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Looking for games like LIMINAL? Here are top open world simulation recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Backrooms - Surreality, Infinite Backrooms or NOCLIP.

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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. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    MULTIPLAYER DEMO UPDATE CO-OP Multiplayer is now available in the Demo! You no longer wander the Backrooms alone. The Infinite Backrooms demo just received its Co-Op Multiplayer update. Jump in with up to 6 players and explore the infinite procedural world together. What's new: Host or join public lobbies. No invite needed, just drop in and start exploring Proximity VOIP and Chat. Your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Backrooms.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    NOCLIP is a chapter-based liminal exploration game.Story 1: "Rescue" March 27th, 2002 Dr. Oscar Andersen, a scientist working for the state-funded 'Icarus Research' organization embarks on a rescue mission, what happened to the group of 4 that got lost? More chapters are to come in the form of free updates. Authentic Camcorder Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOCLIP.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Harlequin Fair is an experimental RPG and immersive sim set in the shadows of Toronto by night. Cast dreadful spells, buy small arms with cash: cling to the light 'til the light bites you back If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXCRAFT: Harlequin Fair.

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  5. MIDNIGHT CLASS The evening class has begun. The school is so quiet. The classrooms are too familiar. Everything seems to be exactly normal. At least, for now. As you move through the school, something begins to feel wrong. A familiar classroom has changed. Something is missing. Something is different. Something is where it should not be. Find the anomaly. Then decide wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Class.

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  6. Explore a collection of unsettling, eerie and liminal spaces inspired by the Backrooms. while actively trying to find a way out for your survival.  This game is currently in development and is not a full release. More information about the game can be found in the Discord server.  Create a team of up to 2-6 players and explore the Backrooms together. Cooperation is essential in order to su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: A Way Out.

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  7. CHECK OUT OUR GAME! About the GameNature’s greatest beasts roam once more, and you thought they were extinct... Survive on a mystery island. Learn and adapt. The world is full of natural dangers. From environmental threats such as harsh terrain, bad weather, and poisonous flora, to the most dangerous fauna. Gather raw materials, forage, craft and improve tools needed to survive in a hostile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GONER.

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  8. Experience the Backrooms like never before.There are no obvious monsters. There are no clear explanations. Only spaces that seem to watch you… and a constant feeling that you should not be here. Backrooms: The Levels is a psychological horror and liminal exploration experience, designed for players seeking deep immersion, constant tension, and the unsettling nostalgia of places that feel as if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms The Levels.

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  9. Feature List                Liminal World Design Explore uncanny environments inspired by late 80s–90s architecture Endless structures: hallways, offices, stairwells, and impossible layouts Minimalist, retro-inspired visual style Tactical FPS Combat Limited ammo and high-risk encounters Weapons require precision and decision-making Shooting is a tool not a solution Persistent Threat A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbanism.

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  10. Welcome to the Backrooms, where reality ends, and terror begins. In this survival-horror experience, you’re trapped in the unsettling liminal spaces of the Backrooms, armed with only your bodycam and your wits. Explore a procedurally shifting maze of endless halls, decaying rooms, and dark corridors, each more unsettling than the last. But beware, something is always watching. Survival Is Key:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

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  11. Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go. Game Overview: In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and haunti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Hunted is a horror-themed exploration and survival game set in a dark and suspenseful atmosphere. Months after losing your job as a park ranger, due to being a suspect in the disappearances of several people, you return to the forest once more, determined to document the fates of the missing, reveal the truth and clear your name. However, you know something dangeous and powerful is responsible… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunted.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Explore a new world every time you play In Prologue: Go Wayback! no two journeys are ever the same.  A brand new 64km2 world is generated on your PC every time you start the game. Our in-house machine-learning technology empowers our artists and designers to create a system that lets you generate billions of beautiful, natural worlds that are waiting to be explored. Chart your own course throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prologue: Go Wayback!.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Found Footage.

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  15. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A unique take on the popular "Backrooms" creepypasta lore, with a focus on dynamic experiences, with procedural levels, non-linear level progression, complex entities, and engaging puzzles to keep the game fresh and replayable over time. "If you're not careful and you noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the Backrooms, where it's nothing but the stink of old… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Wit's End.

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  16. Arachnoid is an intense survival horror game where moving into an abandoned home turns into a nightmare. Clean the house by picking up trash, move boxes inside to unpack, and drive your car to complete various tasks. At first, it's just an old house with a few creaks and shadows. But as the days pass, you realize you're not alone - something is watching, crawling, waiting. The house is infested wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arachnoid.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Nick Harrison, a new security guard at the Guadalupe Cemetery, believes he is taking on a peaceful night shift. However, as night falls, he soon discovers he was very wrong. Nick realizes the cemetery holds more than just the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: The Last Vigil.

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  18. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    57% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    "If you're not careful and you no-clip 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 fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz, and approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented empty rooms to be trapped in.God save you if you hear something wan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Backrooms.

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  19. 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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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 5,692 reviews

    Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Complex: Found Footage.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    An unsettling adventure set in a procedural terror labyrinth. A video game Inspired by the chilling urban legends of the Backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transliminal.

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  22. Hallness is a virtual reality horror game that can be played alone or in online co-op. You awaken in a place... endless-looking corridors, abandoned rooms, and environments that defy all logic. Explore these places, search for a way out, and try to survive whatever is watching you. HORROR BUILT FOR VIRTUAL REALITYIn Hallness, you do not simply control a character: you are inside that place. L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hallness.

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  23. A single-player first person shooter game, where the story occurs during the 18th century in a remote village somewhere in the mountains of northern Italy. You play in the role of an investigator, il Ricercatore della Organizzazione "Manus Dei" (Hand of God), an organization under the authority of the Papal States of the Roman Church, that was sent out to investigate rumors of a supposed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nomine....

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  24. Rent is due. Your boss is a psycho. And the customers at 3 AM are acting very strange. You have been hired for the night shift, navigating the decaying streets of suburban America. Your job is simple: deliver the pizza, count the exact change, and do not keep the customers waiting. But as the hours bleed together, the line between a terrible minimum wage job and a psychological nightmare begins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Roads are Terminal.

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  25. 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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  26. 1994 is an exploration horror game focused on advanced mechanics and an unprecedented level of realism.  Wander through liminal spaces and experience an entirely new dimension of reality. STORYAfter being dragged out of reality by a mysterious entity, you are left to explore a complex of uncanny spaces all alone. Explore themes of loss, nostalgia, and heartbreak as you venture ever deeper into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1994.

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  27. <TOP SECRET PROJECT : DIASPORA> Planet Name: Diaspora Description: An exoplanet in the form of a jungle similar to Earth Existence of life: Existence of living signs Exploration Risk: Missing and out of contact with members who have left the expedition <Special mission dispatch, planet exploration> Jungle planet similar to Earth. You are specially dispatched as a death row pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Diaspora : Planet Exploration.

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  28. DAYDREAM: A Childhood Nostalgia Horror Game A surreal co-op horror game where the places you once loved become the things you fear. A journey through forgotten childhood Explore detailed, realistic environments inspired by childhood spaces like arcades, playplaces, and bedrooms. These locations once felt safe, but now something is off. Built for immersion With high-quality visuals and a mini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydream.

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  29. Description: Paradise Nowhere is a Backrooms game that blends abstract concepts with realistic graphics, evoking a feeling of liminality through empty spaces devoid of life. The game isn’t intended as a horror experience, your feelings towards liminal spaces might make it one. Or maybe, it's just the Paradise... Story: The story of the game is not directly told to the player. Instead, there are n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Nowhere.

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  30. Blackroot - Medieval Survival is a brutal and immersive survival game set in a cursed medieval world where the dead do not rest. After a mysterious plague sweeps across the land, the once-prosperous kingdom falls into chaos. The forests whisper with danger, the villages lie in ruin, and something dark stirs beneath the earth. As a lone survivor, you must gather resources, craft tools, and build s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackroot: Medieval Survival.

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  31. Set in 2083, decades after the Quiet Collapse, The Caretaker’s Lease drops you alone onto Sagewater Island, a remote wild reserve managed by the Sage Creek Outfitters. You’re the new caretaker assigned to a slice of this island to monitor wildlife, manage camps, and determine if the land is still viable. The last caretaker vanished without a trace. Armed with only a stocked cabin and a crackling r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caretaker’s Lease.

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  32. Venture into the unknown in Backrooms: Dark Labyrinth, the ultimate liminal survival horror experience, immerse in the eerie and unpredictable realm beyond. In this expansive game, developed with an innovative form of procedural generation, each level extends infinitely, ensuring no two expeditions are ever the same. The game’s environments are hauntingly realistic, crafted with meticulous attenti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Dark Labyrinth.

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  33. A Desperate Fight for Survival in an Abandoned Home Trapped in your late grandfather’s secluded house, you uncover his chilling writings about an unknown entity that prowls the night. With only the remnants of his survival attempts to guide you, you must craft tools, barricade doors, and restart the power before the creature finds its way inside. Explore the house’s dark history and uncover its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InHouse.

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  34. Using VR Hand Tracking - Pedal a tricycle with your hands to survive the looping corridors. Find room 237 and discover what is inside! This prototype was made at the Spelkollektivet Halloween Game Jam 2023.StoryYou play as young Danny, who finds him self lost in the looping halls of an old hotel with the one goal of finding room 237.Features Pedal your tricycle through quiet long corridors of a H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny's Descent.

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  35. Terminal Shift is a psychological horror game set in a deserted airport terminal, which has been twisted into a terrifying looping nightmare. Escape by gathering numbers for the access code and surviving encounters with a threatening entity. Each loop contains a hidden number for the full access code. The number can be anywhere on the surface of the airport or can also be hidden as formed objects… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Shift.

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  36. This is an exploration-based adventure game where you must identify anomalies and choose the correct path to progress. Set in an eerie, surreal space, you'll navigate a world inspired by Backrooms, liminal spaces, and the mysterious Exit 8. With dozens of anomalies to observe and interpret, your intuition and keen observation skills will be your greatest assets. In this unsettling environment, su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back rooms: The old Watcher.

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  37. Survive the Plague. Manage the Safe House. Trust the Voice. Safe House is a cinematic, story-driven psychological horror with multiple endings where you decide who lives, who dies, and what the truth really is. Safe Haven You are offered a place inside a safe house during a mysterious outbreak. Strangers beg for help and supplies are running out. A mysterious man on the radio guides you and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safe House.

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  38. As an heroic agent, you’ve been assigned to investigate the toxic sewers below the city, and to cleanse the environment of strange, dangerous chemicals. Armed with only your wits and a flashlight, outmaneuver and outsmart grotesque mutated creatures lurking around every turn. As you progress deeper into the darkness, uncover the chilling truth behind the chemical spill and the horrifying experime… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zooparasite.

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  39. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Enter the Mysterious World of the Backrooms! Find weapons left behind by other wanderers, fight off dangerous entities, and make your way to the exit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Bodycam 2.

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  40. Come forth and embark on a journey unlike any other, a test of survival, sanity, and ultimately, trust. Traverse strange, liminal realities alone or with up to three others, scavenge what's left, and fight to make it one more day in a dimension that's not quite real... and never quite safe. A DEAL YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE MADEYou were desperate. Life in the real world had become unlivable, humanity h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Reality.

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  41. OVERRUN PROTOCOL takes place in 2056, in a world where artificial intelligence has spiraled out of control. After your spaceship crashes on a mysterious island, you quickly discover that this place hides a dark secret. Facing killer drones, armored units, and autonomous defense systems, you must explore the island, gather resources, and upgrade your equipment to survive. Use hacking to disable or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overrun Protocol.

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  42. Exonautis is an underwater sci-fi survival game set on an oceanic exoplanet. Dropped into a vast alien open world with nothing but your wreckage and S.A.L.T to guide your, you must make your way to Kappa Outpost and begin your exploration of the Calliope 4348A. Explore an Expansive Alien Ocean The planet is home to many biodiverse ecological systems brimming with vibrant but equally dangerou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXONAUTIS.

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  43. The best dreams are to be forgotten, for they will destroy if not.  This game is based on nothing, the nothing that was something, now unthinkable. Because of this, no description would be adequate.  However, I must try: A game heavily centered on its scenery and artistic nature. A game that is enigmatic, cryptic, and remembered. First person adventure game Navigate through liminal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Dreams.

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  44. About this Game: From Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. The game takes place inside an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Alex, the director of a program about paranormal events, has sent his team to record one of the episodes in this place. Having not heard from them for several days, he has decided to go there to see what is happening. Once at the hospital, Alex will have to look f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Hell.

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  45. Welcome to Level 37, commonly known as the Poolrooms! A psychological horror experience that immerses players in an eerie, otherworldly environment. Dive into an expansive complex of interconnected rooms and corridors, all slightly submerged in undulating, lukewarm water. The architecture is both varied and strict, with each area connecting in a senseless manner, devoid of any easily identifiab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poolrooms.

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  46. Welcome to the uncertain world of The Lost, an immersive survival game where your instincts will be your greatest asset. Stranded in a vast, lost world of wilderness, you must navigate through diverse landscapes, endure harsh weather conditions, and outsmart the relentless challenges nature throws your way. You are stranded, lost on an island. After surviving an aerial bombing on board the ISS … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost.

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  47. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    33% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "The Backrooms: Last Expedition" is a cooperative horror game designed for 1 to 4 players. Its main objective is to create an enjoyable gaming experience for friends. Players will navigate through terrifying levels, filled with various entities and dangers, as they strive to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Last Expedition.

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  48. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    (Outdated version! New Build can be found in FB, VK or on my Discord Server)"Lost Life: Act 1 — Broken" is an indie horror project where you have a chance to explore a foggy town full of mysteries. A place where worlds collide ready for you to reveal their secrets."Lost Life: Aкт 1 — Broken" это инди хоррор-проект создаваемый одним человеком, где у Вас есть шанс исследовать туманный городок, полны… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Life : Origins.

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  49. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Dark Forest is an adventure horror game in which you have to find a way out of your prolonged sleep. Otherwise, you risk staying in it forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Forest: The Horror.

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  50. In the world, there are people who want extreme experiences One of the many experiences is a horror experience. Player want a horror experience and take on a risk challenge. • You have to find out for yourself who exists in this vast building and what is happening. • A variety of things are hidden in the building, including mysterious phenomena, medicines, components, junk, cursed objec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Explus.

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