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Dustbowl
2014Survival Role Playing
Looking for games like Phil's School Pocket? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dustbowl, Alone in the Dark or Merger 3D.
"Dustbowl" is a single-player, survival point-and-click role-playing game, with a retro C64 look and a mature, intriguing story. The game features a day and night cycle, health, thirst, hunger, and sleep systems, inventory weight system, combat, quests, and randomization. It is designed to be challenging with permadeath and trash loot, meant for players seeking a hard-earned, rewarding experience.
View GameAlone in the Dark is a survival horror game that follows the main character, Edward Carnby, investigating a dark conspiracy in a terrifying re-creation of Central Park. The game is structured in episodes, providing a cinematic and gripping experience with each episode lasting around 30-40 minutes. Convenient video summaries are included before each episode, allowing players to quickly recall the story and jump back into the action.
View GameMerger 3D is a unique arcade-style game that combines match-three puzzle mechanics with 3D graphics. As you progress, you'll merge and upgrade various objects to unlock new levels and challenges. The game features an artistic style and is designed to test your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. However, be warned that some reviewers have criticized its repetitiveness and lack of variety in gameplay.
View GameTrapped in the vast underworld known as the Great Abyss, you must navigate this mysterious realm using weapons, armor, supplies, and alliances with locals. Gameplay combines combat, stealth, and dialogue, rewarding strategy and careful reading of in-game text. Uncover secrets to escape back to the Dreamlands or the Waking World.
View Game"Late Homework" is a survival horror game featuring low-poly 3D graphics, where protagonist Haneko must return to school at night to retrieve forgotten homework. An anomaly lurks in the building, making the task more challenging. With cute character designs and a heightened difficulty level, players must navigate through the school's eerie hallways while avoiding failure for the semester.
View GameIn "Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds," players enter the realm of Aarde to confront an ancient entity threatening humanity. With turn-based combat inspired by classic RPGs, players must assemble a diverse party and utilize each member's unique abilities in tactical battles. The game offers a rich narrative with meaningful choices, immersing players in a meticulously designed world filled with lore and vibrant environments.
View GameIn Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet, you play as a journalist investigating strange occurrences in a small New England town. The game combines point-and-click exploration with puzzles and horror elements, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Your goal is to uncover the truth behind the town's dark secrets and the return of a rare comet.
View Game"Tormented Souls" is a third-person perspective survival horror game. Players control Caroline Walker, a woman who investigates a series of disappearances in a mysterious abandoned convent. The game features puzzle-solving, resource management, and intense combat against grotesque creatures. With a nod to classic survival horror games, "Tormented Souls" aims to deliver a suspenseful and frightening experience.
View GameProject Heartbeat is a single-player survival horror game where you play as a member of EIRT team, tasked to investigate a mysterious signal from a remote research facility. Fight off hostile creatures, solve puzzles, and uncover the sinister truth behind the signal in a tense atmosphere with a focus on stealth and resource management.
View GameIn "Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City Revisited," players navigate two challenging dungeon-crawler RPGs. In "Saviors of Sapphire Wings," you're a fallen hero revived to save a fantasy world, while "Stranger of Sword City Revisited" features an aircraft crash survivor chosen as a champion in a monster-filled city. Build your parties, customize skills, and make strategic decisions to overcome various obstacles and enemies in these immersive, story-driven adventures.
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