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Games like Ludum Dare 48 - Dive into

Games like Ludum Dare 48 - Dive into

Games like Ludum Dare 48 - Dive into

Looking for games like Ludum Dare 48 - Dive into? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Paper Bride 4 Bound Love, Phil Alone or The Last Yandere: Cursed Dark.

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  1. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    "Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride 4 Bound Love.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Featured DLCPhil Alone - Game Dev Book is a DLC of the game Phil Alone, a digital book made to show everything about the development of the game, a lot of tips to other developers that want to put their games on Steam and new game arts. About the GameA game made to Ludum Dare 47 - Stuck in a loop *Players with poor psychological, I suggest not playing this game...* ABOUT THE GAME Meet P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phil Alone.

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  3. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The Last Yandere: Cursed Dark is a horror visual novel that takes place within the mythology of the AppSir Games Universe. You play the role of an amnesiac trying to find his place in the world after losing his memories three years prior. Soon after, he meets a mysterious woman named Kara. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Yandere: Cursed Dark.

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  4. Step into Dawn Awaits, a poignant journey of a girl and her toy cat as they escape a fractured home into a world of mirrored steps and emotional challenges. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover her story, and navigate a beautifully crafted realm where every step brings her closer to freedom and self-discovery. Will you guide her to the light beyond the shadows? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn Awaits.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    You stand outside a house on the edge of town, dragged there by a couple of guys you can't say no to without getting your kneecaps busted, and told that you were helping them to rob it. It's only three sisters who live there, they said. It's an easy score, they said. You sneak inside and start searching the rooms, as instructed. It's dark, and even though you don't see anything worth taking, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Succubus Prison.

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  6. The quest with psychological horror elements, nice pixel art, and a non-linear story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Best Nightmare.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    You start the game, you wake up, and eventually you will close the game. One day, you may even start the game again. That's the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Me.

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  9. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    "If we don’t pass the upcoming evaluation in 3 months, the snack street will be sold off?!"A production of Simon Creative and Storia, Taiwanese cuisine personification visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Girls.

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  10. Daigo arrives in a city where men vanish at night. Guided by a strange woman, he finds vampiresses who seduce men and consume more than blood. Can he survive their deadly sexual game? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vamps Lust.

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  11. Description In Boarder you'll get to play as a boar exploring the wilderness in search of sustenance. As a clever collector of the forest, you'll forage for food scattered across the map and haul it back to your cozy burrow. But you're not alone in this adventure – with each successful delivery, your group of boars grows stronger and larger! The more you collect, the more friends join your cause,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Boarder.

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  12. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dr. Shrink and the Horrors of the Infinite EUREKA! Dr. Shrink has finaly perfected the formula for his shrinking potion! He just forgot one little thing: how is he going to grow back?? A silly little platformer where you fight past the tiny creatures in Dr. Shrink's lab multiple times, growing smaller and smaller each time. This was made in 72 hours as my submission for Ludum Dare 56: "Tiny Cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Shrink and the Horrors of the Infinite.

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  13. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A pesky knight is digging his way into your peaceful home! Quickly feed slime mama to build up her strength before he arrives, so she can take down this threat to the valley.  This game was created as part of the Ludum Dare 46 game jam, the theme was “Keep it alive”. Over the course of 72 hours, we created the game, it’s art and code ourselves. We playtested in the early hours before submission an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Mama.

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  14. It's time to hit the fields and farm some points in this fast-paced action/puzzle game! Plant and harvest matching chains of crops in quick succession to score points and build up a monumental multiplier. An array of difficulties stand in your way: field space is limited, your satchel of seeds is jumbled up, and soil quality can grant rapid growth or slow maturation to a snail's pace.  Careful pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludum Dare 52 - Farming Combos.

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  15. The Game: A Brackeys Game Jam 2023 Submission (Overall Ranking: 315th out of 920) Dive deeper into the emotions of someone currently going through the five stages of grief. Find polaroids within the levels to discover more about the story on your way to acceptance. Refresh the page to sync up the screenshots! Controls: WASD or ARROWS: Movement Spacebar: Hold down to alter jump height and press a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Five Stages Of Grief.

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  16. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Cat Got Your Tongue is an old-school horror point-and-click game. And let me tell you, you'll feel what it's like to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Turn your screen brightness to the fullest... My previous game was "too bright," so I decided to make this one the darkest and the gloomiest.No complicated puzzles. There are no intricate puzzles in this game, but there's intricate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Got Your Tongue.

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  17. [IMPORTANT NOTE: Press the fullscreen button on the bottom right to experience the game as close as we intended it to be experienced!] [Tutorial: You're trying to escape the station, but you don't know which monster is after you! Try to, intuitively, figure out which of the monsters (by sound) is after you using your bestiary, and use the correct environment elements to avoid his attention (No ind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folclore.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Please note: Autosaving does not work by default on itch.io due to browser limitations!To save progress, please enable third-party cookies in your browser, or play the game at cocoamoss.com or ddrkirby.com instead.Nyamo's Adventure v1.1.2by DDRKirby(ISQ) and Kat JiaReleased under the Cocoa Moss label Please be patient as the game loads! You may have to click to give it focus.Soundtrack download Ny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyamo's Adventure.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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    Fears are not always just rustles in the dark. And death is not always a bad ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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  21. Did you ever stop to think what the NPCs in an MMO could be feeling like?  What they could be thinking?  Or how it could be to just...stand there?   Get stuck in the routine of a Shopkeeper NPC, and influence his decisions in his interactions. Watch out for those who watch you, and attempt to guide him towards a better fate...if you wish. * Game made in 3 days for the 2020 Ludum Dare 47 Jam … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Shopkeepers Predicament.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Updog is a fast-paced 3D platforming game about reaching the heavens on a homemade raft, or as close to them as you can get. Collect crates to power your raft and balloons to balance it, all while learning the advanced movement the game has to offer. Find rare golden doors to get access to challenge rooms where you can put your movement to its test and earn unique rewards. As the raft gets higher … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Updog.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Follow a recluse who is the only being left in the world as she struggles with little things in her everyday life. This game was made entirely out of scanned traditional watercolor art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monophobia.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    [This game is a Vertical Slice created by a team of students over the span of about 7 months]Sort forms, get to know your mysterious new collegues & unravel mysteries they're trying to cover up as you step in to replace the previous RH at this mysterious pharmaceutical company. Welcome to CHERUB Inc® ! Nothing stands in the way of profits in our wonderful work environment! As you step in to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office Hours.

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  27. CONTENT WARNINGThis game contains mature themes, including death, suicide, abuse, and strong language, which some players may find unsettling. All characters are over the age of 18. PLOTAfter a heated argument culminates in a sudden car crash, Amelia and her classmates are haunted by the fear that they may have run over someone. As they struggle to move past the incident, Amelia begins to expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Whisper.

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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    CAPPA, a hero from capybara legend, needs your help! Your mission: free every capybara in the world from the evil clutches of Capy Land. But wait... who is that mysterious Stream-Bara lurking in the corner of the screen? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Stream-Bara.

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  29. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    When two researchers are desperate to find a way to help their sickly son, they come up with a unique course of treatment... by hugging! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold Me Tight All Night, Onii-chan!.

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  30. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Welcome to Stickman’s Bistro. Five Nights at Stickman is a 2D indie horror game inspired by the original FNAF formula. As the new night guard at a stick-figure-themed restaurant, your job is simple: make it through the night without getting… visited. Check the security cameras. Shut the doors. Conserve power. And whatever you do — don’t let them in. Features: Classic FNAF-style gameplay – S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Nights At Stickman.

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  31. A retro-style Action RPG in a dark bio-horror environment, both sci-fi and fantasy motives. You are always alone and they are always many. Fight surreal creatures, get experience, explore and gather upgrades - get stronger before the next big Boss fight, learn the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioysque.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Take control of a therapist in a mysterious, never-ending therapy session. Can you unravel the truth behind your patient's lies, and live to tell the tale? A psychological mystery developed by a psychologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metahorror Therapy Session.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Fart King is a hardcore platformer where every jump is a test of skill, and every mistake sends you plummeting back down. Jump by precisely controlling your fart and reach the top of the mountain to become the Fart King. Can you control your toots well enough to reach the top? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fart King.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Hello. Good news  ̄̏͋̎̄̏͋̎ ̉̑̔͑̓̏̓̽̎͑̈́̄̏͋̎̚ ̉̑̔͑̓̏̓̽̎͑̈́̚ ̄̏͋̎̄̏͋̎ You are in the process of integrating your shadow.                                                                                               ̄̏͋̎̄̏͋̎ ̉̑̔͑̓̏̓̽̎͑̈́̄̏͋̎̚ ̉̑̔͑̓̏̓̽̎͑̈́̚                                                                                                                              /̴̀̐̆̄̔́̈̍͊͋̏̏̈̌̚͝͝͠͝͝… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEUROZA.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Three lifelong friends. One daring mission. No way out. Elite operatives Mira, Goran, and Sarka have been through everything together. But when their latest mission takes them back to The School—the abandoned boarding school where they grew up—they realize that some scars never fade. In Morse Academy, a short (~1 hour) psychological visual novel,  help the team track down a fugitive who pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morse Academy.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Have you ever felt like a rabbit with a telephone? Ana is a wartime telephone operator learning how to navigate the world without her dear sister. The beloved game-jam sweetheart is back in remastered form, featuring an overhauled script, new CGs, updated sprites, sounds & music. Incoming callThe job title of switchboard operator used to be respectable, but in this world of progress the ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Girl.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezrebeth.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    DropDisk is a free-to-play background idle clicker game in which you click and battle to gain XP. XP improves your level which improves your chances of receiving greater rewards.Features Drops occur every 3 hours. Battle's open every 10 minutes. Levels 1-25, 1 earns basic rewards. 25 has greatest chance of high tier rewards! Sound notifications to let you know when a battle is ready or a new di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DropDisk.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    this is my blog that have free arts, my plan of dream and economy of flan'ms https://geismgame.com/ P.S. Because as my first game, its content is actually more like preparation for future games...sorry,thx your love Best regards Flan's MS is a 2D pixel storyline game . A story of seeking answers all.  Flan's MS is mainly based on the plot,the story lasts for 2-3 hours! The main gamepl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flan's MS.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Harold they're destroying the universe Until Oblivion is a slightly horrific narrative game that follows 17 year old nobody Emma Wilson as she tries to rekindle a dying relationship in a dying world. Join her in an increasingly nightmarish Halloween party and find out if anything (or anyone) is worth anything at all. Featuring an atmospheric hand-crafted world, striking gothic imagery, and teenag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Oblivion.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    ■Synopsis "CRUELTY" is a Japanese-made splatter horror. You were in an accident and lost consciousness. The moment you wake up, you find yourself in a nightmare world, one that is not of this Earth.  In an abattoir ruled by madness, horrific scenes unfold, and inescapable terror awaits you. To survive, you must solve numerous mysteries in this world of fear while evading the gaze of monstrous bei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUELTY.

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  42. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM FOR FREE! Ordinary Day On Steam In this short psychological horror you awaken to your regular routine, however, something is scratching to get out, something buried deep...Something that has always been with you waiting to get out, waiting for the opprtunity granted by the loss of your closest friend. Ordinary Day was #3 best rated graphics for the Brackeys 2022.2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ordinary Day.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This game is a psychological horror VN set on a rural farm in middle-America. It is very short, taking only 15-20 minutes to read through once. It was made for the farmjam2024, and panic horror jam over the course of a month by a single person (myself). The theme of the game is really simple: What do you do when your memory seems to be unreliable, and not line up with what you can see in fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culling of Normality.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    51% User Score Based on 2,920 reviews

    Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbound.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Six of them wanted out. Six of them wanted in. Now, all twelve of them are trapped in a prison where a fate worse than death awaits them. Can they survive the wiles of Empathy Systems? What dark secrets lurk behind that institution? It is for the future when none may tread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decide 4 God.

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  46. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    91% User Score Based on 654 reviews

    TEST TEST TEST is a retro pixel-art point-and-click puzzle adventure where you must escape a time loop as an overworked office employee. Find clues, gather information, and solve cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. Will you able to release yourself from the clutch of time itself? Or will you be stuck in this reality forever? ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEST TEST TEST.

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  48. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ISSUE #28 Cover - Joanna Krótka Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #28.

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  49. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Embark on a hand-drawn, story-driven, point-and-click game. Unravel the story, discover items, and get to know characters whose endings depend on your choices. Humans have suddenly disappeared from the world, and those who remain are sticking together. You, who always struggled to be with others, now face the choice of whom to spend your final moments with. Game Features: - Various Ways to Solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Alone Death.

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  50. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Experimentation.

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