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62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

62% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.

This is the epic tale of Kettle, the little whistling tea kettle who could boil without a stove as long as he keeps whistling (microphone input), and who would stop at nothing to save his best friend and his village folk from the evil Coffee Queen and her corrupted coffee minions. Microphone-powered: In this game, you'll physically need to take a deep breath and whistle/sing long sustained notes i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Epic Tale of Tea and Tumult.

Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

Play a character of your choice as you adventure through 4 different lands, each with its own unique characteristics and own costumes. In the mech area, you traverse a crumbling futuristic utopia where houses float and have neon pillars for walls. In the forest, there is a tribe of deer hunters, and you can escape by going up the mushroom path or the dead area with wilting trees. In Joe's restaura… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qualms.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

CHWÆST — Feed the Biomass Core to progress A late-90s inspired retro 3D horror where progress is biological. You don’t unlock doors. No keys — you feed the Biomass Core. CHWÆST takes place inside a living organism. Passages overgrow, corridors tighten, and the environment reacts to your presence. At the center lies the Biomass Core (the Core) — the only way forward. Your goal: complete simple obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHWÆST: A Creeping Parasite Horror.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The theme of the game You have come to that parallel universe that tries to trap you with feelings of nostalgia and fear and peace. Be careful; you don't want to be part of it. Explore the Unknown You found yourself in an abnormal place, an abandoned store, abandoned places. Empty corridors, a maze, flickering lights, Doors that emit a bright light are leading you somewhere… but where? Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal:Escape Route.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL SHIFT.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Backrooms: Partygoers is a horror survival game where you play as a researcher tasked to find anomalies inside the horrifying alternate dimension known as The Backrooms. Scavenge for water and other supplies from dead bodies stuck in The Backrooms as you try to escape sharing their fate. Hide in lockers, scan for targets, use a flashlight, and detect creatures using the Anomaly Scanner. Will you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Partygoers.

****UPDATED 8/18/2023 (1.3)**** __________________________________________________________________________________________ This is Hikikomori. Hikikomori, in Japanese, is a severe form of social withdrawl for someone who may go days, weeks or months without social interaction. This is a game about someone who finally finds themselves completely alone - and where it leads them. The goal of each lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hikikomori.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

About Awakening in a forgotten prison, a cryptic note hints at escape. As you explore, a desperate fellow prisoner seeks your help, unraveling grim discoveries. Unlocking a door reveals a dark corridor brimming with secrets. Amidst the shadows, a flashlight leads you to a numbered cell, exposing a nightmarish transformation. Each revelation raises questions about the forsaken prison's enigmatic na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Prison.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A short, first-person, survival game. Find your way through a hostile urban environment, avoid getting killed by authorities and prepare for anything, even corpses coming back to life! You probably should have stayed home, but it's too late for that... Key features: Die and retry mechanics A 20-30 minute experience that can be completed in one sitting A rich (but dangerous!), detailed environment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Lockdown.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

59% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Planet Station - is a classic 3D action-shooter like Sci-Fi in which you play as an ex sheriff Margaret. The main aim is to survive. By the will of fate, Margaret had to move to another planet and she could hardly imagine what the result would be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Station.

The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

You somehow ended up inside a labyrinth in the night where some mysterious creatures are hunting you down, you are not the first one to get there as some people left some notes probably before dying. Luckily you brought some stones with you, they do not seem to be useful against these monsters but you could use them to orient yourself while you try to get out the labyrinth. the monsters are very d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Labyrinth.

HWTC is a mix of psychological horror and work simulation set in the fictional post-Soviet state, the Republic of Calvania. You’ll be exploring difficult themes that are part of our everyday lives - routine, negligence, and mental health - all while listening to the encouraging, Council-approved radio station. Few things are said directly, but many are left for your interpretation. The warehouse,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HWTC: Happy Worker Tool Company.

Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

/!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

A first-person indie horror experience set in an abandoned rural village shrouded in mystery. The place looks frozen in time — homes left open, belongings scattered, and no sign of what happened to the people who once lived here. As you move deeper into the village, strange sounds and subtle movements hint that something is still lurking in the dark. This is a slow-burn, atmospheric horror game f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Town Secrets.

You are trapped in a gallery. If you find an anomaly, turn back. If you don't, keep going. Your goal is to escape from this endless corridor by solving the mysteries. ◆Control W A S D + Mouse: Move & Look M:Open Menu ◆Features ・3D HD Graphics ・First Person Puzzle Solving Adventure ・Single Ending ◆Video Distribution Guidelines ・Posting and streaming vid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Corridor.

Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

This is a puzzle game where you stretch cats to get their king to the top of a mountain. Try to complete all 8 levels! This was solo developed by me for the 2024 GMTK jam with the theme "Built to Scale". Some minor fixes have been made to this game post-jam, the original jam version is available to download below. Note: There seems to be some minor visual issues with the cats in the windows buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024).

Essentially: Groundhog Day meets a first-person shooter (FPS) game with a Lovecraftian Horror theme. Eldritch Echoes is my final year project for my degree and first major project as a solo developer! Game Controls:  ‘WASD’ to move around. ‘Mouse look’ to look around. ‘Mouse 1’ (left-click) to attack. ‘Space’ to jump and press it again while in the air to double jump. ‘Ctrl’ to crouch. Hold it whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Echoes.

Space Station Escape is a simple find-the-difference game. Players take on the role of an astronaut wanting to escape from a spaceship running out of oxygen. Don't overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, turn left immediately. If you don't find anomalies, turn right immediately. Press SHIFT or RB to GO UP Press CTRL or LB to GO DOWN To go out from Station. STORY You are an astronaut s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Escape.

The Labyrinthine Night is a top-down, survival-horror-ish adventure game intended for entry into the first No Excuses Game Jam, for which the theme was "lost family". Controls Move around, navigate menus W/A/S/DDirectional Pad Confirm and Do Stuff (also special input) Space (Shift)X (LB) on XboxSquare (L1) on PlayStation Pause Escape or PStart (Options on DualShock 4) The Rules You're tasked with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Labyrinthine Night.

Space Station Sprint is a fast paced sci-fi first person shooter. Infiltrate each space station and complete your objective before your escape ship is spotted by the enemy space station. Find permanent upgrades, secondary objectives, and secrets in each level! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Sprint.

Theatrical Elegy for the Age of Machines and Dead Matter, or: All the Quiet Processes Beneath Alien Presences is a 19th century cave exploration, feat. steampunk, machines, alien presences, theatre, science fiction and projections. A Game I made for the Secret Santa Jam 2021 within about 12 days in December 2021, dedicated to/inspired by a letter by David Stark - Zarkonnen. Credits for the music i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theatrical Elegy for the Age of Machines and Dead Matter, or: All the Quiet Processes Beneath Alien Presences.

Guide George home through a expansive maze world with fun abilities, tricks and challenges along the way! George is a fun game for all ages. Do you have what it takes to escape the maze? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazin' George.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Overview A solo-developed short horror experience shot on VHS. You wake up in an endless yellow maze. No items, no fights—just a camcorder and LIMINAL SPACE！ Key Features - VHS Filters: Grain, scanlines and tape distortion The effect. - LIMINAL SPACE: Contains many LIMINAL SPACE scenarios - First-Person Immersion: Footsteps echo, lights flicker, walls never end. - Solo Dev, UE5: Created b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Liminal Space.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Those Who Dwell is a story-first psychological horror focused on isolation, atmosphere, and folklore. Light is your only hope as you explore deeper into a cursed cave system disturbed by those who dug too deep. Restore shrines, survive the dark, and uncover what became of Those Who Dwell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Dwell.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Wishlist on Steam for the full game When playing our game you undertake a very normal life living in a Hotel, you do tasks, listen to the radio and prepare for work. Slowly over time you might notice a few changes, cracks in the walls, sounds you've never heard before and a sense that maybe something unsettling is happening behind the scenes. You take what's called "The Miracle Pill" a new pill … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deceived Of Joy.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

90% User Score Based on 115 reviews

The 18th Attic is a psychological horror game where you play as a man trapped in a loop, armed only with an instant picture camera. Hunt down paranormal anomalies lurking around by taking their pictures and detecting their presence to unravel the haunting secrets of your past. Each photo will unlock a new memory. Will you uncover them all? Use your instant picture camera to take photos of paran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 61 reviews

LIMINAL WATERS is a liminal space walking simulator,  enchanted by the radiant beauty of Unreal Engine 5.6. Explore unique and never bevore seen environments. No Monsters. Eerie atmosphere and feelings of unease, confusion, and confinement may arise. Subtle events and sophisticated sound design immerse the player in the game world – there is no interface or mission objectives. The focus is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL WATERS.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Welcome to The Lost PainterA single player, first person, atmospheric, walking simulator exploring liminal spaces. Enter your Paintings and explore a world full of mystery and Horror. Storm the beaches of Normandy, get lost in the Backrooms and Survive the Devils Labyrinth. Trapped inside a Beautiful Art Gallery inside your mindYou play as an Artist who is suffering from memory loss. As your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Painter.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgot.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

87% User Score Based on 94 reviews

She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidana.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 139 reviews

LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Night Drive 1.4Get ready for a chilling new journey in Night Drive: คืนหลอนซ่อนทาง! We’ve just unlocked a brand-new route filled with never-before-seen anomalies that will test your nerves and observation skills like never before. Strange figures, eerie signals, and haunting surprises await in the shadows. Can you survive the night… again? About the GameWelcome to "Night Drive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Drive: คืนหลอน ซ่อนทาง.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

52% User Score Based on 50 reviews

With one of the iconic horror games of 2015 making a comeback! Fully enhanced graphics in the enhanced edition of Sad Satan. Game Description Sad Satan is a horror and mystery game that takes you on a terrifying journey through dark corridors and locations filled with secrets. Get ready for an experience full of puzzles and scary visuals based on real events. In this game, you will face p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sad Satan.

About this game Edge of Death is a horror survival adventure game independently developed by a middle-aged poor rapper. The story takes place between the life and death of an ordinary policeman! In the back of his brain, to be exact! Players will encounter various monsters and ghosts in a strange space and find a way to escape. As the plot deepens, demons hiding in the dark gradually surface. This… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 死亡边缘 | Edge of Death.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

"I'm writing to myself so they won't find my words..." Notes To Myself is a first-person horror game where you must navigate and escape from the embodiments of your worst fears. Pull switches, collect flashlights and run from demons in an unsettling world that exists between reality, your nightmares and your OS. So, you want to escape from the control of your keepers? Maybe the inspect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notes To Myself.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

33% User Score Based on 18 reviews

You come to your senses in a cell that looks like you are in some kind of prison. It's almost silent, but sometimes there are some sounds. There is water dripping somewhere, small rustling noises, metal scraping. You need to examine your place of awakening and find a way out of it. As you go through, you will need to find keys and open locked rooms. You will have a timer going, when it runs out, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night in Prison.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac Orun has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far..... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lair of Torment.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

73% User Score Based on 220 reviews

Discord community About the GameExplore and shatter the environments of the Backrooms and Poolrooms! Utilize Thor's demolition hammer, firearms, and explosives to carve your way through the walls and entities. This isn't just another mundane walking simulator game. Now, the entities are the victims. Overcome your fears with violence. Your hammer is your primary weapon. It possesses a boomerang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Break.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 464 reviews

A short, minimalist, experimental open-world adventure about guilt and grief. BEWARE PERMADEATH.It all started when you left…In "It Comes In Waves", you'll play as a lone outcast on a dangerous desert planet, trying to grow a specimen to bring to The Sanctuary. How can you grow anything in a world this barren?It is a very personal, experimental and minimalist game.The WorldEremar Prime is a harsh … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Comes In Waves.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

55% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Plunge into the world of the bloody tragedy that took place at the boarding school and feel the fear and someone's frightening presence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presence.