of the Backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backdoors.

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  31. Welcome to Hotel Manibella, the ultimate horror puzzle game that will leave you trembling with fear and excitement! Step inside the doors of this eerie hotel and prepare to be transported to a world of terror and mystery. As you make your way through the dimly lit hallways, you'll encounter all sorts of creepy creatures and spine-tingling puzzles. Each floor of the hotel brings new challenges… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Manibella.

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  32. 『ヤキモチストリーム』は、まどそふとより発売された学園コメディーアドベンチャーゲームです。本作はまどそふとの2作目にあたる作品で、とても人気が高く、発売当初日本萌えゲーアワード2014にて金賞・プロモーション賞を受賞しました。今回STEAM版はmirai worksをパブリッシングを担当します。※本作品に登場する人物は全員18歳以上です。あらすじ進学と同時にイギリスへ留学して1年。 充実した日々を送っていた主人公に、ある日、届いた電報。 「イモウトジュウトク、スグカエレ」 重篤? 危篤じゃなくて? よくわからないけど飛んで帰ると、妹は重篤に病みまくっていた……。 結局、家族で妹を支えなければということで、留学は休止。 (主人公が留学して居なくなったのが最大の原因だが、主人公は気づいていない) 妹が進学を決めていた学校に編入し、すっかり生活にも慣れてきた。人物紹介霧島 沙那(きりしま さな… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YAKIMOCHI STREAM.

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  33. Edge Of The End is a Short Walking Simulator, Emotional 3D FPS Exploration Game, Where You Play as a young boy who is going back to his beloved boyhood refuge as you go on an emotional trip. Uncover a treasury of love-filled and heartbreaking experiences that are intertwined. Get lost in the complex web of regrets and desire that makes up familial ties. Explore a moving tale as the son navigates t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of The End.

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  34. This game is an AVG game of character adventure cultivation. Character adventure cultivation is a role-playing game in which unit players immerse themselves. Players can play the protagonist, interact with the characters in the game, read the story, influence the plot through different options, and finally achieve various endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 角斗士学院(Gladiator School).

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  35. STORY:Second part of Worm adventures. Player character is worm who can walk and jump. Game is third person adventure and walking simulation where worm mission is to find 6 stars to get steam achievements. Stars are hidden in ruins and forest land. So try to find all stars and earn achievements in this third person adventure and walking game. Beware traps like moving spikes and other deathly traps.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worm in Ruins.

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  36. "Mute" is a live-action mystery game. Its distinctive black-and-white visuals justify the "Colorless" title, while the "Silent" concept is revealed through gameplay. From a third-person perspective, you will make critical choices, engage in deductive reasoning to communicate for the protagonist, and perform quick-time reactions to survive a murder mystery. Deductio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mute.

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  37. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The 9th Charnel is a first-person psychological survival horror game set in a world filled with dread and mystery. Blending stealth, combat, and exploration, it builds an atmosphere where every shadow hides a threat and every sound hints at danger waiting to emerge. The story follows Michael, alongside his colleagues Nadia and Daniel J. Hart—genetic scientists from the Epsilon Research Institute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 9th Charnel.

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  38. ⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a slow-paced, first-person psychological horror game with a focus on atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It is not an action or combat-heavy experience. Estimated playtime: 2 to 3 hours. Multiple endings available. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a first-person psychological horror game that places you in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness 2: The Room.

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  39. You are about to enter the memory of Wang Xie, the protagonist, and explore the village from her perspective. During this period of time, which only lasts for twenty-two hours, you can talk to the villagers, investigate the rumors, and trigger the events, so as to piece together what has actually happened on “that night” with the clues. However, what hides beneath this seemingly peaceful village i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Maiden: Blossoms of the Past.

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  40. Enter a world where the boundaries between realities are blurred. Blackwood Manor is not just a place, but a prison for the soul, shattered into fragments of time. Like Daniel, you came here in search of the truth, but found yourself trapped in a terrifying mind game. Your only key to freedom and understanding is an ancient Polaroid camera, capable of capturing the invisible. Photograph old paint… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of the Walls.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Would you forgive yourself if you killed someone you love? Enter the traumatic memories of The Flower, experience death as the killer and the killed, and submerge yourself in a dark, interactive adventure of emotions, suffering, and regret - looking for a way to forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying Flower.

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  42. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A slice-of-life open-world game about the beauty and nostalgia of childhood. Play as a child in a non-linear sandbox where you can explore at your own pace and partake in wholesome adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadian Days.

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  43. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Credits: Music composed by Esko Vähämäki and sound effects made by Ali Hosseini. Thank you for the great production! ——— "A journey through death, accompanied by flowers and melodies." You are a spiritual embalmer in this realm between the living and the dead. Interact with the gravestones by typing the names of the deceased on computer keyboards. Unravel their past stories and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BETWEEN.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Unmourned is a first person psychological horror game where you play as Jason, a man who moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal activities. As the disturbances grow more intense, Jason discovers that the house's previous owners mysteriously vanished. Driven by terror and desperation, Jason must uncover the truth behind the family’s disappearance and find a way to break … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmourned.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 798 reviews

    Description. Dreamcore is a psychological horror game that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces. Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, the game enables players to freely explore expansive, non-linear worlds for extended gameplay sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    Demo 10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness.  Avoid strange noises, collect lifelines, and creep through a forest that seems to hate you. Will you discover why the birds drop dead -- or leave behind nothing but footprints? (Approx. 30+ minute playtime. Contains parts of Act I. Demo may not represent the final produ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.

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  47. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Have you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drizzlepath: Picturae.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Welcome to the Valley of Shadow. In it, you will experience a REAL harrowing journey of loss through the eyes of the developer. Experience the depth of grief as he visits the places of his childhood and discovers where love and acceptance come together. Experience the dramatic retelling of a traumatic event in the lives of the developers, three siblings, through the eyes of one as he attemp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadow.

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  49. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Investigation is a body-cam styled horror game where you try and solve the murder of your best friend... but something sinister is lurking just around the corner. You are playing as an investigative reporter trying to uncover the mystery of John Plier's murder. You go looking for him in the subway he used to work at. However, something feels... wrong. You start imagining the horrors of what might'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Investigation.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    This game is a light walking simulator, there are no riddles, there is only plot, atmosphere and the power of the earth.and the Saga Began...Game Features:- Genre “Walking Simulator”; - Gameplay is close to realism; - Locations in dark colors (So planned, don't go into the dark) - No notes - No riddles - There is an atmosphere - There is a plot - The game contains local jokes, not everyone will un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heirs.

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