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Games like Jack in the Dark

Games like Jack in the Dark

Looking for games like Jack in the Dark? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Trapped in the Tomb, Milo and the Christmas Gift or Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

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  1. 27%Game Brain Score
    27% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    As you opened the ancient tomb's gates, you unknowingly triggered a mechanism that sealed you inside. Around you stretches a dark labyrinth filled with mysteries, traps, and riddles of the past. To escape to the surface, you must find crystal skulls that will unseal the closed passages. Every step is a race against time and your own fear, but somewhere in the darkness lies the path to freedom. Wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped in the Tomb.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    93% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    Milo and the Christmas Gift is a free-to-play short and atmospheric point-and-click adventure game created by artist Johan Scherft. The game is a spin-off story following the events in Milo and the Magpies. The game has 5 chapters and a gameplay time of around 30 minutes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milo and the Christmas Gift.

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  3. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, with a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

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  4. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    59% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Secret of Pineview Forest is a free prequel to Pineview Drive - Rising Storm. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Pineview Forest.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 7,362 reviews

    VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends. Game is currently in around the clock development and will include bugs and potential room for improvement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VEIN.

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  8. You have lost both your legs and arms and you can’t remember anything... The Limb-Severing Devil's Confinement and Devotion. Your only way to survive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Severed Love.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 373 reviews

    DISCOPUP is a narrative game about a seal who wants to sneak inside a dogs-only party. Explore the city and meet shady characters as your search for the perfect dog costume. FULL VERSION AVAILABLE ON STEAM. You're a seal eager to party, making your way to the most famous nightclub in the city: DiscoPup. However, tonight, the bouncer is only letting dogs in. How will you make it past him? Cos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISCOPUP.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 165 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 24 reviews

    It's a me... Luigi!! It's time for Luigi to step out from the shadow of his big brother and into the spotlight for the premiere title on Nintendo's next-generation home console, Nintendo GameCube. This creepy game was produced internally at NCL, Kyoto, Japan under the supervision of legendary games producer, Shigeru Miyamoto, and it certainly has all the ingredients to become another Miyamoto cla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luigi's Mansion.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    After a science experiment gets out of control, you need to survive and escape this dark prison that hides weird secrets. The game is a cinematic platform of terror and stealth, inspired by Inside, Another World, Blackthorne and Prince of Persia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RATUZ.

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  13. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Explore the mysterious room by traversing time, while you watch a man succumb to the room syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room Syndrome.

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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    80% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Jagua.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This is a walking simulator, relax and enter the world of the Toy Maker. Explore lost areas and hidden passages to discover the secrets of the unknown Japanese lost game: Toy Maker. Every game session is very dynamic so unlocking levels and secrets might take lot of tries depending on luck.Main game features Use headphones for better immersion Use arrow keys to walk, no WASD for a more re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToyMaker.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You’ve just escaped a swarm of angry, bloodthirsty chickens. The thin walls of a lone camper trailer in the desert are all that separates you from your demise. In front of you lies a flashlight, a floppy disk, and a hamster. Clock’s ticking, hurry up! Can you figure out a way out of this predicament?WELCOME TO THE CRAZY WORLD OF HOLY CHICK! Short and lighthearted Escape Room game, ideal for newc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Chick!.

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  17. Rabidja's Revenge is a retro handheld platformer in Pixel Art. Play as Rabidja, the rabbit ninja seller from the Aron franchise, published on Xbox 360 by Meruvia. Travel through 20 levels including forests, seashores, underwater depths, gloomy caves, fly in the sky and explores the dark castle of the sinister Professor to get back the golden pieces he stole from you.       A new modern / … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabidja's Revenge.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    There is a string of high-profile and gruesome murders in the city, and the killer has yet to be caught. You are a police officer trying to find out who is behind the most high-profile murders in the city and have therefore become the number one target for a maniac! You will encounter many challenging and unique puzzles along the way, solve them to move further towards your goal! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Inside.

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

    Tasked with investigating mysterious disappearances of local children, you are pulled into another world. In this horror/puzzle game, work your way through a mysterious playland dimension using toys to navigate and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. Be careful, something might be waiting for you... Solve unique and thought provoking puzzles using a variety of toy themed mechanics! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caretaker.

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  20. 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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  21. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Test your bravery and observation in this mystical hidden object game. Explore a spooky castle and its mansion, inhabited by ghosts, and find cleverly hidden items.Background music will give you a fully immersive experience. Suitable for the whole family. Game Features: 180 hidden items There is a hint The map is colorable 2.5D effect Customize brightness Saving progress Scaling Relaxin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL: Halloween.

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  22. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Rainbow Gate was once a thriving toy company and amusement park filled with laughter, lights, and wonder. But after a mysterious tragedy that claimed countless lives, the park was abandoned. Behind the rusted gates, rumors grew: shadows that move on their own, laughter in the dark, and people who entered but never returned. You step into the role of a detective investigating the forgotten grounds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Gate.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    93% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Eyes.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Check out other games from Skystone! About the GameCaught amid the zombie apocalypse and with time running out, Anling will stop at nothing to ensure her son, Cody, gets to safety. Enduring countless perils, including the zombie infection that's beginning to take over her body, not to mention teaching Cody how to survive their harsh new reality. As Anling and Cody explore the world they'll com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDYING - "KINGDOM".

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 1,115 reviews

    Subject: #131389145 . Property of the Gent Corporation. No unauthorized viewing or interaction. Danger. Unstable.SUMMARYDiscover the interactable Secrets of the Machine by exploring Gent's creation and solving the puzzles within. Lurking amongst the shadows are glimpses to the past, the present, and the future of the Dark Puddles. But stay alert, this realm changes often...FEATURES Explore The Dra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bendy: Secrets of the Machine.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    WELCOME TO OBSCURIAThe large cruise ship Nocturne has been evacuated due to a shipwreck, everyone has been evacuated except one person, Captain Blackhood. Since he gave the order to evacuate he has not been seen again, your mission as an agent is to find him alive, or dead, but to find him, in addition an invasion of ghosts has invaded the cruise ship. Genre: Horror, Exploration, Scare, Tension Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBSCURIA.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 404 reviews

    Henry Stauf's mansion has been abandoned for as long as anyone dare remember. Stauf was a master toy maker, a maker of amazing puzzles and this strange house was his greatest creation. Now the mansion stands empty, rotting ever since the children started dying, ever since the six guests came. Now there are only the eerie lights and the terrible sing-song rhymes of the children. And suddenly, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 7th Guest.

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  29. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    72% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    "In the glade, there grew a tree. Merry, Merry king of the woods was he. Deep in his heart lived spirits, three. Dark secrets had this family." In Where is my Heart? you play the story of a family of forest spirits. Their world gets broken up into fragments which you have to piece back together in your mind. Each of the three characters can transform into a magical creature along the wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is my Heart?.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Forgotten Tapes: Twisted Forms is now available for wishlisting on Steam!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239000/The_Forgotten_Tapes_Analog_Nightmares...Twisted Forms contains 8 creepy games all focused on the theme of Body Horror!Want to try out one of the games before purchasing the entire package? Check out The Door by Luke Van Zandt available here: https://lukevanzandt.itch.io/the-door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Tapes: Analog Nightmares.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    92% User Score Based on 501 reviews

    Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinwalker Hunt.

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  33. 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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  34. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Taking place in a single mansion in Candlewood, northeast USA, in the early 20th Century, House of Caravan is a sinister adventure filled with dark secrets and vexing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Caravan.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Moko has lots of good advice, so Moko set up an advice booth along the road. Many come from all around to give Moko coins in exchange for advice. Darkness is arriving again, it is almost time for Moko's advice booth to open. Use the down arrow key to nod their head. Use the left or right arrow key to shake their head. Use any key to move on to the next customer afterwards. If you enjoy this expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moko's Advice.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The year is 2012. A team of U.S. scientists returns from Mars with a small, metallic object - the first hard proof that life exist beyond our planet. Rushed to a top secret underground facility, through a maze-like series of hallways and test chambers, the object is secured in the lowest level laboratory - at the end of Corridor 7. Subjected to gamma radiation, the sphere explodes - transformed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridor 7: Alien Invasion.

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  37. Yoshiro, being an ordinary Japanese schoolboy who fell asleep during his last class, woke up when everyone had already gone home and the entire school complex was open. The backpack wasn't there, someone must have made a joke......... We are in no hurry to go home, but we also need to find the backpack. This will be a story exploring the entire complex. Basically, it will be a story of memories … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream is Coming....

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  40. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 33%Based on 7 reviews

    Inspired by 60s pulp sci-fi movies, Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space is a first-person adventure game. Working as a night-watchman at a partially abandoned, secret research facility, you are knocked unconscious by a nearby explosion. Waking in the complex’s basement you look up and see a gaping hole in the ceiling. Escaping the damaged building is only the start of your troubles and as you begin to e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 2 reviews

    FreezeME is a A 3D platformer in the style of the 90s-era but wait there is a twist! The main character “R” has one special tool – a camera around her neck. This camera allows her to literally freeze the objects she photographs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreezeME.

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  42. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    An infinitely replayable stealth horror game set in high school - with destructible environments, randomized level layouts and a smart opponent that develops new abilities the more you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravewood High.

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  44. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet RIX-13.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A PET SHOP AFTER DARK is a horror point-and-click visual novel where you've taken on an odd job at a little pet shop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a pet shop after dark.

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  46. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Explore a procedurally generated world, bolstering your strength in increasingly absurd ways in your quest to slay the hidden gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Violent Revelry.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews

    Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.

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  48. Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    BETA VERSION 0.95 (ENGLISH) The original game is in french. This is a beta version of the international edition. There may be a few bugs, and the English translation is not yet perfect: I'm counting on you all to let me know of any corrections to ensure correct English.Game compatible :- Windows PC&- ATARI STF- ATARI STE (ideal configuration)- ATARI MEGA ST- ATARI MEGA STE 8-16Mhz- ATARI TT (a lit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COSMOS CHRONICLES International Edition (ATARI ST & WINDOWS).

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Upstairs is a short point-and-click game with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, inspired by all those classic adventures you’re thinking of right now. You’ve been trapped for years. Now you finally have a chance to escape. Find your way through a strange building full of unsettling people, dark humor, and strange mysteries. Every floor brings you closer to freedom… or deeper into an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upstairs.

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