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Games like Permanent: Hope & Vacuum

Games like Permanent: Hope & Vacuum

Games like Permanent: Hope & Vacuum

Looking for games like Permanent: Hope & Vacuum? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror, fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Gates of Despair, The Vampire or Somnipathy.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Gates of Despair is a horror game that works level based. The game is still in a very early development phase and far from final. So far the first level "Chapter 1" is playable. The current upload serves as a test and serves to improve the game. In the future, this will then be available in full and  chargeable. The gaming experience is unique after each restart due to a randomly generated game pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gates of Despair.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The Vampire is a single-player PC game. The Vampire is a first-person horror adventure game. The levels consist of the Vampire Mansion, Cooper's House, and several dungeons. Defeat the vampire bride and the undead of hell summoned by the vampire. Discover the hidden world of the Vampire Mansion after dark and explore it as you battle fearsome vampires and defeat the undead … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    What would you endure for a good night’s sleep? Find out in this point-and-click adventure thriller by guiding Aggy through a world where not all nightmares are dreams. Fight surreal monsters and help strange people... but can you preserve your sanity? The answers lie in Somnipathy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnipathy.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you? "The world is in cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of The Demon King.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Trapped in an eerie dungeon, you must solve puzzles and evade lurking horrors to find the only chance of survival. Every step could lead you to freedom...or to your demise... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Escape.

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  6. Ashley and Josh, a popular YouTube couple known for chasing dangerous adventures, decide to film the ultimate forbidden journey: a trip to North Sentinel Island. Ignoring international warnings and laws meant to protect both outsiders and the island’s isolated inhabitants, they set foot on the island and are never heard from again. When news of their disappearance reaches the authorities, a cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to North Sentinel Island.

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  7. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

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  8. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1268790/ Dark Fracture is an indie psychological-cosmic horror game played in first-person. Over the course of the game, the player is faced with the character’s inner chaos – witnessing the world change around him as the barrier between reality and imagination seems to crumble. Dark Fracture takes place in the late '90s, set in an isolated forested regi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fracture.

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  10. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An action oriented shooting horror game, where players will be the hero GUILING from mysterious Eastern continent and engage in battles with demons to find ways to break curses, defeat zombies, and seal evil spirits. Can we fight against evil forces and escape from the cursed land? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鬼灵的冒险GUILING's Adventure.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Lovecraftian survival horror game with unique 2D art, a disturbing story, and complex base management. Gather resources, carefully plan your expeditions and explore the world of madness as you struggle to keep your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Sanity.

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  14. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2648260/Have you ever wondered why ghosts are so rare? If everyone who dies becomes one, shouldn’t we see them all the time? The answer is simple: we do see them, but they don’t let us remember. Retro 3D graphics with photo-edited textures. Combat and puzzles designed around the astral projection mechanic. Fast-paced combat: get close to the enemies with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pseudo-Haunting.

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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    77% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    After a long period without finding a job, Jack is forced to join the family business, which he had disowned since he was a child. He begins what will be his first case, simple in appearance, but which will suddenly become his worst nightmare.Embark with Jack Holmes in a macabre story of living puppets, uncontrolled animatronics, and more nightmarish beings through places as strange as a house whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Holmes: Master of Puppets.

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  16. About this game Edge of Death is a horror survival adventure game independently developed by a middle-aged poor rapper. The story takes place between the life and death of an ordinary policeman! In the back of his brain, to be exact! Players will encounter various monsters and ghosts in a strange space and find a way to escape. As the plot deepens, demons hiding in the dark gradually surface. This… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 死亡边缘 | Edge of Death.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 340 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a post-pandemic island and confront your worst fears! Explore a vast, vertical and mysterious world apparently abandoned and find the precious wine bottle to cure the illness that killed everyone. But be aware; someone is lurking in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORROR TALES: The Wine.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Krampus is Home is a chilling first-person survival horror experience inspired by Central European folklore. You’ll step into the shoes of Sebastian, a teenager left home alone on Christmas Eve, only to be hunted by Krampus and his sinister helpers. With intense stealth mechanics, survival strategies, and action-packed gameplay, you’ll need to evade Krampus’s grasp and fight for your survival. Unc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krampus is Home.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Flee a mysterious science facility while facing unimagineable horrors.. Claustrophobia offers a scary and dark horror experience filled with blood boiling moments, the story is captivating and draws you in. You are a scientist who has to retrieve important data. The facility is shrouded in mystery and there is no saying what you will encounter. KEY FEATURES * Unique World ; Explore A dark and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claustrophobia.

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  20. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 385 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Something disturbing appears in the woods. What can it be? You find yourself in a creepy and unknown place where something terrible happened. Dead bodies, blood, and people who died horribly. Who or what could have done all that? You will have to learn to survive as you face mysterious and disturbing events in a Lovecraftian atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Pain.

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  21. Immerse yourself in terrifying dreams and unravel mysteries playing alone or with friends. Confront supernatural horrors, survive terrifying enemies, and complete various missions to solve the cases. This game combines the realism of survival horror with a unique cooperative mode. Features: Multiplayer Experience: Form a team of 1-4 players to explore demonic nightmares together. Realistic and Coo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Legion.

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  22. A late-night drive takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious little girl appears on the road. Moments later she vanishes, leaving only silence... and an abandoned house waiting in the darkness. What begins as a simple investigation quickly becomes a terrifying fight for survival. Explore the haunted house, uncover its tragic past, solve puzzles, and escape the evil that lurks within. As you pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Tales: Nini's Teddy.

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  23. Escape the Exomoon is a narrative driven cyberpunk sci-fi horror game. Hack, hide, and fight your way across an abandoned space colony and learn the terrifying secrets within. Will you sacrifice your sanity for survival? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Exomoon.

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  24. Absolute Tenebra is a third-person survival horror game. Play as a lost girl trapped in a surreal building immersed in darkness and haunted by nightmarish entities. Explore creepy environments, solve puzzles, and avoid terrifying creatures to escape from the Wardheim Museum and uncover its secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tenebra.

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  25. A fierce, action-packed narrative RPG; Play as Quentin Ashborne, the archaeologist whose duty has brought him to fight tooth and nail against the damned souls. If you are to survive, you must learn to manage & manipulate blood. Ride the downward spiral. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodsmith.

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  26. A team of scientists explores deep mines where people mysteriously vanished. Conduct observations, collect artifacts, don't disturb the evil—and escape alive in this 4-player co-op horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Shadows.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Imagine a place where the line between reality and nightmare fades away. Welcome to The Lethe. Once a sanctuary for society's most fragile minds, The Lethe concealed a sinister truth beneath its facade of healing. What was meant to mend the broken was, in reality, a twisted experiment designed to shatter the soul. In RealEscape, an immersive 3D single-player escape room game, you’ll confront t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RealEscape.

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  28. Escape of the School is a first-person horror game set in an abandoned Brazilian school, where a brutal massacre occurred 20 years ago. Now, you wake up trapped in this forgotten place — and you are not alone.The murderous teacher still roams the halls, hungry for new visitors. Explore dark rooms, collect clues, uncover buried secrets, and survive by using stealth and reasoning.With references to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape of the school.

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  29. Scary Tales: Horror School – A Terrifying First-Person Horror AdventureTrapped in an abandoned school haunted by dark entities, you must find a way to escape before it’s too late. Eerie corridors, spine-chilling whispers, and a sinister past lurk around every corner—every step you take could be your last. Storyline - Chapter 1You were once a cheerful schoolboy, enjoying carefree days of laughte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Tales: Horror School.

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  30. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  31. About the GameSancta is not about endless hours of gameplay – it’s about delivering one powerful experience that keeps you engaged for an entire evening, like a dark film you live through yourself. It’s about intensity, emotion, and immersion rather than quantity, leaving you with a lasting memory long after the game is over. Step into the darkness of an abandoned dungeon, where light means surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sancta.

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  32. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    On a rainy day, Daisy went through a tunnel to wait out the rain. Suddenly she found herself in a place that looked like a sewer, but hellish. Daisy needs to escape from that place full of ghosts and a beautiful mysterious women. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leucanthemum Eyes.

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  33. Shizuoka Curse is a Japanese survival horror game where a desperate vlogger ventures into an abandoned school within the woods seeking internet fame only to find himself trapped in a terrifying nightmare. Gameplay Overview: The game features 3 different endings. Immersive Survival Horror Gameplay : Collect vital items necessary for survival and escape. Avoid the horrors lurking in the shadows o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shizuoka Curse | 静岡の呪い.

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  34. 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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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Our little game is up for "Hobby Category" "Student game award" and "Xsolla game of the year" in the Game Development World Championship. Please lend your support and give us a Like on our page and if you would like to share it, that would be nice.https://thegdwc.com/games/homecoming This game is a personal project developed in October 2022 using Unreal Engine 4. For the player to survive, a myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homecoming.

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  36. 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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  37. In the dark forests of Duskwood town, an abandoned hospital rises ominously. Despite its closure years ago, "Sinister Hospital" harbors terrifying secrets. The player enters to follow the trail of a group of lost children from the town. There lies a dark journey and quest for justice: Judge Harlan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Hospital.

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  38. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Horror School Story is an immersive realistic horror game that combines atmospheric storytelling with heart-pounding encounters. Players take on the role of an ordinary teacher whose life takes a terrifying turn when he unintentionally fell asleep inside an art school. Unbeknownst to him, the once-familiar corridors and classrooms transform into a nightmare realm after dark, teeming with supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror School Story.

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  39. Welcome to the World of Nightmares! You play as Aleon, you woke up in an unfamiliar place. You need to understand what is going on and get help from the surrounding objects. After that read the documentation to find clues and then get out of the nightmare world. You have to meet Jouka and get ideas from him about the nightmare world. There are strange creatures that you don't know where they ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALEON's Nightmare 2.

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  40. Step into a living, breathing frontier. Listen to the deafening roar of majestic waterfalls as you wander through sunlit pine trails, before plunging into depths swallowed by an impenetrable darkness. It is a mesmerizing, untamed expanse that invites exploration—but the deeper you venture, the landscape itself begins to warp and fracture, heralding the cosmic horrors ahead. This world is ph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Cowboy.

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  41. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Deep Dark Dungeon of Anglaus" is a first-person horror game set in a medieval fantasy world. Face the oppressive fears that haunt you in the darkness. Face unknown opponents in the dungeon of the demon lord Anglaus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Dark Dungeon of Anglaus.

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  42. A 2.5D indie horror game with a strange reverse-fish-eye presentation. Explore and uncover lore and scares. Contains jumpscares and atmospheric/story-driven elements. Be thorough to unlock both endings if you are a completionist, but watch out behind you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quiet Valley 2.

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  43. This game is exclusive to Steam platform Welcome to follow the official Sina Weibo~ Star & Moon Romance Studio Background Story: When I woke up from this abandoned hospital, I knew the smell of blood I don't know how many times I have been to the morgue. Every time I come here, I feel a strange feeling that I don't belong here I.... And them dissimilarity... I once found a note upstairs that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Hospital.

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  44. HOW or Human Operations Worldwide is a punishing and terrifying experience from massive death machines to fast and ugly creatures chasing you through the halls. You must use your skills of strategy and survival to live long enough to escape. In this game there is not a set path for your story and you must explore and scavenge what you can without being torn apart. There are many rooms to explore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOW.

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  45. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You have to find the exit without losing your sanity through fighting the monsters behind the locked doors... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Diaries: Ankara.

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  46. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam!The Princess Factory is an anomaly-detection horror game where you work in a mysterious factory beneath an abandoned fairy-tale theme park. You must check each princess animatronic for aberrations while trying to uncover the dark secrets of the park. Your actions may determine far more than simply whether or not you get out alive...but which path will you choose? Check the Princ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess Factory.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PLATFORM 0 - is a first-person horror experience focused on tension, stealth, and environmental storytelling. You play as a lone survivor trapped in a massive underground metro system haunted by a mysterious ghost train. There are no weapons. Your main tools are silence, awareness, and the environment itself.  Key Gameplay Elements: Exploration: Navigate abandoned stations, dark tunnels, and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLATFORM 0.

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  48. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Our story begins with a college student waking up in a mysterious Western-style mansion filled with uncanny statues, trap doors, and spooky mechanisms. To make matters worse...he can't seem to remember much of anything. The only clues he has are a shattered phone and scattered fragments of memory. As he explores the creepy building, he encounters a stunning young woman who also claims to be trappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stygian: Outer Gods.

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  50. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    40% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    This game is the spiritual sequel to "除邪(CHUXIE)". This time it will adopt a third-person perspective. You will play the role of an apprentice exorcist born into a Taoist family. Carrying a peach wood sword, you embark on a journey to slay demons and monsters, and go deep into the forest to search for clues of missing people. Deep in a dense forest shrouded in perpetual fog, time and direction blu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪2(CHUXIE2).

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