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Games like i woke up afraid

Games like i woke up afraid

Looking for games like i woke up afraid? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with AirLoveEngine, Chess Sphere or Ewwe.

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  1. You are in the AirLoveEngine, a dream emulator that provides an immersive recreation of your dreams! Gameplay:  First person perspective Running Jumping Zooming in/out Special abilities in certain levels Levels: Explore 20 different main levels based off REAL dreams Each level has its own objective, some levels may not even have any objective Most levels feature platforming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirLoveEngine.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Ewwe – is just a dream. A bad dream in which you find yourself in captivity in your own room. A bad dream, which seems more like a reality sometimes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ewwe.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Commando:  Hell's Target 3D V1.1.4.4 MASSIVE UPDATE - AUGUST 5 2025 (GETTING CLOSER TO A FULL RELEASE ON ITCH.IO AND EPIC GAMES STORE LATER ON) For promo keys (YouTubers, Twitch streamers), inquiries, info, contact: [email protected] PC CONTROLS: WASD:  MOVE AROUND LEFT MOUSE BUTTON:  FIRE ASSAULT RIFLE OR SNIPER RIFLE RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON:  FIRE LASER BLAST E KEY:  SUMMON ATTACK PANTH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commando: Hell's Target 3D.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Metamorphosis.

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

    About UsPublisher: X/Youtube: @EternalDream0v0 You may click on developer name to enter our Steam Publisher page to learn more about us. About the Game【Plot Overview】This is a short story set in a post-apocalyptic world. However, the goal is not only to survive in the wilderness. The teddy bear AI companion, Gill, woke up in the darkness, with its memory still lingering on the day when the litt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towards Future.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Waking up at night, the main character realizes that he cannot move. A terrible sense of panic gradually overtakes his mind, and the imagination begins to paint frightening pictures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataplexy.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 527 reviews

    Claw your way through the abyss of the mind and survive the horrors that stalk you as you attempt to survive seven days as... an Indie Developer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make it indie!.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Harvester of Dreams is a first person adventure game, taking you on board a steampunk airship. Unravel the secret of the ship while you are exploring it room after room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvester of Dreams : Episode 1.

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  12. IRIS is a short, atmospheric psychological horror game told through quiet exploration, fragmented memories, and unsettling surveillance. You play as a woman alone in her home. At night, the walls listen. Speakers hum with strange signals. Dreams bleed into waking life. As reality begins to fracture, you uncover the truth behind the company you once worked for — and what they took from you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IRIS.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Available on Survival in a Distorted Reality This is a horror game with elements of exploration and survival. You will explore a strange world, find ways to move forward, and control your fear. Reality will begin to distort, familiar things will become alien, and disturbing events will escalate. Gameplay and Features: Exploration – discover a world full of strange locations, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobotomy.

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  14. Welcome to 'That time I went to sleep and had to battle my inner demons but then I woke up from being too thirsty', aka Nightmaze. In this roguelike game, you go about the daily routine of our protagonist: Have a drink.Go to bed.Fight your inner demons in an expansive dream maze filled with traps and maybe also powerups.Reach the end of the labyrinth before you become too thirsty.Cash your lefto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmaze.

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  15. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    ISSUE #59 Cover - Angie Maria Hewitt (@angi.hewitt) Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and theme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #59.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A bite sized post apocalyptic point and click adventure game, where you play as a passive zombie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures Of Zomboy.

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  17. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    "Are you afraid that if you wake up you won't recognize your life, but forever remember the dream you lived?"Timore Narhelma is a surreal experience about human mind and horrors within. The text on the screen is asking you various questions, that all have a connection to your being, yet they don't seem similar on their own. You get to experience a fraction of your mind being tested, and you get to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIMORE NARHELMA.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ISSUE #56 Cover - konstantinos korakonero Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #56.

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  19. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Observer and the Observed is a short tale about a mysterious house in the woods. According to the locals, the owner would offer visitors highly intriguing tapes, and that guests are guaranteed to leave with a great deal of insight into their own lives. CONTENT WARNING [SPOILER] You might find the theme disturbing. Jam Observer and the Observed was made in 5 days for the Wanderjahre Game Jam 3.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer and the Observed.

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  20. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    There is a fine line between dream and nightmare... Very Bad Dreams is an intense and demanding experience that will test your nerves. Forget everything you thought you knew about horror games, because Very Bad Dreams transcends the boundaries of the gaming experience. Developed by an independent French studio, Very Bad Dreams is much more than just a game. It is an extraordinary immersive exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERY BAD DREAMS - FREE DIVE.

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  21. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ANNOUNCEMENT:This game was originally free to play, but now I have an urgent emergency that could change my life. We found lumps or cysts in my grandmother's breast and she needs an urgent operation as soon as possible. It's a life-and-death situation, and my grandmother is the one who took care of and raised us. She's the reason I got into game development. I want her to see me become a successfu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Triple Hell.

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  22. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    'False Awakening' is a dark, story-focused, psychological game, about a young man who is stuck in his dream, and is unable to wake up from it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Awakening - Episode 1.

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  23. 67%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Bounce balls and collect star on the platform, easy in early levels, but gets harder. There will be rotating saws that move which you must avoid. Shooting turrets that fire bullets that you need to dodge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Bounce Ball.

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Clarke is a state-of-the-art ship that has arrived at the solar system Aspens-3 after 1,021 years of space travel. 200 passengers sleep in stasis waiting to colonize the new solar system. Unfortunately, the ship has been damaged during the journey. Play as Noah, the chief spacecraft mechanic of The Clarke and the first colonist to wake up in Aspens-3. He must repair three major ship systems al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Stars.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    A home brewed 360° interactive horror flick. Witness a troubled soul craving to make a chilling home movie realize that the monster lies a lot deeper than he could have ever guessed. Play the cassette and rewind the terror hidden inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R00000.

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  26. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ISSUE #44 Cover - Sofía Dávila Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #44.

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  27. This is an Interactive Adventure and Visual Novel Game depicting life on a lunar base. All texts are performed by Japanese Voice Actors. On a wall-mounted electronic calendar"IMPORTANT!" is flickering. (what's my plan today?) "Today is Christmas Eve." The date shown on the calendar is If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sayonara Electric.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (Game is best played on Chrome or Windows Desktop, please keep this in mind for your rating. I unfortunately will not be able to fix browser-specific bugs present in some other browsers, given the time limitation) Based on my real-life recurring nightmare (unfortunately)!  A young man named Lincoln seems to be having some trouble waking up from his dreams...  Help him navigate his nightmare using … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRNWILIANEDAMSBAFSRIAN!.

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  29. Woke up after a midday nap. Country house. Turntable swishing sound. You are 8 years old. It's Summer is an indie video game which genres are “sandbox”, “babushka”, and “midday nap”. The game has neither goal nor sense. Only you, cheap tea bags with russian tears and the endless yellow field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Summer.

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  30. Data Mining 3 - casual colorful minimalist puzzle in which you have to collect all the files that are not corrupted to exit the closed circle.The player's goal is to collect all data files, avoiding obstacles and traps, after which the previously closed pass will open to pass the level.In Data Mining 3:- 50 levels- Explosions- Traps- Portals- Colorful art- Cool Soundtrack https://store.steampower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Data mining 3.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Please Duology is a compilation containing two previously available games, Please and Please Follow, with added material expanding on the narrative universe of the titles. The games are both short, ambient walking simulators and the entire Duology experience can be completed in under an hour. PLEASE (ORIGINAL)Please takes place in an alternate timeline where we won the war. You are the repair per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Duology.

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  32. You're locked in a dream and you need to wake up. This game is designed on an escape game structure, you must solve a puzzle to move on to the next table. You will be transported to a dreamlike, strange universe, mixing exploration, mystery and poetry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Green Room Experiment.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Hey guys, we're so sorry you're seeing this Steam page. One of our interns made this by accident and somehow attached a game to it. We never intended for this to be public, so we had to throw something together last minute to make it worth your while.  Test Release Do Not Buy !!! is a metacommentary on game development, video game pricing, and content creation. The game slowly builds itself ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEST RELEASE DO NOT BUY !!!.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    It’s tough fighting evil by moonlight and being an ordinary kid by daylight! Can you save your city’s dreams from monsters, halt a magical plague in its tracks, and still help your new club prepare for the best school festival ever? “Star Crystal Warriors Go” is an interactive magical girl anime novel by Holly McMasters, with additional content by Brian Rushton. It's entirely text-based, 250,00… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Crystal Warriors Go!.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The Ultimate How-to-Socialize video game for the Socially Curious! Social Caterpillar follows an introvert navigating the exhausting task of socializing. Interactions are puzzles that need solved. The more you solve, the more energy you gain to explore... but only if you can ignore the wet whispers of the mysterious Yellow Voice... Solve people like puzzles! Solve a myriad of puzzles, each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Social Caterpillar.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.

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  37. (Follow @lavendersiren.itch.io on bluesky for occasional updates on development!) The Story: Welcome to VoidCo, a corporate hell beyond your imagination. This company controls the afterlife and drains energy from unfortunate souls that end up in its grasp. It is widely regarded as evil by those who oppose it. Sadly however, it is also one of the largest employers in the Furthest Ring, having bou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HyacinthHeld.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Glitch is an intense and surreal narrative experience, drawn entirely by hand, that will make you question reality with every choice and each of the 26 endings that unlock the special and definitive conclusion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitch.

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  39. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    100% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    There is a lake of cats, and you have to catch all of them probably. Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats is a short, puzzle solving, cat collecting, fishing game set in a colorful stylized world. After finding a mysterious note in his cabin, Logan sets off on an adventure where you uncover the secrets of Silly Lake in a quest to fish up every last one of its pointy eared denizens. Make use of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIDANA.

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  41. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    43% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Be cautious about what your child watches late at night—certain shows may feature unsettling content or frightening imagery that can cause distress, leaving lingering effects on their imagination. These terrifying images might even bleed into your child’s dreams, giving life to their worst fears. The Familiar Stranger is a gripping 3D psychological horror game that takes you on an intense journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Stranger.

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  42. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A top-down arena shooter where you play a mercenary fighting against the legions of Santa. Santa has gone ROGUE. He is not paying the Elves, contributing to global warming, and using sweatshops to produce extra presents to save on costs. You have been hired by the United Nations to fight his legions, because they are afraid of a PR nightmare.     This is a very classic Arcade game. Simple contro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stopping Santa.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    This short psychedelic visual novel takes place in a strange world inhabited by harrowing creatures shunned by the light. You’ll meet someone who has made this world their own, and in doing so, learn the reason why you shouldn't be there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Shouldn't Be Here.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Just UpdatedRelease Date Announced!We’re incredibly excited to share that Benign Land will officially be released next Friday, January 24! A project that started as a site-specific art installation in Belfast will now become available for people to experience in their own space & time. An unconventional game that we believe it won’t disappoint in providing a one-of-a-kind journey. Wishlist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benign Land.

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  45. 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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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "NNNNNIGHT" is an adventure game themed around night. ◆ Story Morning has ended, and night has begun. Somewhere, many people are spending their respective nights. There are people walking their dogs, studying in their rooms, striving at work, and more... You observe the night until "she" becomes "morning". ◆ Game Features     A walking simulator where various events happen as you walk.     … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NNNNNIGHT.

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  48. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    A fantasy, adventure, and love story influenced by the Guanche culture where you will navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. But what’s so special about your soul? I guess we will find out soon enough, won’t we? Synopsis It’s already been three years since demons began to ravage the world, leaving broken families and shattered dreams … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants Of The Past - Act 1.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    "CHURIP" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. On the day of the funeral, her casket was beautifully adorned with many flowers. She often appears in my dreams as she was when she was alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHURIP.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A dreamlike horror visual novel, heavy on atmosphere and open to interpretation. Go in with an open mind and come out with an extra head. Features 30-60 minutes gameplay Creepy story and music Multiple achievements Hidden scenes Two Endings Best experienced with headphones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Head On Your Body.

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