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Looking for games like Nightlight? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, Beyond The Darkness or Boogeyman 2.

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  1. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,114 reviews

    What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAITH: The Unholy Trinity.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Beyond The Darkness is a dark story that will immerse you in childhood nightmares, even if you've managed to forget about them. Help the little girl Millie confront the horrors lurking in the darkness and find her missing family. You will find yourself in whimsical worlds of memories, distorted by fear and despair, and your only weapon will be the light of a little lamp... Your only means of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Darkness.

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  3. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Awoken in the night by your doll. Speaking as if it possesses a mind of its own. The doll warns you of a monster that has come to take you away. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boogeyman 2.

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  4. Embark on an epic quest to save the world from the evil! Dark forces are hunting down four ancient orbs, and whoever controls them will have the power to dominate the world. As the chosen hero, your mission is to track down these mysterious orbs before they fall into the wrong hands. Traverse the lands, facing monsters and collecting weapons to aid you on your journey. With every step, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Quest.

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  5. "Good Night Mr. Bunny" es un juego de terror en primera persona (FP) que sumerge a los jugadores en una experiencia única y aterradora. En el corazón de esta aventura se encuentra un conejo de peluche que cobra vida para proteger a un inocente niño de tan solo dos años de edad de los monstruos que emergen en la oscuridad de la noche. La trama se desarrolla en un escenario de pesadilla, donde el ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Night Mr Bunny.

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  6. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    "The LastOnesLeft" is a first-person survival horror game where the player finds themselves in an abandoned village overrun by zombies. Uncover the truth about what happened by finding mysterious letters from an unknown source. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The LastOnesLeft.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Vindefiant is a pixel-art adventure game where players take on the role of Alyx, a corprate employee who unexpectedly grows supernatural powers. Disgruntled having been fired from his job, Alyx unleashes his powers and sparks a path of rage and destruction to get revenge on his former employer. Anyone who happens to cross his path will meet a gruesome end. In Vindefiant, you are the bad guy. In yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vindefiant.

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    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    12% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In an unknown location, pregnant women are being held and monitored against their will by a race of Little evil humanoids, They want the babies for their heinous experiments. but you, as a mother, see no alternative but to take your own life to save your baby’s soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Youthdrainers.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You awake after a nap. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's wrong. Where is everyone? And what's happened to them? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Little Terror, a story exploration game from Tainted Games. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you start playing, pay attention to the full description of the game. -Don't Trust Your Gut- The game Little Terror is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Terror.

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  10. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    This game is about one guy who saves his motherland from unknown enemy who turns everything into zombies. The main gameplay is very easy! Just run and shoot every obstacle on location but sometimes it will change... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hillbilly Apocalypse.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 13,952 reviews

    A VR recreation of the original Fnaf: Sister Location game. Take control of a late-night technician who must do maintenance work on active machinery and animatronics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Steam page link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619590/AFTERLIFE/ AFTERLIFE it's a completely brand new Cyberpunk Horror Shooter Game! when you have to fight for your survival you become a hero. From street gangs to corporations that control the world, you have to fight for yourself and your heart. - Steam classified AFTERLIFE as adult game so you need to be logged to visit the store page.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AFTERLIFE.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Gil use lucid dreams to get away from his unsatisfacting life. He will lose the control of his dreams, becoming completely succubus of his nightmares. A dark thing will join in his life growing thanks to gil's negativity, painfull feelings and loneliness. Will Gil be able to face his Alter Ego? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gil's Lucid Dreams.

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  14. Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are a doll who wakes up on the day of her owner's first period. How will you navigate the unfamiliar and increasingly surreal situation? Navigate immersive psychological environments. As the girl's mental state deteriorates, how does your environment change? Solve puzzles to help your owner. Look for solutions in your environment to the problems she's facing. Discover journal pages and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Parts.

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  16. THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

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  17. Game Title: The Immolation Apartment Genre: First-Person Psychological Thriller / Supernatural Puzzle Survival Setting: Taiwan, 1990s Story In a old apartment, a happy family of four—young parents and ten-year-old twins—faces ruin when the wife discovers her husband’s affair and her cancer diagnosis. Driven to despair, she falls for the Immolation Cult’s promise of “eternal happiness,” sacrifi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immolation Apartment.

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  18. Delve into psychological horror with this roguelike deckbuilder. Trapped on a surreal subway journey, your memories are your only weapons against an all-consuming darkness. Uncover the mystery of the last station and escape your own fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultima Statio.

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  19. Co-op PVE experience play with friends The darkness has awakened. And fear is your enemy. When ancient rituals disturbed the balance of the world, humanity faced a horror it could never foresee. Demons broke loose. The ground split open. Cities were swallowed by the abyss. But alongside the chaos, ancient crystals emerged — capable of sealing the portals to the demonic realm. You are one of the fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilgrim of Darkness.

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  20. In a world stripped of color, a child embarks on a journey aloneIn a village where none can possess color, a child named ‘Fade’ was born—the only one with the power to wield color. Embark on a journey to reclaim the lost colors and seek vengeance. [Soul Wander] is a pixel-graphic 2D action roguelike game. Progress through side-scrolling stages, dodging relentless enemy attacks and utilizing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulWander.

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  21. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction Evil has awoken. After centuries of calm, peace has abandoned the steppes of Dasht-e Kavir and Dashr-e Lut. Orcs, dark knights and other evil creatures ambush and attack travelers in the roads, and they even dare to get close to undefended villages. It is rumored that the chimneys from Dal Gurak's tower are smoking again, and the shamans are sharing the news with bated brea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The sword of IANNA DX (PC).

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    In a time and a world dominated by the shadows, the goddess IANNA chose a warrior, who defeated the evil that threatened these lands. Now that fear is reborn, it is your time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sword of Ianna.

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  23. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    The Tower of Turmoil is a homebrew platformer for the NES. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower of Turmoil.

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  24. Windows version obviously moves way smoother than the HTML5 one. The Tearable Three is a platform-style game about three stuffed toys that are trying to escape an evil laboratory where they've been imprisoned. Each stuffed toy has different strengths and weaknesses, but each toy must also choose a body part to discard in order to escape in time.  Losing different body parts will severely effect di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tearable Three - Release Version.

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  25. Scare: Fatal Picture is a survival horror game in which you must face a dangerous ghost tribe to save your sister. Synopsis: Your sister was kidnapped by a dangerous ghost tribe, to be killed and eaten by the queen. You control Madoka, the older sister. Your goal is to find the tribe's hiding place and save Sasuke, your younger sister. Gameplay: In a first-person perspective, you will face a gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scare: Fatal Picture.

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  26. Windows version obviously moves way smoother than the HTML5 one. Below is a link to the version we released two days after Ludum Dare ended.  It doesn't have any new content, sans an easier level, but just runs smoother in general and has fewer bugs.https://grandtheftmarmot.itch.io/the-tearable-three-release-version And don't forget to rate us on our Ludum Dare entry: https://ldjam.com/events/ludu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tearable Three - LD43 Version.

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  27. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Child Phobia: Nightcoming Fears is a 2D psychological thriller horror game. The story is about a little boy that has problem in family - and this problem converts in fear during the night. You will be able to explore various locations during the nightmares, and watch the family drama during the day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Child Phobia: Nightcoming Fears.

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  28. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    TIP: Play at night or with sunlight blocked otherwise you won't be able to see much. In this game you drive a deep sea exploration vehicle. Even though camera is 3D and first-person, the action is turn-based, where clicking a button counts as an action after which all the creatures will have their turn. Like with most LD Jam entries, don't expect a polished game, this is a concept demo made in 4 d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Raider.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A first-person psychological horror game set in a looping hospital, where each cycle changes reality, escalates tension, and brings you closer to something that should not be there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Exit.

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  30. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    3rd PLACE GIGANTIC JAM 2025 Download the game for better performance About: Because of the loss of your mother and your desire of seeing her one last time you decide to build your own time machine in your garage. But beware, time does not forgive. Duration:  10min How to play: MOVEMENTWASDINTERACTLEFT CLICKPAUSETAB or ESC Gameplay: Use tools Solve puzles Drag & GET THE FIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Time Ends.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Diluted is a narrative-driven 3D side-scrolling puzzle and adventure game where players explore dark environments, solve environmental challenges, and uncover a story centered around fear, control, and nightmares.  Players control Archie, a young orphan cursed with a living nightmare entity named Azell. Throughout the game, players navigate interconnected areas, avoid environmental hazards, and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diluted.

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  32. Briar Flame is a hand-crafted action-platformer inspired by Metroidvania structure and Soulslike world design. You play as the Young Emberhost, one of the last beings whose white-hot ember-blood can burn through the Briar — a colossal, world-spanning thorn growth that has suffocated the land for ages. Features: Stylized hand-drawn visuals Soulslike level design with interconnected zones &am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Briar Flame.

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  33. Cast into Darkness: Escape the Abyss!A holy oath shattered to save a fair maiden is mercy that demands a price. As a noble soul condemned to the terrors of Hades, you carve your path through the underworld, facing escalating horrors and epic demon bosses to break the curse that binds you to this realm. Enter a treacherous world where every swing and spell feels real. Arm yourself with razor-sharp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Doom.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Light of Coco is a 3D puzzle platformer, played as a feline star creature named Coco.IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE STORYLight of Coco is a story about love, lonelines, hardship and determination. As you play, you will uncover little pieces of the story delivered via gameplay, level/character design, cinematics and interactive illustrations. The original soundtrack is designed to set the mood and guide t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light of Coco.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The choice is simple. Walk through the Red door, or the Blue door. Once on the other side you may find yourself in strange, disturbing, comforting, or even funny places. Hundred Doors is a first-person psychological horror experience where you must explore a series of surreal, unsettling rooms—each one stranger, darker, and more twisted than the last. With only your wits and limited inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hundred Doors.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasfemia.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    STEEL THYSELF, AND DESCEND!The servants of T̴̨̈́h̴̛͉e̷̦͌ ̷̡́I̷̫̐ń̵̦v̸̢̈́e̷͇͐r̷̩͋ẗ̷͈́ḛ̸̽d̵̬̆ ̵̀ͅT̶̖̈́o̵͎͋w̶̹̾e̸͎͊r̷̬͝ venture forth each night, dragging the meek and fearful from their homes down into the Tower's abyssal depths, never to return. It is up to you to brave the dangers beneath the earth. Up to you to slay those behind the horror. To descend ever deeper... INTO EVIL. More than j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO EVIL.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Take.

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  41. In the dark and mysterious lands of the Middle Ages, this action role-playing game invites players into an epic adventure where the destructive power of magic and the sharp edge of steel collide. Whether you evolve your character as a battle mage or a close-combat warrior, fight your enemies in your own unique style. The open world, crafted with realistic graphics, is filled with dangers and secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Heir.

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  42. 64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    THIS FAN GAME IS FREE! For v6.66 go to my itch page dedicated to it HERE. Story Amidst a realm where darkness reigns and evil lurks in every shadow, a sinister cult has unleashed chaos upon our world. Introducing 'All Hell Unleashed,' the NES game that pits YOU against the most infamous horror icons of all time.. Jason, Michael, Freddy, Candyman, Ghostface, Leatherface, Chucky, Pennywise, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Hell Unleashed (NES).

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  43. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Tale of Dark Lands - a magical fantasy action RPG with an elegant low-poly style and the charm of a timeless fairy tale. Immerse yourself in a world of mysteries, perils, and glorious adventures! A story full of secrets and challenges. The main hero is a brave mercenary hired by the residents of a small village to defend them against fierce goblin raids. But what begins as a simple job turns into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Dark Lands.

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  44. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You play as a student named Lisa, who has just moved in with her university friend. But instead of a carefree student life, Lisa faces events full of despair and fear when she is left alone in her apartment number 8... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Omens: 8th Apartment.

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  45. Unfortunately, in the previous campaign, the sales settings were set incorrectly and caused misunderstanding. We apologize to the users We are a team of two people who are trying to make an enjoyable game. Of course, our online servers are not ready yet, unfortunately we lacked funds. This is a beta version and we hope that with your support we will be able to cover the costs of making the cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter Moonstrike.

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  46. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Discord Community About the Game Are you ready to feel the magic at your fingertips, go on an unforgettable adventure, and be part of an epic story in a fantastical world? Explore the depths of mysterious dungeons and embark on an epic journey in Wizards Legacy! As a desperate father seeking a cure for his ailing child, you must delve into the heart of darkness, facing untold perils and ancient… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard's Legacy.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    **Game Description** Step into the shadowy world of **Bloodytears 3D**, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classic games like Castlevania. In a land shrouded in darkness, you play as Aric, a skilled warrior driven by vengeance and a burning desire to rid the world of Dracula’s curse.  Years ago, Aric's family was slain by Dracula's minions, leaving him the sole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Zero Below The Sun is a survival horror game inspired by the classics, with 90's retro aesthetic in full low-res 3D. Somewhere in Antarctica, danger lurks below the ice. In the throes of the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Below The Sun.

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  49. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Lucius is back. In a whole new narrative experience, he now returns to his old neighborhood of Winter Hill. The path will be a difficult one, with trials and tribulations waiting ahead. Has he made the right choices? Is it finally time to end it all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucius III.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Crumbling is a VR rogue-like action adventure. Taking control of a Crumbling, a cute little action figure, you fight plastic monsters that are minions of the evil Böse Corp. As you progress from one meticulously crafted diorama to the next your Crumbling grows ever stronger! Featuring Action-Figure VRIn Crumbling, you control your character directly with your motion controller, as if it was an act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crumbling.

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