Games like Never Give Up! (Global Game Jam 2023)
Looking for games like Never Give Up! (Global Game Jam 2023)? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hidden Shelter, Project Hailstorm or Bloody Hallowfest.
- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay48% User Score 21 reviewsCritic Score 79%1 reviews
Hidden Shelter is a first-person horror game, focused on exploration, developed by the White Vortex studio. It is under development on the Unreal Engine for Windows PC. Explore the area in search of clues and escape from a bloodthirsty being who wants to kill all those who approach the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shelter.
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Project Hailstorm is a short, 15 minute long narrative driven story set deep within the Antarctic circle. Step into the shoes of a recovery team as they attempt to uncover what happened over half a decade ago. UNCOVER THE MYSTERYTravel deep below the surface of the Antarctic and uncover just exactly what the dig team discovered that day. HIGH QUALITY SHORT-FORM GAMINGA videogame short story,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Hailstorm.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay96% User Score 56 reviews
>INCLUDES STEAM KEY< Bloody Hallowfest is a horror game with a retro visual style, inspired by some classic B-series horror films from the 90s. On the night before Halloween, Maya and her friends gather at the summer camp, eager to set up a special event for the youngsters. Together, they deck out the place and prepare games for Halloween night (kids love hunting for pumpkins and taking a swin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Hallowfest.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability82% User Score 136 reviews
Step into the shoes of Detective Clay Kriest in "Baisu" a chilling tale of family, art, and the haunting unknown. As you arrive at the secluded residence, responding to an eerie call for help, you'll find yourself immersed in a quest shrouded in darkness. This eerie house was once a sanctuary for the Smith family, led by the renowned artist Jolie Smith. But the serenity of nature has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baisu.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music79% User Score 124 reviews
Creature by Antonino Truisi About the GameAmygdala | Synopsis Welcome to the haunting world of Amygdala, an horror experience that explores the dark depths of the nightmare realm, manifested through incredible and terrifying creatures. Confront your deepest fears and uncover what lies behind the Amygdala. Prepare to immerse yourself in the sinister beauty of horror. Wellcome to Amygdala | S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amygdala.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics72% User Score 134 reviews
Do you remember the scares that chased you in childhood? How did your limbs shake with fear, take your breath away, and you couldn't do anything about it? I invite you to live it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life after Death.
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- 58%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding64% User Score 110 reviewsCritic Score 53%10 reviews
You wake to find yourself trapped inside an experimental machine. A machine built to simulate memories. You have no idea how you got here ... But to break the cycle, you must look into a past that you may not want to remember. Asemblance is a single-player, first-person psychological thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asemblance.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization91% User Score 1,310 reviews
Red Trigger is a First Person Shooter (FPS) Puzzle game. Can you infiltrate and corrupt the system? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Trigger.
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- 40%Game Brain Score40% User Score 1 reviews
Matchstick Relay won 2nd place in Speedy Game Jam #1! The jam was hosted by MS ANNOTATION X. Check it out here! https://itch.io/jam/speedy-game-jam-1 UPDATE V1.1: We have added Mac OS X* and Linux (64-bit) support! *NOTE: If you have trouble getting Matchstick Relay to run on your Mac OS X machine due to permissions issues, please visit the DevLog for a procedure that worked for us during tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchstick Relay.
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"MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability83% User Score 12 reviews
Irritability & Mood Swings is a simple, yet chilling psycho-horror game created by an Indie Developer. It leverages beautiful 3D assets and Unreal Engine 4 to create a scary hallucination environment in an old Victorian style house. This game has a wide variety of sounds and music to engulf the player into this horrifying situation. The player is tasked with finding their mother by unlocking d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irritability & Mood Swings.
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- 48%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics77% User Score 13 reviews
---All music featured in the full version of the game is royalty-free / streamer-friendly!--- You arrive at an old opera house for a simple freelance job. Your task is straightforward: prepare the stage before morning. You’ll run sound checks, test stage equipment, restore failing systems, and complete routine technical work in a theater that hasn’t been used in years. Step into the shoe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ovation.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay85% User Score 52 reviews
DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development90% User Score 890 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere97% User Score 58 reviews
Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure? Her Power You are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding91% User Score 201 reviews
“The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.” - Carl Sagan Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling. In Void Whispers you play as Mike, a newcomer to Cosmo City working as a broadcast engineer. Your task is to master the use of radio equipment to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Whispers.
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- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding100% User Score 50 reviews
In the short story "Deep Beyond," dive into a world of mystery and adventure alongside Lilly as she embarks on her quest. Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean. FEATURES: - Dive deep into an underwater adventure. - Immerse yourself in fully-voiced characters. - Solve challenging puzzles to uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Beyond.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization81% User Score 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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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music61% User Score 108 reviews
Is a first-person psychological horror game that tells the chilling story of an overconfident realtor named Pavel. He thought that he would earn some money before his honeymoon trip, but ended up in a terrible nightmare in which you have to be afraid of every rustle and pray to all the gods so as not to go crazy with horror... The action will unfold in several locations - the entrance of the hou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please, Forgive Me.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding70% User Score 40 reviewsCritic Score 59%3 reviews
Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding85% User Score 159 reviews
ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability69% User Score 600 reviews
God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Basement.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding81% User Score 365 reviewsCritic Score 70%12 reviews
ChromaGun is a first person puzzler about colors. The basic principle is as easy as applying it is complex: exit the chambers via the exit doors. Use the ChromaGun to colorize walls and WorkerDroids to progress in the chambers. WorkerDroids (the players' main cause of headaches in ChromaGun) are attracted to walls of the same color and can be used for a variety of tasks like opening doors, activat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChromaGun.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics43% User Score 46 reviews
Trailer: https://youtu.be/AHv7L43oQXI -------------------- ABOUT THIS GAME BLACKOUT is a first-person survival horror video game developed by INNERVISION. The game is set inside a house in... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKOUT.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story87% User Score 120 reviews
Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses to discover multiple endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scoregasm.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization83% User Score 192 reviews
Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of rural America.The Swine is a short horror experience that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swine.
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- 40%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics40% User Score 538 reviews
Away - is a short game telling about the hero's death experience, performed in a gloomy black and white style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding79% User Score 264 reviews
Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization70% User Score 80 reviews
The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a First-Person Survival Horror Story set on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by classic horror movies, The Ritual on Weylyn Island is a weapons-free, story-driven action adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual on Weylyn Island.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay70% User Score 81 reviews
Elea is a surreal sci-fi adventure game in which you play as space scientist Elea. In 2073, Earth was struck by a horrid childhood disease and Elea’s husband Ethan joined an expedition to colonize Solace, a habitable exoplanet, to save humanity from extinction. The interstellar ship he was on, Pilgrimage, went radio silent shortly after it reached planet Solace. Thirteen years later, Elea joins a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elea - Episode 1.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music91% User Score 1,445 reviews
The Classrooms is available in Early Access on Steam today: Steam Page The Classrooms The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. In 1996, Robert Chen took his VHS camcorder to the newly-condemned local public school to investigate the disappearances of multiple students, including his younger sister. However shortly after entering the premises, he finds h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Classrooms.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay64% User Score 28 reviews
Portarius If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portarius.
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Her name is Gloria, and the pleasure is all yours. GZLNA is a short arcade / cinematic experience, with fast paced combat and tight controls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GZLNA.
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Please enjoy this short game, I learned lots about GameMaker whilst making this! Description After a long night of making a Game - Mark, our begrudging adventurer is forced into a world beyond his imagination. Can you face the reaper and bring back Mark to finish his Game? Controls: Arrow keys - Movement Z key: Interact Credits The game, the art and the programming (and everything else in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Is An Opportunity.
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Life (Re)Sounding is currently in a beta state. There may be bugs and issues present in the game. If you find any of these, please let us know at [email protected] - we would greatly appreciate it! At the moment, Life (Re)Sounding requires a dedicated video card to run correctly. If you are having issues with the brightness of the game, try changing the shadow quality in the settings to "H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life (Re)Sounding.
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Introduction Thank you for checking out this early build of Circa:2000 Catalyst Circa 2K Catalyst is a narrative-driven action-adventure taking place around the turn of the century. Taking heavy inspiration from titles like Half-Life 2 and TES franchise for its setting. Taking place on earth near the Y2K, in a alternate history where earth saw itself become part of a space faring union, tak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circa: 2000 Catalyst.
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Follow the footsteps of a young boy named Lazarus as you journey through the wonderous world of Alkynia. Your companion, however, is a spirit whose motivations are nothing but a mystery. Lazarus was a project for a college assignment. Development was over a 2 month period with no budget and one developer (me). The game is only available for windows and can only be played with keyboard and mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazarus.
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5Mf4Qwyh0UFQV83qBhUY Join the first official public room (paste the code above in a Room ID field) Tank Tactics is a simple looking online multiplayer game about cooperation and trust. Can this game get more fake ratings? This game already received 15 fake ratings, but it can do better! Why do I call these ratings "fake"? - because they are from people who didn't play the game! How do I know spe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Tactics.
A walking simulator where you can launch rockets! Become the Launch Director for a commercial space transportation company. Can you configure these reusable rockets for a successful launch, ascent and landing? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Launch Director.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
This is an indie game inspired from the developer's childhood. In the game, you will experience lonely flying, fierce battle, nervous parkour, as well as various kinds of puzzles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do You See the Waving Cape.
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You've been sent to the 13th floor of a long abandoned hotel. Abandoned, that is, except for the Occupant If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occupant.
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Hello You is a cute 3D constellation puzzle game about fallen stars. Align the constellations to finish each level. Global Game Jam 2021 Hello You was made for the Global Game Jam 2021, with the theme of "Lost and Found". Diversifiers: Destination: Happy Place - (Sponsored by Unity) Make a game that includes the journey or process (a location, an activity, an idea, people, and so on) to get to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello You.
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Prixel is an old-school pixel style 2D platformer.It's designed for speed runners, but ordinary people can play it too . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prixel.
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Gray is a first person, psychological survival horror set on the Moon. Playing as Dr. Frederick Gray, you must maintain and refill your depleting 02 and health to stay alive as you navigate Alpha Station and the secretive "Extended Residency Section". Use stealth to your advantage as you evade the horrors that await you. With no weapons available to you, you can run... hide in lockers...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story93% User Score 15 reviews
Please Duology is a compilation containing two previously available games, Please and Please Follow, with added material expanding on the narrative universe of the titles. The games are both short, ambient walking simulators and the entire Duology experience can be completed in under an hour. PLEASE (ORIGINAL)Please takes place in an alternate timeline where we won the war. You are the repair per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Duology.
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LoreInfected. Man made by government forces, Rabid angry packs of infected ready to run at you & anything around it to feast. They only lurk in the shadows, coming out later in the evening and fully roaming at night. Fast, violent infected driven by a nerve-burning pathogen. They sprint, swarm, and overwhelm. They don’t feel pain—and they don’t stay down unless you put them down. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hours 2–4: Dead City Protocol.
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What would happen if you were in the room, the only thing that will be inside is the mysterious red button? Nothing happened, as long as you do not press it. Your choice determines everything here, because the room is full of secrets, and each key has consequences that will determine the outcome of the game is yours. Try all that imagination is enough to unleash the potential of multi-level struct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandora`s room.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay91% User Score 76 reviews
Tales Beyond The Tomb is a psychological horror anthology inspired by disturbing real-life cases. Each episode tells a new standalone nightmare — with different characters, locations, and killers. Short, brutal, and unforgettable stories where fear arrives fast. EPISODE 1 — NO WITNESSESWhat should have been a simple road trip turns into a nightmare. On their way to their favorite band's final… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond The Tomb - No Witnesses.
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- 35%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay60% User Score 10 reviews
Sunny love is a short visual novel where you play as a young photographer who didn’t strike big in the capital. He decides to visit his hometown to get some inspiration and new ideas for a comeback. Lady Luck smiles at him as he meets a certain redhead muse... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny Love.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:character development, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story73% User Score 41 reviews
(It is recommended to connect the controller before launching the game.) Dive into a 3D side-scrolling adventure where fierce anthropomorphic animal warriors battle through breathtaking worlds in fast-paced, action-packed combat! This is a non-plot, purely fun game with many levels, each with a BOSS Defeat the BOSS to enter the next level Controls are in side-scrolling combat mode: mov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taiwan Coolfox.
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