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Games like Mysteries of the House

Games like Mysteries of the House

Games like Mysteries of the House

Looking for games like Mysteries of the House? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy, mystery and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder, Dungeon of Departure or Sibling Souls.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

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  2. Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Step into the dark world of 2147, a dystopian place of vampires, androids, and you, trapped in between You are Lina, a young woman searching frantically for your twin brother, who vanished the night he was transformed into a vampire.  Stepping out from the safety of home, you find yourself in a city where danger lies in every shadow. With clues to lead you to the truth, you'll uncover secrets tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sibling Souls.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Tales Of The Under-Realm: Hazel is a dark themed yuri visual novel that takes place in the fantasy world of Aravorn (already seen in games like Loren The Amazon Princess). A mysterious entity known as the Nameless God serves as the main narrator of the story, having the ability to peek in on the life of deceased souls and discover what brought them to a premature death. In this case, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From The Under-Realm: Hazel.

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  5. Escape from a children's storybook world in this creepy AF adventure.Sleepytime Village is a creepy AF classic-style point & click adventure game about learning to rediscover both your inner child and the joy of creativity. Inspired by games like Monkey Island and Broken Sword. you’ll take the role of a neglectful, workaholic father as he wakes in a mysterious children’s storybook village … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepytime Village.

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  6. A 2D exploration-based horror adventure game set in a creepy train and mysterious buildings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Train: New Moon.

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  7. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropic Float.

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  8. Stay up to date with all the news! About the Game The Shadow Between Words — a visual novel in the genre of mystical thriller with elements of drama and romance. The story takes place at the prestigious Verbum Academy of Writers, where creativity is more than just art. You are a student at the academy. One day you discover you have a strange ability: the events and images you describe in you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Between Words.

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  9. Summer. You and your classmates go on a special vacation to the "Bolashaq" camp. Suddenly you all wake up in a strange place, that is copy of your school! There is some "Trickster" that welcomes you to the Game, where in order to get out and survive you need to earn certain points. Most points are given from an unsolved murder, which brings up a classic Mafia game to the table!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game Has Started.

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  10. Play as Princess (voiced by ShadowgamingVA), a high-maintenance 21-year-old girl who earned the nickname through her bratty behavior. After running away from home at 16, she worked dead-end job after dead-end job in order to survive and manage her addiction to a pain pill called Numb-X. The story begins with her waking up in a forest late at night during a rainstorm after getting knocked unconscio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess of Worlds End.

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  11. The Gaze of The Eternal Sun - The Gaze of The Eternal Sun a yuri visual novel independently developed by DogMade Productions The female protagonist, Shikonomiya Kanade, is troubled by her own peculiarities - she is able to retain her memories after death and continue to be reincarnated as a human being. As she goes through the cycle of death and resurrection, her ability to regenerate herself gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  12. A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS Please note: Poisoned Path is a highly focused, ~30-minute "single-sitting" cinematic experience. It is intentionally stripped of filler mechanics to deeply respect your time. Its brevity is a deliberate design choice, not a shortcoming. As we are forced to close our studio due to financial struggles, choosing to keep this game in your library to pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poisoned Path.

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  13. ■ ConceptTheir world makes sense. You just don’t speak their language. Not yet. This is an empathy-driven psychological mystery adventure about chuunibyo—teens who construct their own “reality”—and the relationships that form around them. Through Talk, Mind Read, and Translate, you piece together what’s left unsaid and uncover the truth behind their words. The strange behavior is real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Second Reality Room: Unspoken Truths.

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  14. Sleepover at Li'l Timmy’s is a spine-chilling horror puzzle game where you, the player, are invited to a seemingly innocent sleepover at the home of your friend, Li'l Timmy. What begins as a cheerful evening of games and snacks quickly turns dark, and you soon realize that Timmy is no ordinary child. As the night progresses, you’re forced to confront supernatural forces and twisted beings that lur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Li'l Timmy's.

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  15. Tomorrow, you burn at the stake as a "Werewolf". To save your family, you gladly accept a false execution. But after death, you witness them being ravaged in a living hell. Through a time loop triggered by your absolute despair, you must weave the world's kindest lie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They’ll Hang You for That Face.

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  16. [呪霊が見せる夢 Dreamscapes]The room you viewed during the day returns in your dreams at night. Waiting there are spirits pleading, “Please let us out of here.” A real estate agency that does not exist, a florist shop owner, and a man possessed by a demon— A horror adventure set in haunted properties, where the choices you make during the ritual determines your fate. ◆ OverviewAfter leaving home to sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 呪霊が見せる夢 / Dreamscapes.

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  17. Take on the role of a young prince or princess from the Star Empire, sent to Earth on a mission of peace. With centuries of mistrust threatening to shatter delicate negotiations, you must forge new bonds, navigate political intrigue, and uncover hidden truths that span light-years. Voices: From the Stars is a story-rich visual novel where every choice you make can tip the balance between war and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voices: From the Stars.

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  18. The game is a visual novel. Set against a modern backdrop with elements of Cthulhu, the story mainly revolves around the protagonist, Samira, who wakes up at home with no memories after having strange dreams.Everything at home feels warm yet oddly uncomfortable, and the seemingly caring brother hides a great secret.Opening a notebook reveals entries that are truly bizarre. How can one escape fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑山羊BlackGoat.

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  19. NOTE: The game is currently under development. All pictures are real, but only a small portion of the content is shown.BRIEF Enter the shadowy realm of Escape From Hell, where only those who truly understand life can pass judgment. You find yourself trapped in a series of mysterious rooms, each one concealing a fragment of a soul's darkest secret. Room by room, puzzle by puzzle, you'll unravel th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Hell.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Return to Two Elk Island anew Dorman, a closeted trans woman, has just finished recovering from a sailing incident that left her bedridden when her grandmother encourages her to start a new career. All the while, she struggles with the expectations her parents left behind - of her as a sailor and as a man. As she begins to settle back into her life, she finds that Two Elk Island isn’t as tranqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel.

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  22. 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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  23. Wretched Tales: Cinderella is a 2D point-and-click puzzle adventure that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Cinderella through the lens of a dark and twisted tale. The player explores each scene through the eyes of Cinderella, left behind in an old house. The goal on the surface is familiar: finish the chores, complete the preparations, and meet the conditions required to go to the ball. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wretched Tales:Cinderella.

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  24. A Medieval Fantasy of Heroism, Sacrifice, and the Cost of Doing what is RightWhen a young village girl named Hinkle enters the service of Sir Gilkrist of Lothellae, she is eager to leave behind her life of poverty and abuse. Until she is drawn into a war she cannot escape. Cities burn, ancient powers stir, and a darkness long hidden begins to surface. Alongside new companions, Hinkle must naviga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maidendawn: A Heroine's Tale.

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  25. In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

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  26. "Don’t break the rules, don’t leave the house. Unless, of course, you want to stay alive", — that’s what they always told me... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections of the Void.

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  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    In an unfamiliar part of the cityUnder the devastating rainYou, a delivery person, are stranded with a dead cellphone, a couple of coins, no means of transportation and absolutely zero idea what to do next.And the word on the street is - there's a murderer on the looseThe only thing you need is to GET HOME.So what are you waiting for? Features 13 unique endings "Choose your own adventure" gameplay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man I Just Wanna Go Home.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 861 reviews

    MESMALIE is an occult visual novel/point & click adventure where you attempt to tame your Magickal ability under the guidance of a small Witches' coven in the middle of nowhere. Heed Mesmer's aloof teachings, strengthen your Magick, or just go home,,, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesmalie.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    The year is 2030. Business is as usual in the isolated research city of Rokumei–that is until several explosions suddenly go off in the nuclear research facility known as “LABO.” The city sends in “Sirius,” an elite rescue squad, to deal with the situation. But the situation only gets worse when LABO’s nuclear reactor melts down, sending the facility into lockdown–with members of Sirius and surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition.

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    One day you're in your apartment, wallowing in self-pity, and the next thing you know you're being summoned to a land full of witches trying to kill you, with your doppelganger's unconscious body lying on the wooden floor. Can you find your way back home? Follow along Palmier as she/he has an identity crisis while exploring a whole new world filled with killer witches, magic, and four lonely tw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bewitching Sinners.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Step into the smoky, seductive world of the Angels Den, a luxurious burlesque club. Get into the high heels of Holly, a talented dancer graced with a unique gift of telepathy. Help her on a desperate mission to save a friend from certain doom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night: Burlesque.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    A ghost tour gone wrong leads Freya to a parallel dimension, almost designed for her. Can you beat death, and escape? A game of mystery, adventure and queer love stories. Explore an atmospheric realm of mystery that blends pixel art gameplay with hand-painted character portraits. Solve logic-based puzzles and overcome pulse-pounding action sequences, uncover secrets about the sinister parallel di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrace.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Suhoshin is a 2D Visual Novel taking place during medieval Korea. While investigating mysterious murders, you will have to make interactive choices that will lead you to different paths and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suhoshin.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 522 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Death Becomes You is a whodunit mystery set in a magical school. You find your best friend dead, and 4 suspicious students lingering around the scene. Who is the one that did it? Who is lying about their intentions on that night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Becomes You.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A suspense visual novel filled to the brim with life-or-death situations, puzzles and six different endings. Make your own decisions, solve riddles and reach the truth about the disapperance of the world's leading geneticist (and your best friend). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean Slate.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seers Isle.

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  38. April 2000. A man is found murdered in a red-light district. Coming home late, night after night. The smell of cigarettes he never smokes. And lies that make no sense at all. The man is far too suspicious. A woman who starts investigating him, and a detective chasing the killer. From where each of them stands, their eyes slowly close in on a single case. Every clue is inside the game. So … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIRUGAO.

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  39. When the world of numen9 shattered, its oceans rose into the sky and left nine fractured realms hanging above an exposed molten core known as the Inner Sun. Crystal wastelands burn with radiation. Strange creatures roam the ruins. And somewhere beyond the sky-seas, Rin D’Lorah’s father has vanished. You are Rin, a young woman pulled into a planetary mystery far greater than herself. Across nine f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky of Tides.

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  40. Guilt Trip is an exercise of restraint. At the Heartburn Diner, under cold veil of moonlight, something important is stolen from inside. Under normal circumstances, this would be the point where you, playing the role of detective, would investigate the crime to uncover exactly what happened behind closed doors. ...But that is not the case in Guilt Trip. You get to play as the criminal th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilt Trip.

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  41. STORY:Cold walls. An empty room. A missing sister… Chloe has no choice but to unravel this mystery—no matter how difficult it may be to move forward. Chloe, a young girl with a disability, and her older sister Kamila have faced many hardships. Despite everything, Kamila has always done her best to help Chloe reclaim a sense of normalcy. But now, Kamila is gone, and Chloe is trapped in a crumbli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lavender Field.

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    In this game you advance the story through clicking. There are multiple endings, and the outcomes change according to the choices you make. You can find hints about the choices you will make throughout, as well as two main endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CATharsis.

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  43. This is an adventure story of traveling to a different world. At the same time, it's a story of hope in the midst of despair. The story of two people supporting each other. Produced by Taiwan Indie Team The furry adventure visual novel “Return” is coming soon! Set in the otherworldly world of the Second World, this is the story of a scarred teenager who travels to the world of the Second Wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return 回歸.

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  44. THE CONTRACT WAS TOO GOOD TO REFUSE. THE PRICE MIGHT BE YOUR SOUL. It is September 2025. Stefano Caldara, an acclaimed but financially struggling photographer, accepts a highly unusual job: a solitary night shoot in an abandoned marble quarry, under the light of a full moon. The client is anonymous. The pay is staggering. But what waits for him in the darkness is a truth that will shatter his rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow.

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  45. Every family hides secrets. Every victim has a story. Every clue can lie.Investigate a haunted mansion in this first-person psychological horror detective game. Search for hidden evidence, solve interconnected mysteries, and identify the real killer before the darkness consumes your sanity. Every investigation unfolds differently, and every decision brings you closer to the truth... or further fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Witness.

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  46. What if the Little Mermaid was born upside down? Princess Ninon has spent her entire life as an outcast beneath the sea. Born with the head of a fish and the legs of a human, she is shunned by the very people she longs to belong to. While her fascination with the surface world grows stronger with each passing year, her mother's fear of humans keeps that dream forever out of reach. Everything cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninon the Upside-Down Mermaid.

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  47. You don't remember how you got here. The room is cold. The walls are damp. A single lamp flickers on a desk where a typewriter sits waiting. You don't touch it. It doesn't matter. The keys start moving on their own. It has a question for you. "Do you want to play a game?" Welcome to The Quiet Room — a psychological horror deckbuilder where your words are your only weapon and the room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quiet Room.

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  48. Chapter 1 is now available! STORY Hibridya is a fantasy, romance and slice-of-life visual novel that tells the story of Alice, a 17-year-old girl who lives her life normally until a mysterious event suddenly takes her to an unknown place. A place where magical beings exist, beings she admires and only sees in stories. This is the world of hybrids: Hibridya. A world that has a strong connectio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hibridya.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    WARNING: This game contains flashing images. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please proceed with caution. A Bad Christmas Story is a short, horror interactive fiction experience set in the same universe as Bad Summer. Whether you’re already familiar with Bad Summer or stepping into this world for the first time, A Bad Christmas Story is a standalone, tightly focused horror story you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Spencer, a former investigative journalist, lives in a small bunker with six other people who have also managed to stay alive after a viral outbreak brought the world to ruin. They're attempting to adjust to this new normal, until they stumble across some notebook pages written by a scientist documenting the infection. Approx. 20k Words, 60 - 90 minutes playtime 6 Endings Animated CGs Or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epimutation.

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