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Absolute Tenebra is a third-person survival horror focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, light-based mechanics, and stealth. The game is set in the decaying halls of the Wardheim Museum, a place where art, obsession, and the supernatural merged into something alive. You play as Eleanor, a mysterious woman with an unknown past, trapped in a labyrinth of forgotten halls and whispering shadows, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tenebra.

PROJECT IS NO LONGER IN DEVELOPMENTMy newest project is a grid based blobber RPG, currently in pre-alpha state.Descending : Curse of the Blood Chalice Descension is a first person, Party Based, story light RPG with a strong focus on world exploration, dungeon crawling and turn based combat. Inspired by games like the Might and Magic and Wizardry series, with a huge D&D influence and lots of moder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descension.

Ortunia Mysteries: Where Did Everybody Go? Step into a town steeped in mystery in this 3D escape-room puzzle game. You play as Draiven, a skilled healer, summoned by your friend Joran to the Unsettled Dragon, a quaint inn at the heart of Ortunia. But when you arrive, Joran is nowhere to be found—and neither is anyone else. The once-lively town stands eerily empty. What happened to Ortunia's resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ortunia Mysteries: Where Did Everybody Go?.

Desperate Journey Into the Unknown You are Aurelius, a former priest who receives a mysterious letter from the abbey. Something has gone terribly wrong. The abbey and the lands around it have been taken over by a dark force. Your goal is to reach the abbey and find out what happened. The journey will not be easy. You start with almost nothing: a lantern, a few bandages, and a small amount of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Abbey.

Awakeness – Steam Description (Revised)Awakeness is a first-person psychological horror game set within Barzakh — a higher layer of reality that exists between states of being, where familiar spaces obey unfamiliar rules. You awaken as Yalda, alone inside an immense, distorted environment that feels unsettlingly close to reality, yet fundamentally wrong. There are no explanations, no guidance, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakeness: YALDA Night.

Fight. Solve. Survive. Dreadarion is a PC VR survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5 for players who demand more than jump scares. Explore a derelict villa, solve physical puzzles with your own hands, manage scarce resources, and fight to survive a nightmare rooted in an ancient story. ️ The StoryNight after night, the same dream. A suffocating forest where the trees seem to watch. A dere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadarion VR.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

83% User Score Based on 270 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.

DREADCELL is a first-person psychological horror experience where reality doesn’t break… it repeats. 2 to 3 hours of gameplay with multiple endings (good, bad, and secret) Each cycle evolves based on your actions and perception Hidden secrets, anomalies, and details to uncover with every exploration An experience designed for players who enjoy psychological horror, exploration, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADCELL.

A World of Decay and Disease In Asthenia, you take on the role of Adam, an ordinary man who has experienced a tragic life event and is now stranded in an otherworldly dimension. This dimension is ravaged by a strange disease and filled with seemingly deserted towns, ruins, temples, industrial areas, and other haunting places. These lands are ruled by ancient entities engaged in a myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTHENIA.

Naya: The Forgotten PathNaya: The Forgotten Path is a third-person action-adventure game set in a magical forest filled with forgotten ruins, deep caves, ancient temples, and mysterious forces awakening after a long silence. You follow Naya, a young archer who wakes up with no clear understanding of how she arrived in this place or why the forest seems to recognize her presence. Guided by ancestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naya: The Forgotten Path.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The theme of the game You have come to that parallel universe that tries to trap you with feelings of nostalgia and fear and peace. Be careful; you don't want to be part of it. Explore the Unknown You found yourself in an abnormal place, an abandoned store, abandoned places. Empty corridors, a maze, flickering lights, Doors that emit a bright light are leading you somewhere… but where? Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal:Escape Route.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

93% User Score Based on 373 reviews

Welcome back! The game nobody expected is getting a sequel no one's ready for - bigger and more chaotic than the last. If you have not played the first game - feel free to start here. Lingo 2 has a totally new rule structure, so you can play them in either order. If you did play the first game and only enjoyed solving the word puzzles - you might want to let a friend try this first. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lingo 2.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization

72% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Our story begins with a college student waking up in a mysterious Western-style mansion filled with uncanny statues, trap doors, and spooky mechanisms. To make matters worse...he can't seem to remember much of anything. The only clues he has are a shattered phone and scattered fragments of memory. As he explores the creepy building, he encounters a stunning young woman who also claims to be trappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol.

️ RETURN RETURN is an action-adventure puzzle game set on a mysterious floating island in the sky. You play as Noah, a young boy whose peaceful life is shattered when a sudden calamity strikes and his sister Kyra is taken away by the ancient bird, the Harpy. The island is now plagued with darkness, perilous ruins, and relentless enemies. To rescue his sister and uncover the truth behind the disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RETURN.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

93% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Sliding Hero is a brainteasing explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle. Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment? A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERYImprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro, a Serenissima military man, escape. Every move is a test of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sliding Hero.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

82% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Focus on exploration Find passwords for doors, search for access cards for terminals, repair damaged equipment and combine items. Think with your head. Intense battles You have a gun, but that doesn't mean you're safe. The enemies here are deadly, and not all of them can be killed... The atmosphere of cold loneliness Graphics inspired by classic 3D games such as Zero Tolerance, System Shock… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO PROTOCOL.

The Hidden Room - Pyramid is a first-person puzzle adventure where overcoming riddles is your key to unlocking the secrets of an ancient Mesoamerican Pyramid. Immerse yourself in the rich world of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Every challenge you face is inspired by their real myths, symbols, astronomy, architecture, and daily life. As you progress, you’ll not only solve puzzles; you’ll also g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Room - Pyramid.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Embark on an epic odyssey through prehistory, set at the age of the dawn of man, to reclaim a land conquered by beasts... and die trying. Explore the primitive wilds and ancient wonders of a multi-layered, interconnected world. Outfit yourself to do battle against primeval terrors with exacting combat certain to test your resolve. "Fire in the Beastlands" is a 2D sidescrolling action-RPG inspired … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire in the Beastlands.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

About Vaporum: Lockdown is a prequel to the award-winning steampunk dungeon crawler Vaporum. It is a grid-based, single-player, single-character game, seen from a first-person perspective in an original steampunk setting, and inspired by old-school games like Dungeon Master I and II, the Eye of the Beholder series, and the more recent Legend of Grimrock I and II. Vaporum: Lockdown follows the sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaporum: Lockdown.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

83% User Score Based on 340 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Immerse yourself in a post-pandemic island and confront your worst fears! Explore a vast, vertical and mysterious world apparently abandoned and find the precious wine bottle to cure the illness that killed everyone. But be aware; someone is lurking in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORROR TALES: The Wine.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

Faraday Protocol is a first-person, story-driven puzzle game that will award you with a solid sense of accomplishment when overcoming its challenges. You are Raug Zeekon, interstellar archeologist from planet Cunor. You have been sent by your company to investigate the source of a mysterious signal coming from an unexplored star system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faraday Protocol.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Platonic is a first-person puzzle adventure game. Explore five unique worlds. Solve logical challenges. Gather clues and think outside the cube. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platonic.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

91% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! Transiruby is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transiruby.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

91% User Score Based on 188 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Dust.

Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Invasion 2 aka INV2 Story: The invasion continues. Years after the events of the first game, the mystery remains unsolved. Your father was sent on a critical mission to Mars, but after his departure, all communication was suddenly lost. Now it is up to you to uncover what really happened. Travel to Mars, explore mysterious facilities and abandoned interior locations, and follow the clues left… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion 2.

Escape from Vlogger: Runaway is an atmospheric and intense survival horror game with elements of adventure action, stealth, and puzzle quests. In the story, the main character sneaks into the house of a popular blogger to uncover his secrets and discover the truth behind his public image. However, it soon becomes clear that this place is a real trap. The doors slam shut, and your only goal now is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Vlogger: Runaway.

ABOUT THIS GAMENamiko is a PSX-inspired psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional storytelling. You play as Namiko, a young girl navigating spaces shaped by ritual, belief, and unresolved trauma. Horror in Namiko is not loud or constant — it lingers in silence, distorted memory, and the unseen presence of something watching. This is a slow-burn experience where vu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

In the twilight of ancient eras, where magic courses through the veins of the earth and blades sing hymns of war, the saga of World of Dynasty: Shadows of Legends begins. This is an epic MMORPG tapestry woven from threads of survival, deep RPG elements, Arabian Nights and boundless opportunities for creation. Here, there is no absolute good or evil—only the truth each hero defends with blood, swea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Dynasty: Shadows of Sagas.

You wake up from a nightmare. You can't count how many times you've had a nightmare this month. But this time, after waking up, you find some strange phenomena in your house. You want to go out to see, but the door is locked... In this game, you play as an ordinary man living in an apartment and trying his best to escape this nightmare. The main focus of the game is puzzle exploration, follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Night.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Explore an open world full of beautiful views and locations, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while immersing yourself in unique challenges that will challenge your imagination and logical thinking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syllogism.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Sime Is Back 18+ takes the beloved retro-inspired platformer into full chaos! Explore a sprawling underground temple and travel to a different worlds, collect shiny diamonds and keys, and unlock new levels in a mysterious world hub packed with that nostalgic charm you’ve come to love. It’s everything you’d expect from a fun, lighthearted 3D platformer… Until it isn’t. What awaits behind the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sime Is Back 18+.

The fluffy little rascals are hiding again! In the fantasy world built of pixel blocks, a soft little tail might be hidden under every fallen leaf, and a faint "meow" might come from behind every ajar door. When eight distinct worlds unfold before your eyes, don’t just marvel—those kittens hiding in gear gaps, magic bookcases, or underwater coral reefs are waiting for you to scoop them i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Cats 6 像素猫.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 126 reviews

A cursed horror game inside another game, set on the 80’s In Tormenture you take the role of a child, who motivated by rumours about a cursed 8-bit horror videogame, decides to play it. People say the developers of the game made a deal with the devil to reach the eternal life, resulting in serious consequences. To solve the mysteries of the game and avoid getting trapped in it, you will need to fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormenture.

CATACOMB - is an atmospheric single-player indie psychological horror game. The game is set from a unique body camera like perspective The average play time is 1 hour. What are the Catacombs?Under Paris exists kilometers of lost tunnels and rooms—where millions were buried. You are one of the many urban explorers who find themselves lost in this underground world. Can you find your way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CATACOMB.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Travel to a mysterious island where your escape room puzzle solving skills will be put to the test! After a surprising encounter with an old friend, you are handed a secret map revealing the location of a long-lost, mystical object known as the Venari artifact. Intrigued by the mystery and driven by curiosity, you charter a sea plane to an uncharted island shrouded in mystery. As you touch down … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VENARI - Escape Room Adventure.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 11,674 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Lunacid is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by old FROMSOFT games like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunacid.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 288 reviews

Shipwreck is a top down adventure game in which you must travel the land, explore dungeons, and defeat monsters to earn safe passage off the island on which you are stranded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shipwreck.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

52% User Score Based on 69 reviews

The fall of Atlantis has left a small island unsunken and a mysterious institute has taken hold. You have shipwrecked and found yourself lost between esoteric and mystical puzzles. Find your way home or enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kredolis.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

83% User Score Based on 337 reviews

Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is an atmospheric 1st-person puzzle platformer by Liquid Flower that takes players on an inspired quest through a variety of divergent worlds, each filled with new mysteries and secrets to uncover. In each world, players find special cubes that must be collected and used to navigate to the next portal. Some cubes will simply be used as stepping stones to new areas while othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube.

One day, a man named Martin was conducting investigations about a secret cult, he was exposed and arrested by Zorya the daughter of the sun. He was imprisoned In the Nightmare which is Zorya's mysterious mansion surrounded with dark energy, ghosts and Illusions After he managed to pass Zorya's tests in the previous Chapters, He is going to meet Moria the moonlight and he will face a new kin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE ILLUSION: CURSE.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 323 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the wonderful world with baby Ogu! Unravel the mystery of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogu and the Secret Forest.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

ReThink | Evolved 3 is a Puzzle Game in a futuristic setting, that features a variety of Puzzles that utilize Lasers and the behavior of light and it's colors. Use new features and mechanics to puzzle your way through the game's beautiful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReThink | Evolved 3.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Venture into an ancient tomb on a distant, forgotten planet. Explore the relics of the past, and face the trials of the gods in this retro first-person shooter action/adventure mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anopek.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

[Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 884 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet. Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ittle Dew.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 497 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

Hidden secrets await discovery If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eyes of Ara.

A First Person Psychological Horror game demo made by FATAL1N3 A dark room full of dark forces , your only way to stay sane is to Stare at Time... One Demon will want you to look at it, DON'T! The others are afraid of the Light. Inspired by Layers Of Fear and Slender Man. Focus on tense exploration in a dark surrealism nightmare. You play as character who experiences sleep paralysis induced by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staring Time.