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Looking for games like OBSERVE? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Forever Space: First Person Edition, Zly.ii: The Hacked Station or Arcanbreak.

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  1. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A short story-driven game about two inquisitors, Arun and Quila, investigating a murder. During the game you'll control both, each having their own set of skills you'll need to solve the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanbreak.

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  4. Tap into the mystery as a stranger in the city — a mild mystery visual novel. [Story]Kisen runs a tracing agency in Stanisla, a city far from his home, together with Beatrix, a talking pocket watch that his deceased brother left for him. There, he is asked by a local university student Dimir to look for his younger brother who disappeared twelve years ago. Twelve years ago, there was three pecul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kisen: Seeker of Aenjan City.

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  5. Post cited from the now-retired "Bullet.N" forum webpage, around 1999: "If you can believe it, Broadside had ordered for the construction of 9 hotels to be placed outside of Studiogrounds. Within the time it was open, 8 of them manifested, but one of them never opened. Asides from a visit from some shitty ghost-hunting show, and the occasional explorer breaking into the property, n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Investigation 09.

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  6. Cathy And The Others is an emotional narrative game that puts you in the shoes of Cathy, a woman who wakes up in the bedroom of a strange house. Explore, search, but most importantly... escape ! Game Features: Immersive narrative: Cathy And The Others offers a unique and experimental narrative experience. Discover Cathy's past to understand what is happening to her! Puzzle-based exploratio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathy And The Others.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    91% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    Project Hailstorm is a short, 15 minute long narrative driven story set deep within the Antarctic circle. Step into the shoes of a recovery team as they attempt to uncover what happened over half a decade ago. UNCOVER THE MYSTERYTravel deep below the surface of the Antarctic and uncover just exactly what the dig team discovered that day. HIGH QUALITY SHORT-FORM GAMINGA videogame short story,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Hailstorm.

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  8. 51%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This first-person horror detective adventure! Go to the abandoned mental hospital and photograph spirits, collect notes, build a chain of events and at the end of the game answer questions related to the events that occurred in this hospital. In this game you have to walk, take pictures, collect notes, it is a horror walking simulator with the ability to take pictures of hidden objects. FEAUTURES:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPIRITGRAPHER: THE ASYLUM 99.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story. Stanhope will sometimes be presented with alternative ways to handle a conversation, based on four temperaments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abscission.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    87% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep the Lights On.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Devilry Reservation is a place of exile and residence for various members of the paranormal population, most of whom are monsters of varying degrees of danger. These reservations are hidden from the general public and kept under the control of government agencies. The player takes on the role of a detective from the Paranormal Security Service (PSS), tasked with investigating acts of vandali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devilry Reservation.

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  12. In Nightwatch at the Hopkins' Cliffside, you are sent as a member of the Committee for Handling Illogical Phenomena (CHIP), tasked with observing and investigating reality-defying anomalies at the remote cliff. Armed only with a strange Tetrahedron artifact and a flashlight, your task is to endure one night while identifying disturbances. However, as the clock ticks, the anomalies become more freq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightwatch at the Hopkins' Cliffside.

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  13. The year is 1910 and you have arrived in the Town of Almanac with a key, a letter, and a missing friend. You were a detective once. Now you are running someone else's agency, taking on cases to pay the rent, and trying to figure out what happened to the person who sent for you. Your colleague had stumbled onto something, and someone in this town made sure no one else would learn what that was. K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almanac: Detective Agency.

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  14. !!!PLEASE USE THE WINDOWS BUILD!!! Several issues have been reported with the sound not working in the browser, so if you encounter any problems, download the build at the bottom of this page. STILL WATERS The northern  ice caps have melted. Expeditions were send out for manned exploration of the ocean floor. One of the expeditions did not return. You are tasked with finding out why.  Pull shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Waters.

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  15. Overnight Watch is a game where the supernatural meets surveillance! In this game, you step into the shoes of a fresh recruit at Paranormal Security, a cutting-edge company tasked with monitoring live surveillance cameras to detect and fix any unearthly anomalies that may arise. As a new employee, you'll find yourself stationed in the heart of the company's monitoring center, equipped with variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overnight Watch.

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  16. About This Game: Journey to Lammana, through the historic 'found footage' of William H Boston. Explore the cursed island off Cornwall's coast. The Looe Island Mystery awaits as you retrace the steps of Boston, a young man who disappeared on a unexplained quest, in 1924. Lammana is a period 'Found Footage' themed mystery, presented in a classic 'point and click' adventure game style. Interact with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lammana: The Looe Island Mystery.

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  17. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    ⚠️For the best experience, please download the latest version (0.2.3)⚠️ Let us suffer seven moons Through the static monsoon This game was originally made in 7 days for Scream Jam 2025 You wake up in a small underground bunker. The world outside is FUBAR. You had a vision of strange phone numbers in your dreams. You feel compelled to call these numbers. Use the telephone in the lonely booth … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeitgeist.

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  18. !!!PLEASE USE THE WINDOWS BUILD!!! Several issues have been reported with the sound not working in the browser, so if you encounter any problems, download the build at the bottom of this page. STILL WATERS The northern  ice caps have melted. Expeditions were send out for manned exploration of the ocean floor. One of the expeditions did not return. You are tasked with finding out why.  Pull shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Waters.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

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  20. While investigating the disappearance of several people in a rural town, all the clues you gathered led to an abandoned house. You soon realize the door is locked and hear an eerie sound outside. You find multiple cassette tapes in a room, and then the house's door opened.... ABOUT THE GAME Midnight Terror is a PSX short horror survival game that places the player in a role of a detective work… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Terror.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    MYSTERY OF VAINONMIEL The Vainonmiel camping destination in northern Finland used to be popular, until some of the visitors started disappearing without a trace. Recently, a horribly mutilated body was found, prompting the local police to close the destination for investigation. Yet with his boss pressuring him and threatening his job, the Reporter has no choice but to sneak in and gather all th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasting Away.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a realm of madness and bone-chilling terror as you step into our gripping horror adventure, meticulously crafted to send shivers down your spine. Explore a nightmarish world where each step unveils sinister secrets and heart-pounding encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Asylum.

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  23. TWO DIFFERENT GAME MODES OFFER TWO UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. WATCH SECURITY CAMERAS FROM THE SECURITY ROOM IN OBSERVATION MODE AND REPORT ANY ANOMALIES. WATCH YOUR BACK AND TRY TO STAY ALIVE! PATROL THE MUSEUM, CAPTURE ANOMALIES WITH YOU'R CAMERA AND REPORT THEM. NEVER GET CAUGHT! This game offers a slow-burn mystery that gradually unfolds. You'll face reality-distorting events, confront your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Shift at the Museum.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces. Work together with teammates to solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and escape. True cooperative play and unsettling atmosphere make every moment a tense challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BodyRecords.

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  25. Dr. Robert O`Neil gets his job as a genetic in the cancer research center. He worked there before and knows its director Howard Deus. Howard Deus died by the mystical circumstances. He was a renowned scientist in the fields of physics, biology and robotics. He created various androids, but did not succeed in developing the cure for his daughter cancer. Help Robert to get used to his new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAB.AR.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 327 reviews

    Cyber Manhunt 2: New World (全网公敌2:新世界) is the gripping sequel to the award-winning Cyber Manhunt. Set in a world echoing the predecessor, this hacking simulator brings players on a fresh, thrilling narrative that delves into profound real-world issues and challenges. Story Background In the wake of the "Eternal Code" incident and hacker Van's disappearance, the world tightens its int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Created by passionate students at the University of Utah. Dive into No Strings Attached, a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newlysentient puppet trying to escape from an abandoned circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more as you are guided by a mysterious Blue Light to the Big Top. Unravel your Master’s true intentions in this captivating, Pinocchio-inspired adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Strings Attached.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye 4 Eye.

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  29. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Project Liminal Redux is a first-person horror made in realistic 3D graphics. The gameplay consists of collecting notes, solving riddles and escaping from various entities. The main goal is to survive and escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Liminal Redux.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Veritas is a game of mystery and discovery from Glitch Games, creators of the Forever Lost trilogy, that poses the question; what is truth, and does it even matter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas.

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  31. 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:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,402 reviews

    Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summerland.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,305 reviews

    Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind. Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,772 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    When Rosa Blackwell's only relative dies after twenty years in a coma, she thinks the worst is over. This all changes when Joey Mallone, a sardonic ghost from the 1930s, blows into her life and tells her that she is a medium. Whether they like it or not, it is up to them to cure the supernatural ills of New York in this critically-acclaimed series of point-and-click adventure games. When three NYU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackwell Legacy.

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  35. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    62% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 7 reviews

    Sanity of Morris - psychological horror adventure. Discover clues but stay away from the light, or you'll be caught. Try to stay sane in the search for your father, consumed by conspiracy theories about the government and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity of Morris.

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

    An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firework.

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  38. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    33% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Days Under Custody is a title made as a classic horror adventure game where a dramatic story, unique puzzles and an enemy stalking you all the time, will test and keep you tense to discover the history behind a lot of inexplicable events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Days Under Custody.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Chaqs is an instructive CTF (Capture The Flag) game that performs the basic functions of an operating system. While it meets your expectations from an operating system to a certain extent with the applications it contains, Chaqs progresses in the direction of more challenges in terms of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHAQS.

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  40. Super and extra-natural phenomena around the world are officially disavowed. In the United States, these phenomena are unofficially investigated by an elite squad of agents known as the Federal Disaster Organic Response Agency, FEDORA. These are their stories… This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes. FEDORA Files: W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak The Fedora Files What Lydia Knows.

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  41. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    An anomaly horror game with a big twist: YOU hide the anomalies. As the Night Auditor for the Queen Anne's Lace hotel, your job is to keep your guests checked in. Forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen Anne's Lace.

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  42. Against Time Challenging Mystery Solving Game The Cadet Files: Scene Unseen is a unique interactive detective game crafted for enthusiasts of mystery and detective genres. As a trainee agent on the verge of graduation, you dive into a world of intricate crimes and captivating mysteries. This game blends critical thinking, observation, and interactive storytelling, offering an immersive experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cadet Files : Scene Unseen.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    step into the world of dysto-wanderer, a captivating 3d puzzle adventure set in a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. play as Pia, a young girl who wakes up in the toxic slums of a ruined city with no memory of what happened. feeling lost and disoriented, she embarks on a journey to find safety and, if there are any, other survivors. dysto-wanderer offers a unique blend of exploration, puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dysto-wanderer.

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  44. Uncover the truth behind a broken ritual in Make Moku Proud... a psychological visual novel where guilt and obedience, and what it means to make Moku proud, shape the fate of a witness watching his companions disappear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Moku Proud.

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  45. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Wittengrad Is No More is a surreal, narrative walking sim with horror elements. The city's foggy streets will lead you through the story of a single evening in Barnaba’s life. You will encounter the peculiar inhabitants of Wittengrad, though… does it even matter? After all, Wittengrad is gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittengrad is no more.

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  46. Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archive.

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  47. Command automatons with customized instructions to build Brave New Wonders in this factory automation game. You can deploy your automatons to explore a post-apocalypse world, discover ruins from the past, battle, collect resources and make your automated factories thrive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave New Wonders.

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  48. Game Features: Play with others – up to 4 players per match. Watch out for local threats: feral robots, mutated former residents, who were abandoned during evacuation, and possibly others... Matches are not only about your rivals - some locals can also get in the way. Choose your playstyle – set up ambushes, lay traps, engage in stealth parkour and lockpicking, or go loud with a shotgun and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters in the Shadows.

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  49. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

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  50. artwork by @irreligiositat in twitter Main Story:  Short version:  For those of you who are in a hurry (I feel you, I really do), here's a shorter version of the story: This game is a blend of puzzles and investigation, inspired by: Return of the Obra Dinn, Before Your Eyes, Enigma do Medo (Enigma of Fear), and Coffee Talk. It has a stylized art style based on games from the PS2 - low po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find her in Rio de Janeiro.

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