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Looking for games like In Deep Woods? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Buried Echoes, Drainage Ltd. or The Faceless Killer | CHAPTER 1.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    A short psychological horror walking sim with puzzle elements.  You awaken in a strange, forgotten place, with no memory of how you got there. As you explore its dark corners, you’ll uncover fragments of the past—perhaps even the truth you’ve buried deep.  But some truths are more than you bargained for… Standard WASD and FPS controls. A game by Adeel Tariq and M. Hashir Shahzad Narrative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried Echoes.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For all your legit plumbing needs. wasd to move, mouse for camera  Torch and Sword Games Jack Grant and Christian Woolford Assets used: Art Bus Stop by Elbolilloduro -  https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/bus-stop"Character_ Female_01" (https://skfb.ly/oLFV8) by Elbolillo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Halloween by Elbolilloduro - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drainage Ltd..

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    POLICE FORCES FOUND AND RAIDED THE HOME OF THE FACELESS KILLER A serial killer known as the Faceless Killer has been terrorizing the people of Vipo. But finally, authorities have managed to locate his home, and a raid is ongoing. The story starts when John, one of the player characters, a reporter tries to capture exclusive footage of the events, live from the murderer's house. He has no idea wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Killer | CHAPTER 1.

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  4. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Final Clue Oakloon is a Gritty Dark VHS Urbex Homicide Detective Survival Horror with combat and emphasis on atmosphere, as well as unpredictability, realism and providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned overgrown house in the woods & the feeling of being stalked during your investigation for the truth about an old crime case, you will have to fight your way through whoever resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Clue Oakloon.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Faceless Killer is a first-person survival horror game with retro PS1-style graphics, consisting of 2 chapters. Solve logic puzzles, fight against your enemies, or hide when there's no other option. Unravel this mystery surrounding the Faceless Killer. Who is he, and what are his motivations? POLICE FORCES FOUND AND RAIDED THE HOME OF THE FACELESS KILLER A serial killer known as the Facel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Killer.

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dispose of a meteorite that's mysteriously killing people and avoid it getting you. Story You're hiking through the mountains and suddenly see a meteor crash nearby! Upon investigating, there's something more to this meteorite than meets the eye. Within days, thousands have died. It's your job to get rid of it before it gets more people. Gameplay Mine the meteorite. Throw chunks of rock into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Mercury.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror and the first entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Steam page:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2986280/LATEST_ISSUE/ LATEST ISSUE is an exciting game where the player assumes the role of a brave blogger who specializes in exploring mysterious and frightening places. This time his path leads to abandoned underground tunnels, shrouded in legends of missing people and unexplained phenomena. The player will explore the tangled passages and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LATEST ISSUE.

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  9. Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

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  10. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    The last thing Alex Young remembers is being at home alone in her apartment… so why has she suddenly woken up in this strange mansion? All the doors are locked by bizarre puzzles and traps, there are cameras following her every move, and she keeps thinking she sees… things… out of the corner of her eye. If she wants to escape alive, along with the other captives she discovers, she’ll need to use h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tartarus Key.

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  11. THE DEAD DO NOT REST WITHIN THIS UNGODLY PLACE, AND NEITHER SHALL YOU...IF YOU DARE TO FACE... THE SISTERS OF SOLITUDE. Based on a chilling true story, Sisters of Solitude takes you inside the remains of an abandoned convent, The Order of Our Lady of Solitude. Decades ago, four sisters conspired in the dead of night to murder their Mother Superior in cold blood. Shortly after, the sisters were fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters of Solitude.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Jolly JunctionYou amble along the halls of Nutcase inc. a long-abandoned children’s television studio. Only to uncover the true horrors that hid behind its closed doors. Navigate your surroundings and fight off the monsters that sent this place to closure. Try to piece together its horrific past, and discover the mystery of this once beloved studio. You only have to do one thing, destroy Jolly Jun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolly Junction: Static Screams.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    COLLECT AND LEARN THE COLORS WITH YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY! GREEN is… Where is BLUE? YELLOW, follow. RED… are you? Behind the cheerful tone lies a broken family of four: Red and Blue, two inseparable children — until a “game” goes wrong. Green, the father, crushed by guilt. Yellow, the mother, unraveling as everything falls apart. Experience a silent tragedy told through undubbed cutscenes, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorfull Collection.

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  14. Step into the shoes of a vacationer in the late 1990s, arriving at a quaint beach house in a small shore town along the New Jersey coast. You're here to meet up with three friends for a calm weekend getaway, but little do you know what horrors await... As you arrive in this sleepy coastal town, you uncover a web of mystery and fear that will test your wits and nerves. Someone, or something, doesn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beachside Bloodbath.

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  15. This game tells a horror story where players, in first-person perspective, lead their girlfriend/friend on an adventure in a Japanese-style ancient town. Throughout the game, they encounter skeletons, ghosts, zombies, and numerous events that defy common sense. Players use the WSAD keys to control movement, press B to open the inventory, M to view the map, and E to retract the equipped item. Playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 千灯巷 Thousand Lantern Lane.

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  16. Step back into the eerie atmosphere of 90s survival horror with The Yamamura Estate, an indie horror game that pays homage to the golden age of PSX graphics featuring Sadako Yamamura. Immerse yourself in a haunting world filled with unsettling anomalies, cryptic puzzles, and a story that unravels in the shadows of a forgotten estate. About the Game: In The Yamamura Estate you play as a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Yamamura Estate.

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  17. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Download and play The Pier House - First days, instead. It has Episode 1 & 2 combined, with changes and fixes - https://acidulatul.itch.io/the-pier-house-first-days Welcome to The Pier House, a PSX inspired game series where you follow Christian, a paranormal investigator/ghost hunter, hired by an anonymous client to investigate and cleanse an abandoned pier house. He offers a lot of money for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pier House - Episode 2.

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

    Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with multiple endings and outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89.

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  19. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    STORY You’ve been a Boston resident for decades. Today you happen across an abandoned nursing home in Boston that you’ve heard many mysteries about. Peering in, you notice stained and piled furniture that indicates a sudden and serious incident… So you grab a flashlight, walk into the building and begin to discover the secret inside. FEATURE Explore Explore this creepy nursing home, experience the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boston Nursing Home.

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  20. With Fright Night, you can experience the horror story with nerve-racking atmosphere. The story concentrates on the main protagonists who suddenly relives his memories, which he would rather not think about. Explore the locations, find story written out on papers and locate the keys that will let you into the next location. As a matter of fact, it is the first project of this studio and we fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fright Night.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Kizuyami | 刻闇  does not have a DRM-free Itch.io release. Your purchase will include a Steam key that you can immediately activate.  Kizuyami | 刻闇 is a first-person atmospheric psychological horror game that is set in Japan in the 1990s. Will you be able to uncover the mysteries and find your way out? Controls WASD - Movement/Swap Item (While Inventory is active)Left Shift (Hold) - InventoryLeft-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kizuyami | 刻闇.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Delivery.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    About This GameFaint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.StoryIn 2010, a family moved into a suburban house. Their joy turned to terror on the first night when they were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The police investigated, but each victim was found hanging in the bathroom with a mysteriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faint Call.

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  24. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Carol is down on her luck, hitchhiking across the country. She arrives at a small roadside motel but there's something strange about the owner. As the secrets unravel, she finds herself entangled in a long, DEADLY NIGHT! Can she escape from hellish nightmare or will she die trying? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Night.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DRY GAZE ️ ABOUT THE GAME Blink to survive. You are Arthur, a desperate thief with a $50,000 debt. Your target: The abandoned Kruger Estate. Rumor has it that the mad doctor hid his fortune in the master bedroom safe before he vanished. But the house is not empty. The air inside is thick and dry, burning your eyes and forcing you to blink constantly. A unique 10… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Gaze.

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  27. As a journalist, you made headlines back in 2006 with a groundbreaking story. Years later, an anonymous call tied to that very event leads you to an horror house. But this house may belong to the Antichrist believed to appear at the end of days. You’re chasing a story… but it might be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antichrist.

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  28. Tales from the Watchtower – The SorcererEveryone knows La Mancha as the land of Don Quixote... But what if we told you that beneath its oak trees and dusty trails lie far darker secrets? Tales from the Watchtower is a psychological horror series inspired by urban legends and real-life events that took place in the iconic La Atalaya Forest Park in Ciudad Real, Spain. Dive into Manchegan culture fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from the Watchtower - The Conjurer.

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  29. 35%Game Brain Score
    35% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Ethan's parents went out to celebrate their wedding anniversary, leaving him alone at home. Curious and influenced by a viral video, he decides to test the legend of Beatriz, a cursed spirit that can be summoned in front of the bathroom mirror by repeating the phrase: "Beatriz, you damned thing." And then, "Now show yourself, you damned thing." They say Beatriz was possessed and, unable to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of Beatriz.

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  30. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    NO LIGHTS REMAINEpisode 1 : The Gas Station   If no lights remain, just remember : you were warned. Stranded on a desolate road, deep in an oppressive forest, you play as an unnamed traveler seeking help, or a way out. But every step seems to bring you closer to something... A presence. Something that’s already watching. NO LIGHTS REMAIN is a psychological horror experience where every sound… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LIGHTS REMAIN : The Gas Station.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Description You live in an apocalyptic world overrun by zombies and food has become a scarce resource. Your cat Kevins severe hunger forced you to leave your safehouse to collect more food. On your way back you get ambushed by zombies. Try to get back to Kevin with as much food as possible. But be careful, you will drop food when you run and without any weapons you only have your collected food t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feast or Famine - Save Kevin | Game Jam SS24.

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  32. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Silversoul Orphanage is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation. A VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with subtle scares, focusing on the feeling of being stalked during an urban exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silversoul Orphanage.

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  33. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Nick lost his sister Kate one year ago. People say the witch in the woods curses people to take their own lives, Nick decides to find her, she must have a way to bring them back to life too."On the night of Halloween the dead rise to curse the ones who are still alive."The forest is dark and cold, but the clues leading to the witch's cabin are clear. Explore the forest, witch's garden, her cabin a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umbra Halloween.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Awaken from your dream and explore the liminal remains of a dead universe. No stars? No problem. I'm sure it will all work out in the end... FEATURES: - 15 to 20 minute playthrough. - Explore an open city scape with all sort of platforming mechanics. Run across billboards, double jump between platforms, and leap from wall to wall.- Talk to a wide variety of NPCs and delve into deeper and deeper s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Stars No Problem.

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  35. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Donation is not necessary to play the game, but definitely much appreciated for me to keep making games. --- DAUGHTER Your daughter went to a sleepover birthday party at her friend's house, what could go wrong? This is a short horror game about you trying to rescuing your daughter from a creepy house. The story might feel incomplete as Daughter is a submission to the Lost Relic Games Game Jam 2022… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daughter.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nihil Ignis Incident 48 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Reef Light Conundrum is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation mixing themes of the paranormal & lovecraftian horror. A 90s VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of exploring a old haunted ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reef Light Conundrum.

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  38. Add to your wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2712720/Depths_of_Darkness/ With a government assignment, you are sent as a four-person team to investigate a state nuclear weapons depot where communication has been lost. You enter the tunnel where the nuclear depot is located through the depths of the forest. However, you find that the tunnel is occupied by predatory animals an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Darkness.

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  39. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    TheBunnyMan is a psychological horror inspired on newspaper and police archives. Police in Virginia has issued a public appeal to find a pregnant woman after reports of her missing. Her husband, a journalist is out to find her after the police search went cold. Something Evil is lurking... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunnyman.

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  40. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Rec: Beyond The Lens is a first-person horror game that tells the story of an unresolved past, with realistic graphics. Explore an unknown location, investigating dark secrets while using a body camera to document every step If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REC: Beyond The Lens.

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  41. Welcome to the World of Nightmares! You play as Aleon, you woke up in an unfamiliar place. You need to understand what is going on and get help from the surrounding objects. After that read the documentation to find clues and then get out of the nightmare world. You have to meet Jouka and get ideas from him about the nightmare world. There are strange creatures that you don't know where they ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALEON's Nightmare 2.

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  42. View Game
    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Unsettled is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious School with horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience. Note: The game can get a bit challenging at times, so if you get stuck, you can follow this easy Tutorial Walkthrough.StorylineYou are an investigative journalist willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unsettled.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Holiday horror comes home... and it's sitting right above your fireplace. Holiday Harry is an homage to killer doll slashers and classic holiday horror films. Alex inherits her grandmother's house after her passing and decides to throw a Christmas party for her friends. However, Holiday Harry has party plans of his own... Survive a night of terror—and try to defeat Holiday Harry, if you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holiday Harry.

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  44. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

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  45. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 518 reviews

    Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. It's your job to locate and neutralize the mimic in order to keep the area safe. Average playtime: 25-30 minutes Key features:A short creepy horror experience VHS aesthetics Atmospheric ambience Open world horror Volumetric lighting Controls:WASD to move Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimic Search.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    This is an immersive horror game where you have to find your dog by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Microphone input is totally optionally and can be turned off which will switch to voice-acting instead for calling, but microphone input is highly recommended for the full experience. If you enjoyed it, please considering getting the game on steam here or on itch.io. It really support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Flesh - Cosmic Horror Survival Game.

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  47. View Game
    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    53% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2854130/Left_Behind/Left Behind - Is a proudly pinoy-made realistic psychological horror game where you take on the role of a real estate agent with a client looking to sell you a property. Before finalizing the transaction, you decide to personally inspect the property. However, instead of a straightforward and quick interaction with the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Behind.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Story:James is a vlogger of the channel Paranormal VHS, where he spends a night in some horrifying and abandoned locations where terrible events have happened. His equipment is just a VHS camera that allows him to record any paranormal activity. His next vlog is to spend a night in the Crimson Hill Hospital that were rumors horrifying experiments were made on their patients and due to some rec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal VHS.

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  49. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 508 reviews

    Okaeri is a Japanese horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house. It's 6:00 pm, coming back home expecting a welcome from your mom, instead, she finds unexpected things happening before her eyes. The game is inspired by short omniverse Japanese horror films. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric photo-realistic graphics intensifies the hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okaeri.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    The Library of Ouroboros. You awaken here with no memory of how you've arrived - though faint memories of searches, of the Library's name, stick in your memory like scraps of torn paper. The reek of dust, of old wood, and of something... more difficult to place hang in the air. Is that a distant ringing you hear, or merely your imagination? And why do you feel so strange? So hot? Like a pair of e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place, Forbidden.

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