Games like NYX
Looking for games like NYX? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Compendium III, TERMINAL VELOCITY or Compendium II.
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Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium III is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium III is the final chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium III.
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A CONVERSATION ABOUT GRAVITY, AMBITION, AND FLIGHT. Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam, with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length. TERMINAL VELOCITY is precisely 499 words in length, minus code. Content warnings for unreality and suicidal ideation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TERMINAL VELOCITY.
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Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium II is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium II is the second chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium II.
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This game was created for the @interact-if 2022 ranked game jam (theme: cliffhanger). If you've enjoyed playing it, consider rating it and leave a comment here! (I am also two-timing this by submitting it in the Finally Finish Something jam too, because I haven't finished a project in a while) They say you have been on board the longest. How long? You are not quite sure, not anymore. You do no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPS Iron Hammer.
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Summary Created for the Neo-Twiny Game Jam (2025), with the stipulation that the game be shorter than 500 words in length, Compendium I is precisely 500 words in length, excluding code. Compendium I is the first chapter of a volume dedicated to stories of the decline. This gilt-golden age of magic and doctrine, empire and war is dying. These things were preordained in premonition long ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compendium I.
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Hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail to find the legendary Titan’s Treasure! Do you fight with a cutlass, or with magic? Are you biding your time until you can shoot your captain in the back, or are you the reason the rum is gone? "Scarlet Sails" is an 80,000-word interactive novel by Felicity Banks, author of "Attack of the Clockwork Army". Your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Sails.
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SUMMARY Tropes: Isekai, Harem, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Strong Female Characters, Amnesia, Golden Retriever BF x Black Cat GF, Love Triangle, Dark Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, Dark Academia, Gritty, , Rags to Royalty, Zero Percent Approval Rating, Chosen One, Maid, Dating Sim, Turn-Based Combat, TTRPG Mechanics, Rougelike, Strained Family Dynamics, Dark Academia Romantasy Rainy Tu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad of Light and Shadows.
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✻ Prologue Released! A gothic, supernatural, mystery interactive fiction story; lightly inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher and Frankenstein media. It contains mature themes and content and is intended for ages 17 and up. Synopsis has mentions of death and suicide. See full content warnings below. Disclaimer: This is a demo/work in progress. Everything is subject to change until the final v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of House Black.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization93% User Score 2,692 reviewsCritic Score 80%4 reviews
A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to s.p.l.i.t.
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You are the last of a family of elite slayers. You are a Van Helsing. In fact, you were the most formidable foe that Dracula ever faced…over 130 years ago. No one knows how you gained immortality, least of all you. It was a gradual thing, noticing that you no longer aged. You refused to let a single year go to waste though, creating the Helsing Institute where agents were taught to hunt those t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Van Helsing.
- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization91% User Score 97 reviews
Years ago, a dark legend spread through the deepest corners of the Internet, specifically on the /x/ board of 4chan. There, an anonymous user first spoke about an old and unknown anime called "Go for a Punch." Despite the efforts of those interested in recovering this anime since 2011, the original video never saw the light of day. The plot of the video was as follows: "A group of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go For A Punch! Saki Sanobashi.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding91% User Score 45 reviews
Stories from the troubled pasts of two young adults, Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude will take you through their darkest days and immerse you in their deepest emotions. Alex's Hope The difficult story of a boy with a bleak future and a critical lack of love finding a reason to regain hope. A dark atmosphere, a cold journey, and a soft warmth will change his fate. Alex's Solitude The story of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex's Hope & Alex's Solitude.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability77% User Score 97 reviewsCritic Score 100%1 reviews
Quantum Suicide is a game of betrayal, deception and romance in the cold depths of space. This science fiction thriller tells the tale of an intergenerational mission and its diverse crew, fighting against a deadly AI (and each other) for the chance to survive. Strategy, love interests and quantum mechanics await you. Your choices change the fate of everyone in Quantum Suicide. You play as a resea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Suicide.
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Degenerate Star is a surreal sci-fi horror visual novel set on a warped space ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEGENERATE STAR.
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Created for the 2024 Neo-Twiny Jam in Twine Harlowe. This project is exactly 500 words. You are an ancient Chinese poet in exile at a beautifully scenic location, but... you miss your friends very much. Go about your day haunted by how badly you've been treated by the emperor while also worrying that he's being taken advantage of by bad-faith officials at court, drink lots of wine, stare at rive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to you are an ancient chinese poet in exile.
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Your sister is dead and you're to blame. How far will you go to bring her back? In Witch Blood, you'll encounter death, despair and tainted magic. It's only a matter of time before you give into the darkness that grips your soul. Are you willing to lose yourself to resurrect your sister? Please note that this game is intended for older audiences and contains mentions of blood, death and elements … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Blood.
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we don't talk about remie is a conversation between two friends that haven't seen eachother for two years. join remie and nico as they discover what has changed in a cards-against-humanity meets interactive novel game. choose your words carefully, since they can have unexpected side effects. your can only play each card once, so it may be wise to reserve them for later! watch as the mood of the en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to we don't talk about remie.
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Station 35 Is a single-player horror game, where the protagonist is the only human left in a space station where an unknown mutated alien escaped. His only chance of survival is to find a way to a space shuttle and escape the station without getting caught by the monster. But because everything went wrong so fast, all the shuttles are not ready to go so the protagonist will need to find different … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Station 35.
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the dead rise is a solo journaling RPG, made using the Wretched & Alone rules by Chris Bissette and Matt Sanders. You are the lead researcher in a team of virologists working in the Centre for Disease Control. Over the past month, a potent virus has spread across the globe, infecting over 90% of the world’s populace. The virus’s symptoms are high fever, headaches, sensitivity to light, vomiting, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the dead rise.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay88% User Score 65 reviews
Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.
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SummaryA story about the mystery of a boarding room inhabited by a supernatural being, where its caretaker is required to perform a mourning ritual. Rocky, who has just returned from work, is asked by his grandfather to look after the boarding house. However, the haunted room forces Rocky to carry out the ritual on his own. The ghost, known as “The Girl”, wants to share something she has been ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grieving (Berduka).
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story95% User Score 37 reviews
In a final bid to cheat death, you challenge The Alleyman to a high-stakes dice game where every roll could be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIG.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay94% User Score 17 reviews
A THOUSAND MOUTHS TO SCREAM is a space horror visual novel with interactive point and click elements. You will observe the life of Nick the only crew member of an intelligent spaceship. This ship has everything it needs to keep itself and its crew alive. The ship feeds, treats Nick, makes sure he's well. It's a choose-your-own-adventure style game. You will have to make choices and see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A THOUSAND MOUTHS TO SCREAM.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay84% User Score 82 reviews
You are a man in a room. A puppet in purgatory. Simulated flesh in a digital prison. There is no escape. You won't scream, because you're not programmed to. Your choices matter as much as anything matters, so the bar is fairly low. "A Living Room" is a short point-and-click non-adventure that you should be able to finish in less than an hour. Hurry up, please. It will all be over soon. The nothi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Living Room.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, music93% User Score 98 reviews
Take a deep dive into Danya’s and Brahve’s heat and romance in The Symbiant RE:Union. The events take place after two Endings of The Symbiant’s main game. [The following description contains spoilers for the previous game The Symbiant] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883090/The_Symbiant/ The first story will transport you to the planet of Cayama, where in the main game Brahve finds Danya in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Symbiant Re:Union.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding95% User Score 65 reviews
Can you find the truth? Nine people wake up trapped in an abandoned research facility. Split into three teams, separated into different halls, the members of the two Answer Teams need to compete in a game of life and death. The goal: to figure out the "truth" behind the secret member of the Question Team: Emilia. Do you really want to? Each part of Anamnesia will cover the same timefram… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anamnesia - part 1: am i my body?.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music60% User Score 20 reviews
About the story: You’ve awoken in a strange bedroom - a bedroom that is certainly not your own, located in a building you’ve never been inside of before. An equally strange building, with 10 different floors, all lacking windows of any kind. Upon further inspection, you come to the realization you are trapped in this mysterious building. You have no recollection of where this is or why you’re her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Recollection.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics89% User Score 45 reviews
Now Released New game from 4noki About the GameStoryA private investigator visits a small town after recovering from a coma. She searches for her mentor's lost beloved, but the very eyes she was born with, those that can see the black strings of hate, drag her down into the darkness of conspiracy. A cult, two priestesses, and the threads that puppet the world.Features ~45k words 4 major endi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lachesis or Atropos.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding95% User Score 74 reviews
Five axolotls appear one day through a void, their entire existence shrouded in mystery. A tale of subversion, revenge, and illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RB Axolotl.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability98% User Score 791 reviews
Hello, new Puppeteer! Meet Charlotte - a puppet you will control. Meet her alien friends, maggot cat and a certain Observer. Dive deep into horrors of junk food, TV world, religion and romance novels for middle-age women. Keep your puppet safe at all times. Or don't. Have fun dying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere82% User Score 496 reviewsCritic Score 77%6 reviews
A completely new science fiction mystery, in full-length live-action movie format, from genius creator of the "Danganronpa" series, Kazutaka Kodaka. Player controls are simple and straightforward: just swipe to look around and tap to make a selection. Even if you are a beginner, you can enjoy the game as if you were watching a movie. The protagonist acts as you make choices in each scene, moving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Come True.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability70% User Score 330 reviews
Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depression The Game.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay96% User Score 186 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews
From Novectacle, the creators of the highly acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana, comes Seventh Lair, a tongue-in-cheek, but emotional look at the online interactions between an indie game developer and fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Lair.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, character developmentMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay67% User Score 15 reviews
Fadry is a story-focused game which explores a dark fantasy world through the eyes of several different characters. Length: about 13 hours. Manual, cheat codes, and a walkthrough can be found in your install folder. Features: Decisions and information gathering This game is very demanding when it comes to the player's attention. Characters will lie and mislead you. History books are biase… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fadry.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding70% User Score 277 reviews
"Same encounter, different world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room of Depression.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding86% User Score 65 reviews
Investigate serial crimes with hidden objects and city government secrets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Word of the Law: Death Mask.
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- 96%Game Brain Score96% User Score 137 reviews
The world went to shit long before you were born- what happened, nobody's sure. Whatever it was, it left a mess. The horrors of the blasted wasteland, the things that roam outside of city walls, the static that buzzes in your ear like an old TV... not to mention the violent fuckers out there who'd rather they have what you've got. But a job with a caravan travelling across the wastes means you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal Hill.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability92% User Score 105 reviews
In this chaotic world, you must adapt - either to forgive or survive. A thriller-romance indie visual novel/dating simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wishes.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability96% User Score 1,799 reviews
A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure that explores the stories of four different characters in a masked ball taking place on a train in the late 1920s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability90% User Score 119 reviews
Lizzy is a girl living in The Boarding, a walled city surrounded by fog. All who live here serve the mysterious Mother Matron, its revered leader who hasn’t been seen in person in many years. Periodically, the Mother Matron selects residents to become Surveyors, tasked with exploring the dark unknown tunnels that lie underground to find the key to a better future for the collective. The odds of su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Mother Matron.
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- 38%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development38% User Score 113 reviews
In this elegy of blood, everyone in Athens owes your boss a favor, making you untouchable! Who will you use, who will you help, and who will you prey on? Vampire: The Masquerade - Sins of the Sires is an interactive novel by Natalia Theodoridou. It's entirely text-based, 300,000 words, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — Sins of the Sires.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability93% User Score 4,698 reviews
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...By author Remigiusz Michalski (Harvester Games) this suspenseful psychological horror game features stylized artwork, a simple keyboard control method and English voice act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cat Lady.
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SELF_DELETED is a dark cyberpunk interactive story about the price of identity. In the Lower City, debts are never forgiven. You have 30 minutes to pay 500,000 credits — or die. You have no money. Only a technology that allows you to sell your memories. Connected to a neural interface, you see your mind as a collection of files. Each memory has a price. The more it means to you, the hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SELF_DELETED.
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- 32%Game Brain Score50% User Score 14 reviews
Get your hands on thousands of comics with a monthly subscription. InkyPen includes comics from across the globe. From big name publishers to indies and webcomics. Including comics such as Hellboy (Dark Horse), Robotech (Titan), Transformers and Judge Dredd (IDW), Sarah's Scribbles (Andrews McMeel Universal) and many, many more. Either read InkyPen yourself or set parental control restrictions i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InkyPen.
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Following the mysterious death of a crewmate, the opium clipper The Witch of the Wake must make a unscheduled stop on their way to Canton. Loaded down with illicit cargo, the unexpected detour weighs heavily on the crew spirits. To make matters worse, not long after picking up a young man in Penang, strange -- almost supernatural -- occurrences begin plaguing the ship; sowing dissent and causing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch of the Wake.
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"After your mother’s sudden and inexplicable death, you—a 17-year-old high schooler—are sent to live with an uncle you’ve never met. A man who couldn’t even be bothered to attend his own sister’s funeral. Arriving in the restless sprawl of New York City, you expect nothing but a noisy, ordinary life." "But your uncle is not what he seems. And neither is the city." "Everything changed the moment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPECIAL AGENT MONSTER.
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During the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city of Sui'an had not yet sunk beneath the lake; it was still a thriving, prosperous city in western Zhejiang. Shuijsheng's opera troupe received an invitation to perform for a ritual sacrifice to the "River God, " and the destination was none other than this ancient capital, nestled between mountains and water. However, during the journey, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the River.
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CONEX: Connected Souls is a interactive scifi story. The game deals with themes such as racism, mental health issues, and even violence against (mental) privacy.None of this is optional. STATUS: It's in development.The demo so far only contains the introduction of ATHA (field agent); the next update will feature Makio's first chapter. CONEX: Connected Souls When planet Earth first made contac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONEX: Connected Souls {WIP}.
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Mankind’s Last Card is a short psychological horror game made in 7 days for Scream Jam 2025. HISTORY In the year 2030, humanity has been transported into a strange new world where every person must fight 1v1 until only one remains. You’ll face nine opponents. But with each round, the truth behind this cruel experiment begins to unfold. Are you fighting for survival… or for someone’s enter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mankind’s Last Card — The final Selection game.
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Terror on the Bayou is a 3rd person (1st-person in VR), exploration horror game where the player must navigate their canoe through a tangled swamp full of hazards and traps, stalked by a mysterious apex predator. Alone and afraid, the players will question if they are merely prey, or if the thing after them enjoys the torture of its victims. Whether they wish to rise to the challenge or row away… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror On The Bayou.
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