Games like Hope Deferred

"Lunacid" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game, inspired by classic FROMSOFT titles like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. As an undesirable thrown into a moonlit subterranean world, you must navigate treacherous dungeons, battle creatures, and uncover secrets to confront the ancient beast guarding your only escape. Despite some bugs, "Lunacid" boasts stellar visuals, a memorable soundtrack, and a delightful yet challenging gameplay experience that marries humor and horror in a wholesome story.

Dread Delusion is a first-person, open-world RPG set in a sprawling, procedurally generated fantasy world. Embark on a journey through twisted landscapes, delve into ancient ruins, and engage in strategic, real-time combat against a host of nightmarish creatures. Shape your character through choices, exploring various skills, and interacting with the game's rich, immersive lore.

"Fatum Betula" is an exploration game with light puzzle elements, set in a world without a past and dominated by a magical birch tree. The game features 10 unique endings, a variety of curious characters, and evokes the style of early 3D gaming with its low-resolution graphics. You must search for offerings to feed the tree and uncover the world's secrets.

"Anodyne is a single-player Role Playing game with a good plot, stunning gameplay, and fabulous graphics. Explore the dream world of Young's subconscious, battling through surreal dungeons in a Zelda-like adventure, accompanied by compelling music and plenty of humor. However, expect some grinding and bugs in this emotional and atmospheric journey."

"Lost in Vivo" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game where you play as a detective investigating a series of mysterious disappearances. The game features a unique mechanic of switching between the real world and the "Vivo," a nightmarish alternate reality, to uncover the truth. Your choices and interactions in the game affect the outcome of the story, leading to multiple endings.

A lovingly hand-pencilled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of the alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory and solve a variety of hand-crafted puzzles.

"Strangeland" is a single-player horror point-and-click game with an intriguing story and splendid gameplay. You awaken in a nightmarish carnival and must navigate a dense atmosphere filled with unique characters and puzzles to destroy a Dark Thing to save a golden-haired woman from endlessly falling. With exceptional visuals, delightful music, and a highly emotional narrative, "Strangeland" offers a haunting and memorable experience.

Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a first-person dungeon crawler where you explore dangerous dungeons to find powerful weapons and spells. Set in the kingdom of Lyria, threatened by a rising Great Old One, you must gather magics of light and dark. Your goal is to use the silver moonlight to prevent the looming dark age and save the world.

Pick up your sword and hit the road! Every level is hidden in plain sight in this nonlinear 3D Action-Adventure game! Travel a vast country's unmarked overworld in search of the next challenging fight, humorous encounter, or mysterious landscape. YOU decide what you discover next in this world of Fae, Humans and Angels! The Angel's mothership, Throne, lays dormant behind a fierce storm. To reach…

"Lamentum" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game set in a pixel art survival-horror universe, featuring an intriguing story and awesome gameplay. Immerse yourself in a nightmarish world inspired by classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, as you uncover the dark secrets of Grau Hill Mansion to save your beloved wife. Every decision you make may alter the course of the story, and the unique atmosphere, amazing graphics, and exceptional music will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will you survive the horrors that await you?