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Games like Nyctomania: Fear of Darkness

Games like Nyctomania: Fear of Darkness

Looking for games like Nyctomania: Fear of Darkness? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Cursed Ritual, Nuclear Mages or Knock-Knock.

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  1. A horror FPS genre game about a man's survival in the night in an abandoned house in the forest. Jacob, a young man with a penchant for adventure, finds himself driving alone down a winding road in the heart of an expansive, eerie forest. The air is thick with an ominous chill, and a sense of isolation looms as the towering trees seem to close in, casting long, ghostly shadows across the path.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Ritual.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Developers quote: " Diablo 2 meets Skyrim in a epic tale with its own lore ! " Harnessing the power of elemental magic, you select your affinity among the primordial forces: fire, water, earth, wind— In the realm of Everdawn, the ancient threat known as the Void looms ominously, seeking to engulf the world in eternal chaos. As a chosen wielder of light and arcane energ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Mages.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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  4. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    It's almost 3 AM, dead time, with no teddy bear in sight. Is the house really this big? Or is it just the way the boogeyman's shadows creep through the halls... Teddy, where are you? Find out by playing The Bedtime Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bedtime Story.

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  5. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    In Black Baby you play as Black Baby, trying to escape the catacombs while avoiding the hulking behemoths If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Baby.

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  6. Your family’s past has already made the choice for youOn August 13, 1992, Nastya arrives in the remote village of Mokhovo, where she once spent her summers with her grandmother. After a failed business venture and mounting debts, she hopes to find money or valuables in the now-abandoned house—something that could help her start over. The last bus departs, the house turns out to be empty, and all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Evil Sleeps.

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  7. Run. Rescue. Survive. In the depths of the forest, a small community of slimes live in hiding. Moved by a stirring sense of curiosity, they set out on a journey, eager to unravel the secrets that lay hidden in the dark recesses beyond the safety of their village. However, unbeknownst to them, a treacherous trap lay in wait, threatening to ensnare them and shatter their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Hero.

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  8. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    44% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Light The Way is a first-person horror adventure game. It takes place in a storage house after your character is kidnapped by a stranger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light The Way.

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  9. Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

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  10. StoryThere was a time when Lumen shone without end. Its lighthouses kept the shadows in the corners, and people lived without fear of the dark. Then the light began to die. The lighthouses fell, the Shadows grew bold, and a hunger took shape at the center of the world — **the Heart of the Darkness**. Vesper is the last to carry a lantern. Step by step, realm by realm, Vesper descends toward the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMEN BLACK.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: I AM REMOVING THIS GAME FROM STEAM. PLEASE SEE ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GAME IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING INCREASED ISSUES WITH THE UPDATED BUILD. EXPECT BUGS AND GLITCHES TO OCCUR. THE BUILD WILL NOT BE REVERTED BECAUSE IT INCLUDES THE ADDED HINTS TO HELP PLAYERS PROGRESS. You and your family just moved into your new home. Everything seemed fine until dad found that old doll in the baseme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The No No Man.

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  12. 52%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Escape From Castle Frankenstein is a thrilling platformer game where you play as Frankenstein's monster, a creation desperate to flee the dark halls of Dr. Frankenstein's ominous castle. Having come to life, you must navigate through a maze of intricate levels filled with deadly traps, mysterious obstacles, and other sinister creatures lurking in the shadows.  Each room presents unique ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Castle Frankenstein.

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  13. ABOUT THIS GAMECan you survive the ultimate game of hide and seek? CLOWNY: The Great Escape is a tense first-person psychological horror game where every sound you make could be your last. Trapped in a decaying, multi-level house, your only goal is the ground floor exit. But between you and freedom lies a complex web of security systems and a relentless stalker who never sleeps. THE CHALLENGE: B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clowny The Great Escape.

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  14. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Angelica wakes up in the middle of the night to a loud knock at the door. But, taking her trusty flashlight and stepping out of the room, she discovers that the familiar corridors of her family mansion have changed. They have become endless, distorted, and full of quiet horror. This is not her home. It is a trap — a dream world that replicates her dwelling but is inhabited by nightmares. Trappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel's Dreams.

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  15. My Monsters is an action-adventure VR game that with a 100% hand-painted art, creating a visually stunning world full of fantasy and surrealism. At the heart of the game is a deep narrative that explores humanity's greatest inner struggles—anxiety, fear, and loneliness. As a player, you are transported to Onirium, a dream-like realm where you meet Moti, a frightened little monster with no memory. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Monsters.

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  16. Swing, dash, slide and slice your way through the Sequel of Phantom of Zana. Blast, hack and slash your opponents or bounce off their heads! Power up Fantastic Fania and bring The Color back to Zana in this retro inspired 2D Action Platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Zana.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    [Media 2152885] [Media 2152886] Dungeon Nightmares II is a first-person psychological horror that takes you through a journey of discovering what nightmares are. It is the sequel to the very... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Nightmares II: The Memory.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Get the game on Steam! The Game VHS Collection: Goodnight Me is a spine-chilling, atmospheric horror game that takes players on a disturbing journey over the course of five harrowing days. Set in a remote house where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, this game plunges you into a world of eerie visuals and psychological terror. You play as a lone protagonist who returns home to wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS Collection: Goodnight Me.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A short, difficult, replayable single player experience that should take a few hours. Experimental gameplay, where the player has granular control over the strength of their jumps and the tightness of their grip on their laser tether to influence their descent speed. Your flashlight, laser tether and D.O.T.S. flare gun all use the same power source. Use your energy carefully. (Almost) No HUD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GULLET.

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  21. Canterz Paranormies 2 is a 2D Top Down survival horror game based on the story of the most renowned paranormal investigation team of the US called "Canterz Paranormies" who got a request to investigate the house located in Kentucky, which is haunted by the spirits of the cemetery located a few miles away from the property. The Paranormal investigation team got a call from Jun, the owner of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canterz Paranormies 2.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    78% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Probability 0 is a downward-scrolling infinite arcade platformer. There are a million ways to fight for survival. Descend: as you combat the darkness, improve yourself. Build yourself up as a star-thrower or a teleporting menace. Learn to traverse the pit's many dangers, from threatening monsters to unforgiving gravity. Walk across spikes that once frightened you. Punch through walls that would ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to probability 0.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Chased by the spirits of the cursed Noh mask, you must do everything you can to escape. Set in traditional Japanese locales, Shadow Corridor provides a unique survival horror experience. Randomly generated maps filled with a variety of items make every playthrough different. Immerse yourself in the darkness, for only the determined will survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Corridor.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 4 reviews

    Join the forces of the Ato as they set off on a journey across the universe to save their planet from a slow death. Find out how far one species is willing to go to save itself in this gorgeous hand drawn action adventure from Bonfire Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Original Journey.

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  25. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Trudge through haunting halls and desolate rooms, teleport through the darkness and hide in the shadows as you plan your escape. Feel your heart race as your doom looms ever closer. Find a way out before your fate is sealed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Test Subject 901.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,983 reviews

    Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 2,418 reviews

    They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams... Interactive Dream Journal & Diary; Awkward Dimensions Redux is a personal game. Lasts 20 minutes to an hour with less traditional... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awkward Dimensions Redux.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Annie and the Art Gallery is a short, free horror RPG that aims to capture the feel from classic RPGMaker horror games. You play as Annie, a girl who's finally got a ticket to the new art exhibit. When she gets there, however, she's dragged into a bizarre conflict that takes her through the museum's haunted basement. Help Annie solve puzzles, figure out who to trust, and find out the truth of what… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Annie and the Art Gallery.

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  29. Plunge into an unpredictable underground adventure where your unexpected fall leads to entirely new challenges ! In REAWAIT, you have tumbled into a mysterious and deeply atmospheric cave and must navigate through a maze of ever-changing obstacles to reach your destination. Using quick reflexes and clever strategy, you will need to find the safest path forward, overcome hazardous terrain, and sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reawait.

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  30. Midnight Noodle is a story-driven, choice-based psychological horror-thriller. This game takes you on a journey where you experience the stark contrast between the peaceful night vibes of running a local food stall and sudden, heart-pounding terror. Synopsis: Ogik's life has never been peaceful. His days are drained by working shifts as a cashier at a roadside convenience store. Instead of findin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Noodle.

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  31. What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

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  32. 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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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Shadows is a puzzle-based platformer taking place in a mysterious, silhouetted world. Your goal is to construct a beacon of light to call for help and find your way home. Along the way, you will... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows.

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  34. Brian Tomaskie awakens in the dead of night during a power outage. Before long, he finds that his life partner Sharon is missing. Play as Brian in this thrilling horror experience. Solve cunning puzzles all throughout what used to be a nice suburban home, but is now a dark, unrelenting nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of Home.

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  35. DARKSELF: OTHER MIND DarkSelf: Other Mind is a first-person psychological horror game about the growth of darkness over time. Explore the house, life and mind of John Parse. Complete puzzles inside the mind of John Parse to unlock his memories, and don't let the DarkSelf catch you. John Parse is a man with a wife and daughter. As the years go by, John begin to become a different person. A darke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkSelf: Other Mind.

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  36. She is on a journey with her newborn to get to the safest place in the world, a home. Fortunately she has a best friends, it's a rabbit, that always with her.Explore the beautiful 2D worldexplore a beautiful world, but you never know what is waiting for you out there, so be prepared and try to defeat every obstacle that is trying to stop you.2 swappable character to playplay as the girl to make su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Me Home.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  38. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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    Panic, a psychological horror game based on mental disorder. Your task is to confront the paranormal activities and monstrous beings that appear out of nowhere in David's mind. With its immersive gameplay and hair-raising atmosphere, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Your duty is to help David navigate through his mind and overcome his inner demons. Be ready to face the unknown and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panic.

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  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore the depths of a barren blood ocean of filled with horror The Iron Lung universe experienced from a completely new perspective! Walk your way in an old fragile diving suite, giving you an especially chilling experience Self made unique ambience track Short driven story and ambience based game, finished in under 1 hour first project of new game developerGAMEPLAY Endure in an blood ocean mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Casket.

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  41. A voice has spoken out, echoing throughout the world saying but one thing, "Seek the Land Beyond". Fantastical beasts from all around listen and begin their journey to this mysterious place causing the world of Reqweki to quake with the movement of these majestic creatures leaving vast changes throughout the world. The last egg has hatched, albeit a bit later than most. Join young Tirsy as she hee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tirsy's Tale.

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  42. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The «Vostok» scientific complex in Antarctica goes silent after discovering an anomalous structure in the ice—a mass of black ice containing a substance of extraterrestrial origin. At first, the discovery was considered a scientific breakthrough, but very soon the excitement turned to panic and fear. Polar explorer Oleg is an experienced explorer of the Antarctic wilderness. He responded to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Ice.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner.

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  44. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    ANALOG Analog is game series that combines a first person horror experience with analog horror. SKIN OFFSkin off is the first game in Analog, where you play as a teenager during summer break. You decide to stay at your uncle's house away from the city with your friends. A strange message, however, appears on the TV that changes your plans. Follow the instruction if you want to survive.  W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Analog - Skin off.

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

    Check outADD TO WISHLIST About the GameStory: Andrei moved to Moscow for work and rented an apartment in a panel house, which suited his budget. Soon, living in the apartment, he began to notice strange things happening every night. Somebody knocks on the door or it just opens by itself, then in the middle of the night strange sounds and voices wake me up. During the day everything seemed to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MosGhost.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™ traps you in a corridor caught in an ever changing and increasingly unsettling loop. With each cycle, you’ll notice subtle differences, but your objective in this corridor is not just to observe the changes. As the narrative unfolds, you will be forced to place your trust in someone during each cycle. The catch? Who you choose to trust will depend on both the knowledge you’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    74% User Score Based on 228 reviews

                    Moving Houses is a silly little physics-based game about moving on... or is it? Be neat, be careful, or be a chaos goblin. The choice is yours. But be warned, not all is as it seems in this quiet little house. "It's time to leave my house," is something everyone says at some time in their life. Now it's your time, whether you want to leave or not. Enjoy this silly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moving Houses.

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  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Story It's the first day moving into your new home, located in the small, quiet town of Bricksmore. After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found. You quickly find out that these items are not just any old junk but are connected to a secret, mysterious organization. Gameplay The Immemorial Order is p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immemorial Order.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    关注我们欢迎关注我们了解《喜丧》的最新进展 新浪微博 官方玩家交流群:795846211 About the Game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laughing to Die.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    An action rogue-lite platformer with strategy and RPG elements. Play as a tree spirit named 'Koboo' as you befriend animals and protect the ancient forest against hunters and an ever expanding industry seeking to destroy it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koboo: The Tree Spirit.

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