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Looking for games like Illuminator? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Parallax Effect, Slender: The Arrival or Vanakatu.

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  1. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    You're a survivor of "The Parallax Effect". A government run project which took a dark, unforeseen turn for the worst several years ago. You are now left with no memory and seemingly lost in an abandoned world reclaimed by nature, but you might not be alone... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parallax Effect.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 6,654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    You're on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaption of Slender Man, developed in collaboration with Eric "Victor Surge" Knudson, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender: The Arrival.

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  3. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    This is an open-world story about VAN CAT (that's his name, no affiliations with vehicles), a duduk player from a regular family, who tracks down his CULT-LEADING UNCLE through spacetime to talk him out of creating a WORLDWIDE DICTATORSHIP!!! Explore three surreal, immersive worlds swirling with music, light and color, inspired by the Ottoman Empire, Soviet Armenia and modern day Armenia to rescu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanakatu.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Hellseed is a first person horror adventure with puzzles and some action elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellseed.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends. Curse of Anabelle offers a new take on the adventure/horror genre while being connected to real-world legends. In this adventure, Nathan will uncover a mystery that dates back to 10th century B.C. and face dark for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Anabelle.

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  7. SAP! (Controls) Move: WASDShoot/Attack: Left-ClickDash: Right-ClickPurchase: SpaceRepair Flashlight: RGo to menu: ESCRestart Game: TabPause Game: P (Overview) SAP is a fast paced Rogue-Like set in a creepy forest! Battle your way through waves of insects as you try to uncover your reason for being. Collect Power-Ups to increase your odds of survival.  Collect card abilities every few kills. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sap.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Should I continue making this game?Please leave a review and let me know. Thanks! About the GameIt is midnight, and you are home alone. Strange noises can be heard outside so you decide to lock the doors and close the windows. On your way to the final window, you hear something rustling close by. Upon shutting the window, a monster rushed past your view, taking you by surprise. Minutes later you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Night.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    29% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Day They Came is a game about surviving, crafting, building, 5ppl coop. In a dystopian earth infested environment with alien creatures. I am developing the game by my self. Right now the game is in early stage of development and a sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day They Came.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A world made of floating continents, divided not only by distance, but by the minds of men. Set out on a quest to unify... or destroy. Wipe out your enemies with combo attacks or convert them to... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered World: Beneath A Stone Sky.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 7,943 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FNAF Into The Pit [Old Edition].

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebenezer and the Invisible World.

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  14. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chickenauts is an action-packed roguelike game that pits you against sinister Alien Chickens who have abducted your precious flock. Engage in fast-paced battles, acquire strategic mutations, collect valuable loot, and wield mighty weapons as you embark on a mission to rescue your chickens from extraterrestrial menace! Explore a colossal spaceship filled with diverse rooms, including combat zones, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickenauts.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pulse of Evil.

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  17. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Cannibal Crossing is an action-survival game for 1-4 players, where you explore the randomly generated town of Earlsboro while scavenging, fighting hordes of enemies, building a base, and searching for a way to escape! Meet survivors with new abilities, interesting people, and lots of cannibals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Crossing.

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  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Kartong - Death by Cardboard! This "cute" FPS stealth game puts you up against evil experiments inside a miniature cardboard city. The maze of traps changes with every game, paper cuts are deadly and Mr Chuckles is very ANGRY. But hey, who doesn’t love the smell of cardboard in the morning? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kartong.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Daybreak.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 254 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Once the ardent defender of Christendom, Dracula loses his faith in God when he is abandoned by his one true love after she marries. Dracula then makes a pact with the Prince of Darkness, and becomes a vampire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula: Origin.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    86% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    In this exciting prequel to the hit game "123 Slaughter Me Street", we find out the deep dark secrets that lead up to the madness of this series. You find yourself confused with blood on your hands in a dark house with only a flashlight to guide you. As clarity and cognizance begins to set in, the confusing haze you were feeling was almost a comfort compared to the harsh reality, that you...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 123 Slaughter Me Street 2.

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  23. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Оne day your life changes dramatically and you become a hostage of your own home. Your task is to survive but to do this you need to get outside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Floor.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 232 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 3 reviews

    Araya is a first person horror game. Players will get a new thrilling experience inside a Thai hospital. The story will be told from the perspectives of 3 different characters. Players will explore different areas of the hospital in order to piece together the mysterious murder case of Araya. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARAYA.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Story of Henry Bishop.

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  27. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Boulderdash - a remake of the classic C64 game written in Gamemaker Studio 2Windows: There are two Windows versions available. INT is played through the Gamemaker 2 interpreter whereas YYC is fully compiled and may run better for some people. Either will probably just work fine, so take you pick.Mac:Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulderdash.

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  28. SAAN: Lunar Flares SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a time-based combat system. It was developed for Game Off 2020. It is also our first attempt at developing a game, and also our first time using the Godot engine. Game Details SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an extremely light story. It has three major gameplay aspects: the Overworld, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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  29. Mystery Manor  Game description/ features  Mystery manor is a dark style horror/thriller style game, which is based in a olden day manor style house, the main story line is that the player is trapped within the house with their goal being to find the keys which are hidden within the rooms in random locations in order to progress through the house, but the player must also be aware of the enemy whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Manor.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Post Hero is an adventure game where you play as a mail carrier on his first day on the job. What should be a walk in the park turns out to be anything but! Who knew you'd need to outsmart a vampire, help someone change a flat tire, foil a porch pirate, save a relationship and learn magic just to drop off some packages? All of this and more awaits you in Post Hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Hero.

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    A game in the genre of horror that will immerse you in the story of a prisoner who had a chance to try to get out of the bunker in which strange things happen. In the game you will have to solve small puzzles, learn the history of the game while reading diaries and of course hide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUNKER.

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  32. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Within the first 5 minutes of game play you will be trapped into a interactive nightmare, a horrific exploration of pure and realistic survival horror. The only way to survive and stay alive is to defend yourself from each member of the family who engage in combat through out the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Evil Existence.

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  33. HOW or Human Operations Worldwide is a punishing and terrifying experience from massive death machines to fast and ugly creatures chasing you through the halls. You must use your skills of strategy and survival to live long enough to escape. In this game there is not a set path for your story and you must explore and scavenge what you can without being torn apart. There are many rooms to explore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOW.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    37% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Welcome to "SCP," an intense open-world survival-craft experience set in a post-apocalyptic realm where the enigmatic SCP entities roam freely. Brace yourself for a relentless struggle for survival as you navigate through a desolate landscape filled with anomalies. **DYNAMIC OPEN WORLD:** Explore a dynamic world, where each corner holds dangers and resources. **NIGHTFALL TER… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure is being brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive PC game is being created by the designers of the original 8-bit hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Shadowgate.

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  37. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Shadow Mansion: Step Into the Shadows From the creators of the upcoming "PARALLEL PLAGUE: Good Old Days, " Shadow Mansion offers a harrowing glimpse into a world where fear and mystery intertwine. An Atmosphere Like No Other Welcome to Shadow Mansion, where every shadow hides a secret, and every sound sends shivers down your spine. This chilling horror adventure unfolds within the decaying walls o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW MANSION.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,567 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: The file is a very very early Tech Demo which was released in early 2019. You can support the latest and full version of the game by clicking here: After you stole a time machine from a secret facility you go on a trip through time. Visit all possible time periods with specific jobs and quests for each of them. But watch out for the Time Agents.  And avoid yourself when traveling in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    "Calm down. This is all normal. Well, it’s a new normal. There was a malfunction that we can’t fix yet, but with your help I can make symptoms bearable. We’re all in the same boat here and should help each other." "I’m Shelly, a lead scientist in General Education research facility. The job title is longer, but it’s not important. Here’s what I know so far, though." "The experience-sharing program… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Reach.

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  41. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Cease to Breathe is retro-inspired adventure heavily influenced by the Commodore Amiga games of the late 1980's / early 90's. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cease to Breathe.

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  42. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Starring hero "Halloween Harry", Alien Carnage is an impressive game with no detail overlooked. Professional musical soundtrack, brilliant full-VGA graphics, non-stop animation and huge start-game and end-game cinematics. If Duke Nukem has a twin separated at birth, it's got to be Halloween Harry! Harry has an armory of weapons he can find and use, besides the devastating flamethrower that he sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Carnage / Halloween Harry.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky forest, an abandoned carnival, and the strange, surreal realm that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closure.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    71% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Orake is a new 2D MMORPG, In Orake you can party up with your friends or make a clan. You can play capture the flag, engage in clan fights, boss fights, explore caves, and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orake Classic.

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  46. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 6 reviews

    Apparition is a first-person survival horror game, where the player’s goal is to document ghost activity in a haunted American forest – Devil’s Tramping Ground in North Carolina. You can communicate with the dead using an Ouija board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apparition.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Gherman,a middle-aged man who has abandoned all to find what lies behind the "Philadelphia experiment".11 years after the experiment,Gherman found a document that marked the coordinates of the project's military establishment.Certainly he didn't expect to find so much... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amigdala.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 131 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a grand Dadventure! Bond with your child to form an unstoppable team and become the World's Coolest (or Greatest) Dad. Undertake the most epic of trials a dad and their child can undertake… The Dad Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dad Quest.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 764 reviews

    Escape The Ayurok is a first person horror-adventure videogame, in which you need to escape from a haunted mansion as quiet as possible, to evade the hideous creature called "The Ayurok". Stealth Mode will be your ally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Ayurok.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Let's Explore the Airport captures all of the fun, energy, and excitement of a real, working airport. Kids can check out the ticket counter in the main terminal, work the controls in the cockpit of the Concord, and see how the ground crew prepares the planes. Players can even sneak behind the scenes and find out where the baggage really goes. And that's just the beginning of this incredible tour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Explore the Airport.

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