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Games like Left In The Shadows

Games like Left In The Shadows

Looking for games like Left In The Shadows? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Violet, A Twisted Place or Mr. Hopp's Playhouse.

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  1. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Unveil the Secrets of Catherine Markwell in Violet: A Prelude to TRAUMA Broken Paradise THIS IS NOT A WALKING SIMULATOR GAMEWhat is Psychological Survival Horror?] Psychological Horror – A subgenre of horror that focuses on the player’s mind, creating fear through tension, atmosphere, and storytelling. Instead of relying on direct jump scares, it explores deep themes like paranoia, insanity, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A TWISTED PLACE is a 2.5D Singleplayer Horror game with multiple chapters that alternates between Side-view and 1st person gameplay for a scarier experience. Find your way through a nightmare unlike anything you've ever experienced before.  In this unconventional horror game you'll have to survive as best as you can while being surrounded by horrors beyond human comprehension. Interact with the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Twisted Place.

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 885 reviews

    Every kid has that one toy that scares them. Imagine if it came to life. WASD/Arrow keys to Move, Jump and Crouch. E/X to Interact. Controller supported. www.patreon.com/moonbit #horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Hopp's Playhouse.

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  4. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In this terrifying walking simulator, you will meet those virtual pets you once forgot in a drawer, and who now seek revenge, in an atmosphere full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Friend Wiggles.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take on the role of Mike, a lonely child trapped in his worst nightmare: a sinister circus. Move carefully and stay hidden to survive the demonic clown stalking you. Explore the circus and uncover its secrets to save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the Clown.

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  6. In RoadKill, a late-night drive home turns into a nightmare. After narrowly dodging a speeding car, you're left stranded on deserted roads — but something unnatural is still out there, and it’s hunting you. Explore an open, eerie town under the cover of darkness, search for a way to power your escape. Scattered notes and strange remnants hint at a long-buried legend — a presence the locals fear, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoadKill.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You wake up in a strange house. Where are you? Can you solve the mystery of..... the Haunted House of Doom? This is a short retro-style adventure game with a horror theme where you have to collect items to solve problems and find out the mystery. Not for the easily scared!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted House of Doom.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Barking from the Dark - is a first-person horror game about a lonely night shift worker at a remote railway crossing.At first, the routine seems simple: tighten the bolts, raise the barriers, let trucks and heavy freight trains from the mines pass through. But the previous operator disappeared after answering the call of a strange barking coming from the forest. All that remains is a note — and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barking from the Dark.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,635 reviews

    COME TO THIS COZY FARM! Explore this little farm in the middle of the forest, plant crops, take care of the plants, go fishing, or whatever you prefer, but have a good time! But be carefull, they say that strange things are happening in the area... CONTROLS [WASD] to move[F] to plant crops[SPACE] to water plants[SHIFT] to sprint[R] to use lantern[TAB] to hide bar[SCROLL WHEEL] to set zoom There i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Panic.

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  10. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The Summer of 1999. After years of begging, your parents have finally sent you off to Camp Lilypad, your dream sleep-away camp on a picturesque lake. Surely this will be a summer to remember. But one night, a fellow camper double-dog-dares you to “borrow” a rowboat and sneak into the neighboring camp across the lake. A camp full of clowns. And they don’t take too kindly to trespassers. Run… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clown Camp.

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  11. Step into the haunting world of Ardena, a first-person survival horror game that will test your wits and courage. Alone in a shadowy forest surrounded by an eerie silence, your only solace is a flickering campfire. But the fire won’t last forever—it’s up to you to keep it alive. Survive the NightGather wood to fuel your campfire, your only shield against the encroaching darkness. The fire's glow k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardena.

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  12. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    check out our new game and dont forget to Wishlist! Features: Japanese voice acting by professionals Unique puzzles that will test your intellect, leading you closer to the truth behind your brother's disappearance. You will play as 3 different characters, without being notified about the character changes, you'll have to figure it out on your own Walking Simulator - Immerse yourself in a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jorōgumo - じょろうぐも.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 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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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    45% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    story You wake up in a strange house. No matter how much I search my memory, I can't find the answer. You search inside the house to get away from the strange fear as soon as possible. I found the front door, but there were locks and wooden boards nailed to the door. Just then, an old fairy named BANSHEE appears in front of me. You are confused by the sudden event, but BANSHEE attacks you. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BANSHEE.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    You and your teammates are part of an elite undercover unit tasked with finding out information on a mysterious complex known as "the backrooms". Explore various locations, solve puzzles, check your six, and escape with your life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamentations.

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  16. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure as Sebastian Harrington, a passionate archeology grad student turned explorer, in search of his missing professor. Six weeks ago, Dr. Albert J. Montgomery III announced the discovery of a hidden temple, but he never returned. Now, Sebastian must dive into ancient temple ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets. Will you reveal the mysteries within the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of Shadows.

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  17. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "I'm writing to myself so they won't find my words..." Notes To Myself is a first-person horror game where you must navigate and escape from the embodiments of your worst fears. Pull switches, collect flashlights and run from demons in an unsettling world that exists between reality, your nightmares and your OS. So, you want to escape from the control of your keepers? Maybe the inspect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notes To Myself.

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  18. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A pure survival-horror experience, featuring real panoramic photographs that capture the fear and solitude of being alone in a haunted forest. The thick atmosphere will crawl under your skin, and every nerve-wracking moment will leave you desperate for escape. In the once tranquil village of Holyburn, Maine, a series of horrific incidents left scars that still linger. Unexplained sounds and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holyburn Witches.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Explore an abandoned children's recreational camp and uncover the dark secrets covered up by its founders. Find clues and apply specific commands in the Discord channel to find out what truly happened. But be careful: Sparky has been activated and the monster inside of it never sleeps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparky Marky.

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  20. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    44% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Light The Way is a first-person horror adventure game. It takes place in a storage house after your character is kidnapped by a stranger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light The Way.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    51% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    **Indie Physiological Adventure Horror Game Preview May 10, 2014 – South Wales, UK** – Deceptive Games Ltd. has announced its first game “Kidnapped” starting with Windows desktop PCs.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kidnapped.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    60% User Score Based on 1,136 reviews

    Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hat Man: Shadow Ward.

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  23. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.

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  25. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game. Rina, a junior high school student, learns that a girl who goes to the next junior high school has gone missing. As she is going home, she enters an eerie world. While being chased by an enemy, Rina searches for her home. Will Rina be able to return home safely? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Way Home.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    The Fridge is Red is an anthology of different first person horror stories. Each episode explores a specific theme and experiments with gameplay ideas. Liminal spaces, surreal encounters and uncanny strangers. You will see a completely mundane settings spiraling down into distorted psychological terror. Experience the dreadful trip inspired by the retro analogue and PS1-era horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fridge is Red.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The new horror game Underwater will remind you of what real horror stories should look like without giving the player the right to make mistakes. Go, in the person of an unknown prisoner, to an underwater prison, where dangerous mutants roam ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underwater.

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  28. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Yuki Onna is a PS1 inspired survival horror game. Some children went missing out of the blue. You receive a letter that says, "Come alone or I'll freeze them to death." Out of desperation, you decide to embark on a daunting rescue mission to an abandoned inn up the piercing cold mountains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuki Onna.

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  29. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 2,278 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 21 reviews

    The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kholat.

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  30. IntroductionProject Descensus is a first-person survival horror game in which you play as an employee of a highly confidential organization that specializes in research and extraction of rare minerals. An unexpected incident occurs at a research station and an evacuation alarm is triggered. As you run for the nearest exit, the ceiling collapses and everything goes dark. You wake up exhausted, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Descensus.

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  31. RESIDUUM is a first-person psychological horror game set in a decaying research facility. With only a dwindling flashlight and faulty heartbeat sensor, manage power, seek answers, and escape what hides in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RESIDUUM.

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  32. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Story: In My Little Bunny, you’re alone, exhausted, and have just missed the bus before the last one. Now, as you wait for the next bus, the deserted road stretches out in silence, shrouded in shadows. Suddenly, a figure steps out from the darkness. Before you can even scream, his hands are on you, dragging you into a nightmare where reality and horror blur together. Now trapped in the twisted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Bunny: Chapter 1.

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  33.              Cursed Hours is a terrifying dark psychological horror game. You play as a thief who breaks into an old, abandoned mansion, hoping to find treasure. But soon after entering, you realize something is wrong. You’re not alone. Strange things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Doors slam shut. Mysterious noises echo through the dark halls. The mansion itself feels alive, and som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Hours.

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  34. Don't Leave StoryOnce upon a time, in a small town nestled between mist-covered mountains, there lived a wise and just judge named Justice Harlan. He was renowned for his fair decisions and unwavering commitment to justice. However, his life took a bizarre turn when he found himself at the center of an otherworldly mystery that would shake the foundations of his beliefs.One gloomy evening, after a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Leave.

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  35. Take part in a dangerous ritual game that requires you to travel between reality and the "Spiritual Realm" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cullfield Ritual.

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  36. “It’s like a haven for those who get easily lost in the crowd.” Play as Sangha, a lonely runaway who follows a compassionate stranger named Joon, in hopes of finding a place to call home. Yet, the place she arrived at is not what she expected… and she must find a way out before it consumes her. A 2D HORROR EXPLORATION GAMESet in an eerie, grotesque cult called ‘Icarus,’ a twisted world of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May Angels fall down.

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  37. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    THE STORYA late-night courier. A wrong address. A house that won't let you leave. You wake on a cold, damp floor. The air stinks of rot and rusted metal. The walls hum with static. Footsteps creak in empty halls. Something moves in the dark... watching… waiting. To survive, you’ll have to search the rooms for clues, solve twisted puzzles, and stay hidden. One mistake, one wrong turn, and you'll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Driver Massacre - Definitive Edition.

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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You came here seeking silence. Instead, you found something that won't let you leave. YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST is a 2D psychological horror game that tells the chilling story of a young girl trapped in a nightmare she cannot escape. What began as a peaceful retreat into nature quickly transforms into a desperate fight for survival when Nora discovers an entity stalking her through the trees.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Salmon Tower is a free, momentum-based precision platformer (often described as a "semi-Foddian rage climber") developed by Oolong Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salmon Tower.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 307 reviews

    The city’s under curfew after a series of disappearances and murders. You’re a young delivery driver trying to finish your gig before 9:00 PM. Set inside a decaying apartment complex, every knock on a door brings you closer to uncovering what lurks within its halls, where every delivery could be your last. The Stalking Stairs is a PSX-style psychological horror thriller featuring tense atmosphere,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.

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  42. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Devil’s Strait is no place for the faint of heart, but there’s something inside that’s worth everything. You are Thomas Sencher, a simple man with a simple goal: to find your wife, Ruth, who has been missing for 10 years.  You ventured into the Devil’s Strait armed with nothing but your devotion to Ruth, an old boat, and a harpoon gun. With the captain guiding you, your search begins. Experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrouded Depths.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    You are Anna, a lonesome geophysicist trapped in a military base in the depths of a mysterious Russian island, where the cold is deadly. Hauntings beyond her comprehension inhabits under the snow, and they conceal a disturbing past in which she has to unveil in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kriophobia.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    BLANKET FORT allows the player to explore a deceptively cozy and nostalgic world of childhood wonder. Enjoy an adventure through a world of blankets, pillows, and silly characters in a warm, softly lit atmosphere. EXPLORE a world characterized by a sprawling and eerie maze, accompanied by your favorite teddy. Crawl and squeeze your way into increasingly claustrophobic spaces. Discover, talk, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blanket Fort.

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  46. Enter the disturbing world of Backrooms Level X, a first-person narrative survival horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and liminal spaces. 13 levels and giant enemies await you in this unique experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Level X.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The second episode in the series follows 14-year-old Anton, caught in a web of family turmoil and his father’s debts. Forced to relocate to an unfamiliar city, Anton faces a chilling encounter with a Soviet serial killer responsible for horrific crimes in the fall of 1992. Uncanny Tales: 1992 Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a narrative adventure game. Play as 14-year-old Anton, who moves to a new city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: 1992.

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  48. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Oily Depths is a short horror game set in a submarine deep beneath the sea. You must locate and drill for oil or your overlords will stop your supply of oxygen. PILOT YOUR SUB Utilize all your gauges, meters, and monitors as your visibility is limited within the sub. Carefully navigate the sea floor to locate the oil extraction targets. OPERATE DANGEROUS DRILLING MACHINERY Flip levers,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Oily Depths.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Halloween night turns deadly when five friends decide to throw a party in an abandoned arcade deep in rural Campinas, Brazil. What was meant to be just a game turns into their worst nightmare, proving that sometimes, play time can be deadly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LASER TAG MASSACRE.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    66% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror series where the scariest things aren’t monsters or the supernatural, but people themselves. Each episode tells a new chilling story inspired by real-life fears and unsettling situations. ❄️ Uncanny Tales: Cold Road – The first episode of the series. A late evening, a snowstorm, the eve of the New Year holidays… The protagonist is traveling to her parents’ h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: Cold Road.

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