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Games like Interactive Horror Stories

Games like Interactive Horror Stories

Looking for games like Interactive Horror Stories? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dewazma, Secrets of Salem: Shadow of the Witch Collector's Edition or 7Days Origins.

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  1. Dewazma is a psychological horror experience that draws from generational trauma, spiritual mystery, and the darkness we carry within. Step into Rameen's world, where silence speaks, time loops, and the truth waits in the shadows. Face what was lost. Or be consumed by it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dewazma.

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  2. Step into the dazzling streets of 1950s Salem, a city of towering lights and whispered spells, where glamour masks danger, and magic simmers beneath the surface of modernity. Dakota, the daughter of a Salem witch, returns to her hometown after receiving a mysterious letter about her mother’s death. Attacked by a shadowy figure, Dakota finds herself mortally wounded and trapped between the world of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Salem: Shadow of the Witch Collector's Edition.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Every choice you make will change your story. Every small choice will change your relationships with comrades, and change your fate and those of your comrades at critical moments. You may be the villain, or a trustworthy comrade. Everything depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7Days Origins.

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  4. Another game in this universe: About the GameBeing in complete darkness, a person is involuntarily seized by the thought of whether they are alone in it. Perhaps one day, after turning the light off, you will hear someone non-human breathing behind your back. What is happening in the darkness is changing rapidly, but will the light be able to dispel the evil?Use the flashlight to protect yoursel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scotophobia.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You play Elie who's 16 years old. A teenager with no story, curious, a bit of a dreamer, a fan of video games. He (she...?) loves spending his afternoons role-playing with his two best friends, Gab and Medie. Elie lives in Sector G with his mother and little sister, who can be a bit of a handful (but at this age, that's only to be expected). The world around Elie seems ordinary. People go to wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pluralys.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    88% User Score Based on 3,040 reviews

    Wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, go to work. A true horror story. A game about mental health. Made for Spelkollektivet's 2019 Halloween Game Jam! The main theme was Horror, and the sub-themes were: Archenemy, Profession, Personal. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mental health, depression, anxiety, self-loathing, dysphoria, eating disorders The theme we chose was: Personal + Archenemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cages.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Morph Girl is an FMV Point And Click/Visual Novel developed as a homage to 90/00's low-fi Japanese horror movies. Inspired by home VHS tapes, Morph Girl intends to evoke the most personal fears surrounding the presence of the unknown within one's home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph Girl.

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  8. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Nothing To Remember is an immersive murder mystery that runs in real-time, right on your desktop. Through their personal messages, you'll uncover two characters unknowingly intertwined as they hunt a killer long thought dead. When your next choice could mean life or death, will you answer the call? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nothing To Remember.

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  9. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A free demo is playable in the browser above. Set in a high fantasy world with low fantasy stakes, the character-driven story of The Salt Keep follows a struggling merchant named Doyle who stumbles into a life-or-death mystery. During the last legs of a months-long journey as a traveling salesman, Doyle stops in the seemingly deserted village of Cardwyke to meet a friend who has promised to help … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Salt Keep.

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  10. You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

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  11. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Play as Rachel or Jesse in this horror dating sim featuring 2 male and 3 female love interests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Notes.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 16,423 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 8 reviews

    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. With graphical enhancements, behind the scenes bonus features and faithful recreations of classic menus, this is the definitive way to experience Clementine's journey and find out how her story ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 181 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcomed aboard a luxurious cruise liner, you are spending your time enjoying this rare opportunity. But at the height of the evening, things are not as they appear as a murder brings it all to a grinding halt. With no idea which direction to turn, blame is thrown around the ship in panic as the guests start to suspect one another. As night falls and a cry echoes out through the ship, the true n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightCry.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 1 reviews

    Orwell’s Animal Farm is an adventure game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell's Animal Farm.

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

    Witchhazel Woods is a story-heavy adventure game where you play as Dylan, a teenage girl on a mission to rescue her dog, Georgia. Georgia goes missing during a game of fetch, leaving you alone in the woods with nothing but the twig you had thrown for her. As you journey deeper into the woods, you'll meet an array of animals and...creatures. Every critter has their own story and predicament. Can y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchhazel Woods.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Field Hospital is a narrative-driven game about hard decisions. Decide who requires treatment the most. Use any available information: family status, criminal records or medical testing. Face consequences. Find clues and investigate the tangled case of Dr. Taylor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field Hospital: Dr. Taylor's Story.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 303 reviews

    Elsinore is a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Elsinore combines strong social simulation elements, a dynamic story that reacts immediately to player decisions, and a world full of diverse characters with secrets to uncover. Can Ophelia prevent the tragedy that lies before her? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elsinore.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 900 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

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  21. We are happy to announce that we have successfully completed our Kickstarter campaign on the 2nd of March. We are grateful to the people who backed Coldage and continue to support us throughout this journey.Start at the End of Human Civilization Let me tell you a story. It is in the far future after humans have peeked and vanished; after their cities and monuments have been reduced to ruins; their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coldage.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 300 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way? The decisions are up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Captain.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    SoulSet is a Mystery/Romance Visual Novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with 5 other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulSet.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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  25. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Survival horror game Do Not Open is a mix of escape room elements, plus it's said to be based entirely on true events. You're playing for Michael J. Goreng, "a well-known zoologist and epidemiologist imprisoned in his own home, where his wife and daughter are held against their will". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DO NOT OPEN.

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  26. Greta Tanner died in her sleep last night. The doctors don’t know what to think. Sure, Greta was old, but not old enough to die without an apparent cause. She didn’t take pills, had no medical problems, and had no recent surgeries. Winter creeps into the small town of Trenton, Alaska. The roads are blocked with snow, and the wind carries an icy dagger. Dr. Grayson, the town’s new resident docto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sleeping Sickness.

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  27. Game Overview ◆ A Dark RPG of Death, Sacrifice, and Endless LoopsA dark, strategic RPG where every choice is shaped by loss, sacrifice, and repetition. In a cursed tower where life itself is a consumable resource, you must defeat enemies, devour their existence, and command them as allies. Every decision carries a cost — and every failure forces you to begin again, stronger and wiser. Set in a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cantarella: Dominion of Qualia.

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  28. OverviewLive the rise, fall, and resurgence of Edmond Dantès—an innocent sailor betrayed and imprisoned in the depths of Château d’If. Endure imprisonment, uncover hidden knowledge, and seize unimaginable wealth to forge a new identity: the mysterious and commanding Count of Monte Cristo. From the shadows, you will re-enter the world that once destroyed you, navigating the upper class of Paris, fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Count of Monte Cristo.

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    After slowly getting used to the monotony of the hospital, a letter is placed gently in front of you... The scrawl is as embarrassed about its content as the old woman is to have burdened you with it. It reads: We are all so glad to hear about your swift recovery, the state of drivers these days worry us all! Please can you continue towards that stead, the old pastor's ever so ill and we hear … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parish.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Fading is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse, blood and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Legend of a Savior is an interactive fiction game series being made in Sugarcube. It is a dark adult fantasy that will focus on the dark side of the truth and the line between what is morally right and wrong. In this series, you will learn about lies, truths, and what it means to ultimately be alive. Legend of a Savior is rated 18+. Content Warnings: Language, violence, death, parental abuse,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of a Savior: Book One.

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  32. (The novel system is expected to arrive in November, and there are already ways to earn money in the game: job hunting, merchandise upselling and fishing. Another hint: other goods in the mall are for screwing around. (They can be used whenever the player goes to his daughter's room and finds her boyfriend present.) ①Lets begin with the game story: Guonong Xiao, a husband and father who maintained… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我反对这门亲事-I'm against this marriage.

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  33. RETIRING SOON! Armoire to close 31 December 2024 Minerva Interactive is winding down. Playing Pride & Prejudice Vol 1: An Austen Armoire will be live in the Steam store only through the end of 2024. Keep the game in your library by purchasing or downloading before December 31, and thank you for your support! *** "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing Pride & Prejudice 1: An Austen Armoire.

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  35. #GAMEINC23 GAMEINC23 is back again this year with a brand new theme in which we we will move backwards from this progressive industry to take a look back at beginning! This year will be one of the best year for GAMEINC  as we bring you the retro game and giving you one of the best experience as an early tester! What Is GAMEINC? GAMEINC is an annual game mini carnival held by the Semester 4 stude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to amranpoji test.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Every citizen of our great State dreams of working at the Prime Ministry!You are lucky, intern – your dream has come true! While you are at the bottom of the career ladder, that is more than many of your fellow citizens will ever achieve! Have you already decided what you're going to become? Will you become a diligent and responsible officer decorated by the Wise Leader himself? Or will you become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder 2.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    An unlikely gathering in a dark room...Why are three young ladies and a crude mercenary here together?Then it appears clear that the place they are in is full of dangers, that some things aren't what they seem, and that a superior force is going to play cat and mouse with them. You'll have to be mightier than the mighty, grittier than the gritty, trickier than the tricky, but in the end, YOU can d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choose Wisely.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 434 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you awake to discover a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. With only hazy memories of what happened last night, explore a stranger's bedroom in search of clues and try and piece together the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night Stand.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Vessels is an atmospheric, character-driven narrative adventure game. Players assume the role of crewmember quarantined in the airlock of their ship with no memory of how they got there, and with crewmates who refuse to let you out. Players can posses other crew members to explore the ship and find a way to free yourself, where different choices can lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels.

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  42. A detective noir, choose-your-own-adventure game with hand-drawn art, over 250k words, and an immersive soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Lazar.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 19,807 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

    Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is a sequel to the blockbuster RPG Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. Players continue to enjoy the title's emotionally compelling and story-driven theme, additions to features such as new characters, classes, locations and force powers as well as a deeper look into the founding lore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    81% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    You are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstoneis classic RPG gamebook! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest of Doom.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    50% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Choose a path to adventure! Will you sneak into the dragon's lair, or challenge the beast openly? Will you fight for vengeance or for glory? Will you be tempted by elven romance? Will you be buried underground forever? Relive classic 1980s fantasy in this remastered gamebook. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Daughter.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon possessed you one year ago. Since that day, you unwillingly tore a trail of bloodshed through New York City. Your salvation comes in the form of the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. You are free, but your world is in tatters. You have no home, no friends, and are wanted by the police. Your old life is gone, but perhaps you can start a new one. Join the ranks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    A giant cathedral of flesh has appeared in the middle of the ocean on a dying world. A small group of scientists are secretly investigating it when a mysterious woman appears, facing an impossible task. Stars Die is a non-linear, sci-fi mystery game with branching dialogues. FEATURES - Completely non-linear story. Have long debates with people or ignore them the entire game. - Five parallel, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars Die.

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  48. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    If you crossed a vampire, would you protect humanity or embrace the blood? Guide Mark Delaware's choices in this visual novel as he navigates this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twice Reborn: a vampire visual novel.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is a four-part fantasy adventure like never before. With tens of thousands of choices, the story rewrites itself around your actions. Battle weird and deadly creatures, cast powerful spells, play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal. The fate of the land of Kakhabad is in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery! Part 3.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    69% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    An otome visual novel - play a powerless victim of a terrifying, unfair world. 200+ choices, 50+ endings, 20+ hours of play - and only one way to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Degraman: Act I. Vincent.

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