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Looking for games like Layer? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Final Sanctuary, Platform or The Subject.

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  1. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A year after the disaster, the bunker's life support systems fail critically. Communication with the outside world is completely lost. You are a mechanical engineer, awakened in your quarters by a piercing siren, alone and cut off from the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Sanctuary.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Are you ready to face 7 different evolved monsters across 7 different maps? In this game, you will experience 7 different gameplays, each taking place on different platforms. You are trapped as a test subject on a seven-layer platform developed by scientists. This platform, built by scientists searching for a solution to prevent the extinction of humanity, is filled with evolved monsters that want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform.

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  3. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Can you survive the experiment? The Subject is a Sci-Fi horror game from DarkStone Digital. Play as a prisoner sold off to a deep-space testing facility. Navigate the maze-like complex and solve various puzzles while a strange creature hunts the next subject forced into its halls. You. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Subject.

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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,623 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 27 reviews

    A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Day of June.

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    0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are in a cyberpunk world, at the bottom of the world to be precise, in the underground facility. You need to get out, climb to the top, through Techno City, then Through High City, to the spaceship to reunite with your friend Destiny High. On the way up, you will face many challenges, discover old secrets, and optionally collect some artifacts. Be aware of the monsters of the past. You will wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only High.

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  6. BTGZ:FC is a sci-fi horror game where you control an advanced well equipped remote-controlled drone sent to explore a dangerous, unknown dimension. Navigate a vast, pitch-black network of tunnels using specialized tools and devices engineered specifically for the drone. Rely on transmitter antennas to maintain connection, gather data, and survive encounters with hostile entities. Stay alert and av… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back To Ground Zero : First Contact.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice. After his father is drafted and sent to the front, the protagonist volunteers in Mariupol, leaving his studies behind and ignoring his mother’s fears. Artyom never t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 93, Kuindzhi.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Plot Driven Play as Evo, a jobless loner living in a decaying, futuristic city. Your therapist sets you up on a date with Brunilda, and it's not long before you find out that her life is in danger. You are the only person who can help her. Technological Threats Fight the Negative Agents, a horde of cybernetic creatures terrorizing Brunilda and her family. Their origin remains a mystery - but some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Evo.

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  9. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about solving puzzles, rebuilding a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayor May Knott.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    EVIL WATER Episode 1 First episode This game is about a specialized engineer and a former soldier. After a terrible military experience, his life went downhill: he became addicted to alcohol, because of which he lost a promising job and broke up with his girlfriend, who became a famous singer. The heartbreaking breakup aggravated the situation, and the problem of alcoholism became even deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Water Ep1.

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  11. 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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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A distant echo of a forgotten melody. A flickering star in the night sky. The weight of an unanswered question... Immerse yourself in the cosmic symphony of Asterism - a playable indie-rock concept album set in outer space. Follow astronaut Ruby as she embarks on an emotional journey of self-discovery through a stunning, hand-crafted solar system, unlocking a playable music video with each planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterism.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 580 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Includes Spirit of the North 2 SaveAFox Pack Turtle Island Home DLC Spirit of the North 2 - Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-person fox adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Turtle Island Home DLC - Introducing a one-of-a-kind player home perched on the back of a colossal sea turtle. Access a mystical creature whose shell holds a full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North 2.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    "The House" is a short psychological horror Indie game based on a fictional story. This is the first game of this video game saga. In "The House" you play an 18-year-old Spanish boy named Antonio who is home alone and one day he decided to leave home and when he returned he noticed things that were somewhat strange... Game features: VHS movie aesthetic. Character texts and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House [zebaxx].

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    49% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Your daughter was gone at a research of the abandoned bunker. Having gone to find her, you meet the horrors living in these walls, solve puzzles, discover what has happened in this place and to find the daughter. Everything that you have, is a lamp which charge constantly decreases also the radio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Help.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,895 reviews

    Waking up naked in a slaughterhouse, you must escape and travel through a dystopian world to uncover the truth of your origins. Burning Daylight is a sci-fi adventure game, set in a dystopian future with light puzzle elements and environmental storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Daylight.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 296 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Aurora: A Child's Journey is a short and emotional game about the impacts of a huge environmental disaster through the eyes and feelings of a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora: A Child's Journey.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 135,040 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Buy Stray on PlayStation Store. Lost, alone and injured, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to stray.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 20,916 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 20 reviews

    Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other. Originally released on PlayStation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey.

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  21. BladeFall is a fast-paced hack-and-slash game featuring fluid melee combat, 2.5D movement, and challenging battles against varied enemies and powerful bosses. Master timing and skill-based attacks as you fight through an evolving system built to test your abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladefall.

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  22. Augmented Fear is a horror puzzle game set in a dark and oppressive cyberpunk universe. Trapped in a mysterious district, you must find a way out and survive against aggressive creatures. Use augmented reality to uncover the secrets hidden within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augmented Fear.

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  23. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

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  24. Platform: Prologue is a free version of the Platform horror game. Experience the base gameplay and taste the experience that awaits you in the full game. Are you ready to face 7 different evolved monsters across 7 different maps? In this game, you will experience 7 different gameplays, each taking place on different platforms. You are trapped as a test subject on a seven-layer platform developed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform: Prologue.

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  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Another Chance is an isometric, story driven experience which pits you in the midst of an alien apocalypse. Split apart from your wife, your only objective is reuniting with her...or is it? The game takes place in an urban Japanese environment. Following Taiki, you'll explore his surroundings and talk with other residents of the city, all the while trying to make your way to his wife, Naomi.  Tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Chance.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Story Humans and sins are intertwined. In a world where the gods can no longer turn a blind eye to the sins of humanity, chaos and death reign supreme. Earthquakes, floods, and more have brought civilization to the brink of collapse, and the human race is facing the threat of extinction. An ancient cult that knows they are at war with the gods has been waiting for this day. The most respec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Up to Gods.

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  27. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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  28. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    TRAVEL BACK IN TIME In the year 79 A.D the great volcano Mt.Vesuvius buried the ancient Roman town of Pompeii in a cataclysmic eruption. Today the famous ruins of Pompeii and it's inhabitants lay still for the world to see, but the ancient Pompeiians would not recognize their home if the were to see it. Travel back to the year 79 A.D before the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius and see the famous house of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roma VR - Domus.

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

    A futuristic psychological thriller escape room adventure taking you through the once full apartment that you are responsible for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    MC gets a fresh start after quitting his job and moving to the city of RoshVale. In RoshVale, he will encounter six main female characters. Will he find his perfect match under the city lights, or will he be a player driven by lust? The choice is yours! The story is super simple, or is it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Lights Love Bites Season 0 [Pilot Season].

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  31. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A quiet night in Oakridge Valley spirals into chaos after you rescue a girl from a sinister ritual. As the last law enforcement officer in town, you’ll face paranormal horrors, twisted secrets, and the darkness that hungers to consume everything you swore to protect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Affection.

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  32. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    The Family Trip is a psychological horror narrative game. You play as an 13-year-old boy who travels with his parents to cabin. The trip is meant to be a quiet getaway, but soon the sense of isolation becomes unsettling. Everything starts quietly, just a family trip. But someone is watching them from the woods. What was meant to be a few peaceful days away from home turns into a trip they wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Family Trip.

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  33. This is an open world 3D gunfight game based on the law of the jungle, which emphasizes the survival of the fittest. It is also a mission centered combat game based on experience leveling. It combines elements of role-playing, tactical strategy, and experience leveling. Background of the story: In 2999, when the first alien mother ship tore apart the atmosphere, humans realized that this disaster … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EagleRoad:WorldRise.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,278 reviews

    VHOLUME is a melancholic first-person parkour adventure set in a dystopian brutalist city where bureaucracy turns a simple task into an odyssey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHOLUME.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    StoryYou are a college student who has just moved to a big city in search of a new life. But instead of a fresh start, you begin to suffer from recurring nightmares. In your dreams, you see a mysterious hill. It’s calling you. Each night the visions grow more vivid: underground tunnels, abandoned structures, and a strange device that once kept something contained. Trying to understand what’s h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Brno Transit is a narrative-driven psychological horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brno Transit.

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  38. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 32,387 reviews

    Buy Silent Hill 2 on PlayStation Store. Revisit an iconic psychological horror as Silent Hill 2 comes to PlayStation 5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILENT HILL 2.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    QANGA - Now Available in Early Access! Please Note: QANGA is an Early Access game, actively being developed by a small independent team. By choosing to purchase QANGA now, you are directly supporting its development and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the game. Expect to encounter bugs and see some features still in progress. Your support and feedback are crucial in helping us create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QANGA.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3690750/ GET IT ON STEAM VOICE ACTING AND GRAPHIC NOVEL UPDATE IS HERE NOW! Once Upon A Mind: A Little Too Friendly A short, story-driven psychological horror experience Emily, 23, moves to Brooklyn in search of a fresh start her own space, her own life. The apartment is cozy, the landlady is kind, and the small café around the corner offers her a quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness. It's 2004. The mountains are much older. You play as Marcus Stetson -- the Most Pathetic Man on Earth -- a seasoned backpacker on the Appalachian Trail who decides to pool his resources to team up one last time with his human firecracker of a trail buddy, Sean. Their mission is to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A story-based exploration game about the very far future. Explore The Library, a megastructure the size of the universe, filled with all of humanity's knowledge. To guide you are two Artificial Intelligences, built to process its massive collection of information. But something else is calling you - a distress call from the center of the universe. The stagnant universe is breaking down… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Unknown.

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  44. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 728 reviews

    The complete horror-comedy series! Join protagonist BB as she collects material for her zines in a mysterious world of drinky birds, secret rooms, dream resorts, waterparks, bort dolls, immersive theater, beachfront novelty shirts, police men, serial killers, art freeports and unorthodox medical treatment. Nobody's getting out of here alive! Voice Of The Killer BB joins a call center on the edge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anthology Of The Killer.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Beneath the dazzling lights of New York, a sinister darkness lurks. In the hour when the whole city is sleeping, a strange and terrifying man emerges from the darkness, intent on shattering your mind and spirit If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeless.

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  46. This game is being developed for our 2023 Capstone Project in the Honours Bachelor of Game Design Program at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2362540/?bg_color=1b1b1b&fg_color=ffffff&link_color=00c0f2&border_color=333333 Pandora is a third-person action-adventure hack n slash game that combines teleportation and combat abilities. Take on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PANDORA.

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  47. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Birds.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    "Escape From Boykisser" is an immersive first-person psychological horror game that throws you into the sterile spaces of the backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Boykisser.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 515 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged: Hidden Depths.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 1,962 reviews
    Critic Score 46%Based on 6 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged.

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