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Looking for games like GRINDWORM? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with THE BATHROOMS, 7 Shifts in Subway or Anaria.

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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You awake near a foggy, deserted school with no memory of what happened. You soon discover a horrible secret and descend into a realm of cold, endless halls. Beware—The Custodian is watching you. Your escape from this nightmare depends on your wit and skill. Featuring music from Avith Ortega and Mount Shrine. You must use copium to survive. This magical seeing stone has many sights to show you. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BATHROOMS.

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  2. Every night shift follows the same route. Every passenger follows their own rules. Break just one… and they stop being human. Take the role of a night subway driver trapped in a nightmare where every passenger hides a deadly secret. Observe, remember, and follow an ever-growing list of mysterious rules to survive all seven shifts. Every mistake has consequences, and every new night introduces hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Shifts in Subway.

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  3. ANARIA About the Game ANARIA – You wake up. But sleep was never part of it. You’re trapped inside a house that bends like a fractured mind. Walls shift. Rooms question your sanity. And somewhere, just out of reach — that voice. Always there. Mocking you. Leading you. Slowly unmaking you. You don’t know where you are. But a part of you remembers. ANARIA is a psychological horror game designe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anaria.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    What Is the Game About:In recent weeks, the once peaceful of Oak City have turned into the hunting grounds of a merciless predator, leaving behind a trail of fear and death. Authorities urgently advise residents to stay indoors after dark. Remember: Do not go out at night! This is an immersive puzzle adventure that will test your wits and courage. As you navigate through the enigmatic and eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killer.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    An atmospheric retro survival horror game. Your first night on the job as a mall cop gets rudely interrupted by a murderous car, and you must survive somehow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffin Mall.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,740 reviews

    Pilot the MOLE, a monstrous post-war drilling machine built to descend deep below the Slavic soil. Fix failing systems, follow voices of the dead, and pray you can survive whatever is sharing your coffin. Will the vessel or your mind break first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOLE.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Residence.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Protagonist is a narrative-driven psychological horror game set 635 years after the sun died. You play as Varon, a man searching the underground ruins of humanity for his missing daughter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Protagonist.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Oily Depths is a short horror game set in a submarine deep beneath the sea. You must locate and drill for oil or your overlords will stop your supply of oxygen. PILOT YOUR SUB Utilize all your gauges, meters, and monitors as your visibility is limited within the sub. Carefully navigate the sea floor to locate the oil extraction targets. OPERATE DANGEROUS DRILLING MACHINERY Flip levers,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Oily Depths.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Play New Game Demo! About the GameA short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale to find out what happened to your team. Features: Dig a path inside the flesh of a whale Uncover strange objects only visible under xray  explode the insides of a whale with dynamite Building dread and paranoia A short experience meant to be finished in under an hour Story:A gia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whale Flesh.

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  11. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else. A short horror game by NIGHT DIAL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROWDED. FOLLOWED..

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Void Crawler is a first-person horror game set in a dystopian future, where you pilot a vehicle nicknamed 'The Mole' into a mysterious void deep within the Earth to collect an extremely valuable material for a company dedicated to solving the world's energy crisis. FEATURES -Utilize the Mole’s infrared camera and radar to navigate the eerie darkness of the void, uncovering its secrets along the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID CRAWLER.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Try escaping a killer car infested city. Decimate Drive combines atmospheric horror with engaging gameplay, while taking inspiration from 70s & 80s car-themed horror movies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decimate Drive.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews

    Your dream is about to become a reality as you just landed a brand new job at the latest iteration of the Happy's Humble fast food franchises, Happy's Humble Burger Farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,144 reviews

    "I need a Heart in order to open it" Imscared is a metahorror game that protagonizes the player, putting him in a surreal first-person experience. Find keys, open doors and search for the exit to this nightmare. But I need to let you know, it will try to deceive You as many times as it can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMSCARED.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    You wake up to a horrible smell, and whispering vents in your apartment. Something's wrong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Head.

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  17. Stripped of his memories and identity by a botched military experiment in order to become the perfect soldier, DIV-0519 was forced to flee the hidden training Facility way too soon. Keep this fugitive alive as you explore a surreal country, ruled by fear and strict laws. FEATURES CHARACTER-DRIVEN NARRATIVE: Atmospheric, eerie story exploring loss of identity, set in a seemingly hopeless worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misdamnation.

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  18. An incremental horror game about loving your job a little too much. Hire workers to automate the line, then recycle them once they've stopped being useful. A short, dense shift: around two hours, two endings, and updates still coming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company is watching.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    The Skin Stapler is a retro-styled PSX grindhouse horror adventure set in the rotting, crime-soaked sprawl of Carrion City. Players follow jaded detective Dick Slater and his eager rookie partner Robbie Knox as they hunt a mysterious serial killer known only as The Skin Stapler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Skin Stapler.

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  20. Apocalyptic Love: Surviving with my best friend's mom in the underground. A visual novel about forbidden love at the end of the world. When the world collapses, rules no longer matter... except the one you should never have broken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic Love.

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  21. Welcome to Bliss TV World! Home of the retro television.Step into our cozy little shop and find yourself transported through time. From the earliest wooden sets to the sleek modern screens, every television here tells a story. Guests are encouraged to explore the cabin and uncover the history that hums through its walls. Tread carefully. Once you step outside, the forest grows thick, and the lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Periphery.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    This game called UNCHAINED has appeared mysteriously on the store. What started as an innocent Virtual Desktop is filled with puzzles and digital monstrosities looking for a way out. We don't know hat he's planning, but it could be dange- HELLO, FRIEND!My name is Cain, and from now on I'll be your partner in the Digital World while you explore my home. Sounds exciting, right? We're gonna have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNCHAINED.

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  23. You wake to silence. You're not alone. And something has gone terribly wrong. Project 117 is a first-person survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5. Set within a sealed subterranean facility once built to preserve life after the end of the world, the systems that once kept everything running have long since broken down. Protocols collapsed. Safeguards failed. The machines once tasked with p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project 117.

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  24. They said fear could be measured, isolated, eliminated. They said the human mind could adapt. That sleep was a weakness of the human soul, a flaw to be cured. So they kept them awake. And then… they never slept again. When the last light went out, the signal didn’t stop. It remembered. It learned. It woke up. The Forgotten TownHidden deep in the northern Ural forests lies Novokirsk, a Soviet se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Unknown.

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  25. Welcome to the world after the Blackout.The year is 2005. Civilization collapsed after a global energy blackout. What remains of humanity now hides underground, sealed inside bunkers to escape the horrors roaming the surface. You are R2-P23H, an autonomous maintenance unit assigned to Bunker 01, buried deep within a forgotten forest. A disembodied voice gives you orders through a flickeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Dark.

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  26. True Survival Horror – No Second ChancesYour objective is simple: survive long enough to reach the end of the road and escape the forest alive. To do that, you must move from campsite to campsite, pushing deeper into increasingly dangerous territory while managing hunger, sleep, fuel, sanity, and resources. Every day is a calculated risk: explore new regions for better loot, or play it safe and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Less Traveled.

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  27. In RoadKill, a late-night drive home turns into a nightmare. After narrowly dodging a speeding car, you're left stranded on deserted roads — but something unnatural is still out there, and it’s hunting you. Explore an open, eerie town under the cover of darkness, search for a way to power your escape. Scattered notes and strange remnants hint at a long-buried legend — a presence the locals fear, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoadKill.

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    WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

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    "Buried alive, one shall rise." Descend into the depths of Hollowforge, a decaying mining complex overrun by monstrous horrors born of corporate greed. In this adrenaline-pumping first-person stealth/action game, you'll need more than just firepower to survive—you’ll need to outwit and outmaneuver the abominations lurking in every shadow. Blending the fast-paced chaos of Doom with th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowforge.

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  30. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Synopsis The era of interplanetary travel has arrived in the vast expanse of space. As an advanced outpost for terraforming, there existed the Moonbase Lambda. One day, the player awakens from a cryogenic sleep only to be greeted by the eerie silence of Lambda Base. Despite the confusion, the player begins to explore the base in order to survive... About this game Moonbase Lambda is a horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonbase Lambda.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    In search of your family, you venture into a hostile cave of silk. Predators are waking up… Find your family and escape before they get you. Features Short, bite-sized horror experience Bumblebee physics with flight and tumble movement Creepy atmosphere with terrifying arachnids No text or dialogue N64-inspired retro aesthetics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tumblebee.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 439 reviews

    Kill your clone before it kills YOU! In this roguelite sandbox horror game, experience true paranoia as you hide, hunt, and try to eliminate your double. Fight to survive as you unravel this terrifying tale of clones and biological horrors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Has My Face.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Psalm 2 is a first-person indie horror walking simulator. Approximate playtime: 1 hour Horror game Walking simulator First-person view High-quality sound Realistic graphics DESCRIPTIONYour elevator begins moving down. You don't know how many floors separate you from the bottom or what inhabits these dark shafts. You must come to realize: the descent will not continue until you s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 2.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Stay With Me is a short first person resource-management horror game, where you are put behind the wheel with a surreal passenger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay With Me.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The Horror Occultist You were never meant to find this place.And it was never meant to wake up. About This GameThe Horror Occultist is a first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, tension, and slow-burning dread. Set in a forgotten forest consumed by darkness, you will explore the ruins of an abandoned monastery where an ancient force was once sealed — and later awakened. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror Occultist.

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  36. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    I WILL BE THERE is a procedurally-generated, point & click survival-adventure game. It is currently in active development and will be released on STEAM (PC).  PlayStation Vita users can exclusively enjoy this demo provided they enabled homebrew features. Your feedback is always appreciated!  Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts :) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I WILL BE THERE.

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  37. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 6,036 reviews

    Berry Bury Berry is a surreal first-person incremental game about growing berries and putting them in a hole. Lots and lots of berries. BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY BERRY Make and Upgrade Berry Buddies to grow higher and higher tiers of berries! MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY Use all that sweet sweet money earned to unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berry Bury Berry.

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  38. Drive a storm-ridden night train, manage your speed and your passengers — one of them is a mimic. Build powerful upgrades between stations, reach dangerous quotas, expose the monster, or profit from chaos in this roguelite paranoia simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Express 404.

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  39. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    3rd PLACE GIGANTIC JAM 2025 Download the game for better performance About: Because of the loss of your mother and your desire of seeing her one last time you decide to build your own time machine in your garage. But beware, time does not forgive. Duration:  10min How to play: MOVEMENTWASDINTERACTLEFT CLICKPAUSETAB or ESC Gameplay: Use tools Solve puzles Drag & GET THE FIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Time Ends.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    In the near future, people live entirely through their screens, going outside has become too risky.You stream for a shady channel called Follow Us, ready to do anything to keep its audience hooked.Your mission: entertain the masses... and stay alive. Follow Us is an asymmetrical 2 player co-op horror game. In this hilarious and terrifying relationship stress test, one player explores a spooky envi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow Us.

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  41. 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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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,757 reviews

    Surreal, ethereal, and liminal environments Infinite procedural generation both vertically and horizontally Cities made of plastic, serene fields of grass, and massive abandoned warehouses Fend against fiendful foes like manikins, squishy gels, higher-dimensional beings, and colossal spiders Wield grappling hooks, bee gliders, bombs, ball wands, blades, haze hands, and cute acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Blocks.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Brno Transit is a narrative-driven psychological horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brno Transit.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Trapped underground after a collapse, you are the sole survivor of a deadly attack. Armed only with a night vision camera, navigate the darkness, avoid the creature, and find a way out in this retro-style survival horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mine.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A broken man is escaping from problems to his garage.His usual safe space becomes a prison conceived of his personal nightmares.Will he be able to get out? Features: 10 - 15 min game timemind boggling retro low poly art styleSurreal urban environments to exploreGripping story to uncover Also available on Steam for free with bunch of other games! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3138170/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garage.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Whispering Fog is a first person psychological horror game set in an ever-changing forest shrouded in fog. A quiet getaway becomes a sinister nightmare as the illusion of safety and solitude slowly crumbles around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Fog.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    97% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbrook: Apartments.

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  49. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Story Withered Haven is a first person psychological horror experience.  Step into the shoes of a man who has had his entire world ripped from him, his family lost to an unsolved murder case. Reality collapses as he struggles to cling to normalcy. Trudging through his days and nights, he begins to notice supernatural occurrences and familiar presences, strangely corrupted beyond recognition. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withered Haven.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11,318 reviews

    A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game About Digging A Hole.

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