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Background It's 23 December 2020. It's been a really tough year for many people with bush fires, floods and other natural disasters and then the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people are doing it tough, so it's up to Santa Claus to bring a smile to their faces and make sure that all the nice children get a present on Christmas Day, even if their parents can't afford it. Today also happens to be your birt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Trainee Elf.

Background story It's a beautiful day in the gorilla enclosure at Sydney's famous Taronga Park Zoo. There's only one problem. You're not a gorilla, you're a chimpanzee named Charlie. Some idiot zookeeper has mistaken you for a baby gorilla and put you in the wrong enclosure. It must be someone new, as the staff are normally very good. The gorilla is currently asleep. You need to find your way back… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie the Chimp.

Background story One day, Igor is minding his own business in the living room of Frankenstein's castle, when the doctor comes running down the stairs from his laboratory. He is clearly excited. "Igor! I've done it! The machine is ready and there's a thunderstorm due tonight. I need fresh body parts: head, hair, eyes, ears, body, arms, hands, legs and feet. You know what to do. Bring the parts to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Igor's Quest.

Background Your name is Susan. You are 14 years old and you have ambitions of becoming a witch. You have just completed two years of study at the Spooksville Academy of Witchcraft. You reckon you know all the theory and now it's time to put that theory into practice. As with all trades, you must start out as an apprentice. You've been allocated to Broomhilda, the old witch that lives in the spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Apprentice.

Introduction You're Danny Dipstick, the sociable single. The only trouble is that all the girls hate you because you're a dork. Every Saturday night you go to the local nightclub and every time you strike out and end up going home alone. Tonight is going to be different. After picking up some advice from your neighbour, you vow that tonight is the night that you will meet a nice girl and get her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danny Dipstick.

Background You are Rowan of Bunglewood Downs, would-be thief and seeker of magic. There's known to be a Cave of Magic deep in the forest of Bunglewood. The cave is not hard to find, but no one goes there for fear of being eaten by a troll. As no one's been there, no one knows for sure what's in the cave. It's rumoured to contain treasure, but if it contains treasure, why isn't it called The Cave o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker of Magic.

About the game ZX Spectrum Next Version Codename Obscura is a text adventure game with retro style graphics for the ZX Spectrum Next home computer,  developed in Adventuron 8-bit compatibility mode.  Game Intro It's the year 1987. As an undercover operative Sinus for the T.U.R.T.L.E organization, (Tactical Unit for Rapid and Thorough Lethal Espionage), you have recently been assigned to a task in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codename Obscura (ZX Spectrum Next).

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

English Race against time to save a kidnapped teenager in just two hours! As a cunning private investigator, explore a posh mansion, typing retro commands or using arrow keys to select actions. Find and craft items to outsmart obstacles in this thrilling blend of classic text adventure and modern flair.  Can you free her before it’s too late? SummaryEncounter is an hybrid text/graphical adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encounter HD (Oric).

Introduction Every year, the king holds an extravagant ball where he invites all the local dignitaries and they lavish him with gifts. The king sells some of these gifts after the ball and uses the money to fund the ball the following year. More importantly, he also gifts some of the money to enterprising craftsmen, tradesmen and other small businesses to help them establish or improve their busin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Ball.

Introduction You were driving home from the Second National Conference on Acid Rain when you started getting tired. As it was late at night and you were in the middle of nowhere, you pulled over to the side of the road for a bit of shut-eye. When you wake up, you find that it's dark and dismal outside and raining heavily. You'd better get a move on and get the car under cover. Despite all the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid Rain.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

63% User Score Based on 1,786 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert. The player’s task is to repair the mechanical body of his companion and solve the mystery of the neglected entertainment park located not far from the yurt toget… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cradle.

Welcome to the Deep...You arrive on the deep ocean research and mining facility, Neptune Base. You've been sent with a team to investigate strange incidents on the station. Erratic behaviors and dangerous accidents. They've tried their best to cover up the problems, but the authorities have caught wind of it and sent you in to find out exactly what's been happening.Disaster strikes not long after … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Deep.

Introduction Mr and Mrs Graham have gone out to a movie and left you to babysit their young daughter, Anna. What could be easier? Anna is in bed, so you settle down on the living room couch and fall asleep. In your sleep, you dream that Mr and Mrs Graham come home and find Anna missing. The police are called, a city-wide search is instigated and you are severely reprimanded...and rightly so. Amid … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Babysitter.

Introduction The stories about the Ark of the Covenant are well known, but its current location is a mystery. According to French author Louis Charpentier, the Ark was taken to the Chartres Cathedral by the Knights Templar, but no one outside the cathedral has ever seen it. There may be a good reason for this. You were raised in a small village about 100 km from Chartres Cathedral. According to lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search for the Lost Ark.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

After their mother's suicide, Lazarus returns home to his sister Lyudmila. But unexplained events make the world and even reality collapse around him. Looming death, a spreading malediction and the supernatural threaten his sanity, yet Lazarus pushes forward to find the truth about his family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Days of Lazarus.

Introduction There's a carnival in town and your young son has been pestering you to go. You know that if you do, you'll spend all your money on stupid frivolous things, like candy and fairy floss. The household budget can't afford that and you have a mortgage to pay off. On the flip side, if you don't go, your son will think you're the worst father in the world. So, you consult the missus. She… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Organ Grinder's Monkey.

Introduction In the days when the Wild West was roamed by bandits and murderers, lawmen had a lot to deal with. Honest sheriffs and brave rangers tracked outlaws over wild terrain, but very often they had to stop at the Mexican border, because they had no jurisdiction in Mexico. Countless gangs of bandits used this to their advantage. They would cross the border to rob and kill in the southern s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desperados.

Introduction You were looking forward to a break from chess, and a holiday on Aunt Clarissa's farm was just what you needed. You may have been the county's youngest chess champion, but those long afternoons hanging around the Wigtown chess tables was not much fun for a ten-year-old. You would much rather be running around on your Aunt Clarissa's farm. Well, it used to be your Uncle Bill's farm, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Taste of Terror.

Introduction For generations, your family have been the guardians of the Time Crystals of Cythii. It's a pretty cushy job. All you have to do is prevent the crystals from being stolen, but no one would be stupid enough to steal them or the stability of time would be torn to shreds. Unfortunately, the unthinkable has happened. While your parents were out doing the shopping, you were left in char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Time Crystals of Cythii (TALP).

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

87% User Score Based on 5,138 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicate with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 6 reviews

Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic. The disaster destroyed much of the world's population, the infrastructure went wrong and the common life remained only in memories. The times when a human has adapted the environment for himself have end and now, in order to survive, he will have to adapt to changes.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 35MM.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

68% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

Cast away on an island paradise complete with a cast of friendly frogs. Enjoy sandbox island life and explore at your own pace, solving sticky situations for your new friends and trading your way to fixing your ship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time on Frog Island.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

89% User Score Based on 85 reviews

The story is about Ash. An ordinary girl who takes a journey through a mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures. Ash must find her way back home...before something else finds her. Ashina: The Red Witch is an exploration-based story-adventure game. Use items to solve puzzles as well as talking to various other characters to help dig into the story even further. Take control of Ash a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashina: The Red Witch: Prologue.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

92% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeswing.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 600 reviews

A dark, surreal psychological horror game, in which a young girl finds herself locked in a shed, in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wolf in Autumn.

"Will you stop doing that!" snapped Sam. "Stop what?" I asked. "Re-releasing the same cases all over again." "But Sam, we covered this last time. There have been significant changes since we first told the tale. I know you are going to ask what so here is a list. 1st.  We are now using DAAD instead of PAWS which means we can reach a wider audience. 2nd.  We freed up some memory, and as a result, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case of Murder - Re-Release.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

75% User Score Based on 178 reviews

After a dreadful infection spread throughout the land. You join a government operation to help what's left of pony-kind. You will be required to venture out into the infected landscape and complete tasks, all while staying in one piece. You can earn money for each task completed, and use that money to purchase goods. The more tasks you complete, the more challenging they become. Simply because we … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PONE.

Introduction Woe is you! You've wagged school and spent all day at the carnival and you've run out of money. You were wandering around a quiet area behind all the main rides when you came across a sign over an entrance that said 'Administration'. The sign had been crossed out and replaced with 'Troll's Cave - Admission Free'. What a great gimmick! You couldn't resist the temptation of a free ride,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Troll's Cave.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

3D Adventure from the first person.This is a short DEMO for about 15 minutes of gameplay.We use Unreal Engine 5.2. So, the game requires powerful GPU. Explore a mystical valley inspired by the works of David Lynch and H. P. Lovecraft, where dreams meet reality. MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating systemOS: WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-BIT Required)Processor: Intel® Core™ i5Memory: 16 GB RAMG… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Foliata.

Introduction You wake suddenly. When you look out the porthole, you see that it's dark outside. It should be light. You must have overslept. Why didn't anyone wake you? Maybe they felt sorry for you after you got seasick during yesterday's storm. As you rub the sleep from your eyes and glance around the cramped crew's quarters, you realise that you're alone. Where are the guys from the day shift? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Breach.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 1,040 reviews

Buy Wanderer for PlayStation VR. Jump through time to restore humankind in this unique action-adventure experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderer.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 167 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Make Friends, Catch Fish, and Save the Sushi Bar If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sushi Ben.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

86% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

49% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Into Blue Valley is a first-person exploration game drawing upon themes of mystery and curiosity. It is presented as a 'found footage' game with the player's view resembling a camcorder recording showing a glipmse into the subdued environment that is being explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Blue Valley.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Just gimme the gist Informed by the developer’s past career in journalism, you play as Ollie, a wannabe reporter on his first day of work experience at the Signal & Echo newspaper, in the fictional town of Runeton, England. Ollie thought he’d be chained to his desk all day, rewriting press releases. Instead, he’s been given a real assignment: find out what happened to missing schoolgirl Iris Woo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo).

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

63% User Score Based on 528 reviews

Time is relative. Sometimes 10 seconds can feel like an eternity... In TIMEframe you will discover a world in slow motion. Explore the remnants of a mysterious civilization on the brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIMEframe.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 2,018 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny. Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game. Developed by Richard Perrin the creator of the white chamber with music by Wounds (Bartosz Szturgiewicz). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kairo.

Introduction You wake up feeling groggy. Your head hurts. "Blimey. What happened?" You run your fingers through your hair and feel a nasty bump on the back of your head. The last thing you remember was sweeping the floor in the pub before the early morning patrons started arriving. You look around. "What the hell am I doing in the broom closet?" Goal Your first goal is to find out what you're doin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Cutter's Treasure.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

38% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 36%Based on 15 reviews

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decay of Logos.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 522 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Prepare to go on a fantastic journey which will take you from damp prehistoric forests, to the sultry deserts of ancient Egypt, to dirty Wild West saloons, and luxurious medieval castles! Green Moon is a Hidden Object game like no other, combining science with magic and reality with mysticism. Travel to a unique world full of mystery and exciting opportunities as you learn ancient and timeless sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Moon.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Walk the path of a legendary mage, combining four different schools of magic to devastating effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Mage Reborn.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowpocalypse.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 2,367 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Betrayer is a first person action adventure game that takes you to the New World at the turn of the 17th century. The year is 1604. You sailed from England expecting to join a struggling colony on the coast of Virginia. Instead, you find only ghosts and mysteries. What catastrophe blighted the land and drained it of color and life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Betrayer.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 900 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back. From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam, the creator of Rage in Peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Comes After.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Wander an endless dreamscape of thick forests and sublime vistas. Dive deeper and the dream morphs, revealing ever stranger and more abstract worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pattern.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 4,710 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

"Contradiction is an interactive crime drama game that uses live-action video for the entirety of the game play. It’s a brand new take on the concept of an interactive movie and brings the genre to a whole new level of playability. Contradiction plays as smoothly as a 3D graphic game. You can wander freely around the game environment, collecting evidence and witnessing constantly changing events.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contradiction: Spot The Liar.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

75% User Score Based on 171 reviews

Critic Score 33%Based on 3 reviews

Sylvio is a psychological horror game set in a tranquil, disturbing atmosphere. Help ghost recorder Juliette Waters face an evil curse and a wicked family cult with her microphone and the voices of the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sylvio.