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Looking for games like Persistence? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Horror Adventure, Joy Land or Backrooms: Realm of Shadows.

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  1. Horror Adventure is a interactive experience set in a procedurally generated haunted house. You're a paranormal investigator and you find yourself exploring what appears to be a old abandoned manor. You will be able to interact with basic items and limited tools at your disposal. The procedurally generated random house will create random locations and scares for you. So make sure to keep your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Adventure.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    66% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    This game is chapter based, this is the first chapter of this game!FeaturesJoy Land is a first-person horror game that contains puzzles, exploration, investigation and more!Joy is the one that you always need to count on while playing this game, with her help you canuncover the mysteries of Joy Land.You can communicate with her through your special Joy walkie talkie, or what we like to call, The J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joy Land.

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  3. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    35% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a horror game that takes place in a seemingly endless maze of interconnected rooms and hallways, known as the Backrooms. The game is based on the popular internet creepypasta about a mysterious place that exists between the walls and floors of buildings, a place where people can become trapped and lost for days, weeks, or even years. In the game, you play as a perso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Realm of Shadows.

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  4. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    The ER: Patient Typhon is an atmosphere and exploration horror game with a light level of deadly action and disturbing, environmental puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The ER: Patient Typhon.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews

    Serena is a freeware horror adventure game developed by several video game development companies, including Senscape, CBE Software, Infamous Quests, Digital Media Workshop and Guys from Andromeda. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serena.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    This is a short story about humanity's last attempt to resist nature. Cities lie in ruins, there are traces of huge claws everywhere - once disturbed by people, giants began to wreak havoc around the world. But is there a solution?... This is a survival horror game in which you will have to secretly move around the destroyed city, thinking over your route, in search of the necessary keys to comple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEGA.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 985 reviews

    The rule is quite simple: "Get all the keys and get to the goal and clear", but all 48 levels have special gimmicks designed specifically for multiplayer. At most levels, different gimmicks will appear as you move forward, and you will need to consult with your peers and think about new ways to cooperate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PICO PARK:Classic Edition.

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  9. 1. Stroy In 2040, rifts in spacetime known as “Gates” appear worldwide. At first, those who entered out of curiosity simply never returned—but after a massive explosion, aberrant entities began consuming cities. In response, nations formed joint response units centered on “Awakened” individuals, and the player is selected as their operator. The mission: enter each Gate, destroy its core to seal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gate.

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  10. Join Discord Server!To stay up to date join Wobbly Construction discord server! About the GameBe warned: Wobbly Construction is not a fun game - it's a challenge. It's difficult, unforgiving, and the controls are awkward. You'll experience hours of climbing, falling, failed jumps, and frustration. But if you reach the top of the tower, you'll feel an incredible sense of satisfaction.Features: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wobbly Construction!.

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  11. “艺术等同于生命,不,它就是生命的形式。”"Art equals life. Indeed, it is the modality of life." 你是一名生活朝五晚九的社畜,难得请假一下午看展,赶到艺术馆却已是闭馆时分。面对大片关闭了对外展览的区域,角落里那处冷清的小入口就仿佛你同样无人在意的人生,吸引着你踏入其中。 不该存在的广播提示音响起、自称是艺术家本人的怪咖突然现身……当你终于意识到自己身体的异样时,一切都太迟了。 You are a commuter who works from five every morning to nine every evening. It is rare for you to take an afternoon off to see an art exhibition, but you arrive at the art mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Installation Art of Odysseus 奥德修斯的装置艺术.

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  12. Congratulations Employee #Error: Missing No., You have been selected for our pioneer program to investigate potential asset C9-QR350.Due to the anomalous nature of your target we require you to sign Forms N-34 and W-782 before your departure.Be advised that any information you obtain is strictly confidential.We value you contribution. Note: After hitting play in the menu, the game will take a co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tisep.

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  13. Venture Forth... You play Elara Wilson, a famous astronomer who has set out to Aestus Isle in search of her missing sister. It is there you will discover horrors and experience insanity after taking shelter in an abandoned fisherman's shack within Port Lunae. An Unnatural Darkness Creeps In... This demo is a point-and-click horror survival game inspired by Lovecraftian works. Over the course … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phases of Mania (DEMO).

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  14. Description A short - middle length Firewatch horror game with a retro vhs style and a branching narrative. You can have different conversations with characters and choose your response. Some choices have consequences... others don't. The game's story is relatively simple. The Story You (Max) have finished school and want to get a job. Unfortunately, you're just out of luck, and nobody a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 808 - Firetower12.

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  15. SUMMARY What is DEFCON JUNIOR? DEFCON JUNIOR is a cutesy bullethell for those who want to cause mass extinction via nuclear annihilation. With help from "Lil' Defcon Junior," work together to avoid enemies and obstacles aimed at stopping your destruction. Become progressively stronger as a duo, grabbing new abilities and stat boosts with each city eroded to void. Do you have what it takes to end… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON JUNIOR.

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Are you a fan of Marble Hornets? Do you enjoy playing RPG puzzle/horror games? Do you wish there was an RPG puzzle/horror game for Marble Hornets? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're in luck! I love both MH and RPG horror, and I've seen people make concept art for such a game, but as far as I'm aware, no one has actually made a game. Until now. "But what about Slender and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble Hornets (UNOFFICIAL FANGAME).

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  17. The game "GRIMSIDE" - Open World, Story driven psychological horror from the Third Person Perspective. The soundtrack immerses you in the madness that the main character could experience WARNING: Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are Possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in a video game. People… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIMSIDE.

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  18. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    - Find the keys - Return to the truck - Don't do drugs in the corn - Game Secrets: - Game over if you touch the drugs (or if the drugs touch you). - You can see the location of the key from the pause menu. - You can lose while the game is paused. WebGL may be buggy/laggy. Recommend downloadable version for best experience. Originally created for Two-Minute Horror Jam Two-Minute Horror Jam V 0.1.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't do drugs in the corn.

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  19. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Silversoul Orphanage is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation. A VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with subtle scares, focusing on the feeling of being stalked during an urban exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silversoul Orphanage.

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  20. Lost Memories : Midnight Is a Short 2D-Platformer Atmospheric-Horror Game As The Main Character, You'll Have To Kill The Enemies, Pass The Levels And Uncover THE LOST MEMORIES. Controls : W/D && Arrow Keys to walk Space to Jump And Double Jump Mouse-Left to Attack Esc to return to the main menu Soundtrack : https://tinyurl.com/2xr8284z Created By : Alireza Latifi && Emad Mohebi If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Memories : Midnight.

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  21. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with multiple endings and outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror and the first entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91.

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  23. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    About Elkwarden is a short, story-driven first person horror game in PSX style. You are the last living member of a family upon which lasts an ancient curse that results in them being hunted down by a creature called the Elkwarden. However you are determined to end this generational cycle and set out to find an occult priest that may be able to help you... Story "In the ancient tapestry … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elkwarden.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nihil Ignis Incident 48 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  25. OVERVIEW A Christmassy Christmas is an Arena Roguelike Survival game where Santa is on a rampage wiping out the population of Naughty Children. Wield the reins as Santa, in a dance of survival so vital. His duty, a twisted chore, fight to keep the legend alive evermore. Christmas may be over, but Santa still needs your help! Come and play to keep the festive spirit alive and assist Santa in fulfi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Christmassy Christmas.

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

    --- NOTE --- most of the gameplay is in multiplayer --- lore coop boss --- you are locked in room with boss the boss is a big ball one of the leaders of the project balls --- lore plant & defuse --- you are at point where you have to plant a bomb or defuse it this happend after they disagreed in something --- lore hide & seek --- long time hide has be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast & Blast.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror mixed with survival horror and the third entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95.

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  28. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    16 Artists came together to create a short Retro Horror Adventure game! Try to survive to the end and get all the endings! Each artist was asked to create a 'BAD ENDING' for our hapless protagonist and provide a gruesome description of the events! Using a limited 5-bit color palette (courtesy of @Polyducks) and a horror theme, we wanted to do something fun for Halloween! We hope you enjoy it! Hap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween BAD END collab 2023.

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  29. A short horror game set in a apocalyptical valley. Explore the remnants of civilization as you uncover the valley's secrets. This project was for my college final, any criticism or suggestions welcomed. The game has no main menu and starts as soon as you launch it, as well as closes once you get to the end (ran out of budget).Version 1.1 Update - Added the Campsite, fixed multiple bugs, and added … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Air Breathes.

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  30. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Reef Light Conundrum is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation mixing themes of the paranormal & lovecraftian horror. A 90s VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of exploring a old haunted ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reef Light Conundrum.

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  31. ASPEN: Uncanny Home is a first-person horror game that features a heavy focus on story and exploration. The player can only move and zoom in. The game is designed to be difficult and does not make big changes like most games do. The player's actions will make small changes. the story is about deserted residential streets. Explore with phycological fears. The secrets of the tragedy will gra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASPEN: Uncanny Home.

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  32. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Lakelight Elementary Incident 68 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title where you unveil the past and afterlife through your camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakelight Elementary Incident 68.

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  33. Behold! A Warm Presence Awaits You Developed from 04-10-22 to 04-12-22 Note: The Downloadable Version is better. There are issues with the Web Version using some browsers.  General Game Identity: Silent Hills PT meets IMSCARED Black & White Game Jam Restrictions: Only 2 colors Theme: Must include a loop No 18+ content Gameplay Genre: First Person Pixelated Horror Puzzle Narrative Genre: Psyc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behold! a Warm Presence Awaits You | Black & White Game Jam 2022.

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  34. Nightmares is a third-person game developed for 2022 Epic MegaJam. The theme of the jam: "As above, so below."  In this game you play a boy who is afraid of night thunderstorms. To calm himself down, he turns on a music box that affects the events in his dream. This describes the boy's inner fear, which comes from the outside. Team:  fs.86 Platform: Windows. Controls: Movement - WASD keys; A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmares.

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  35. Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

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  36. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fallen: Into the Darkness is just another platform game, one where rage quitting and the temptation to uninstall are all too familiar. It’s free, but are you patient enough to beat it at least once? As you descend deeper, the game becomes more challenging, and every second counts. Keep your light alive, adapt quickly, and try to reach the end. Key Features: Procedural Generation: Each level resha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen: Into the Darkness.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  38. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Uncover the Truth The Shadows of the Past Demand an InvestigatorShadow Mansion is a narrative-driven, first-person horror and investigation game that prioritizes psychological dread and active deduction over simple jump scares. You don’t merely survive the mansion you must uncover the dark truth it has buried for decades. Your journey begins with a mysterious letter that summons you to an abando… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW MANSION.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Research Facility G-1-6 has gone dark. Your mission: reestablish contact and investigate the communication blackout. Equipped with AEGIS-scanner and a flashlight, uncover what is really going on here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Sleeper.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    The most diabolical killer from smartphones is now on Steam. You have 5 days to survive and escape from the lair of this horrifying kidnapper with a horse's head. But don't think it will be easy. HeadHorse is a highly intelligent assassin with an unparalleled thirst for blood, and he is tracking your every move. No place is safe in this game, and at any moment you can be caught by HeadHorse or his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeadHorse Legacy.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    "Calm down. This is all normal. Well, it’s a new normal. There was a malfunction that we can’t fix yet, but with your help I can make symptoms bearable. We’re all in the same boat here and should help each other." "I’m Shelly, a lead scientist in General Education research facility. The job title is longer, but it’s not important. Here’s what I know so far, though." "The experience-sharing program… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Reach.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    It's a winter night. You're returning home by train. It's been a long time since you've been there. You just have to transfer to another train. Just a moment's wait at a small train station in the middle of the forest. You're familiar with this - it's not the first time you've traveled this route. However, this time, a strange uneasiness accompanies you. Something is different. Something is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen of Moths.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Try escaping a killer car infested city. Decimate Drive combines atmospheric horror with engaging gameplay, while taking inspiration from 70s & 80s car-themed horror movies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decimate Drive.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    "DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Dreams.

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  45. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    23% User Score Based on 1,205 reviews

    This game takes place in the same universe as our upcoming tittle Secluded; you take control of a lone astronaut that lands on the surface of a planet, miles away from the other members. And it’s your job to meet up with the other astronauts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GASP.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Fidelity is an atmospheric puzzle game, based around losing touch with reality. You must break free from your loop by finding all the flaws in your surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fidelity.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Partum Artifex.

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  49. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    45% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    After a life threatening accident, a young girl is thrown into a surreal world that may not be as beautiful as it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not in Heaven.

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  50. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance.

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