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Games like Light the Backrooms

Looking for games like Light the Backrooms? Here are top survival platformer recommendations with a horror and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Backrooms - Surreality, Among The Whispers - Provocation or Species: Unknown.

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  1. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "If you're not careful and noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the backrooms, where it's nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of flourescent lights at maximum hum-buzz, and approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented rooms to be trapped in."About the GameIn Backrooms - Surrealit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms - Surreality.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    I made this immersive first-person single player ghost investigation sim to bring a new take to the genre. Each time you enter the Manor, things are never the same. Use essential paranormal tools to investigate ghosts. Learn their stories. Release them to the afterlife. With deep replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among The Whispers - Provocation.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,917 reviews

    Species: Unknown is a first-person survival horror game, playable in co-op with up to 4 players (private or public servers) or solo. You play as a mercenary sent aboard an abandoned spaceship. Your job? Execute high-risk contracts, make it out alive, and claim your reward. But keep in mind that you’re not alone. Something is hunting you… Form a squad of up to 4 players to take on different contrac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Species: Unknown.

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  4. In the indie horror game "The Exorcist" you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a mysterious and creepy world, where you have to take on the role of a young exorcist. Having just finished your training, you go on your first assignment, and it turns out to be not as easy as you expected. It leads you to a church where there is already a coffin with an executed witch, over whose body the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Exorcist.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Deathwatch is a horror game in which you are tasked to observe haunted locations, log supernatural events and eradicate any potential paranormal threats. You'll need to keep a keen eye on every camera and even your present location for any supernatural occurrences. Possible events vary from Audio to Victims and paranormal sightings, plus many more. Using your computer systems you must log each eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHWATCH.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Squeaky Clean is an indie horror game set in the shower. Experience the fate of those who come across the urban legend known as the Shower Slasher as you enjoy some hot shower tunes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squeaky Clean.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Synopsis The era of interplanetary travel has arrived in the vast expanse of space. As an advanced outpost for terraforming, there existed the Moonbase Lambda. One day, the player awakens from a cryogenic sleep only to be greeted by the eerie silence of Lambda Base. Despite the confusion, the player begins to explore the base in order to survive... About this game Moonbase Lambda is a horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonbase Lambda.

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  9. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Liminal Leap: A Descent into the Unfamiliar ____________________ Liminal Leap is a heart-pounding escape room challenge set in the unsettling world of the Backrooms. Reality warps, familiar spaces twist, and you're trapped in a labyrinthine facility – a distorted reflection of the everyday. Your mission: Escape. Uncover the secrets of this insidious place and find your way back to reality. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Leap.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 576 reviews

    You are trapped in a small house with psychosis, having lost your memory. Carefully observe your surroundings, distinguish between reality and hallucinations, and take the medication provided by visitors on time to overcome your illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's at the door?.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Only the Singleplayer Demo is available on itch.io - for Multiplayer demo, please download the demo available on our Steam Page! Backrooms Cleanup Crew is a multiplayer cleaning simulator where you play a lowly cleaner in F-Corp tasked with cleaning up after other corporations mishaps in the Backrooms. However, nothing is ever that simple in the Backrooms: Clean each room as quickly as possible w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Cleanup Crew.

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  13. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW CAN YOU SURVIVE THE DEVIL'S GAME? In The Devil is in the Details, is an Anomaly detection -meets- Escape Room - meets Survival Horror hybrid, played from a first-person perspective. You find yourself trapped in a hellish mansion. Each step forward is a gamble in this ever-changing nightmare, where no two playthroughs are alike. Explore and investigate your surroundings and try to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil is in the Details.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 6,321 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 2 reviews

    You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Take a good look around and find a way to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Exit 8.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Step into the mind of Mike and explore the depths of a twisted reality in this heart-pounding psychological horror first-person platformer. Dodge deadly obstacles at every turn and unravel the truth hidden deep within Mike's psych as you navigate his tormented memories. But beware; she is watching your every move. Can you solve the puzzles and escape this nightmarish world before its too late? Sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unknown.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 743 reviews

    Paranormal Cleanup is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. This is no ordinary clean-up job. You are employees of a cleaning company tasked with cleaning up a haunted house. Take out the trash, but don't get caught by the ghosts that haunt the place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Cleanup.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 6,673 reviews

    FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Gear up and delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Collect treasure, recover relics, discover lore, and survive the evil that lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREWARNED.

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  18. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Stay Still is a first-person horror adventure based on Vietnamese culture. The gameplay is focused on storytelling, puzzles and avoiding dangerous threats & spirits hunting you. Solve various puzzles, watch your surroundings, and of course survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Still.

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  19. The lone engineer stationed at a remote lookout has vanished, and all four communication towers have gone offline. You are sent to investigate. What you find is not abandonment. It’s a hunt. And light is your only protection. Your job is simple. Reboot the four communication towers. Your flashlight and stamina regenerate over time, but it would be wise to use these sparingly. If the forest … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hag.

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  20. The Last LodgeA medieval choice-based psychological horror. You are the master of The Last Lodge. A respected pillar of the community and a sanctuary for the weary. But behind the warmth of the hearth, a cold reality takes root. Your duties are clear: serve the patrons and flawlessly prepare their orders.  Every guest brings a story; few bring the truth. The safety of your famil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Lodge.

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  21. Within His View is a dual-perspective observation horror where watching the cameras keeps you safe — until it doesn’t. You’re deployed into a remote cabin deep in the forest, tasked with documenting a violent paranormal entity that feeds on fear, paranoia, and your sanity. The cabin is warm and nostalgic, lit by retro lamps and wooden interiors straight from the 80s… but every room around you is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within His View.

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  22. 游戏背景: 欢迎进入《夜班护士模拟器》,这是一款结合护士模拟与微恐元素的生存冒险游戏。在这款游戏中,你将扮演一名年轻护士,因高薪机会加入了一家偏远的医院。然而,随着时间的推移,你逐渐发现,这里隐藏着诡异的超自然现象。当你开始感到害怕并决定离开时,却发现原本的来路已不复存在……你只剩下30天的时间:在这段日子里,你需要完成各种护理任务,赚到足够的薪水生还;或者放弃挣扎,成为医院的新祭品。 游戏机制与特色 护士工作模拟:体验多种护士工作,包括病房巡查、药物分发、照顾病人等。每项任务都充满挑战,你必须在高压环境下保持冷静,完成日常工作。 恐怖元素:在夜班巡查期间,医院的黑暗角落隐藏着无法言说的恐惧。你将遭遇随机事件、奇怪的现象和突如其来的恐怖场面。保持警觉,谨慎应对,避免成为怪异事件的牺牲品。 丰富的对话与剧情:通过与病人和同事的互动,揭开医院的神秘面纱。每个对… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 夜班护士模拟器.

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

    Loss is a 3D, First-Person, Action, Adventure, Puzzle & Horror game with actual gameplay! You'll play as a teenage boy, who wakes up one night only to find out that all of his family is gone. Where did they go? Why is he alone? Who are these strange ghosts roaming around the house? While solving this mystery, you will explore your house, grab items and keys, unlock doors, solve puzzles, go out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loss.

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  24. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  25. Breath of Ghosts is a first-person horror game made in realistic 3D graphics that immerses you in an atmosphere of horror and scares you in every way. The main goal is to survive and be saved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breath of Ghosts 2.

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  26. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Phobic Nightmares is a first-person psychological horror game where you're investigating your sister's disappearance. Find notes from your sister and her team to find out exactly what happened, and why. P.S.: It's not pleasant. Face increasingly difficult challenges as the entity that you're facing keeps altering the environment. You haven't felt real dread till now. You're looking for your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobic Nightmares.

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  27. Justice and evil, in a moment. Become Officer Ren and experience your police life in Baixiang Town. As a policeman in White Elephant Town, you received a missing case one day, a case that unravels the darkness behind it... Restore the real scene Restored the real scene, including police stations, towns, streets and other environmental special effects Content The case plot-oriented, adopts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Scene.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 528 reviews

    In this online horror co-op, you play as a scrappy goblin, scavenging dungeons, dodging traps, and fleeing monsters to feed the Goblin King. Team up with goblin pals, or go rogue, as you dive deep and cause chaos! Fail to feed him, and you might be the next meal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIT OF GOBLIN.

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  29. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    『The Sushi House』is a first-person, story-driven game set in an ordinary sushi restaurant. In the midst of familiar routines and a quiet atmosphere, a subtle sense of unease begins to creep in. A Part-Time Job BeginsYou start your new part-time job at the sushi house. A co-worker shows you the ropes, and you spend your day preparing sushi, cleaning the floor, and managing the shop. At firs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sushi House.

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  31. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Kyoto Anomaly is an anomaly detection game, inspired by games like The Exit 8, Platform 8 and Shinkansen 0. The player finds themselves trapped in the endless maze of Kyoto's backstreets, trying to reach the temple of Hōkan-ji before the main tourist rush. Inspect the street for anomalies, choose the right path, and reach your destination… or be trapped forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyoto Anomaly.

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  32. Apartment 606 is a suspenseful horror and management game where survival hinges on more than just evading danger, you must also complete critical tasks to keep your job while managing unexpected challenges. Each night introduces new threats as you balance your work responsibilities with the growing terror around you. Spanning five nights, the game features cinematic sequences and story progression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartment 606.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    除邪(CHUXIE) is a super realistic single player first person shooter game built using the latest technology from the next-generation Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Developed independently by a gaming enthusiast, this game features a portable camera perspective combined with realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects, providing players with an immersive experience. This time,the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪(CHUXIE).

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  34. Developer Note:We are having some technical difficulties with Steam Link and it is not working at the moment, but Air Link with a computer is working. We will update here when Steam Link is fixed. Thank you for your patience! Embark on a Post-Apocalyptic Virtual Reality Adventure Like No Other! From a small team of eight plus a dog named Mal, introducing Mother Bunker VR, an open-world, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Bunker VR.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,352 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    This ghost hunting simulation is a first-person single player experience. You’re equipped with an EMF Meter, Thermometer, Audio Recorder, Camera, and a Flashlight collecting evidence to satisfy homeowners concerns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I..

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    79% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Uncover the dark origins of Gehinnom. in the prologue, you'll discover the sinister forces behind the infernal realm and learn the secrets of how to escape. As you explore the map and gather clues to perform a powerful ritual to banish the demonic hunter that stalks you. Dynamic Gameplay Experience the thrill of the unknown with Random Scares, every run in Gehinnom is unique and dynamic, tailore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gehinnom.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 2,591 reviews

    Subliminal is a real-time software raytraced horror/puzzle game based on the concept of The Backrooms. Endless procedurally generated levels, bleeding edge lighting, hostile entities, liminal spaces, and a sense that something is not quite right... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subliminal.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    ASZG is a first-person shooter game with elements of horror, in which you must survive the creatures generated by the harmful DK-19 virus. Explore and survive in a completely devastated, apocalyptic environment, encountering increasingly greater challenges as you progress through this atypical story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASZG Project.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,179 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

    Your dream is about to become a reality as you just landed a brand new job at the latest iteration of the Happy's Humble fast food franchises, Happy's Humble Burger Farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring every nook and cranny of this place will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remorse: The List.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A new case knocks at your door: strange events have been reported in the subway of the City of Buenos Aires. Now it is up to you to find out what is causing them. •Take on the role of a detective and dive into the depths of the subway tunnels. •Screams and cries are heard from the depths. •It's your mission to put an end to it. GAMEPLAY • Solve puzzles to escape. • Use your flashlight to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B-Horror: Subway.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    You wake up in an eerily mysterious town filled with mannequins. They seem to live their own lives and do not want your presence. The only thing you know is a certain laboratory called Brewding. It is up to you to find out what stands behind this organization and what they are up to. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight: Submersion.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Fantasma is a Co-op (1-4) Psychological Horror that pits players against the supernatural. Alone or as a team- Prepare Coordinate a loadout. Upgrade and purchase equipment to give your team the advantage Embark Travel to haunted sites and risk your life against increasingly rare and deadly apparitions Coordinate Work together to overcome team-based tasks Escape Find your way out while bein… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasma.

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  45. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Nobody know when it started, people began to disappear all arround the country, it escalated quickly to cases of mass disappearances around the entire world. Communications started to fail and so did our leaders, it was over before we knew it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abducted: The Night Hunters.

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  46. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  48. A JOB LIKE NO OTHER You’ve been selected as the new chapel keeper in a forgotten corner of a rural town! You wake up late, tend to the chapel, and maintain its surrounding graveyards as part of a quiet daily routine... and then realize that you're not alone. Honor the traditions left behind by previous keepers or suffer the consequences. Familiarize yourself with your surroundings, as your respo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restless Rites - Prologue.

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  49. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    STORY This is a first person horror game where you play as one member of a ghost buster team. The game takes place across multiple locations, though only one map is currently available and more will be added later. A powerful ghost is haunting the house and has started infesting everyday objects. These objects behave in strange and unnatural ways under the ghost’s influence. If the ghost mana… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transfixed.

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  50. Welcome to the Backrooms. Endless corridors, mapless levels, sound-sensitive entities… and the organization that sent you there: M.E.G. – Major Exploration Group. People who go missing in the Backrooms are never heard from again. M.E.G. has started sending teams into this mysterious structure to investigate its “undocumented levels” and gather data. You didn’t volunteer. But you’re already inside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms M.E.G.

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