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ISSUE #51 Cover - Haven aka Caramellcast Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative 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 figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #51.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

Susan has woken up in a strange, coffin-like device, with no memory of who or where she is. Uncover the answers as you solve puzzles to escape the building in this sci-fi mystery investigation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificial Nexus.

TheVillage: Possession is a first-person horror game where you return to a cursed village to uncover the truth behind a failed ritual. Explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, collect doll parts, and survive terrifying supernatural encounters while an unseen force manipulates your mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TheVillage: Possession.

Writer Elizabeth Gray never imagined she would one day become the heir to an ancient castle. Everything changed after a letter arrived: grim Ravenhall, lost among mist-covered hills, had been left to her in the will of a man she barely knew. It seemed simple enough: arrive, inspect the estate, sign the necessary documents, and return to her old life. But on the very first night, Elizabeth realiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: Shadows of Ravenhall Castle.

A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue: Murder By Death.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A regular night shift turns into a chilling fight for survival. Explore a bustling rest stop, uncover dark secrets, and face the haunting legacy of a tragic accident in PASSENGER 23. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.O.V: Passenger 23.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes.

A survival horror adventure where you investigate terrifying locations, face deadly enemies, explore a mysterious world, and fight to survive. Discover secrets, manage your weapons and resources, and uncover the dark truth behind the nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Horror Investigation.

Still Rain is a first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, exploration, and immersive storytelling. You play as Ethan, a young man returning to his cousin's old family house deep in the forest, a house he hasn't visited in five years, not since his cousin's entire family disappeared there without explanation. After his car gets stuck in the mud, he's forced to continue on foot … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Rain: The Arrival.

Dunwich Park is a Lovecraftian horror adventure game and visual novel. Play as the newest park ranger of Dunwich Park, a campground infested with eldritch abominations. With a branching narrative that responds to your choices, actions can have terrible consequences. Choose carefully, choose fast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunwich Park.

A balut vendor's simple life turns into a nightmare—can you survive the shadows of Barangay Sak Dudol? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hapunan.

SynopsisWhen former tightrope walker Elise Berrie accepts an opportunity at the renowned Moon Circus, she believes she has found the perfect chance to rebuild her life and return to the stage. But behind the lights, applause, and promise of greatness, the circus hides a web of secrets, impossible accidents, broken relationships, and presences that shouldn’t exist. What begins as a new professiona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus of the Moon.

Murders quietly upend May's life. A strange husband, a reckless courier, a dutiful officer—reality and hallucination blur together. In this narrative adventure of food, intimacy, and death, make choices as May and reach her ending. If she can still tell what she's eaten from what she's loved... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我的美味丈夫 My Tasty Husband.

THE LAST PORTRAIT is a horror adventure centered around the mansion Ashwood Manor. In the villa lived the famous art collector Edgar Ashwood with his wife, surrounded by his impressive collection. But then his lawyer receives a strange letter: Ashwood writes of his own death — and asks him to burn Ashwood Manor to the ground. Will you manage to get into the house? Can you venture deeper and deeper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE LAST PORTRAIT.

The sound of a pickup truck starting. A hammering headache. And this locked room. What happened to Cathy? Cathy And The Others offers a narrative experience where the player must escape a strange house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathy And The Others.

Super and extra-natural phenomena around the world are officially disavowed. In the United States, these phenomena are unofficially investigated by an elite squad of agents known as the Federal Disaster Organic Response Agency, FEDORA. These are their stories…This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes. FEDORA Files: What… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak The Fedora Files What Lydia Knows.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Summary Forgiveness is a first-person horror game set in 1985 in London. The game depicts the difficult life of the main character Ben who has a bad relationship with his wife Emma and an even worse relationship with his mother Amanda. Through the process of a difficult divorce, Ben must establish the disappearance of his mother and the suspicions connected to his mother regarding the robbery of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgiveness.

STORY: Embark on a Heart-Pounding Journey of Survival and Redemption in "Days End" - a Gripping Horror FPS Experience on Steam! As the deadly Xonobia Virus engulfs the country, leaving behind a trail of infected zombies and death, follow the harrowing tale of Chad, one of the few survivors determined to escape the nightmarish chaos. Joining forces with the ruthless gang, "Blackbird… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAYS END.

Visual novel set in a rural horror setting. Take on the role of a city real estate appraiser stranded in a remote village with no phone service, no cars, and no escape. Read dialogues, make choices, and try to maintain your sanity before the local Tree decides you're for dinner tonight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: The One from the Dark.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

R.E.G.O is a first-person psychological horror and narrative investigation game. On an isolated farm, the nights reveal clues tied to disappearances and an ongoing police investigation. The deeper you investigate, the further you are drawn into a mystery that was never meant to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.E.G.O.

Welcome to Poubelle City!Message from the Municipal Administration, under the authority of the Mayor, Hugo Lupo Discover Poubelle City: A city of opportunities and dynamism!Dear visitors, welcome to Poubelle City, a vibrant metropolis where urban energy meets unparalleled authenticity! Under the enlightened leadership of our mayor, Hugo Lupo, our city stands as an essential destination for lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poubelle City.

Tarot meets Blackjack with psychological horror inspired by Dostoevsky. A gore card game based on one of the strangest novels. Gameplay with puzzles, dark themes, surreal horror, cards and black humor. Experimental gameplay blending multiple mechanics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DOUBLE.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A cozy, time-traveling visual novel about friendship, curiosity, and weird science mishaps. Take a trip back in time for the silliest, smartest summer you’ve ever had! In My Silly Science Summer in the Past, you play as a curious and clever girl who stumbles into a strange experiment—and finds herself transported to the past! But don’t worry, you're not alone. Join a lovable crew of eccentric sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Silly Science Summer in the Past.

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 adventure game. A magickal incident in your personal life brings you to a small witches' coven in the middle of nowhere. Here, you'll learn to tame your ability... though, not without some bumps along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesmalie.

《Back3:Spooky》​​ is a horror FMV. As the third installment in the 《Back》 series, players will continue to embody protagonist Ren Xing. After escaping the Art Horror Dimension（Back2:fade）, the protagonist awakens in an enigmatic faction, only to find his escape companion Gao Yan missing. When interrogated about Gao Yan's whereabouts, Ye Tan – who survived the Haunted Manor Dimension(Back1) – appear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 背后3:阴戏.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Chronicles from the Abyss is a collection of 4 twisted Horror & Thriller stories that will play on the darkest corners of your mind, & every choice drips with dread. Twisted plots, haunting art, and chilling secrets await. Ready to uncover what lurks beneath? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles from the Abyss.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Back is a full-motion live action horror game. Players will take on the role of the “Ren Xing” and experience a suspenseful and bizarre journey in the game. In the game, the player will explore a huge villa. The villa hides a huge conspiracy, players will face different emergencies to choose different ways to respond, and different ways to respond will determine the final outcome. Ren Xing as a re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Escape the Grave in Buried Alive! Unleash Your Survival Instincts! Attention, brave soul! Are you ready to embark on a bone-chilling adventure like no other? Experience the ultimate test of wit, courage, and determination in the heart-pounding game, Buried Alive. Your mission: escape the suffocating grip of the coffin and find your way to freedom! Features Unlock the Secrets:As you claw your way o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue.

The hotel sits in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Outside, the light of a car shines through. With a loud thumping sound, blood starts to cover the street. A scheme that has been hidden for years is about to be revealed... You are a retired ace soldier who just returned home and was thrust into a car accident that hurt your closely related family. You try to find the truth through all the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 逆光迷途 Lost in Darklight.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

Dreams in the Witch House is an open world horror adventure game, where you guide Walter Gilman, as he prepares to face the dreaded May-Eve witch ritual in the legend-haunted city of Arkham. Choose your own approach and reveal the secret of the Witch House before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

Sunshine Manor is an 8-bit blood-soaked Horror RPG that pits you as Ada. Dared to spend the night in the haunted Sunshine Manor she encounters ghosts, demons, blood-soaked horror and more in this prequel to 2016's Camp Sunshine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunshine Manor.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The Story Noctem is set in Dry Creek. A little town in Alaska, with beautiful nature and mostly foggy, a place that strange things happen daily. There are whispers about the Alaskan Triangle and all the theories behind it, but no one is willing to speak about it. People disappear and most of them remain lost. Some say they died, some say they left... Others are still searching for them, to this da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctem.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

69% User Score Based on 115 reviews

The Fan is an interactive photo fiction with real locations and actors. The game is a first person thriller with a unique twist. Driven by a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, it will take you deep within the darkest places of Paris underground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fan.

Zorlok is an interactive fiction game following the bizarre misadventures of a demon with no memories and the nerdy high schooler they're bound to serve. Uncover mysteries and cause mayhem in this dark comedy about monsters, found family, personal identity, and the line between good and evil. The setting and story are inspired by campy horror movies, classic murder mysteries, and an old Monster o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorlok.

Nightmares Mansion: Scary Dreams Explore a scary mansion in the first-person adventure horror game. Talk to kidnapped souls, collect grimoires, and discover the hidden secret inside the many doors.  SYNOPSIS You slept and have woken up, embraced by profound and suffocating shadows. The surrounding area is dark and oppressive. Someone has captured you in your dream and turned it into horror.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmares Mansion: Scary Dreams.

A point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a surreal cursed house, with a whimsical spooky-comedy tone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Boy.

Follow a mysterious girl into a hidden underground city built centuries ago by a secret order of Alchemists. Reveal a dangerous conspiracy, search for clues and items, solve puzzles and mini-games, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten world. Will you bring truth to the light? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity Lost: Mystery of Aurum Collector's Edition.

You are a child trapped inside your grandmother's house. At first, everything seems normal... but you soon discover that your sister is locked away upstairs, and that your grandmother is no longer who she used to be. Search the house and uncover the secret hiding behind its walls before it's too late. But be careful... The Hajjah hears everything. Drop something on the floor, bump into th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AlHajjah - الحجة.

Investigate the world's most famous mystery in an open-world adventure set on Loch Ness. Explore by boat, investigate sightings, gather and analyse evidence, dive beneath the surface, and uncover long-buried secrets across the legendary loch and Highlands, where not every discovery is what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Loch Ness.

Explore an abandoned candy factory once known for its Sweet Door attraction. Unlock zones, solve mechanical puzzles, and survive hostile creations as you search for what was lost the day the factory mysteriously shut down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullogram Blind with horns.

StoryThe Orb has been stolen, trust within the team has collapsed, and Dr. Jim begins a search to uncover who is responsible. The Lakeview Orb 2: Consequences continues directly after the first game, following Dr. Jim as he deals with the fallout of the incident and the uncertainty surrounding the people he once relied on. GameplayThis is a short, linear first‑person psychological horror game foc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lakeview Orb 2: Consequences.

The Legend of Chalkvania is a compact, open-world side-scrolling action RPG set in a storybook kingdom. Wander freely, hunt monsters, fish quiet waters, uncover hidden paths, meet peculiar locals or sit by the fire. Hoard gear, recover the shattered Sword of Grayscale and decide the world's fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Chalkvania.

ABOUT THIS GAME ARALSK 7 is a psychological survival horror game set on the infamous Rebirth Island (Vozrozhdeniya). STORY Daniyar, a young environmental science student, embarks on a dangerous expedition to the abandoned Aralsk-7 island. His mission is straightforward: collect soil and water samples to determine if this forgotten wasteland is fit for human life once again. But as he explores the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARALSK 7.

You wake in the dark, surrounded by strange nutcracker soldiers and princess ballerinas… And what’s this? You’re dressed the same. It's the night before Christmas and you’ve been kidnapped. You’re in a box. And you’re either very small, or the elf that captured you is very, very big. Your mad giant captor is coming to eat you, one by one, as she prepares for Christmas Day… Toyeater is a visual … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toyeater.

Will You Be My Disciple? is a choice-driven cult management game shaped by unexpected encounters and characters. The decisions you make in every situation you encounter will determine the fate of your cult. When you start the game, you don’t choose the faith or the doctrines. They’ve all been decided and handed down to you. Your task isn’t to establish a new order, but to uphold the existing sy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will You Be My Disciple?.

Game Overview Wolfstone Pine is a first-person horror experience set in a remote national park where daylight exploration and nighttime terror cross paths. By day you'll need to search the abandoned trails, cabins and locations to uncover supplies in an attempt to escape the strange location. But when the sun sets, the forest become a hunting ground, for the darkness. Balance exploration and env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfstone Pine.

This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder at Chateau de Rouge.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The Last Transmission is a short, first-person psychological horror game built around isolation, atmosphere, and slow, creeping dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Transmission.