Games like just a dream
Looking for games like just a dream? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole, POOLS or Dreamcore.
- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding67% User Score 161 reviews
From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very feeling of anemo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay95% User Score 3,407 reviews
Explore, admire and listen in this pensive artistic experience in PS VR2. Buy Pools at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLS.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding90% User Score 1,020 reviews
Description. Dreamcore is a psychological horror game that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces. Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, the game enables players to freely explore expansive, non-linear worlds for extended gameplay sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story94% User Score 100 reviews
You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACK*SPACE.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story70% User Score 61 reviews
Empty streets between soulless buildings… Structures that feel familiar yet alien… And the feeling that something is constantly watching you… Liminal City is an exploration-focused psychological horror and liminal space experience in the ultra-realistic VHS style, developed with Unreal Engine 5. As you navigate the relatively "safe" streets of Backrooms Level 11, reality can sudde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal City.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story83% User Score 155 reviews
A unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL SHIFT.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story73% User Score 79 reviews
Step into an uncanny building trapped in endless loops. Use the elevator, uncover unsettling anomalies, and evade the Entity lurking behind you. Liminal Exit, an immersive walking simulator inspired by liminal spaces. Can you escape, or will you remain forever trapped? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Exit.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization85% User Score 41 reviews
In Hotel 188, there are no monsters chasing you or cheap jumpscares. The fear comes from somewhere else: the atmosphere, the silence, the sound of your own footsteps… and that constant feeling that something doesn’t quite fit. You wake up in a place you don’t recognize. Time doesn’t move forward, the rooms feel the same but different each time you return to them, and the only path is forward...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel 188.
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- 48%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere70% User Score 20 reviews
!!!WARNING TO USERS!!! .redruM was born as a work of art before being a walking sim game, which aims to communicate a message. The game is deliberately slow, this is precisely to stimulate the user to look for this message within themselves and do it with calm and patience. The .redruM Experience: A Psychological and Cinematic Horror .redruM is a psychological and cinematic horror experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .redruM.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story83% User Score 477 reviews
Descend into the Depths of the UnknownA man gasps for air as he surfaces from water—only to find himself trapped in a room of white tiles and endless pools. This is Level 37, the Poolrooms, a place where the familiar dissolves into the unknown. In this surreal journey, you will explore spaces that exist between worlds—hauntingly empty, disturbingly quiet, and yet strangely familiar. As you traver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminalcore.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music87% User Score 55 reviews
NOCLIP is a chapter-based liminal exploration game.Story 1: "Rescue" March 27th, 2002 Dr. Oscar Andersen, a scientist working for the state-funded 'Icarus Research' organization embarks on a rescue mission, what happened to the group of 4 that got lost? More chapters are to come in the form of free updates. Authentic Camcorder Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOCLIP.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story58% User Score 24 reviews
Cyberpunk Horror You stopped at a cyberpunk hotel and late in the evening decided to do some laundry, but then the power went out throughout the entire hotel. After that, strange things start to happen. The administration sends an master, but he behaves inappropriately. It's a first-person horror game with standard controls: keyboard and mouse. Here you need to run away, hide and look for keys i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk Horror.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization90% User Score 89 reviews
LIMINAL WATERS is a liminal space walking simulator, enchanted by the radiant beauty of Unreal Engine 5.6. Explore unique and never bevore seen environments. No Monsters. Eerie atmosphere and feelings of unease, confusion, and confinement may arise. Subtle events and sophisticated sound design immerse the player in the game world – there is no interface or mission objectives. The focus is on explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL WATERS.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization79% User Score 29 reviews
SKUF BACKROOMS is a psychological horror game that takes the player to the Backrooms level, consisting of intertwining transition zones of post-Soviet living spaces. Key Features: Unique environment: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of places where time has stopped its course and where people lose themselves. A terrifying foe: During your journey you may encounter the inhabitant of these places,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKUF BACKROOMS.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization93% User Score 5,692 reviews
Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Complex: Found Footage.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability80% User Score 897 reviews
A short atmospheric terror game about liminal spaces. Escape the grasps of an underground neighborhood that is equal parts comforting and disturbing. If you've explored a dead mall, a foreclosed pool, or a school at night, you might already know what it's like to be in Anemoiapolis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability92% User Score 59 reviews
Poolscape is a retro reimagining of the Poolrooms, evoking the nostalgia of classic PSX games by immersing players in the iconic liminal space with authentic ’90s-styled visuals and atmosphere. DEMO LEVELS Level 1: Classic Poolrooms - A linear, by-the-books Poolrooms experience. White tiles, soft marble, and fake skylights form the comforting yet uncanny liminal space you’d expect from a classi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poolscape.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music93% User Score 68 reviews
Overview A solo-developed short horror experience shot on VHS. You wake up in an endless yellow maze. No items, no fights—just a camcorder and LIMINAL SPACE! Key Features - VHS Filters: Grain, scanlines and tape distortion The effect. - LIMINAL SPACE: Contains many LIMINAL SPACE scenarios - First-Person Immersion: Footsteps echo, lights flicker, walls never end. - Solo Dev, UE5: Created b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Liminal Space.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 2,757 reviews
Surreal, ethereal, and liminal environments Infinite procedural generation both vertically and horizontally Cities made of plastic, serene fields of grass, and massive abandoned warehouses Fend against fiendful foes like manikins, squishy gels, higher-dimensional beings, and colossal spiders Wield grappling hooks, bee gliders, bombs, ball wands, blades, haze hands, and cute acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Blocks.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story63% User Score 83 reviews
Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay83% User Score 29 reviews
STORYIn Backrooms Missing Persons, you explore the fates of the lost through a collection of unsettling VHS tapes. Experience their final moments through the warped lens of an old camcorder, piecing together the fate of the lost. Explore yellow halls, hear the hum of flickering lights, and uncover fragments of stories that were never meant to be found. Avalialbe Tapes Office … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Missing Persons.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding96% User Score 184 reviews
Blackshard is a first-person exploration game. Wander through a strange megastructure, the Labyrinth, to unravel its mysteries... Your behavior within the Labyrinth will define the outcome of your journey. What path will you choose to take? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKSHARD.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability97% User Score 676 reviews
explore atmospheric dreams of vagrant but familiar memories. there is … ...no game. you walk around and explore brutalist but also dream-like environments....a dedicated sit (C) and howl (H) button because wolfgirls are super cool other controls move : [WASD] : [↑ ← ↓ →]run : [CTRL] : [SHIFT]jump : [SPACE]interact : [Z] : [ENTER] : [Left Click]pause : [P] : [ESC]show cursor : [TAB] screenshot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to nophenia.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music97% User Score 35 reviews
Apparatus: Exanimus is a walking simulator/exploration game with horror elements, aesthetically imitating (and explicitly pretending to be) a lost game developed in 1998 by a company long out of business. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apparatus: Exanimus.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics63% User Score 16 reviews
GAMEPLAY NOTE: This is NOT a stupefying horror game with monster's scaring your wits out. Minimal use of user-interface, minimal dialogue. Under graphics, the game is best played with Ultra Settings. STORY & CHALLENGES: Relish the artistic yet unsettling world of Liminal Salvation where true fear comes out of sheer tranquillity, ever-present in the air and a worrying instinct that behind cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Salvation.
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- 40%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story52% User Score 29 reviews
Instead of a traditional flashlight, a camera flash – a brief, flickering, blinding light that reveals dark secrets and leaves you in total darkness when it fades. Every step is a fight for survival, and the use of the flash completely redefines the way you explore dark locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics84% User Score 44 reviews
Gift Collector is a New Year's horror game from the first person, in the Japanese style and genre of walking simulator. Collect gifts and make the kids happy on New Year's Eve. But don't forget that Midnight is a time of miracles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gift Collector.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics86% User Score 21 reviews
In the Night You Had Bad Dreams is a first-person horror game. A strange house within your dreams seems to twist and change, waiting for you to solve unconventional puzzles. You simply need to find the key and open the door. If you find enough keys and open enough doors, maybe the nightmare will end. "Ever since I moved into this house, I've had weird dreams. For the first few months, I thou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Night You Had Bad Dreams.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story92% User Score 26 reviews
Experience two short but unique psychological horror games in one horrific package. Dive into the twisted perceptions of love from two lost souls: Descend into human hell and unravel a life torn apart by the desire to love and be loved. Even if this longing for love only leads to evil growing inside one man's heart. Trapped in her apartment, a mother finds herself unable to keep her insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnal Sins: Malum Incarnatum + Carne Vescens.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability88% User Score 610 reviews
In the game "Psalm 5:9-13" you have to plunge into a terrifying place, at first glance it is quite normal, but the further you go, the more it reveals its essence. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS effect and a tense atmosphere, explore the location, find anomalies, and move on. Frightening things will await you along the way, are you ready to face THIS? Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 5:9-13.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere87% User Score 142 reviews
Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seybul Tech.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability84% User Score 282 reviews
#puzzle #horror #adventure Inside Depth 6 places focus on creating an atmosphere of great terror, suspense, and anticipation for the player. With a dark storyline, and an intensifying horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inside Depth 6.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay89% User Score 55 reviews
This is a short (~30 minutes) first-person psychological horror game set in a deep, dark cave. Cave exploring is a common practice. But what happens when you overstep your boundaries? The suffocating jaws of a tight cave don't let go as easily as they grab hold of you. Deployed as part of a rescue effort, you must explore the depths of Deep Den Cave and discover what happened to the last explorer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man's Fault.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization89% User Score 1,108 reviews
Enter The Backrooms is a survival horror game that takes place in an infinite maze of rooms known as The Backrooms. Throughout the game, The Backrooms gnaws away at your sanity, resulting in unexplainable sights, sounds, and experiences. In order to survive, you must meditate to regain your sanity before you succumb to the psychological effects of The Backrooms. As you wander the endless expanse o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Backrooms.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization90% User Score 372 reviews
WHAT IS A LIMINAL SPACE?: Liminal spaces are those strange, evocative, and occasionally unsettling locations that appear to be the entrance to another realm. When someone enters a space that is outside of typical space and time, they are said to be in a condition of liminality. These people straddle the boundaries set by law, custom, and convention for the typical roles, behaviors, and positions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAM LOGIC.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability88% User Score 133 reviews
The Door in the Basement is an atmospheric pixelated horror game set in a mysterious subterranean world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Door in the Basement.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay100% User Score 15 reviews
Wittengrad Is No More is a surreal, narrative walking sim with horror elements. The city's foggy streets will lead you through the story of a single evening in Barnaba’s life. You will encounter the peculiar inhabitants of Wittengrad, though… does it even matter? After all, Wittengrad is gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittengrad is no more.
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BACK*SPACE2 is a walking sim exploration game, and is a continuation of its predecessor. Again, wanderers are placed in a world of liminal space. A place they thought they escaped. A place, you may never escape. BACK*SPACE2 consists of 16 unique levels, each with unique themes. The themed levels are loosely based on familiar liminal space, such as backrooms and poolrooms, malls and motels, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACK*SPACE2.
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RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom/ルートフーム.
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Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.
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Pills of Dreams is a psychological co-op horror game where you play as children subjected to secret experiments by a pharmaceutical corporation. Under the guise of therapy, you're sent into artificial nightmares — distorted worlds that reflect your deepest fears. Here, thoughts take shape, logic collapses, and the path to awakening is open only to those who dare to face their shadow. This isn’t a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pills of Dreams.
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A first-person, realistic horror game that places you in the role of a newly hired security guard at a Malaysian school with a sinister reputation. As night falls, your patrols quickly take a terrifying turn when you encounter restless spirits and supernatural phenomena drawn from the depths of Malaysian folklore. The eerie silence of the school’s corridors and the unsettling shadows lurking in co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls That Wait: Penunggu.
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Submerge yourself into the rippling pools Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷThe pools have been calling from your dreams, and now it’s time to bathe within their tiled, chlorinated depths as you explore the liminal worlds they’ve bled into. This complex yearns to be seen but should not be trusted—she sees all and seeks to understand in the only way she knows how… In this navigational hazard, you’ll explore surreal poolsca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poolcore: Submersion.
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"This is an exploration game entirely independently developed by a single person, and it’s the first game of my life. It consists of four levels, each lasting around ten minutes. The core gameplay involves walking through differently styled spaces to find the exit to the next level—perhaps discovering a peaceful place to survive, or maybe returning to reality. The game’s scenes draw inspira… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walking In.
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Nightmare Visions: Chapter 2 is not a traditional horror game. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. No skip buttons. Developed entirely by one person If you're ready for something different, press play. Total Playtime Approx. 1 Hour-2 Hours (Depending on Playstyle). Each chapter explores a new character, a new set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 2.
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- 53%Game Brain Score53% User Score 4 reviews
"LIMINOPHOBIA" is a game about exploring liminal pools, where each level is not just a visual delight but also a deep dive into thoughts about life, desires, and self-discovery. There are no monsters, and no one is chasing you. You can stay underwater for as long as you like. "LIMINOPHOBIA" features photorealistic environments and realistic water interactions created with Unreal Engine 5 and r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminophobia.
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The player ventures into a secluded shrine deep within the mountains for a test of courage, and must explore the surroundings in an attempt to escape this eerie location. Abandoned mountain roads, shrine ruins, and old houses are filled with horror gimmicks that block the player’s path and shake their sanity. This game is optimized for short play sessions, offering a one-shot horror experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Test of Fear | 肝試しの夜に.
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Step into the darkness of the Fukushima Asylum where the walls whisper forgotten secrets, and every shadow hides a threat. Tenshi is an intense, bodycam-style horror experience that plunges you into a world of paranoia, desperation, and fear. Explore the eerie halls of an abandoned asylum, uncover its chilling history, and survive against relentless enemies that only move when you aren’t looking. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi.
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- 44%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay73% User Score 11 reviews
Timore Narhelma is a surreal experience about human mind and horrors within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIMORE NARHELMA.
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Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.
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