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Looking for games like Light/Shade? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Verdantis, The Kindling or Submerged: Hidden Depths.

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  1. Verdantis begins in the soil. Play as R-0B and restore power in an overgrown research facility. Cel-shading, chloropunk, and environmental puzzles. The game offers about 2 hours of play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdantis.

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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Kindling Deluxe Edition 10% OFF! About the Game Step by step, the choices weigh, The smallest move may shift the day. Burn the branches, light the flame, Darkness hunts and knows her name. Key Features Choices that shape your descent: Featuring interactive scenes and branching paths, descend into corruption while hypnotized by fire’s beauty. Secrets beneath the ashes: Over 50 level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kindling.

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  3. 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%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Experience the final recovery mission of the AI that would come to be known as the Oversoul. Recover the relics of the All-Makers from the underground colony while escorting the loyal conservators to safety. Dig your way down through 49 levels of explosive puzzles while recovering upgrades for yourself. Now available at all Babbages & EB Games locations! Original system requirements: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unearth.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 764 reviews

    Escape The Ayurok is a first person horror-adventure videogame, in which you need to escape from a haunted mansion as quiet as possible, to evade the hideous creature called "The Ayurok". Stealth Mode will be your ally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Ayurok.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    You spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrinking Pains.

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  7. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Everything is for Humanity is a story-driven, exploration and puzzle-solving based science fiction horror game which sets in a massive science facility in 2020. You will discover tons of things and find out about the blood-chilling truths with its first-person experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything Is For Humanity.

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  8. Hop into 100+ beautiful Perspective-Block-Puzzle levels as a tiny Frog! Change your perspective to find illusory paths, and create your own paths by moving Frogblocks around. Explore biomes and discover new mechanics while listening to a rich and calming original soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROGBLOCK.

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  9. Embark on an exploration adventure with spooky and horror elements, tasked with recovering real historical artifacts from excavation sites around the world. Beware of local traps and monsters inspired by the mythology of each region. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Dungeon Raider.

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  10. Lost and alone in an ancient cave, Luminbear has to brave the darkness with their newfound friend, Lumin! Only by working together can they escape the void and get back towards the light. Download Instructions: Download LuminBear_1.0.zip from this page.Extract its contents onto your desktopRun "Luminbear.exe" Controls: Walk - WASDJump - SpaceAim Lumin - Hold Left Mouse Button (LMB)Throw Lu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminbear.

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  11. Only Up: Chans Together — a unique cooperative platformer developed on Unreal Engine 5. The main characters are fragile yet determined anime girls, bound together by a chain and adorned with mysterious chastity belts. Your goal is to overcome numerous challenges with your friends and climb to the very top, where the key to freedom awaits! Players must work as a team, as every move made by one cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Up: Chan Chained Together.

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  12. Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat — is an epic action shooter where the legends of ancient gods and modern technologies intertwine in a captivating story. The world of Asgard is once again on the brink of destruction, and only you can stop the impending catastrophe. Are you ready to accept the challenge and enter a battle that will decide the fate of the entire world? You and your friends will t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat.

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  13. RoadmapRoadmap will be updated soon after early access release About the GameA tense investigative horror experience for solo players or up to 4-player co-op. Search for hidden clues, notes, and evidence in the darkness as you piece together the truth behind the spirit’s death, including the killer, the time, the place, and the method. You may not be alone in the house. Something is watching,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrowhisper.

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  14. UNITE and fight for the rights of wacky Inflatables everywhere by causing destructive mayhem through a campaign of protests staged across the nation. Flop and Flail together in a memorable righteous rampage. INFLAMED is the winner of the Georgia Game Developer Association's 2024 "Best in Georgia" competition. Initially developed during the 48-hour Global Game Jam, Inflamed underwent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFLAMED.

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  15. SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush Is an upcoming Retro Survival Horror experience that takes inspiration from iconic staples of the survival horror genre with the romantic and interpersonal intrigue of a Visual Novel. The game aims to create a tense, atmospheric, and immersive experience by combining a Haunting Mystery Narrative, Exploration, challenging puzzles, and terrifying enemy encoun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush.

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  16. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Matchstick Relay  won 2nd place in Speedy Game Jam #1! The jam was hosted by MS ANNOTATION X. Check it out here!  https://itch.io/jam/speedy-game-jam-1 UPDATE  V1.1: We have added  Mac OS X*  and Linux (64-bit) support! *NOTE: If you have trouble getting Matchstick Relay to run on your Mac OS X machine due to permissions issues, please visit the DevLog for a procedure that worked for us during tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchstick Relay.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ReThink | Lite is a Puzzle Game in a peaceful futuristic setting, and a spiritual successor to ReThink 2 that features a variety of Puzzles that utilize Lasers and the behavior of light and it's colors to create challenging problems to solve. Use new and proven gameplay mechanics to puzzle your way through the game's beautiful world, which is now filled with even more puzzles than in previous gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReThink | Lite.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A 3D isometric puzzle game where you create shapes by appending blocks together. When you flip a block next to a potential block, the potential block lights up and they move as one unit. Progress through the levels and find new and interesting ways to move these little blocks! Like this white block that bounces you off if you try to flip onto it. Or this black block that destroys the til… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blockappend.

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  19. To save her people from the world destruction, the supreme tried to breakthrough to the legendary supreme realm but failed! She is coming back. In this fantasy world with various traces, you will explore the race origination, recover the prehistoric secrets, and become the most powerful supreme! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Supreme.

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  20. You are a 13-year-old girl who has gotten into a sinister summoning game and now you will have to do everything possible to complete the game before Darla finds you, avoid at the cost of being seen or heard by Darla using the hiding places in the house while Complete the puzzle to finish the game. Synopsis: Dany is a pre-adolescent who has always been attracted to the paranormal challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Te Encontré.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Billy's Game Show is a Stealth Horror Game. Play against an AI that watches your moves through security cameras. Your goal is to find the 3 hidden heads and escape the horror of the show. You're the current contestant in a twisted game environment designed by Billy himself, for his own twisted enjoyment. Billy's Game Show set is made for you to choose your own path, but remember, it’s Billy's game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Billy's Game Show.

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  22. Warriors United is a cooperative action game for up to 4 players. You'll fight and progress through levels filled with increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Upgrade your skills and unlock abilities to become even stronger in your battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warriors United.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A card game for gardening lunatics: manicure your lawn, trim your hedges – and steam roll over your neighbors' flowers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawnarchy.

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  24. An abandoned fusion mansion, "The Inumaki Estate." Dive into this 1st-person paranormal investigation horror. As a cursed-property investigator, use advanced devices to record phenomena into digital data, pinpointing coordinates for exorcism. Survive until 6 AM. Can you document the truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANOMALOGIST: Inumaki Manor.

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  25. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    A companion-driven adventure through the pages of a living fable. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection. Explore a Fallen Kingdom Venture through a mythic land marked by the ruins of fallen kingdom slowly being reclaimed by an enduring and untamed nature.  Guide an Unlikely Hero  Form a powerful bond with Quill, a small but courageous mous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moss: The Forgotten Relic.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Outcast. Thinker. Challenger. In a savage jungle tribe, you’ll outsmart rivals, earn the favor of powerful priestesses, and fight for your place at the top. Hunt, explore, and make choices that shape your destiny in this bold adult visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horny: Zero Moan.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    97% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    A chaotic 2-player co-op road trip. Share the controls of a pedal car as tourists: sit on the left to turn left, sit on the right to turn right! Coordination is key! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosalie.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Mitnal is a short passion project by a solo developer where you play as Emily, not an adventurer, but someone who loves history and trusts the person who invited her. Her brother has always been the explorer. He tells her the site is safe. Incredible. Something people wait their whole lives to see. Against her better judgment and driven by curiosity,  she goes. Experience a dense jungle approach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MITNAL.

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  29. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Immerse yourself in this dark fantasy adventure where death is not the end but an incentive to keep going: several puzzles await you while a unique story will slowly unfold as you explore this mysterious supernatural place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Spectrum.

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  30. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    41% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    MANNEQUIN SYNDROME IS BEING REWORKEDMannequin Syndrome is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The game is being rebuilt with a new visual direction, redesigned gameplay systems, improved mechanics, new environments, and a completely reworked overall experience. The overall direction of the game is also evolving. Mannequin Syndrome is shifting from a primarily horror-focused experience to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mannequin Syndrome.

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  31. Way of the DragonsWelcome to a challenging parkour adventure filled with tricks and traps to mess with your friends. When they breathe fire at you, don’t forget to run or you’ll be stunned for a while! Stay AlertRemember, your friends can grab and throw you off at any moment! Patience is a VirtueEven if the parkour feels tough, just have fun. After all, it’s just a game. Who Needs a Ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way of the Dragons.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You and your childhood friend Yua were supposed to just pick up a book from the decrepit building, but when a sudden twist of fate sends the two of you stumbling into a hidden realm teeming with spirits and yokai, it'll be up to you to find a way out! In this eerie supernatural dimension, you meet Izuna, who claims to be a great yokai with a fondness for humans. Can you escape this otherworldly re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Yokai of the Haunted Halls.

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    Cubin II is a first-person puzzle-platformer game that re-immerses you in the LGA experience. Complete the story by solving these 50 new experiments to finally escape from this terrible place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubin II.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    89% User Score Based on 197 reviews

    "Escape Memoirs: Safe House” is a co-operative reverse escape-room puzzle game, where you are a member of a criminal organization who is tasked with fetching some important equipment from one of their safe houses. Unfortunately, the person with the keys to the safe house is nowhere to be seen, so your only option is to break into the safe house to get the tools. You must make good use of you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Memoirs: Safe House.

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  35. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Abandoned on the edge of the Siberian taiga, an old military barracks holds something more sinister than just memories of the past. The cold wind whispers through the broken windows, spreading the smell of dampness and decay through the empty corridors. Here, under the cover of permafrost, secret experiments were conducted, the name of which was “Insomnia”. Their goal was to create an ideal soldie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siberian experiment.

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  36. Elephant Games, the creative team behind Grim Tales: All Shades of Black presents the next incredible chapter in the saga of the Gray family! Richard Gray’s soul is finally free of the ties that kept him bound to the physical world, but one obstacle is still keeping him from passing into the afterlife—judgment! Play as the incomparable Richard Gray as you revisit critical moments in his life, e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Tales: Light in the Darkness Collector's Edition.

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  37. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    56% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned master, welcome to Chess Infinity—the art of timeless strategy. Immerse yourself in serene environments, sharpen your skills with an adaptive AI mentor, and connect with players worldwide. Embrace endless challenges that transcend eras and borders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Infinity.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    ▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Synopsis.Many people have been invited to celebrate the Penguin Hotel's 18th anniversary. You are one of them. But no one could have predicted it. No one expected it to turn out that way... Freeze CameraThis camera is a wonder. It can trap the subject inside the picture. Use this camera to solve mysteries and fight threats. Of course, you can also use it normally. Big PenOne of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1-.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    This is an immersive horror game where you have to find your dog by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Microphone input is totally optionally and can be turned off which will switch to voice-acting instead for calling, but microphone input is highly recommended for the full experience. If you enjoyed it, please considering getting the game on steam here or on itch.io. It really support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Flesh - Cosmic Horror Survival Game.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    STORY Batu, plagued by recurring nightmares of an unknown village, finds his life upended by a mysterious letter left at his doorstep one day. The letter bears a chilling message: "Do you wish to be free from your nightmares? We await you..."The next day, the mystery deepens with the arrival of a second note revealing the name of the village: "Y. Village." Unsure of who beckons him and wary of pot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Y. Village - The Visitors.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Kamla is a survival horror game that involves evading a dangerous evil entity while trying to perform an Indian ritual to exorcise it. You got trapped inside the mansion unexpectedly without any of the ceremonial items you had prepared. Now you must look for items in the house and improvise new plans to banish the spirit and escape. Find necessary recipe items for the ritual around the map while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMLA.

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  44. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Have fun helping Corbid to overcome the mazes to be crowned champion. Eat, mix and shoot colors to solve the puzzles of Corbid! A Colorful Adventure, a cute 3D platformer for all audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corbid! A Colorful Adventure.

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  45. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    58% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    20 years after the birth of the legendary horror game "AOONI"... A completely new first-person, 3D horror stealth action "Absolute Fear -AOONI-" is now available! Players take on the role of a younger sister searching for her older sister in a mysterious mansion where AOONI roam. The clues left behind will help you solve the mysteries of the mansion, which changes one by one. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Fear -AOONI- / 最恐 -青鬼-.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    97% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    "Doll Impostor" is an innovative horror and mystery game that immerses you in the eerie task of being a guardian of possessed dolls. Set in a creepy environment and wrapped in a suffocating atmosphere, the game centers on a unique premise: among your collection of dolls, which at first glance seem to be under control, hides an imposter with sinister intentions.  As a player, you find yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Impostor.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    DESCRIPTIONCantEscapeTheBackrooms is a Singleplayer horror game, where you will fight on your own to escape the different levels of the backrooms, solving puzzles and find your way out. Explore each room look for elements that might help you to go further. The further you come the more dangerous it will be. Becareful danger lurks around every corner don't be careless Or it'll be over sooner than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CantEscapeTheBackrooms.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Welcome to Hello Guest, beloved Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha, a stealth horror thriller about an advanced, self-learning AI. You take the night shift as a security guard at the abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park where a creature is hiding in the shadows. The AI-Powered creature learns from your movements. It's afraid of the light and always tries to sneak up from behind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Guest: Hello Neighbor 2 pre-alpha.

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  49. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Five years after the world is devastated by a zombie virus, Alfred is looking for Jake, his older brother. Facing a post-apocalyptic scenario and many flesh-thirsty zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dead are Not Dead.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Make your way through disturbing and eeire levels from the backrooms lore. Each level has unique objectives, optional objectives and resources. Bring whatever you get your hands on back to Traders Keep in The Hub or use your resources to craft new gear and equipment. Procedural Generation The Metro brings explorers to random unknown levels with unknown threats. The possibilities are nearly endles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Society.

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