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Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

A World Forsaken: The Weight of a Broken Reality Humanity’s peak was its downfall. When the war against the gods was waged, no one expected the silence that followed. The gods did not just defeat mankind; they abandoned them to a profound curse where death is no longer an exit. In this world, the "Afterlife" has rejected the fallen. To prevent the world from being overrun by restless sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERRE.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

44% User Score Based on 140 reviews

A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tulpa.

At the heart of Clicky & Yo lies a psychological horror narrative experience that unfolds as a first-person enigma, where reality begins to fracture with every step you take toward understanding. At first, everything seems calm—a familiar environment you recognize and comprehend. Yet as you move forward, that same world slowly transforms into something unstable, unsettling, and deeply personal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clicky & Yo.

What is Barzakh: Star Gardener?Barzakh: Star Gardener is an adventure-puzzle game inspired by Sufi mysticism and the poetic spirit of The Little Prince. In the game, Emir, stranded in a desert after a plane crash, embarks on a metaphysical journey. He nurtures a garden within his mind, growing it with stars discovered along the way. Other selves accompany him on this journey, and he explores unfam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barzakh: Star Gardener.

STORYBegin an adventure in a post-apocalyptic world hit by a natural anomaly that emerged through a portal in one of the underground laboratories. Some of humanity was able to take refuge in bunkers built by several corporations. The rest either became infected or continue to fight for survival in the vast overgrown and dangerous wasteland, where there are no past rules apply. Take on the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunker 24.

Step into the dark and twisted world of Feigning Innocence, where you take on the role of Nathon Dean, a seasoned detective with a penchant for unraveling the most chilling of mysteries. Recent reports have sent shockwaves through the quiet town of Eldermoor – over 20 individuals have vanished without a trace, dragging dark secrets into the light. As Nathon Dean, you follow a lead that directs yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feigning Innocence.

Welcome to The Dark Book 2, the epic sequel to the acclaimed dark fantasy role-playing game. Once again, you'll step into the shoes of an unconventional hero, a skeleton brought back to life by the mysterious Dark Book. In this new adventure, you'll explore sinister dungeons, mysterious lands, and face horrific creatures on a journey to uncover secrets and magical powers. Key Features: A Dark an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Book 2.

ABOUT THIS GAME Embark on a journey into the heart of ancient traditions with "River God: Enshrouded Current," where an ancient village struggles with a curse entwined in the very fabric of its existence. Unravel the secrets of a malevolent priest whose dark rituals bind the village to a realm beyond the living.As the protagonist, you navigate the decaying village, a spectral echo of its former… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River God: Enshrouded Current.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Decade is a narrative point-and-click adventure game where you will send children back into the past - ten years at a time to learn how the world ended, and what you can do to change it. Investigate documents, technologies, and artefacts to understand history, manage the children and their abilities as they age dramatically, and try to make the right decisions as you create multiple futures tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decade.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 23 reviews

[The Strange City—A World of Mystery, Fear, and Survival] On an unsettling night, Agent G awakens after a brutal car crash. Disoriented and alone, she notices two mysterious lights drifting into the forest. Compelled by an inexplicable force, G ventures deeper into the unknown. Only by reaching the end of this haunting path will she uncover the true reason for her adventure—and the secrets that aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange City.

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.

After a night filled with nightmares, you find yourself in an unfamiliar mansion. All you know is that you must escape... But this place is no ordinary building; it’s a labyrinth filled with dark forces that are constantly trying to catch you. In every corner, in every room, dark memories from your past come to life, and every death pulls you back into the same nightmare. The only way out of thes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Loop.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Ascending Inferno: The rage game from hell. "Surely it can't be that hard, right?" WRONG This 2.5D rage inducing Precision Platformer takes place in a modernized, voxel and pixel art version of Dante's inferno. In it, you follow the journey of Dani, and the soul of her deceased brother, Vincent. They must navigate through Dante's nine layers of Inferno, with the ultimate goal of ASCENDING INFERNO.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascending Inferno.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

84% User Score Based on 76 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 da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Alive.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

UNGATEUngate is a narrative-driven, first-person survival horror game where you play as Jason, a young man searching for his missing friends inside a mysterious cave said to connect to another dimension—known by locals as the Gate of Hell. What begins as a rescue mission quickly spirals into a descent through a nightmarish realm—an ecosystem teeming with twisted creatures and ancient evil. Trapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ungate.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

89% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Special Offer About the Game The conquistador, who has faced many trials in his life, decided to retire and become a hermit. Just lying in his solitary cave away from people. But it seems that fate itself throws new challenges at you even in such a simple matter. The coffin in which you like to sleep has disappeared. You need to embark on a search and solve a multitude of puzzles until you fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquistadorio: Prologue.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and ShadowDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow is a dungeon crawler RPG that draws inspiration from classic games, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of yesteryear with modern graphics and sound. As your city faces the onslaught of an army of chaos, your only recourse lies in exploring the mysterious dungeons of the long-abandoned Drakensberg Castle in search… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

In The Savior's Gang, the player controls The Savior, a powerful entity that is crucified and trapped between the world of mortals and heaven. This unfair death triggers the wrath of his father, an almighty pidgeon, which unleashes a series of traps, disasters and dangers all over the world. The Savior must negotiate with his Father to stop these catastrophes and save only his worshippers from all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Savior's Gang.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 6 reviews

Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic. The disaster destroyed much of the world's population, the infrastructure went wrong and the common life remained only in memories. The times when a human has adapted the environment for himself have end and now, in order to survive, he will have to adapt to changes.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 35MM.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

You are Kaetheran, an extremely powerful psionicist with a flair for cyberpunk style. You have awoken in a dank-AF sewer without your mind powers. You must figure out how to escape the sewer without losing your life while the blood witch Annalinnia tries to make you insane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaet Must Die.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

74% User Score Based on 58 reviews

In the dark corridor as wide as a labyrinth, avoiding numerous pursuers who are aiming for their lives. Will you be able to save the missing person and escape safely!? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent dream.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 74 reviews

The horrors of World War II are over, but peace never came to the Czech village of Svoboda. You were sent to investigate a decades-old feud. Who can you trust to explain what happened? How was your family involved? Talk to witnesses to uncover the troubled past. Svoboda 1945: Liberation is a unique blend of adventure gameplay, full-motion video interviews with real actors and historically-accurat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Svoboda 1945: Liberation.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 906 reviews

Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. But not all is as it seems on this strange ship, and the people you meet may know more about your past than they let on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Port of Call.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

78% User Score Based on 155 reviews

BUY THE FULL GAME!https://store.steampowered.com/app/1542110/Daydream_Forgotten_Sorrow/ About the GameThis is the first act of Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow — a horror-infused, puzzle-packed, atmospheric adventure game. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is an atmospheric adventure game starring Griffin, a little boy who struggles to face his fears. Thankfully, his teddy bear companion Birly is always by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDR: The Beginning.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

Afterglitch is an experimental third-person exploration sci-fi video game. The player is an astronaut whose multidimensional journey to find an extraterrestrial civilization is more important than the destination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterglitch.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

One night in a small town, Dave or the late-night shift delivery man took an order in an unfamiliar area. When he arrived, he found a strange house. After Dave puts the food ordered in the house, he gets stuck inside and discovers the house's terrifying secret. He must struggle to survive and find a way out of the house. This third-person survival horror game will challenge you to experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Man.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Wall of Insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall of insanity.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethe - Episode One.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

81% User Score Based on 438 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

An atmospheric adventure based on mysterious myths of Chud' tribes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Akai Noroi is a Asian / Japanese story rich horror folklore inspired journey through the darkest of humanity. Explore the abandoned sleeping quarters, delve into the residents past, investigate, solve puzzles & riddles. Establish the truth about the disappearance of all the previous residents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AKAI NOROI.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

Thousands of years after the activation of the Vesper Protocol, a small android crosses a fallen world, hunted by merciless machines, to control the power of Light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vesper.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

The Pale City is a story-driven, dark fantasy RPG with an emphasis on characterization and atmosphere. Explore a dangerous, morally complex world where every detail is personal.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale City.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

Meet Freddy. Freddy is spaghetti. Oh, and conscious. Follow along Freddy's story as you plunge head first into challenges and obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy Spaghetti.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 294 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toby: The Secret Mine.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

A paranormal stealth-action and tactics game about a young Korean girl who was killed in a military conflict and returned from the dead with the ability to turn into a ghost and possess living creatures to exact her revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonhon: The Beginning.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Explore a seemingly safe and woven world where stuffed animals live. Continuously re-knit & customize your character to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven.

《Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past》Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past is a first-person horror adventure game set in a Chinese school theme, where players take on the role of police officer Chen Shi to investigate the mysterious disappearance of all teachers and students at Dongshan No.1 High School. The game's scenes recreate the authentic high school campus environment of China, allowing player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Records：Echoes of the Past.

ASHES OF TORMENTIn this journey into the darkest corners of the mind, silence will be your greatest enemy... Ashes of Torment offers an experience where you will feel pure psychological horror and a heavy atmosphere to your core. In this nightmare—a product of a meticulous two-year solo development process under Frostfire Entertainment—you will face not only shadows but the whispers of your own m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Torment.

You awaken as Ash, a tiny figure with a charred body, a caged head, and no memory of your past. The world before you is the shattered reflection of your mind's fragmented memories. To recover your identity, you must plunge into the origin of this strange world, solve maddening puzzles, and escape the grotesque creatures that hunt you. In this third-person puzzle-adventure game, you must travers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseal.

April ‘86 - is a mystical first-person thriller which has our protagonist journeying to the abandoned city of Pripyat, to confront the secrets of the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to April '86.

Up until now, Stagbluff has not been a city of particular note. A smaller mining town built in the depths of the Great Valley, its community is fairly tight-knit. However, The Magic Circle is looking to shake up that status quo. A glorious tourist attraction, The Magic Circle is a hotel constructed entirely underground which houses several 'Adventure Zones,' areas created to facilitate storybook-l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wonderland Killings.

TORNBLADE is a dark, brutal indie action RPG inspired by the spirit of classic games from the 80s and 90s – a time when imagination filled the gaps left by pixels.  It’s a tribute to an era when games built worlds of mystery, and every discovery carried weight.  You play as a lone knight, a wanderer traversing a land drowned in decay and silence.  His body is consumed by a dark affliction born … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TORNBLADE.

DAYDREAM: A Childhood Nostalgia Horror Game A surreal co-op horror game where the places you once loved become the things you fear. A journey through forgotten childhood Explore detailed, realistic environments inspired by childhood spaces like arcades, playplaces, and bedrooms. These locations once felt safe, but now something is off. Built for immersion With high-quality visuals and a mini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydream.

The Medo do Escuro (Fear of the Dark) Game seeks in an immersive way to explore the fear of darkness (nyctophobia) from which many children and adults suffer. The idea is to show situations imagined by those who suffer from this phobia, such as, for example, the fear of the unknown, of being attacked by a “bogeyman”, by ghosts or monsters. For this, the title takes inspiration from horror movies a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medo do Escuro.

Batty Shadowless Adventures is a magical 2D pixel art platformer where you take on the wings of Batty — a mysterious cat or bat (it’s still unknown) — who finds herself in a world of broken shadows. Batty doesn’t remember who she is or why she ended up here. All she knows is her boundless love for cheese and that somewhere in this enchanted land the answers to her past are waiting. To recover her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Batty Shadowless Adventures.

Join us on Discord! About the GameIMPORTANT NOTE: This game focuses on exploration and mystery. To provide a more meaningful story experience, it gradually increases the tension. The story unfolds with surreal imagery and environmental details that may not be immediately noticeable at first glance. Keep in mind that there is an unconventional difficulty system. Warning: This game may trigger se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Me.

Jaws of Hell The Hive wasn't born on Earth. It began with a broken man on Mars. Before the outbreak. Before the cities fell. There was Clark — once a farmer, now a jaded husband, and future bounty hunter of The Hive Pandemic. After losing everything to a tornado and a divorce, Clark becomes one of the first human colonists on Mars. But the red dust hides more than new beginnings. An ancient ali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaws of Hell.

Begin a thrilling journey through time with Nia, a brave young girl who finds herself transported to an ancient world filled with mysteries and dangers. In this captivating platformer, you’ll venture into a past where myths and legends intertwine, guiding Nia on her quest to return home. Trapped in this hostile world, Nia must navigate her way back by overcoming numerous trials, solving anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nia: Jewel Hunter.