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Looking for games like It's Dark? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shush, Scary Hospital Horror Game or Nyctophobia.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Shush" is an immersive survival game set in a world ravaged by environmental disasters. Join the ranks of the "Waste Warriors" employed by the recycling company "Sunny Smiles" and venture into the forest to gather trash and bring it to the revolutionary "Eco-Collector" machine. But as you delve deeper, mysterious occurrences and sabotage from the rival corporatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shush.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    37% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Your truck is wrecked, your flashlight is dimming and darkness surrounds you. Your fears come alive. Get to the generator and bring back the light before “The Keeper” finds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyctophobia.

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  4. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    72% User Score Based on 524 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Siren Head: Awakening is a first-person horror game based on Trevor Henderson's artwork. You're stuck with your car in the middle of a dark forest with nothing but your flashlight. Seek escape by finding items necessary to survive while a terrifying monster lurks the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren Head: Awakening.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    86% User Score Based on 153 reviews

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

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  6. Project DINOZ is a tense, fear-driven horror game built around found footage, fragmented testimonies, and the final moments of those trapped on an isolated island owned by UCBC — a corporation that pushed its experiments far beyond ethical limits. When the power failed, the security systems died… and the dinosaurs woke to an open world. You will experience the collapse of the island from three dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project DINOZ.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Escape zombies and chase coffees! Run to survive the horrific launch of a new pumpkin spice latte. Play as Joe the Duck, a mascot, who must outmaneuver and outwit the brainless mobs. Destroy the company town to win some peace with your morning cup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Brew.

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  8. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere of Slendrina Remake, where every minute is a fight for survival. This first-person horror game invites you into a sinister cellar filled with mysteries, puzzles, and spine-tingling moments. Welcome to The CellarThe game features a single but highly detailed location: the cellar. This maze of dark hallways and locked doors hides many secrets. Its oppress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slendrina Remake.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    ▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Exquisite hand-drawn animations and sound. Dozens of delicate H-scenes. Hundreds of random skills.  Zombies, firearms, and beautiful girl! Excellent gamepad vibration experience. English Language Patch available. TUNNEL ESCAPE - Fates Entwined (TEFE) is a side story to the classic game TUNNEL ESCAPE. This game (TEFE) is currently in development and is being crowdfunded through monthly s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel Escape.

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  12. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 447 reviews

    Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is a stealth survival horror where you must bake to survive. Trapped inside a deranged bakery crawling with sweet-toothed mascot monsters, you play as a lost child searching for your brother. Sneak through candy-colored corridors, gather bizarre ingredients, and craft color-coded pies that can stun and destroy your enemies. Hide under tables, time your moves, and uncover the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cakey's Twisted Bakery.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    You've been captured and enslaved by the Facility and tasked with retrieving blood from overgrown brains from the depths of an ancient megastructure, but you may not be alone down there... Will you accept your fate, or find a way to escape? Abrasion is a first-person horror game set inside a brutal, skyless, megastructure. It takes around 90 minutes to complete. The world is filled with useful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abrasion.

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  14. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW CAN YOU SURVIVE THE DEVIL'S GAME? In The Devil is in the Details, is an Anomaly detection -meets- Escape Room - meets Survival Horror hybrid, played from a first-person perspective. You find yourself trapped in a hellish mansion. Each step forward is a gamble in this ever-changing nightmare, where no two playthroughs are alike. Explore and investigate your surroundings and try to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil is in the Details.

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  15. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    TV Head Eight Pages is a classic first-person indie horror. You find yourself all alone, in the middle of a dark forest. You have no weapons and no place to wait for help. The dim flashlight that lights the way is your only friend. Your goal is to explore the area to find eight pages and escape from this terrifying place.LevelsIn the main menu you can choose from three available levels. Dense Jung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TV Head: Eight Pages.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Scary Maze Game has you and up to 5 others exploring a randomly generated maze trying to find the exit. But be careful walking around every corner as there is a monster that lurks within the maze. What the game includes: Regular mode with 6 hand crafted mazes Random mode with infinite levels using a random maze generator 3 different enemies each with their own jump scare 6 player onli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Maze Game.

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  17. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 526 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    A collection of short horror games by 10 different creators, all made in 7 days. Includes: Carthanc (Scythe Dev Team) Don't Go Out (Secret Cow Level) Hand of Doom (Torple Dook) Mr. Bucket Told Me To (Strange Scaffold) Outsider (Mahelyk) The Pay is Nice (Oddbreeze Games) The Pony Factory (David Szymanski) Rotgut (Snowrunner Productions) Shatter (Lovely Hellplace) SUMMER NIGHT (Airdorf) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection.

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    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    10% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    BlackShadows is a survival horror game where you'll assume the role of a young scientist who is fighting against her worst nightmare... You'll have to escape from a strange and creepy place in order to survive. You think it's easy? Be careful : Black Shadows are never friendly! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlackShadows.

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  19. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A cemetery filled with hostile creatures. A church that will not save you. Complex puzzles. The return to the school where everything began. And a fragile, intelligent girl with a thirst for revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pesadelo: Regressão.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    "Statues" released! Do not be afraid of what you see. Be afraid of what you left behind… Do you ever think that statues are alive? That there is a bit of a soul behind blank eyes of each... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statues.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    In this Indie Horror Game you are playing as a stranded Sailor who tries to find a way to escape the Island. But there are some strange things going on! Created with Unreal Engine 5, this game offers a thrilling horror experience with good graphics and combat action! Let's see how brave you are. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded Nightmare.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,004 reviews

    The Witch’s House, originally released in 2012, falls within the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and jump scares. Among other entries in the genre such as Ib and Ao Oni, The Witch’s House surprised fans with pixel-art that conceals truly frightening horror. The Witch’s House is deliberately designed with traps at *almost* every turn--sudden death is unpred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's House MV.

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  23. Survive the ultimate outbreak in this 4-player co-op horror experience powered by Unreal Engine 5. Explore a new hospital and two famous psychiatric hospitals from the saga in the aftermath of a fire. Manage your resources and use flamethrowers to eradicate a massive organic infestation, destroying the 'Mother Organism' by launching the emergency protocol in SOLO mode or with friends hosting and j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to County Hospital Outbreak.

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  24. A horror fishing survival game set in the Deep Woods of the lost frontier. Feed the fire. Feed the beast. Feed yourself. Dreadcast is a single-player horror fishing game where survival hangs by a thread — or, rather, a line. Stranded deep in the forgotten woods of the lost frontier, with nothing but your rod, your dog Rufus, and a chained wagon that groans in the dark, you must make it th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadcast.

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  25. In 1985, a peaceful life of a quiet industrial town have turned into a pure nightmare. Police started to receive phone calls about aggressive creatures attacking citizens. The sheriff and his assistants drove out to investigate the scene, but managed to only report themselves being attacked by a group of people who had went insane. He asked for reinforcements before the connection with him was lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Invasion VR.

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  26. 13%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    17% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Return the Backrooms is a Co-op horror game for 1-4 players where you can have a great time with your friends. Think, Explore, Wander, find the key items and try to escape. but be careful because something is lurking in the dark... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return the Backrooms.

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  27. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In Study of Unusual: Forest of Secrets you are secret agent which went to unusual forest. You need to find out the reason of people disappearing. During the investigation you need to unravel the mystery of the forest, collecting notes and documents of disappeared people and try to stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Study of Unusual: Forest of Secrets.

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  28. Urban UndergroundsFace the darkness. Find your friend. Escape the unknown. You are an experienced urban explorer, known for venturing into abandoned places where no one else dares to go. One day, your best friend Marcus invites you to investigate an old, decaying urban bunker hidden deep in a forest far from civilization. When you arrive, an overwhelming sense of dread overtakes you. A bone-chil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Undergrounds.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Alex and his friends set out for a camping trip deep in the forest. What starts as a fun escape quickly turns into something far darker. This forest hides secrets… and something is always watching. Survive. Escape. Don’t look back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rake Sees You.

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  31. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Barking from the Dark - is a first-person horror game about a lonely night shift worker at a remote railway crossing.At first, the routine seems simple: tighten the bolts, raise the barriers, let trucks and heavy freight trains from the mines pass through. But the previous operator disappeared after answering the call of a strange barking coming from the forest. All that remains is a note — and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barking from the Dark.

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

    You are a slave. A collar with three lights hangs around your neck: each one fades and shocks you for mistakes or disobedience. Your life is quotas: sorting waste, growing food, and expeditions into lower levels with zombies. Earn, unlock passages, buy gear, and seek a path to freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRUDGE.

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  34. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Bring light to the darkness as you color each scene by finding over 1200 hidden objects across 12 levels in the Spooky Village! Discover heroic feline hunters of spooky creatures, collect special cards, unlock bonus levels, and explore haunting yet cozy locations filled with mystery and charm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats in Spooky Village.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    73% User Score Based on 973 reviews

    A multiplayer horror experience set in an SCP Foundation facility during a containment breach. Players take on different roles such as Class-D personnel, scientists, guards, or SCP entities, navigating procedurally generated environments while surviving threats and interacting with others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Containment Breach 2.

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  36. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    91% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    With boundless sea at your back and a towering gate ahead, you have no choice but to walk into the maze. Hunt, gather, and run to survive, alone or with friends. In this survival horror, you're not the only one watching. You're not the only one starving. Find Your Own Way No one is waiting around the corner to guide you. The only allies are the ones you bring: your friends. So choose wisely, plan … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZEBOUND: Hunt, Gather, Run!.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,147 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 44 reviews

    The full remake of FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly. This Japanese-style horror adventure game follows twin sisters lost in an abandoned village haunted by evil spirits. Using the Camera Obscura, they fight ghosts as the story unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne’s Manor is a first-person puzzle-horror experience that plunges you into the unsettling depths of a long-abandoned estate. Your friend vanished after attending a party at the manor, and no one has seen them since. Armed with little more than your wits and a faintly glowing lantern, you step inside, not knowing what you'll find on the other side. Shadowed rooms, cryptic puzzles, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    'Sapo 3D' is a 3D platformer with classic elements where the player can take on the role of a frog. Travel through various worlds, collecting golden flies and facing various challenges to unlock the mysterious gate in the main area. Features of Sapo 3D Low-poly/Pixel-art aesthetics Four Worlds, each with different levels Lot of fun mechanics and enemies A mysterious gate Universal Language (The en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapo 3D.

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Blood Bear is a single player survival horror game. You wake up at your campsite, alone, within what seems to be a completely deserted State Park. You must get to the bottom of what occurred the night before. Navigate the map, interact, and avoid the park’s residents. Use and upgrade items from around the park in your search for answers. Immersive Experience: Put your survival skills to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Bear.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Beneath the farm something terrible awaits. You fell down a giant hole into a dark world full of terrifying scarecrows and monsters. Now you must make your way through the tunnels deep underground while watching your back. Solve puzzles, find tools, and most importantly… Stay alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zardy's Cave.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    [Media 2152885] [Media 2152886] Dungeon Nightmares II is a first-person psychological horror that takes you through a journey of discovering what nightmares are. It is the sequel to the very... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory.

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  48. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Dive into the enchanting world of "Hidden Cats - Spooky" a hidden object game where your mission is to uncover every cat hidden within stunning hand-painted artwork. Let your keen eye and curiosity guide you through this captivating journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats: Spooky.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

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  50. 8%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    9% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The Wallway is a cooperative first-person horror game for 1-5 players. Explore endless hallways, collect important items and find your way out. Run away from the terrible monster that hears your every sound through the microphone. Can you escape or are you consumed by darkness and fear? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE WALLWAY.

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