Games like Journalist
Looking for games like Journalist? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Journalist, [graph_harvest] or Heaven Does Not Respond.
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Journalist is a typing game with horror elements. You play as a journalist investigating a story given to them anonymously. Could this be the next big story? This game uses exclusively the keyboard for controls. If you're playing in a web browser, be sure to click on the game to ensure that it is capturing your inputs. You may also need to refresh the page after the first time you load the game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journalist.
- 41%Game Brain Score41% User Score 10 reviews
[graph_harvest] Made in 9 days for Godot Wild Jam 83! Consume a world of shapes as you build a portable node-based factory to rack up bigger and bigger numbers! Estimated play time: 30-60+ minutes Saves are fully functional - feel free to pick the game up and put it down whenever, or even transfer between computers or between web and desktop. Auto-saves occur at the end of every cycle. Follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [graph_harvest].
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability90% User Score 451 reviews
A young man named Selim Kara is found dead under mysterious circumstances. When a camera is connected to his computer, the system becomes corrupted and its files turn unreadable. You are an agent at the National Intelligence Center. Your assignment is simple: recover the files. WELCOME BACK TO 2005... BUT DIFFERENT. Boot into a strangely familiar desktop. Old and slow, but just as much fun interne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Does Not Respond.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability81% User Score 43 reviews
Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability84% User Score 57 reviews
#GainJam2021 entry (and WINNER)! An interactive storybook by Khatoblepas and UrgUrgUrg about how being a fat guy who eats a lot is very morally wrong and not at all awesome or attractive. Please enjoy and absorb it's important lessons! **DOWNLOAD MIRROR** http://hy3na.net/Games/CAMTBF/CheetahsAreMeantToBeFast.zip **PLAYING ON IOS/ANDROID/OTHERS** Being an #AdventureGameStudio eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheetahs Are Meant To Be Fast.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor91% User Score 654 reviews
TEST TEST TEST is a retro pixel-art point-and-click puzzle adventure where you must escape a time loop as an overworked office employee. Find clues, gather information, and solve cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. Will you able to release yourself from the clutch of time itself? Or will you be stuck in this reality forever? ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEST TEST TEST.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 2,117 reviewsCritic Score 75%4 reviews
A puzzle box manor hidden in a maze of deceptions and memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics78% User Score 294 reviews
After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game. You will be required to interact outside of the game, with instances ranging from steganography and cryptography to real-world geographical puzzles and use of various external applications. The deeper you go, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archimedes.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding72% User Score 92 reviewsCritic Score 30%1 reviews
This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetizationMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability81% User Score 42 reviews
Uncover the ancient secrets of the mysterious Hotel Ophir to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit: The Curse of Ophir.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization89% User Score 2,943 reviews
The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.
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- 37%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability52% User Score 21 reviews
A scary bedtime story or a horrid physical entity?The story goes that the toymaker is an undead figure who comes out at night leaving a toy on the children’s bedroom window to lure and capture them. Upon finding an old hidden journal, Blake discovers that a folktale passed through generations in his family might hold some dark secrets. He embarks on a journey to unravel what’s behind his ancestor'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bram The Toymaker.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, music83% User Score 231 reviews
The French government entrusts criminal investigations to citizens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PCI Agent.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding82% User Score 770 reviewsCritic Score 70%3 reviews
Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret.
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- 16%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics25% User Score 16 reviews
Hacker.exe Hacker.exe is an atmospheric Survival Horror/Strategy/Simulation that puts you on the shoes of a hacker. Hacker.exe is a twist on the take of an exe game, adding a more unique mystery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker.exe.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability80% User Score 163 reviewsCritic Score 85%1 reviews
The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game with horror elements. This is your trial; complete it, or die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Initiate.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay89% User Score 38 reviews
WELCOME, VIEWER!WANT TO HAVE YOUR FUTURE FORETOLD? PASS TIME PLAYING GAMES? WIN PRIZES?WE HAVE IT ALL. AND A BIT MORE, TOO. WHY NOT TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT OUR TELETEXT PROGRAMME HAS TO OFFER DURING YOUR AD BREAK? Features A reactive world - Your actions will have consequences Multiple choices Challenging, unique puzzles - Think out of the box! Breaking the 4th wall* Constant content updates, making t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TELETEXT.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics88% User Score 74 reviews
One computer. One room. And records that were never erased. Search. Can you uncover the whole truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Results Found.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story82% User Score 45 reviews
The Lure is a solo third person walking simulator where you play a detective searching for your missing colleague. Progress through loops within a living environment and interact with clues inside the stomach of a mimic that tries to devour you by replicating a familiar atmosphere. Trapped in an endless cycle, engage with the corruption that plagues the place, confront unanswered questions, and tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lure.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability67% User Score 92 reviews
Hacker’s Journey is a story-driven hacking simulator built on a simple promise: every scenario in this game was designed by cybersecurity experts who do this work for real. No Hollywood hacking. The vulnerabilities you exploit are the vulnerabilities researchers find in production systems. The mistakes the targets make are the mistakes companies make all the time. Follow a complete story from your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker's Journey.
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CLASSIFIED: DARPA ARCHIVE LEAK – EYES ONLY // NOFORN Document ID: DP-96-03-SHADOW Date: March 16, 1996 Status: DECRYPTED – ORIGIN UNKNOWN SUBJECT: Unauthorized Software – “Enigma Protocol” WARNING: Possession of this program violates Title 18, U.S.C. Distribution may trigger surveillance escalation. In the neon static of 1996, a rogue signal fractures the grid. You intercept DarkPulse—a black-ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of MK-ULTRA.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story77% User Score 31 reviews
Welcome to Netbreak, a horror-puzzle experience. When a mysterious USB drive arrives on your desk, your curiosity drags you into a nightmare. Piece together clues, watch forbidden videos, and take down an underground SNUFF marketplace, that allows you to see interactive torture and murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Netbreak.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability77% User Score 56 reviews
The year is 1995. A young heiress named Victoria Mason has gone missing.As the newest hire at the Gumshoe Detective Agency, you’ve been assigned your very first case, and all you’ve got to go on is a clunky desktop, a dial-up connection, and a handful of suspicious files. You'll dig through emails, websites, chat logs, and glitchy software in search of the truth. With every document you decrypt,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case.
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- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music65% User Score 23 reviews
As you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with elements of horror. Explore the school and its classes, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. The darkness can conceal various secrets. The player finds himself in an abandoned school, which was once a place of study for local schoolchildren. The protago… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the School.
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- 54%Game Brain Score54% User Score 5 reviews
The Beast of Torrack Moor - 30th Anniversary Edition The Beast is a text-adventure game that casts you in the role of an intrepid reporter, sent to investigate sightings of a wild beast on Torrack Moor. Contrary to the title, The Beast does not belong to the horror genre but rather, is a rather quaint mystery set in the English countryside. The joy of this type of game is immersing yourself in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beast of Torrack Moor - 30th Anniversary Edition.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization96% User Score 180 reviews
An infamous cybercriminal and owner of a luxurious underground marketplace tries to reclaim his position in the distrustful society of blackhat hackers and druglords. You must utilize your hacking and intelligence gathering skills in a race with your worsening mental state and sudden hallucinations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music82% User Score 44 reviews
FRAGMENTS is a 2D, psychological, twisted piece of interactive fiction set in the very near future. You play as Evan, a young guy wrestling with his own mind as to whether he did, or did not do a serious crime. Should he fail to get to the bottom of the truth via reconstructions of some of his most traumatizing memories, he risks spending the rest of his life behind bars. Two detectives stand in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization91% User Score 3,600 reviews
The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sexy Brutale.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding69% User Score 128 reviews
Each puzzle will be presented as a combination of Text, Picture and/or Sounds. The puzzles will follow the storyline. The Clues may be hidden in the form of (but not limited to) History, Cryptograms, Steganograms, Riddles and Metaphors. However, here the Game intends to connect you with the Real world, and so you are free to use any available resources like Internet, Books, Library, Encyclopedias… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Temporal Invasion.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization89% User Score 190 reviewsCritic Score 95%1 reviews
Ahnayro is a historically focused, narrative driven puzzle game exploring the world of dreams. You play as a person gifted with the ability to look beyond the veil of reality, investigating a universe that opens up to you every night; haunting you, beckoning you to solve the mysteries within. Yet you are not in control of this world; you are at the mercy of mysterious individuals, who flow in and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ahnayro: The Dream World.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization78% User Score 450 reviewsCritic Score 64%6 reviews
Mainlining is a new take on the traditional point and click adventure. The entire game takes place on the simulated desktop of the protagonist's computer. Assuming the role of an MI7 agent, the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainlining.
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- 50%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics58% User Score 38 reviewsCritic Score 50%4 reviews
”I've been here before..." Jean-Jacques Gordot woke up to find himself trapped in a red room. A door that won't open, a hanging light bulb, scattered wine bottles. And for some reason, this room gives him a feeling of deja vu... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRIMSON ROOM® DECADE.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay95% User Score 44 reviews
Welcome to the DeepWeb. Here you can take off your mask and show yourself. Murders, drugs and perversions — here you can find everything you want. So breath in toxic gases and relax — the Silent House awaits new guests. It's a showtime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project DeepWeb.
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- 39%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music39% User Score 656 reviews
Hack_me is a hacker simulator game. The main objective in game – is to hack big companies's servers to show people that there is nothing in this world that protected on 100%. You’ll need to use your cmd, bruteforce, SQL-injectors and other programs to hack servers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hack_me.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere83% User Score 78 reviews
It's not a movie... it's not a game... it's both. A new kind of interactive thriller that puts you in the heart of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daemon_9.
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- 44%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization44% User Score 312 reviews
Hardware Engineering is a simplified digital circuit design (currently online) game presenting an opportunity to dive into digital engineering with ease. Learn with tutorials and enjoy yourself with challenging designs, sandbox or competitive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardware Engineering.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music93% User Score 28 reviews
A short story-driven game about two inquisitors, Arun and Quila, investigating a murder. During the game you'll control both, each having their own set of skills you'll need to solve the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanbreak.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 4,669 reviewsCritic Score 85%4 reviews
An alternate reality 1999 internet simulator If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnospace Outlaw.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story86% User Score 42 reviews
In a world where evil monsters have stolen all of the candy, there is just one hero who can save Halloween. Suit up in your favorite costume and slash your way through hordes of ghouls, jack-o-lanterns, and other meanies in this award winning action game. You must survive the horrors of the haunted mansion and recover the lost candy to return Halloween to its former glory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slashy Hero.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization87% User Score 524 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
In the first ever Permanent Alternate Reality Game, you join the ranks of The Black Watchmen, a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and the paranormal, to name but a few. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Watchmen.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music93% User Score 323 reviews
Welcome to Windy Oaks National Park. A beautiful and chilling point-and-click horror adventure. You take on the role of a son on his way to visit his father when everything goes wrong, leaving you trapped and isolated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiver.
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Full PC RequirementsThe following are the final requirements for PC. [Click on our website link] About the Game The game takes place in a remote settlement isolated from cities and known society, where an unknown group performs experiments on the inhabitants, unleashing a horror that lurks around every corner. Explore Bakerville to uncover its dark secrets while trying to survive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bakerville Case.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization83% User Score 18 reviews
Welcome to the night at the museumIn this first-person experience, the museum has long been safeguarded by an ancient, mighty Viking artifact, warding off evil spirits for centuries. However, a powerful, dark entity has recently emerged from the shadows, capturing the artifact and shattering the museum's protective seal. This sudden disturbance has caused supernatural chaos, making it a deadly pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Janitori.
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Nursery Slime Story Stranded in space, a giant mother slime lands on an unknown and uninhabited planet. Too weak to take care of itself, it sends forth one single, tiny slime. This slime is you. Provided with the mother slimes' core, you need to take care of your mother. Serve her various savory resources to help her recover. But look out - she will get weaker as time continues, so make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nursery Slime.
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You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.
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Controls for the Demo Movement style: WASD (you may also use arrow keys). Space, enter or return to select menu options. Escape to close out of menus. Click here for hints if you get stuck. Game Description Ancient writings tell of a time when a connection across the great expanse shall serve as a sign of the coming of the Great Advent, when the dark forces threaten all that is known. It is said t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advent Heroes: Wrath of the Ice Queen.
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Find words on the WordSpiral to eliminate them from the game board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WordSpiral.
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Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archive.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability97% User Score 1,137 reviews
Step into the shoes of a journalist as you uncover a mystery of a small town in Eastern Europe. Deduce and complete puzzles as you explore and uncover more articles in a sprawling wikipedia-like database. Connect the dots of these interconnected web of articles. Use your skills of deduction to figure out the mystery and report back to your anonymous source. By completing puzzles, you’ve alrea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Wiki: Kozlovka.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay76% User Score 41 reviews
ENTER THE NIGHTMAREStep into the abandoned Vandermere Mansion, where the echoes of a brutal past still linger. Uncover the horrifying secrets hidden within its decaying walls, but beware—something is watching you. UNCOVER A DARK PASTScattered throughout the mansion are newspaper clippings and forgotten notes, each revealing the terrifying truth of what happened decades ago. Will you piece togethe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [REC] Desolation.
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