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Looking for games like Nightmare Of May? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror, thriller and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Night of Escape, Recall: Empty wishes or Abort: The Exile.

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  1. The Night of Escape It is an indie game designed with themes of fear, horror, and escape. The main perspective is a 3D first-person view, striving to replicate the unsettling and terrifying scenes within the game. The story unfolds in an abandoned academy set in the 1970s. The desolate environment, damp and gloomy atmosphere, and bloodstains on the walls seem to tell a horrifying tale that onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of Escape.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

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  3. "Abort: The Exile" takes you to the early 2000s in China, where you'll unravel the unsettling mysteries of the Zhang family. Set in a culturally rich environment, the game offers players a thought-provoking experience through an immersive narrative. Use the mystical camera to reveal hidden truths and solve intricate puzzles that lead you deeper into a story of forgotten voices and societ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abort: The Exile.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Paper Bride 7: Lethal Bond is a Chinese horror puzzle game, and the 7th title of the Paper Bride series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride 7 Lethal Bond.

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An action oriented shooting horror game, where players will be the hero GUILING from mysterious Eastern continent and engage in battles with demons to find ways to break curses, defeat zombies, and seal evil spirits. Can we fight against evil forces and escape from the cursed land? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鬼灵的冒险GUILING's Adventure.

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  6. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    WISHLIST US ON STEAM Click to Wishlist Thank you for your support! As a group of fresh graduates, we are currently working on the new demo and will release it on Steam in late Nov, 2023. Please wishlist us and be among the first batch of folks to play. About the Game Hi guys! We're a team of five and Bride into the Cave is our first game! Bride into the Cave is a horror puzzle game about a gir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bride into the Cave.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game. The story takes place in a remote mountain village. An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of the massacre. Lin Lixun, rookie police, participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. Is it a supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firework.

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  8. 喜欢悬疑、推理、解谜的玩家,请将《春泥》加入你的愿望单吧~ 《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。 2018年中秋前夕,刑警程佑接到报案,动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入,案件的疑点层层浮现,将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动,深埋的真相即将揭开......   你将扮演秦南省耀青市从海县分局刑警大队的刑警程佑,与警队的同事苏缙一起展开调查。在破案的过程中,朋友、法医、主播等各路人马将助你一臂之力。 看似普通的林家伤人案背后疑点重重,将你卷入隐藏多年的连串迷案之中。   通过物证分析台处理证据,整理线索至警务簿并进行推理还原。 问询证人时分析证词并识破谎言;利用“微讯”与多名角色对话,获取蛛丝马迹。   深入街巷,探查关键地点,解锁多样谜题,体验沉浸式的案件追踪过程。 每一个案件都有充满悬念的烧脑谜题,谜题… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 春泥 Soil of Rebirth.

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  9. Akolyta is a first-person horror adventure with a focus on storytelling. You will play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime and follow his journey towards justice in the City of Gorenwille for which there is a high price to pay. The game is currently in development. KEY FACTS 1st Person Horror Adventure Non-Linear Story Custom Soundtrack Original and Gritty Story Developed in CryENGINE V If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akolyta.

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  10. “The Lucky Stray Cat” is a hybrid Dungeon Crawler and Visual Novel, told through an urban horror narrative reminiscent of Junji Ito’s storytelling style. The story follows Long, a penniless, unemployed writer barely surviving in a crumbling tenement. One rainy night, his life veers into the uncanny when he takes in a stray cat with an unnatural talent for drawing in money. As Long’s fortune rapidl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lucky Stray Cat - 招财猫 - Mèo Chiêu Tài.

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  11. Cataclysmic Bite is a dark fantasy horror, turn based RPG where survival means hiding, listening, and holding onto your sanity. You follow a small group of travelers Lila, Malcolm, Elias, Rowan, and Alice. They uncover the truth behind, the demon cat curse spread across the village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Paper Bride 6 Nightmare” is the sixth work to the Paper Bride series. Dive into a bewitching dream and immerse yourself in yet another immersive Chinese horror puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride 6 Nightmare.

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  13. He must reclaim it. The desperate adventure of a boy who has lost everything. 'Finding Sparky' is a dark, gloomy, noir-style side-scrolling game with an unpredictable dark story, puzzles, actions, filled with endless twists and turns. ====================================================FEATURESTom's Own New Way of Battle - Vision SystemTom is always nervous while dealing with ghosts. Going throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Sparky.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    90% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    You are the Great Ancient Knight, go undercover in the Lair of the Lizards. Get Intelligence for your Knight Brothers, return the Ancient Manuscripts to the base, take the Baikal Water and Destroy the Lizard Base! Features Call the Great Knights to your aid - Billyslav Herringtonov, Ivan Darkholmov, the God Perun Collect 5 Ancient Manuscripts Drink 18 cans of Baikal Water You have access to 4 Main… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Lizards.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    [Rose and Lotus:Petals of Memories] is based on Korean traditional fairy tales 'Janghwa, Hongryeon'.The main character, Rose, awake from the cold floor without her memory.Find the truth behind the dark mansion and get out of it with your sister Lotus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rose and Lotus: Petals of Memories.

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  16. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Follow the ray of hope in a world of darkening silhouettes as you help Elin save his friend and face his deepest fears. Immerse yourself in Elin’s childlike wonder, and witness each new puzzle, secret, sin, or dilemma unfold to discover the truth behind this shadowy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulless: Ray of Hope.

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  17. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  18. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    You wake up in an eerily mysterious town filled with mannequins. They seem to live their own lives and do not want your presence. The only thing you know is a certain laboratory called Brewding. It is up to you to find out what stands behind this organization and what they are up to. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight: Submersion.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

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  20. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness and mind your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamed Away.

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  21. Black Sheep is a 2D horizontal scrolling puzzle game, you will play a sophomore student in the flooded school ruins to explore the adventure, trace the shadow of the past, so that those buried in the bottom of the river of evil to see the light of day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Sheep.

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  22. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 6 reviews

    Find out the dark story that befell the once-calm and peaceful forest, turning it into a creepy place filled with evil. Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale.

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  23. Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past is a first-person horror game set in a school.You play as a police investigating the disappearance of all students and staff at High School. After entering the campus, he is sent back to his high school years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past.

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  24. Mandelarium is a haunting metroidvania. As Mandorlalmond, master skills to survive demonic ambushes in decaying cities and eerie landscapes. Uncover treasures, quests, and deep, dark lore as you battle kings of vices. Tread cursed realms, slay demonic hordes, and rip forbidden tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

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  25. Step into the unnerving depths of psychological horror with The Oldest View: RollingGiant, a co-op found footage horror game. Unravel the mysteries buried beneath an abandoned shopping center as you and your friends navigate a labyrinth of terror, where every corner hides a new nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Oldest View: Rolling Giant.

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  26. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore the mountain of Taumiel, solve environmental challenges, evade relentless threats, and uncover a reality that may not be what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Taumiel.

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  27. Game Introduction Wandering Souls is a visual novel set in modern and near-modern China, telling an emotional story about love, sacrifice, and repentance. Players will explore a strange and unsettling world through story progression, environmental interaction, and character dialogue, gradually uncovering the hidden truths behind the events and the people they encounter. The game focuses heavily… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 妄生 - Wandering Souls.

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  28. "Are you looking for something? Is it your lost memory, or... someone? But your life has no beginning nor an ending. " “However, eternal sleep is not necessarily death.” “We've finally meet again, my mother.” ======================================================= Immersive story experience "SaGaS" is a game based on new Chinese grotesque Cthulhu theme, integrating the retro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SaGaS.

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  29. When you wake up, you suddenly find yourself back in time, you have a vague memory, you don't know why you are here, and in the process of escaping, you may discover the truth hidden behind this place. The game requires players to explore different scenarios to trigger and find out different events and solve the mysteries around them step by step At the same time, it is also necessary to pay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before waking up (梦醒边缘).

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  30. A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rule Of SHE.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

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  32. With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.

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  33. This is a live-action suspense puzzle game where you will be embroiled in a decade-old unsolved case. The interlocking plot branches reveal the hidden shocking truth through reasoning and interaction. Brain-burning puzzles, multi-scene plot branches, and each level is full of unknown challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 禁地直播.

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  34. Our protagonist's wife has cancer, and he’s desperately trying to gather enough money for her surgery. But no job he takes pays nearly enough—until one day, a phone call changes everything. He is offered a task: to retrieve important documents forgotten during the evacuation of an underground facility. But nothing in this facility is normal. Once used for biological weapon experiments, this labor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GÖREV.

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  36. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

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  39. Altar Current Version: Build 1.0 Altar is a work-in-progress horror game that is actively being developed and refined. While the core gameplay mechanics are functional, several features are still in progress, and periodic updates will introduce new content, fixes, and improvements. About the GameAltar is a free-to-play horror experience that immerses players in a chilling battle against a vengefu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altar.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    STEAM https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447620/Christmas_Story/ Christmas Story is a horror game that blends the warmth of Christmas evenings with chilling mysteries.    The average completion time is 60 minutes One winter evening, a grandson travels to a quiet, snow-covered village to visit his grandfather. The village house is filled with a cozy Christmas atmosphere: the fire crackles in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Story.

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  41. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

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  42. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A Japanese survival horror game full of tension, drama, and violence. If you like psychological horror games with exploration, puzzles, and limited resources, you'll enjoy an intense experience where every decision can mean the difference between finding Sayuri or getting lost in the forest forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  43. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Inspired by legends related to the Canary Islands and the Guanches mythology, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets. Features The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s IslandImmerse yourself i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guayota.

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  44. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    STORY: USA: In the game "Sparky: Hills of Death", recently developed by Hito Corporation, players are immersed in a dark universe designed by Sam Wills. The protagonist, Sparky, comes to life... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparky: Hills of Death.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    STORY Batu, plagued by recurring nightmares of an unknown village, finds his life upended by a mysterious letter left at his doorstep one day. The letter bears a chilling message: "Do you wish to be free from your nightmares? We await you..."The next day, the mystery deepens with the arrival of a second note revealing the name of the village: "Y. Village." Unsure of who beckons him and wary of pot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Y. Village - The Visitors.

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  46. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dive into a chilling symphony of horror & harmony. Solve ancient mysteries, wield enchanted instruments, and face nightmarish foes. Will you compose your escape, or succumb to the melodies? Streamer Mode: Allows your live stream chat to wield the power to control jumpscares, atmosphere + more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Sonata.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Be prepared for a first-person look on life through the eyes of a teenager, who is trying to escape from mighty Aztec god Xipe Totec. Get ready for a chaotic experience with horror and survival mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Relives.

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  48. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Death of a Wish is a vicious action-RPG set in a nightmare filled with horrifying monsters and terrifying people.Play as Christian, a Marked child raised by a cult and struggling to escape indoctrination, as he bands with others to challenge their oppressors. By taking down the four Sanctum Faiths: Father, Sister, Cardinal, and Priest, they will upend the order of the world.Rend your foes asunder … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death of a Wish.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    SKIBIDI: ESCAPE FROM TOILETSIs a cooperative horror game for 1-4 players. TV MANs are trying to get through creepy and atmospheric locations that are filled with dangerous SKIBIDI - they want to kill you! TV MANs - UNITE!Immersive experienceRealistic graphics, minimal user interfaces and a gloomy atmosphere will ensure immersion in the game.CooperativeYou are a TV MANs team that is up against dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKIBIDI: ESCAPE FROM TOILETS!.

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  50. "Every day for me is nothing but discouragement and despair. What is the point of living? For whom to live? I have come to the place where it all began, where I used to live. Maybe this place will answer all my questions." The protagonist comes to his hometown to search for answers. But when he finds the very place where it all began, his worst nightmares get in the way. The protagonist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LET ME OUT.

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