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Games like Into The Dark

Looking for games like Into The Dark? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Permanent: Hope & Vacuum, Hillmain Hotel or Pitty Meaty.

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  1. «Permanent: Hope & Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and ir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent: Hope & Vacuum.

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  2. When You Find Your Purpose, So Do Your Demons. Hillmain Hotel is a puzzle based horror experience in which the player must escape a deadly hotel, a sinister town, and their own tortured past. As a storm approaches, you must take shelter in a nearby hotel for safety. It is anything but safe. The town of Hillmain holds a dark secret. It is plagued by demons and murderers. Will you be able to escap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hillmain Hotel.

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  3. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    58% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Dreams Are What Our Brains Show Us In Our Sleep.From Long Distant Memories to Our Deepest Fears.They hold our secrets within us and keep them inaccesible to others. that's About to Change.Timore 5 is an indie horror game, 5th one in Timore series.A scientist named Frank has done a lot inventing new things, but his experiments aren't without the consequences. In this game Frank will try to record h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIMORE 5.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    83% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Related is a game that immerses into the dark but fascinating story of two sisters. Explore the dark locations of an abandoned orphanage, solve mysteries, while immersed in memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Related.

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  6. What is Kindawn?A first-person atmospheric horror exploration game. You play as an adult returning to the Siberian town where you grew up as an orphan. As you piece together fractured memories and uncover what happened in your absence, the line between folklore and nightmare begins to dissolve. The game is designed for a single playthrough of approximately 3-5 hours. There is no combat. Explorati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.

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  7. In the silence of an abandoned school, words hold power. Kukata: Word of Ghosts is a supernatural typing horror game inspired by Malaysian folklore. Trapped inside a haunted secondary school, a group of teenagers must uncover the truth behind the restless spirits that wander its halls. The only way to survive is through words. Type sacred phrases, forbidden names, and ancient verses to repel sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kukata: Word of Ghosts.

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  8. "Can you survive until dawn when bedtime becomes a nightmare?" Welcome to Good Night Little Ones, a soft horror game that turns babysitting into your worst nightmare. In Good Night Little Ones, you play a baby-sitter who signed a so tempting contract for permanent time. which was a mistake… but you will find out later… Every night, you start at 9PM, your main goal is to make childr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Night Little Ones.

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  9. Summary This is a narrative-driven adventure game in which you dive into another’s nightmare and intervene in the source of the anomaly. As Homura, a hunter, you explore the dreams of a girl who has lost her memory. Story In the forbidden lands, Orochi was slain. It was something that had happened time and again in this world — or so it was supposed to be. When the hunter Homura struck… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 葦原のアニマ.

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  10. Watsonville is a first-person psychological horror VR game. It places players in the role of a child navigating the traumatic aftermath of a violent argument between their parents inside a cramped 1990s family trailer. After hiding under the bed during the conflict, you must discover what happened and find a way to escape the house and its past. Players explore a mobile home and its surrounding … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watsonville.

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  11. What if the tapes you found weren’t just recordings... but warnings? Playback is a first-person psychological horror experience that blurs the line between reality and memory. Dive into a disturbing mystery as you uncover the fate of the tenants in a cursed building—all through a haunted collection of VHS tapes. You play as an investigator drawn to a seemingly abandoned apartment complex. As you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playback.

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  12. 【Overview】 “Sisters' Journey: The Thousand-Ryo Chest: Edo Village Nightmare” is an exploration-based fantasy horror game set in a small Japanese village. 【Story】 An Edo-period countryside village, lined with several thatched-roof houses. One day, the protagonist, a lonely girl named Onene, begins to sense the presence of her “older sister.” With the villagers' help, Onene searches for [her si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 姉妹道中千両箱 : Edo Village Nightmare.

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  13. Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.

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  14. ️Discount Nightmares️Is an episodic series. Each episode is a self contained, unique, thrilling, horror, mystery! The GulchWorking in the gulch is a tough job. It's even tougher when you might get eaten in the middle of the night! About This GameThe Gulch is a horror adventure with tones of comedy, built in the spirit of classic ’90s style puzzle games. Think of it as the successor to the Point… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discount Nightmares - The Gulch.

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  15. WARNING: This video game may cause seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Players are advised to exercise caution. Shadowless is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious, ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines an extraordinarily soothing and eerily realistic environment for a truly terrifying experience. EnvironmentThe game takes p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowless.

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

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  17. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

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  18. Welcome back to Nightmare House. Delve into an action-packed first-person horror experience based on the legendary Half-Life 2 horror mod "Nightmare House 2". THE LEGEND, REIMAGINEDTread through an abandoned house haunted by the nightmares of its former occupants. You are trapped inside with a powerful entity named Emily – make peace, build trust, and unravel her past, present and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare House.

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  19. Broken soul is a pixeled adventure horror game, inspired by Silent Hill and The Count Lucanor. Alex, a typical man, starts noticing some weird things happening to him. Everything seems familiar but alien. Minutes, hours, days are erased from his memories. Why has it stated? What is hidden in his lost memories? Broken soul is a personal hell of a lost person, which makes Alex meet his own demons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken soul.

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  20. King's Angel: Otome is a visual novel set in a medieval fantasy world of magic, angels and demons. Features Interactive story with hundreds of conversation choices Female protagonist Two male love interests: Calix and Madion A looping world - replay scenes in the story to make different choices and reach a different outcome Multiple endings PlotRecently named the king's personal bard, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Angel: Otome.

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  21. Blind Memory is an affluent experience to feel Lost, Chaos and Blinded. You will play as Amnesiac and Half Blinded person who wakes up in a weird place knowing nothing about himself Nor about the place where a murder apparently took place. So, Your choices now will shape your destiny—they’ll define who you are and how far you’ve come. But hold on tight… the journey’s just getting interesti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Memory.

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  22. A Kungfu-Noir prison drama based on Buddhist myth. Plan the perfect escape, create your own unique fighting style, form an Asura gang, and defeat The Death that Follows herself in this rogue-like character-action game. IMMORTAL combines freestyle combat with some of the fastest platforming you have ever seen. Freely express yourself and go from offense to defense while building up your flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You wake up alone in a dark room with nothing but questions and the hum of cameras watching your every move. Are you sure you can escape?  Left/Over is a third-person horror game inspired by all-time classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, where you must find your way out of a long-abandoned laboratory.  Collect items, stay quiet, and discover what led to the creation of a place where the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left/Over.

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  24. Welcome to Candyworld! Amazing adventures, games, fun and imminent death await you here. How fortunate that you've woken up right now - very soon, a magical tea party will take place in the Cloudhouse, which all residents of Candyworld dream of attending. You should definitely get to know them - we all love guests very much! At the tea party, you will meet our incomparable Redheart Queen - there i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teaparty in Candyworld.

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    Awaken from your Lethargy, a sci-fi game that blurs the line between nightmare and truth. You find yourself in a desolate, futuristic place, with no memory and no idea how you got there. Every light and echo of silence whispers secrets of your life. The most pressing question haunts you: are you truly awake, or trapped in an endless nightmare? WHAT TO EXPECT FROM LETHARGY?Lethargy is a third-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethargy.

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    Synopsis In 1979, a man named Masao Satomi was involved in an accident. He was taken to the hospital and woke up safe and sound, but had amnesia. When he wonders if there is any memory he can recall, he recalls an intense childhood memory from 16 years ago. The nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa period and the somewhat disturbing atmosphere of his childhood. Masao tries to relive those memori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 6days.

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  27. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    <a href="One" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://pvbiizh3r.itch.io/one-night-at-david-classic">One Night At David Classic by PvbIizher</a> <a href="One" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://pvbiizh3r.itch.io/one-night-at-david-2">One Night At David 2 by PvbIizher</a> <a href="One" class="r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night At David 8.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    My grandmother went to space—and came back. After that, the world began to spin, round and round...What was this country, this society, meant to be? We simply process the things that come our way. What was the world supposed to be like? I don’t know. SAYONALAIKA is an adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAYONALAIKA.

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  29. This is a collection of four books in a single DRM-free epub file. You can side load it onto your ebook reading device, open it in Calibre, or print it out for all I care. Once you buy it, it's yours to use. Enjoy. <3 Find the first three books in the series here. Cèsar Hawke's job with the OPA is maturing into a job that involves a suspicious number of dead bodies. From steamy Los Angeles to pos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Preternatural Affairs, Books 4-7: Shadow Burns, Deadly Wrong, Ashes and Arsenic, Once Darkness Falls.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About the Game: Beyond The Illusions Beyond The Illusions is a psychological horror game developed as a prototype in just 50 hours, delivering an eerie blend of puzzle-solving, atmospheric terror, and psychological twists. This first-person experience drags you into the depths of a cursed and near-deserted forest, where reality blurs and nothing is as it seems. You play as Dan, a heartbroken teen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions - Original.

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  31. 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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  32. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Alright, you absolute legends—or degenerates, depending on the day—welcome to Beyond the Illusions, a 10-minute shitshow where one dude’s birthday goes from “my ex dumped me” to “am I tripping balls or is that lava?” I’m dVlpr, the sleep-deprived lunatic who puked this mess into existence over 55 hours of caffeine and regret, then “remastered” it with 25 more hours of “why the hell am I doing this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions.

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  33. Story Mode: Upon waking in the eerie, fog-enshrouded universe of Silent Siren, Dex Mercer finds himself holding a mysterious radio, guided to mysterious buttons around the world by an familiar friend, named Larse. With no memory of how he arrived, Dex is on a quest to uncover the chilling mysteries of the town and face the haunting truths of his past, all while the spectral voice of his wife. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunt N Seek: Silent Siren.

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  34. Step into the enigmatic world of &quot;Gummy Nightmares&quot; as Player One, a young boy who awakens in a mysterious amusement park with no memory of his past or identity. Guided by a mysterious girl named Jenny, you must use your slingshot, whistle, and backpack to battle evil robots, solve puzzles, and find clues to recover your lost memories.Welcome to Gummy Park!Gummy Park was once a lively am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gummy Nightmares.

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  35. When you come to your senses, you find yourself trapped in a nightmare. The books scattered around will guide you through your future. When the clock chimes, everything around transforms with the darkness. And this place is inhabited by monsters and witches. Escape the nightmare and avoid harm from them.About GameThe Spoiler is an first person escape game infused with psychological horror. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TheSpoiler.

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  36. Path of the Tank is an action-RPG where you can only play as a tank. But why? Why a tank and nothing else? Find out in this linear, glorified flash game that is easy to pick up. It might remind you of a bygone era... Key mechanics of the game: -2 gamemodes to choose from: Campaign and Survival Mode! -Real time combat -Simple yet deep skill tree, with 5 powerful late-game options to freely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Tank.

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  37. Within the Unknown is a first-person, psychological indie horror game where you regain your memory and relive the trauma from your dark past in a sci-fi simulation.Synopsis Upon waking up with no recollection of who you are, explore an abandoned farm to uncover the mysteries behind you and your family. As a human subject, your endurance and sanity will be tested as you experience the nightmar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Unknown.

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  38. The Twisting Trail of Clues is a captivating and thrilling modern-day murder mystery that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. Set in a bustling city, the story follows detective Emma as she tries to solve a seemingly impossible case - the murder of a prominent businessman by a mysterious secret society. As Emma delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a tangled web of deceit and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twisting Trail of Clues.

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  39. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

        All of us, from time to time, fly in the clouds imagining how our destiny could have developed, making us at the right time the right choice. Not everyone has a better life, and often the only way out of pain is our personal reality. And now imagine a boy who escapes from life not in his fairy-tale dreams but into his nightmares, replaying one and the same scene again and again until he gets t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to April Snowfall.

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  40. &quot;The Hospital of Fear&quot; - psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of walking simulator. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics and immersive 3D sounds, as well as a well-developed storyline with two different endings. Average time to complete the game: 2 hoursDescriptionAlex Brown is the main character who is tor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hospital of Fear.

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  41. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Edmund and Eliza is a medieval action adventure game about a knight named Edmund Dantes who ventures into a mysterious village in search of a merchant's missing daughter named Eliza Bonteri. Edmund and Eliza is a senior design capstone project for California State University of Northridge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edmund and Eliza.

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  42. CHECK DEV LOGS FOR UPDATES ! What the game ha Alpha teaser and PLAYABLE VERSION (DEC 2019) LOST BETWEEN  A girl with unknown name wakes up after a nightmare to understand that it was reality, but the reality is no better than the nightmare she went through and therefore moves between the two to understand what is what. Her only clues are that she remembers where the girl's 15 mothers who raised h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST BETWEEN.

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  43. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A tough divorce, getting fired from a job ... Why not make your life harder? Take on the role of a novice startup in Silicon Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Startup Valley Adventure.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Kukui is a first person horror game. You play as a 10-year-old named Kyle that is in a coma due to a severe injury, however, you play in his subconscious, accessing all his memories and events that happened before the accident. As the story unfolds you will find out what happened and how you ended up in this situation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kukui.

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  45. Long, long ago, the real world and dream world were one and the same. But because of the dark thoughts in people's minds, the Nightmare was born and threatened to end the world. A brave sage appeared and, by using the Holy Instruments and the Dream Stone, sealed the Nightmare away into the holy land. Peace was restored but the world is now separated into the real world and dream world. Years late… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dual Hearts.

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  46. 67%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The story Stevedore works at the docks, loading and unloading ships in a small coastal town. He is in love with the beautiful lighthouse keeper. Today is the annual summer party, and Stevedore is hurrying up to finish the job and go to the party with her. Suddenly… the floor cracks under his feet… Help Stevedore find the keys to get out of the abandoned warehouse. The lighthouse keeper is waiting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stevedore (MSX, 2020).

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A story-oriented visual novel set in historical France. Play as Emile, a lonesome boy whose past has caught up with him. Witness as the choices he makes continue on a downwards spiral… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cage of Etha.

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    Memory is a strange and interesting thing. It is never complete, and often deviates from the truth. A memory can shift, change, grow and contract, all while being filtered by the mind’s perspective of reality. When you are sent to live with your grandmother for the summer, you could never imagine the mysteries awaiting you in the sleepy country town of Woodland Park. Explore your surroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory.

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  49. Unearth your forgotten childhood memories to reveal the secret of the ancient labyrinth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sable Maze: Sullivan River Collector's Edition.

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  50. “You learned to run from what you feel, and that's why you have nightmares. To deny is to invite madness. To accept is to control.” (Megan Chance) Haunted Nightmares is a top down game that puts you into nightmares in which you are hunted by „Shadows“. These nightmares are your personal labyrinth. You have to know them to escape them and wake up in a &quot;Fresh Bed&quot; - if you can find it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Nightmares.

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