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Looking for games like investigate? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Facing the Rain, The Specter's Desire or Inexplicable Deaths In Damipolis: Inner Thoughts.

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  1. Is everyone just fending for themselves - or is there any empathy left after all? "Facing the rain" is a story-driven RPG, without battles but with impactful decisions. Take the role of Billy, a young girl embarking on her first job as a hotel maid, in a town called Drumberg - which is nowhere in particular. Soon she realizes, there is a tragic heaviness weighing down on the hotel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Facing the Rain.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.

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  3. Who is responsible for what happened that tragic night? Inspired by film noir classics, “Inexplicable Deaths in Damipolis: Inner Thoughts” is a 3d graphic adventure in first person that takes place in an eccentric manor. Collect, examine and combine different objects until you find the culprit. Story Detective John Damien Applesid wakes up in the midst of a luxurious banquet in the company o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inexplicable Deaths In Damipolis: Inner Thoughts.

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  4. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You are Kleu. You are small. Your body is made of clay, and your self is made of music. You feel strange inside. You may need to say some goodbyes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kleu's music.

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  5. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A horror exploration game that takes place in an underground labyrinth. Avoid malicious creations that are hungry for your soul. Depart from the nightmares that constantly haunt you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doll's Window.

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  6. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    52% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A real-time, police interrogation and detective simulator, where you control the course of the investigation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Files: The Death of Paulette Williams.

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  7. Do you like birds? How about worlds? Are you perhaps trying to bury a hatchet that keeps poking out from the dirt? Well have we got the game for you! Come on down to birdworld, the eldritch role playing game about facing your dark past. birdworld features a loveable cast of feathery friends, monsters with protruding bones, and puzzles that'll make you say "WOW, I'M HAVING FUN!" … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to birdworld.

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  9. In the shadow of a rundown estate, tormented by demented visions you must solve puzzles, fight dreadful monsters, and escape the masked man haunting every step. Inside a fixed camera narrative horror. Step into the shoes of Edward Smith, an investigative reporter nearing the end of his career, each night a fitful dream haunts him; A thirty year old murder and a string of gruesome cold cases conn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heather Wreath: The Reporter.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,305 reviews

    A gripping prison escape RPG woven with crime, corruption, and hidden agendas. Step into a maximum-security facility where every inmate has a past—and a plan. You'll have to fight to survive, investigate, and ultimately break free before the time runs out. Uncover a scheme that threatens more than just your life—it could bring down the entire city. In this thrilling adventure, choices matter, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back to the Dawn.

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  11. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Investigate a series of brutal crimes in a remote Arctic town in this psychological horror experience steeped in oppressive atmosphere. Step into the shoes of Detective James Northland and confront the terrifying beast threatening to shatter your sanity in this unsettling tale of mystery. Venture into a frozen, isolated setting where reason fades with the storm in Echoes in the Storm, an inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in the Storm.

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  12. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    English Race against time to save a kidnapped teenager in just two hours! As a cunning private investigator, explore a posh mansion, typing retro commands or using arrow keys to select actions. Find and craft items to outsmart obstacles in this thrilling blend of classic text adventure and modern flair.  Can you free her before it’s too late? SummaryEncounter is an hybrid text/graphical adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encounter HD (Oric).

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narrow Woods Hotel.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Just as you begin to settle in for a fun day at your best friend's house, something changes in her and she kills you. And not just once—she ends your life time and time and time again. Your goal is to escape from this endless loop of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentimental Death Loop.

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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 500 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 22 reviews

    Enter the Highlands. Lose yourself. Find harmony. Reach the sea. A narrative adventure with rhythm and survival elements, from the creators of Heaven’s Vault and 80 Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Highland Song.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join Detective Guy and his trusty sidekick Cleo the clue-sniffing dog as they investigate the sudden and shocking death of a powerful video game publishing executive. Holed up inside an isolated Alpine hotel during a treacherous blizzard, our detective must search for clues, interview suspects, solve the mystery, and bring the guilty party to justice. Can Guy and Cleo crack this chilling case an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Explore a dark and eerie first person horror game where your doom flickers in the form of a candle barely visible through the dusky gloom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candlehead.

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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    This is a short, RPG Maker game with horror elements incorporated into a short story full of puzzles. The player will control a young cat-eared girl as she seeks to find her friend Nyakori, and her missing rabbit doll, all while attempting to not fall victim to the forces at play in the sinister mansion she finds herself in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyakori's Rabbit Doll.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dying Flame takes the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with their heavy emphasis on jump scares and puzzle solving and ramps it up by taking away the consistent source of hope and comfort: - Light. Dying Flame is designed to leave the player plunged in darkness, while solving puzzles to not only escape the twisted mansion, but also uncover the full story of addiction, guilt and marital loss. Dy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Flame.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Betty & Earl is a relaxing and thoughtful puzzle game where you control everything at the same time in order to reunite the two main characters. The world is connected, and whenever you move, everything follows. Find a way to reconnect Betty & Earl in a world that constantly gets in the way. Wishlist on SteamFollow Development on TwitterHelp Create on Discord Coming soon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Betty & Earl.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat in the Box.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Lost Cartridge: Cold Read is the first in a series of horror anthology games by Pure Ice Blue, creator of Lily's Well and I Cannot Drown. Explore the library, hide from those who want Mitch's life to end, and solve puzzles in order to possibly find a way to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Cartridge: Cold Read.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,593 reviews

    It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily's Well.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    85% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Exploration, adventure and a touch of classic horror awaits you! Uncover the secrets and mysteries of Neuville's Mansion. Test your logic against diverse puzzles, locate and use a variety of items, and don't lose your sense of direction, as navigation itself becomes an obstacle in your path! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viviette.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    ​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

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  28. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Elisa, a young reporter, is sent to investigate the abandoned mansion of Renowned author Jaime Salazar, who disappeared, along with his entire family, in May 1986. Setting out to find the truth of what happened in that house, she gets a lot more than she bargained for when she realizes the house of Salazar is not totally empty!Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become anot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror Of Salazar House.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Eerie Inn is a mystery, puzzle-solving horror game with a strong emphasis on the narrative. You play as one of the girls staying at a guest house and your mission is to find out the truth behind the mysterious things happening there. You will soon realize that things aren't what they appear to be.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eerie Inn.

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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 422 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    One night can feel like a lifetime of pain, suffering and horror to a child...do you have what it takes to survive the night? Play as an 8 year old child who is tormented by monsters in his house. Your choices make his future which lives can be saved or ended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Ignore Them.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    Jacob has disappeared. Explore his cute voxel room to find out what happened. Each of its objects has a story to tell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oniria Crimes.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    It's going to rain for a while. Rainyday is a gritty and atmospheric, top-down, old school detective adventure about human trafficking inspired by Sierra's classics and 1990s masterpieces like Dreamweb, Harvester, Bloodnet etc. Take the role of John Rainy. An ageing, tired and depressed NOPD detective investigating strange child disappearances in the city of New Orleans. Jump in and descent int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainyday.

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  35. 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. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Confusing Incident: Pinch Me is an adventure game with horror elements. You play as an ordinary guy who got into an accident and ended up in a mysterious house. He has to find a way out of the house and solve the mystery of this house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convoluted Incident: Pinch me.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Caution:To play in English, change the language at the title screen by selecting "X key→Language".Atmosphere:The main content is the so-called 3D Mistake Search (99 in all), but players who like side trip content such as appreciation of paintings and mini-games, outlandish endings, difficult scenarios, etc., are welcome to play this game.Story:This is an adventurous game in which the mal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Hours Museum.

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  38. Game Document — Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival Group Members: Han Gong(216336653) Lin Guan(217456765) Ho Chun Chan(217486846) Runjie Zhou(216915670) Game Overview Brief Description "Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival" is an innovative cooperative action game that transports players to an enigmatic island, where they must harness the power of a unique DIY controller to navigate ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    [Game overview]Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help. The Lieutenant, a man with the supernatural ability to resurrect, has reached the end of his life and awaits death from old age. Howe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staffer Reborn.

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  40. The adventure takes place in a steampunk universe, within a Great Clock (thought as Big Ben), an unpretentious building where scientific activity takes place, as part of research into new energy sources... or so the story goes. You take on the role of an automaton, limited to moving, running and interacting, accompanied by a calculator-being that will stick with you until the end of the adventure.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clocked.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Make Your Own Adventure! Introduction This is a story creating game where you choose different travel and action segments to the story, then, fill in the blanks to the story by choosing certain words/phrases for what happens! There are tons of silly, funny, and over-the-top combinations of words to try! At the end you can download the final adventure story you have created. Game Description This g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Your Own Adventure!.

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    「Dorasyeoda」 takes place in the Joseon dynasty. Did I just say Joseon? Well, now it should be called the New Joseon! New Joseon, ruled by the one and only God, has Narin as their national religion. What had happened to Joseon? On a peaceful day on October 3rd in Joseon, the descendant of God made his appearance to the world. ‘As the Almighty takes care of our nation, all subjects must look up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorasyeoda.

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  43. Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno is a fan game based on the beloved Final Fantasy Franchise, though with an unusual twist. It is also an adaptation of a long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Created by a team of two developers, a musician and in correspondence with an artist, not to mention the input of the original players, we're dedicated to seeing our dearly held tale come to life in a fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno.

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  44. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Magirune 2 is an adventure dungeon crawler game with a back story of a volcano that started being active and water in the city became increasingly scarce. People were mining in search of water but found strange artifacts instead. Because of that, archaeologists and explorers started being interested. Know more about the world and the dark secret behind some people's actions. Release Date Augu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magirune 2.

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

    Will you be able to uncover your raison d'être and solve the mysteries that await in this suspenseful thriller? In this 2D adventure title, players can explore as they please, examine objects, solve a series of riddles, and complete a variety of minigames. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raisond'etre.

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  46. Killer Night is an engaging psychological thriller in visual novel format that immerses players in a mysterious survival game. Set in a dark and isolated mansion, the participants must uncover the identity of a hidden killer among them. Every choice carries significant consequences, leading to different narrative paths and multiple endings. With a plot full of tension and twists, Killer Night exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KillerNight.

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  47. The True Slime King is a hardcore puzzle platformer that will test your wits and dexterity with challenging maneuvers and mind-bending puzzles. With a focus on tight controls, you'll explore a large vibrant world, learning from your mistakes as you die fast and respawn even faster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The True Slime King.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Mindmist is a first person, story driven game about exploring the dark side of the human history. You will visit past and witness some of the historical events that represents how we, as humans, are greedy and inclined to fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINDMIST.

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  49. Luciferian is an action RPG, hack & slash, top-down shooter, that immerses you into the world of occultism and magic. Set in a medieval atmosphere within a vast labyrinth, Luciferian follows the story of a former King from an ancient European region. Through black magic and sorcery, your brother has usurped your throne, killed your wife and child, and cursed you with a spell. In Luciferian,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luciferian - The Conjuring Book.

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  50. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You wake up from a nightmare and find that your memory has become ambiguous, and you can't even confirm your name. You can only rely on the name "Qi Yi" called by people around you to find your own survival, but the bizarre events that followed have made your identity more and more confusing. Is the truth hidden behind the fog really what you expected? After a burst of inexplicable di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misty Judgment.

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