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Games like Lost in the Roots

Games like Lost in the Roots

Looking for games like Lost in the Roots? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with A Night at the Watermill, Crime and Punishment: Lost in Nightmares or The Night is Grey.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    It was raining und thunderstorming.In the middle of the night.And there happened something ...... something terrible.At the old abandoned ... WATERMILL. You wake up with no memory.In the middle of the night.You are locked up.You are alone ... or are you not?Find out what happened and escape from the old watermill!And maybe ... not everything is as it seems ... Features Point and click adventure Si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night at the Watermill.

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  2. StorySaint Petersburg, 1865. Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished former student, decides to murder an old pawnbroker, justifying his act with his own theory of the “right” of a strong individual to break the moral law. But the moment he crosses the threshold of her apartment, he suddenly loses his grip on reality and falls into a waking nightmare—one in which he must pass through the darkness of h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime and Punishment: Lost in Nightmares.

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  3. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    A cinematic thriller told through the classic perspective of point & click adventure games. The Night is Grey is about modern storytelling fused together with hand-drawn animated characters, fully animated backgrounds and an original studio recorded music score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night is Grey.

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  4. Immerse yourself in the dark adventure of a guy who suffers from depression and feels guilty. He never takes off his hood and always keeps his hands in his pockets. Michael became disillusioned with life and decided to try to start his life over. To do this, he left the metropolis and a successful career, sold the house he inherited, and moved to the other side of the country to forget the mistake… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Life: SILENT RIVER.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use your inventory items to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona's relationship, and find the real culprit—if there is one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALTER EGO.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    In the year 198X, young Evan must survive a bleak life in the snowy backwater of Landis, Oregon. One fateful day, his existence is forever changed by the dark influences of a strange visitor from another world. With the guidance of his new ally, can Evan stand up against schoolyard bullies? Will he have the courage to stand up for himself? The Prince of Landis combines the character-driven story a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prince of Landis.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride.

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  9. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 574 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 18 reviews

    The supporter pack contains a selection of goodies for Children of Silentown, for all those who want to go the extra mile to support the developer of the game. Included: The complete Children of Silentown soundtrack Digital Art Book - an in-depth look at the game's art and style If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Silentown.

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  10. About This GameWill returns to Awakewood to bury his mother and sell the family home before the next bus arrives. Instead, he finds an isolated town under endless rain and a forest creeping over the edge of the property. The night before leaving, Will finds a girl with no memory tangled in roots and mud. Choosing to shelter her until the road clears, he shuts himself inside a house that is decayi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakewood.

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    Kary, an intriguing suspense game where you take on the role of a brave girl who finds herself alone and her house is being haunted by ghosts. Face your fears as you explore the dark rooms and hallways, where ghosts lurk in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kary.

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  12. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    About the Game The Dream Machine is an award-winning adventure game about dreams and voyeurism. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli. You play as Victor Neff, the husband in a young couple who've just moved into a new apartment. While trying to get settled in you discover that all is not as it seems in the quiet, unassuming apartment building... Key Features Ful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Machine.

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  13. Explore a haunted family home, uncover its secrets and face the horrors crossing the Veil. Evernoth: A Deep Descent combines third-person psychological horror, investigation and combat with swordplay and magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

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  14. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  15. Welcome to Candyworld! Amazing adventures, games, fun and imminent death await you here. How fortunate that you've woken up right now - very soon, a magical tea party will take place in the Cloudhouse, which all residents of Candyworld dream of attending. You should definitely get to know them - we all love guests very much! At the tea party, you will meet our incomparable Redheart Queen - there i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teaparty in Candyworld.

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  16. Game Introduction Wandering Souls is a visual novel set in modern and near-modern China, telling an emotional story about love, sacrifice, and repentance. Players will explore a strange and unsettling world through story progression, environmental interaction, and character dialogue, gradually uncovering the hidden truths behind the events and the people they encounter. The game focuses heavily… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 妄生 - Wandering Souls.

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  17. Warning: there are screamers and scenes of violence in the game that can cause a sense of dread in particularly susceptible individuals. ON AIR is a game in the genre of SURVIVAL HORROR with Sci-fi elements written in the first person. You are to explore every corner of the gloomy old hotel Algol, alive with ominous creatures. Moreover, you need to unravel all the puzzles of this hotel and its in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Air.

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  18. With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.

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  19. 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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  20. Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    RAT: Human Error - Episode One The war ended in a blinding flash. Now, the earth is hollow, a fractured shell hiding the remnants of humanity. A new era of evolution is about to begin. Survivors fled underground, but salvation was a lie. A sickness spread, warping minds, twisting bodies. No one is being spared. You are a child, taken to a hidden facility deep below the surface. You don’t know … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.A.T.: Human Error - Episode One.

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  22. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A PSX-Style Survival Story Horror Game. (30 - 60 minutes) Story:  A camping trip with friends turns into a horror survival journey in which the player tries to survive his way out of a Bunker. Is it the start of a new apocalyptic era? Will the friends reunite again? Trailer: Screenshots:  "The Bunker was a horrible inhumane experiment that gone wrong killing the crew." … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunker.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Story SummaryPlay as Veloria, a high school girl who awakens in a world that feels both familiar and alien. Following the fragmented traces of her memory, she must solve puzzles and encounter strangers who seem oddly recognizable. She seeks not just a way out, but the ultimate truth: Who is she? And why has she returned to this place? The girl wakes before a gloomy orphanage. Ashes swirl through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veloria.

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  24. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    APOPIA is a comedic adventure with dark mysteries. Help young girl Mai to find her way home. Progress by solving puzzles and outsmarting enemies in minigames. Make friends and foes with talking animals. Unravel the mystery of Mai’s identity from her dark and blurry memories. GAMEPLAY As Mai, you will: Explore the beautiful fantasy world. Get to know funny characters who are a cat, a mole, a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apopia: Prologue.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets.The first thing you notice is the darkness of the basement as you awaken, your memory wiped clean by a brutal attack. Nearby, a young woman is tied up, her eyes filled with a familiarity you can’t place – she seems to know who you are, but you don’t remember her. Explore the basement, examine the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower in Us.

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  26. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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  28. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    "In FLATSPACE, on HJÖ, where HJÖRIANS live in DOMES in symbiosis with RAINCOATS...you'll find MR.RAINER'S SOLVE-IT SERVICE. You've got a problem - we solve it." One day, HEINO's partner dies. He gets a new one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Rainer's Solve-It Service.

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  29. After losing his parents and barely escaping his burning home, Zach wakes up in the hospital where he meets Aya, the ghost of a girl. Who is she, and why can only Zach see her? Together they try to investigate Aya's past, which quickly awakens new dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEGIES: Aya.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Fishy is a heartfelt visual novel about friends, enemies, acceptance, and monsters. Explore the aquarium, face your fears, and maybe make a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fishy.

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  32. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    The Lighthouse is a uniquely crafted thriller with glimpses into psychotic, alternate dimensions. Private Investigator James Irvine finds himself lured into a haunting, neo-noir world in search of a missing young woman, named Lily Beaumont. Traverse the abandoned property of Maine's wealthiest family, the Wescotts, as you search for the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lighthouse.

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  34. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    At the edge of the forest lies a small Woodville town. One day the town became shrouded in mist and no one could pass through. Citizens began to disappear, one by one and fear gripped the town. Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town from their dreadful fears! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Invisible: Evening.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    A dark, surreal psychological horror game, in which a young girl finds herself locked in a shed, in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wolf in Autumn.

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  36. Strange Dreams is a cartoon-style horror game with elements of psychological horror and survival horror. In this game, you’ll have to navigate and survive dream stages whose atmosphere changes as you progress. Meanwhile, an unknown entity will stalk you more and more as you explore these locations, trying to prevent you from finding the exit and waking up. STORY8:38 p.m. You left your suitcase in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Dreams.

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  37. To souls lost in material cages: Welcome to My Court for a sacred trial. In this suspense ADV visual novel, awaken in an enigmatic space and endure deadly games. Decode rules, face moral judgments, and survive divine trials as the grand truth behind this world slowly unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 囚笼游戏.

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  38. Unearthing Trauma is a 2.5D point-and-click psychological thriller. Step into the fractured mind of Archi, explore an oppressive home, and solve puzzles to uncover the tragic truth of a fatal fire. Confront deep guilt and denial in this dark, narrative-driven journey of facing your past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unearthing Trauma.

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  39. A first-person psychological horror set in rural Finland, where isolation and unsettling encounters slowly turn your housekeeping job into something far more disturbing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shade.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    You enter a quiet church, and what begins as a simple sound check becomes a ritual you didn’t mean to join. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clapism.

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  41. sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

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  42. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Shroud of Gloom is coming to Steam - Wishlist now! The full game will be drastically improved in both design and art, with a ton of extra polish, and new features such as a more open level design, more variety in the horror elements, better puzzles (including mini-games), keybindings, battery management, a map system and more. You find yourself locked in a room, equipped with nothing but a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shroud of Gloom.

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  44. Elara’s Light follows the journey of Elara, a young girl burdened by doubt and fear, who has spent her entire life at the bottom of a dark, cavernous pit where shadows whisper and despair hangs in the air. The world above, filled with light and beauty, has always been a distant dream. But one day, tired of the relentless darkness, Elara gathers her courage and begins a grueling journey toward the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elara's Light.

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  45. 32%Game Brain Score
    32% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    One Night at the Shack is a psychological horror adventure where you explore a sinister shack haunted by vengeful spirits. Engage in intricate puzzles tailored to each ghost's tragic story, unraveling mysteries and uncovering the dark truth behind their haunting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night At The Shack.

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  46. Another game in this universe: About the GameBeing in complete darkness, a person is involuntarily seized by the thought of whether they are alone in it. Perhaps one day, after turning the light off, you will hear someone non-human breathing behind your back. What is happening in the darkness is changing rapidly, but will the light be able to dispel the evil?Use the flashlight to protect yoursel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scotophobia.

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  47. Embark on a spine-chilling journey into the heart of an animated nightmare with Mirage: Beyond the Screen powered by Unreal Engine 5. In this unique adventure horror-ish game set in a cartoon world, you'll unravel the mysteries of a haunted reality where the line between reality and computer game blurs.Dive headfirst into an ethereal realm where dreadful illusions come to life, and otherworldly pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirage: Beyond The Screen.

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  48. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

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  49. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Paraxition: Son's Room is the first series of The Paraxition, a point-and-click adventure game with a mysterious atmosphere developed by a solo developer in Korea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paradixion: Son's Room.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "Chernobyl: Origins" - is a quest game with psychological horror elements. You have to solve a lot of puzzles to find out the terrible secret of the catastrophe at the nuclear power plant. The game will take you to 1986, to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. You will have to be in the shoes of one of the scientists of a secret laboratory based in the depths of the Chernobyl nuclear power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chernobyl: Origins.

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