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Games like No Glimmer Through the Night - A Starter Story for Locus

Games like No Glimmer Through the Night - A Starter Story for Locus

Games like No Glimmer Through the Night - A Starter Story for Locus

Looking for games like No Glimmer Through the Night - A Starter Story for Locus? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Externus: Path of the Solari, Daily Chthonicle or Dark Fall 2: Lights Out.

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  1. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winterborngames/externus-path-of-the-solari/widget/card.html?v=2 Pre-Alpha Demo The Pre-Alpha Demo lets you see the game far earlier in development than expected. We want to show you the early build so that you can see the improvements we make throughout development and also include you in the process as we hope to build our community. We want to keep the colla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Externus: Path of the Solari.

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  2. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

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  3. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...‘Fetch’ is the old English word for ‘ghost’; The old lighthouse is built upon somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall 2: Lights Out.

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  4. In the early 1900s, all communication with the remote Eilean Mor lighthouse off the coast of Scotland was cut off. The light no longer shines at night. No one is answering the radio. And the three lighthouse keepers have vanished without a trace. You are a reserve lighthouse keeper, sent to investigate the silence. What begins as a simple relief mission soon descends into a psychological horror e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers.

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  5. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Sticks and Stones may break my bones...                                                                    ...but Malice will condemn me. ----- Sticks and Stones is a one-shot story for the horror rpg Locus. It is the first official story for the Locus horror rpg produced by CobblePath Games.----- 1873 - fifteen years ago - the prestigious Latterdyne family disappeared. Ever since, their lands hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticks and Stones.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    What if the world was really against you? What if you couldn't escape? Struggle against the stress and pressure of the world - of your own guilt - bearing down upon you. There are no heroes here. Locus is a bespoke, mystery/horror roleplay game with unique mechanics crafted entirely around horror.   It is a game about flawed character, about exploring consequence and morality against a backdrop of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locus.

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  7. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Heroes of Hyrule is a fan-made tabletop rpg that is set in the world of Hyrule from the Legend of Zelda series.  Hyrule has seen peace for an age, but now monsters are appearing in greater numbers, seemingly creeping up from forgotten temples and dark corners. Murmurs are being made of ancient legends of a calamity. In Heroes of Hyrule players take on the role of character in Hyrule investigating … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Hyrule version 0.3.

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  8. Norwich was once target of a bunch of Mysterious missing person cases. Rayk was a kid back then, and lost his parents during this event. 15 Years Later, this event seems to repeat itself, but this time Rayk is prepared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Temondera: Lost Vision.

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  9. When the apocalyptic event known as the spatial collapse occurred and the divine gods and their celestial realm were forcibly thrust into the industrial fantasy world below 65 years ago their mortal followers faced the toughest choice they’d ever make. While many saw no objection to being ruled directly by those they worshiped there were some who questioned the benevolence of their formerly i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Collapse.

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  10. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Enderwoods The Enderwoods is a game of investigative horror set in the 1900s of a Balkan peninsula quite similar to our own, yet dreadfully distinct. It is a world of wonder, where uncertainty and intent guide powerful and unpredictable magic; a world in which Gods walk the land and monsters appear at every step. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GETNo predefined classes or races, just what you bring … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enderwoods (Free PDF-only Edition).

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THE OCCULTIST : OLD GROWTH Part one of The ESPER Files STORY: You are Dr. Ian James McDermott, paranormal investigator, private detective, and practitioner of the forbidden arts. As lead investigator of the E.S.P.E.R. Society, you have been summoned to find Kathleen O'Neill and her young daughter Anna, last seen in the Willamette National Forest outside Salem, Oregon. This phenomenon is not restri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occultist: Old Growth.

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  12. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Game represents detective thriller from the first person with elements of my mysticism. Action takes place in 1996 in Denwood, player personates as its original resident. Suddenly cattle began to disappear on the island. Animals disappeared at nights absolutely without a trace, and, it seems that nobody could prevent it. But everything changed in one day. Disappearances affected the family of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflecting Fate.

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  13. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Chant of Dead 1.8.5 B Patreon Version Consider supporting me on Patreon! for your subscription you will get this game and many more for the cost of just one! and many more benefits every month! Game description Year: 2240 After the Holocaust magic and the real coexist in harmony in our world 4 kingdoms fight for total control after bloody battles, a truce is agreed upon... Nobody knows how o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chant of Dead 1.8.5 B Patreon Version.

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

    In this point & cklick adventure join young detective Rudolf Pasaret to solve the greatest mystery of the 19th century. Guide the detective along the brink of insanity through a world created by an evil madman as you unravel a mystery of black magic and false accusations to discover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrok.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    92% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the Game Black Book: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game, featuring an essential part of the story - the First Day of Vasilisa becoming a witch. Welcome to the mysterious, yet intriguing world of Black Book - an Adventure game mixed with deck building turn-based combat, inspired by the likes of Slay the Spire. In the game, you’ll step forth … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book: Prologue.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    78% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with a mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a deep and complex turn-based strategy series (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer.

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  19. An interactive mystery game. You play as a private detective trying to solve the disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard. Using the phone she left behind, you'll investigate her friends, family, and Zoey herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Elmwood Trail.

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  20. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Occult criminality and monster-hunting in a cursed corner of 18th-century England TEETH is a comic-horror tabletop roleplaying game for 3-6 people, set in the remote, wind-blasted moors and sopping bogs of northern England in the year of 1780—a place blighted by an alchemical catastrophe that has breached reality itself.  Players enter as Hunters—specially trained killers, trackers and academicia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEETH: A Roleplaying Game.

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  21. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Shinobigami - God of the Shinobi - is a tabletop Role-Playing game originally developed and published in Japan by legendary designer Toichiro Kawashima, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Shie Nanahara, Shinobigami is a fast one-session RPG focusing on character drama, stories of conflict and cooperation, and light tactical strategy in a dark modern "World of Shadows" setting where mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobigami - Modern Ninja Battle RPG.

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  22. SHIVER Double Feature LIVE NOW on GamefoundA collection of terrifying tales for the award winning SHIVER RPG that really show the game's ability to portray any setting and sub-genre you love. From Weird Wild West, to Arctic Special Ops Teams, to outer-space explorers, as long as something strange is going on SHIVER has you covered. A Military operation discovers horrors aboard a lost ship in the A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHIVER RPG - The Cursed Library.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    COBWEBS is a 1-5 player GM-less RPG that tells stories of reluctant investigators uncovering terrifying conspiracies and getting far more than they bargained for.  It combines elements of noir, horror, and science fiction to create a uniquely haunting mystery built collaboratively. If you enjoy podcasts like Limetown and Tanis, comics like Mind MGMT, or movies like Under The Silver Lake and Mute-y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobwebs.

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  24. Nights in Endless Dream is another psychological anomaly game that focuses on the story of our main character and 2D aesthetics. Memorize the rooms and find the anomalies to escape the dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nights in Endless Dream.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    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.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Quotes"I loved every minute of the demo" Lucas Pope, Return of the Obra Dinn "Delivers layers of clever puzzles and satisfying reveals all the way through to the end" Jeremy Johnston, The Roottrees are Dead “Roottrees fans will really enjoy sleuthing in The Ratline” EvilTrout, The Roottrees are Dead.  “If you love the Golden Idol games, you'll love the Ratline” Will Acker… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ratline.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Full moon. Cold night. Dark shadow. Warm gun. The Beast of Glenkildove has stalked Ireland for centuries. Now, you must hunt it. Hunter: The Reckoning — The Beast of Glenkildove is an interactive novel by William Brown, set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Eight years ago,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning — The Beast of Glenkildove.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  29. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    12 Designers. 12 Missions.  1 Hilarious and Horrifying Career. This book is designed for use with Triangle Agency: The Tabletop Role-Playing Game, available digitally here. You can preorder a physical copy of both books, dice, and other materials here.  New to General Management? Looking to spice up your team’s Field Work? Or simply too busy to prepare? This book contains 12 Anomaly Retrieval… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vault: Missions for Triangle Agency.

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  30. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness Below.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    91% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Bundles About the Game️ Join fellow detectives all over the world in the official digital board game version of Clue/Cluedo! Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects and solve the original murder mystery. Follow Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Chef White, Solicitor Peacock and Mayor Green through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

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  32. View Game
    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    51% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    **Indie Physiological Adventure Horror Game Preview May 10, 2014 – South Wales, UK** – Deceptive Games Ltd. has announced its first game “Kidnapped” starting with Windows desktop PCs.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kidnapped.

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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    60% User Score Based on 1,136 reviews

    Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hat Man: Shadow Ward.

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  34. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    Your prison ship has crash-landed on the fastest, sleekest, most dangerous 3D world ever created. Look around, crystal clear water shimmers, shadows dance and shift, alien architecture fades into the horizon. Discover the secret of this mysterious planet and find out what caused a peaceful race to be enslaved by vicious merciless aggressors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unreal Gold.

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  38. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a new mystical story full of secrets and puzzles! A severe storm and car accident force you to seek refuge in an abandoned Wax Museum. But an unknown force doesn’t let you leave it... The marks of time and vandalism don’t hide the beauty and extraordinariness of the exhibits, but where did the burning torches and other signs of life come from? It’s up to you to reveal the terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Museum - Seek and Find - Mystery Hidden Object Adventure.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    The Atlas has been waiting for you… Immerse yourself in a thrilling supernatural murder mystery set in the twilight years of classic Hollywood.  Los Angeles, 1951. You assume the role of a newly hired floor manager at The Atlas Theater, a luxurious 1940’s era movie palace that played host to a notorious Hollywood tragedy. Navigate through the twisted labyrinth of the Atlas as you solve intrica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Atlas Mystery: A VR Puzzle Game.

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  40. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    43% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    “1953 – KGB Unleashed” is based on real projects conducted by the Ministry of State Security of the USSR (the former KGB). During that time they pushed the limits of human endurance, testing for the possibility of telepathy, as well as researching the psychological impact of fear on the human brain. The photo-realistic visual style of “1953 – KGB Unleashed” recreates the USSR of the fifties: the u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1953: KGB Unleashed.

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  41. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    A dark, immersive Turn Based Strategy RPG. Master tactical combat and the art of 17th century alchemy to liberate a doomed city from a bloodthirsty cult inspired by the great alchemist Mephisto. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Legend.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 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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  43. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Play a thrilling hidden object adventure, free the tortured souls and find out what mysteries a peaceful village is hiding. Something terrible is happening in a distant French village. You’ve received an urgent message from your dear friend Philip - his sister died recently under mysterious circumstances, and now Philip is being haunted by horrifying and recurring nightmares. Some time ago, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chronicles: The Soul Reaver.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 330 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember! Do not let it to find you! Do not let it to find you... Do not.. Le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    The Forgotten Realm Archives - Collection Two brings a healthy mix of “Gold Box” and nostalgia goodness to your PC, along with a combination of adventure builders, turn-based and real-time role-playing gameplay. Composed of RPG classics that premiered the Forgotten Realms to video gamers, The Forgotten Realm Archives - Collection Two contains the following titles: Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Az… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    A Race To Alter History On A Ship Out Of Time... Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour. Navigate the amazingly detailed 3D reconstruction of the doomed ocean line… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time.

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  47. Do you like birds? How about worlds? Are you perhaps trying to bury a hatchet that keeps poking out from the dirt? Well have we got the game for you! Come on down to birdworld, the eldritch role playing game about facing your dark past. birdworld features a loveable cast of feathery friends, monsters with protruding bones, and puzzles that'll make you say "WOW, I'M HAVING FUN!" … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to birdworld.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    "Very Creepy and Truly a Masterpiece!" “Outstanding” “…one of my favorites! Trust me!” “Awesome game!” “Extremely creepy!” “Loved it!” More glowing reviews from Steam Players… “This game is ****ing amazing 10/10” “This game delivered possibly the biggest scare that I have ever experienced…” "...one of the best horror games I've ever played. 10/10" “pretty ****in' scary” “I have to say this is pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto: Survival Horror.

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  49. “Terrible things happening in the most distant borderlands,” says the emperor. “Odd monsters occur there, we’ve lost outposts under unknown circumstances, and dark sects seem to gather. In short, we know nothing for sure, but people desperately call for help. So I send you, my best scout! Do not interfere, just write the most thorough report. Power will be used then.” Will you adopt this story and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Lands Adventure.

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  50. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Some three hundred years ago the empires of the world were toppled by a wave of fast-growing greenery, a tide of rampant growth spilling from the West. This event, the Verdancy, gave rise to the world you’ll explore as you play - a titanic expanse of rustling waves and sturdy boughs known as the Wildsea. Now chainsaw-driven ships cut their way across dense treetop waves, their engines powered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wildsea: Free Basic Rules.

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