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Looking for games like Pretend it's not There? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mari Lwyd, Alone in Christmas or Ready or Not, Here I Come.

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  1. 67%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Get Mari Lwyd on mobile.You hear a knock at the door. The wind howls outside, carrying a strange and eerie melody. Spending Christmas night alone, you assume it’s just some late-night carolers. But when you open the door, it’s not people you find—it’s something ancient and cold, staring at you with hollow eyes. The warmth vanishes, the air grows icy, and the haunting carol fills the silence. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mari Lwyd.

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  2. Story: Upon returning home after a party, you realize that your family is not there, and you find yourself alone. It's almost Christmas, you're trapped because of a dangerous snowstorm and peculiar things begin to happen, which leaves you with an unsettling sensation of being watched and that you are not alone.There are two endings. Play time: From 10 - 15 minutes.  Controls: W/A/S/D Move Left … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone in Christmas.

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  3. You and your friends decide to play Hide and Seek in an abandoned mansion. Sounds like fun! Find them all, and you'll win! However, it seems that this old house harbors uncovered secrets, and you will soon discover that you're not the only seeker in the mansion. Search for keys, items, and notes to unravel the mysteries hidden within this mansion and locate all your friends before something els… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ready or Not, Here I Come.

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  4. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    “Ah, you’ve stumbled in, have you? Welcome, welcome… to my escape room. Don’t look so nervous.  You like puzzles, don’t you? Locks, codes, switches... oh, the lot. You’ll have your chance to fiddle with them while I sit back and watch.  It's all part of the fun. But I must admit, I’m most curious about you. How long can you keep up that little mask of yours? How long before you stop pretending t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egress Protocol.

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  5. A cinematic, story-driven psychological horror game where you play as Naina, a young woman living alone in India, stalked by an unknown stalker while her fiancé is overseas. Fear comes from atmosphere, suspense, and storytelling rather than frequent jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajnabee - The Unknown.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Return home and uncover the mystery of your daughter's death, and the demon that plagues you, in this escape room style atmospheric puzzler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penitence.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    This game has 7 different endings! which tells about.. "Because tomorrow is a school holiday, the three of you are playing and hanging out at one of your friends' house at night..  but..." Language: The game is available in 6 languages, namely English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese. Ending: This game has 7 different endings depending on your choices and actions whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Laugh.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Story You play as Farah, who wakes up in a world she doesn't recognize... a world quite basic that seems hastily put together... Despite the appearance of this world, it holds a great danger... and Farah knows who it is...  It's Yann... He is a Yandere created and drawn by Farah's sister, and Farah liked the picture so much that she  set it  as her phone's wallpaper...  Suddenly, and for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yann.

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  10. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Sanevol Incident 44 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanevol Incident 44.

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    15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    R.E.G.O is a first-person psychological horror and narrative investigation game. On an isolated farm, the nights reveal clues tied to disappearances and an ongoing police investigation. The deeper you investigate, the further you are drawn into a mystery that was never meant to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.E.G.O.

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  12. After crashing in the winter wilderness, you come to in the middle of a blizzard. The forest is dead, the roads have disappeared, communication is lost. The only chance for salvation is a village hidden in the snow. Lights are on in the houses. The tracks lead nowhere. Sometimes it feels like you're being watched. The deeper you go, the clearer it becomes: you're not alone here—they're waiting for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Silence.

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  13. This is a first-person narrative horror game set inside a suburban house, where a normal day slowly starts to feel wrong.The experience focuses on atmosphere, grounded realism, and subtle storytelling. It’s not about constant action or loud scares, it’s about letting unease slowly build, until you realize something is very, very wrong. You follow a quiet household after a strange incident happens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories : Silenced.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mourning Ritual for a Haunted Boarding Room. Uncover the mystery behind the ghost through exploration, puzzles, and a psychological horror narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grieving (Berduka).

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  15. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    40% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    In a small village in central Europe something is happening, the forest growing around has something different. Its wood is red color, unique in the world. This does not pass unnoticed to the world's largest logging company, the White Wood Company If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwood Reload.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 232 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 3 reviews

    Araya is a first person horror game. Players will get a new thrilling experience inside a Thai hospital. The story will be told from the perspectives of 3 different characters. Players will explore different areas of the hospital in order to piece together the mysterious murder case of Araya. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARAYA.

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  17. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Everything is for Humanity is a story-driven, exploration and puzzle-solving based science fiction horror game which sets in a massive science facility in 2020. You will discover tons of things and find out about the blood-chilling truths with its first-person experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything Is For Humanity.

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  18. Storyline You are hired to return to an abandoned circus shortly after it was shut down. Your task is simple: remove any evidence that could raise questions before investigators arrive. As you move through the empty tents and restricted areas, you begin to uncover signs that something went wrong. Objects left behind, locked sections of the circus, and scattered clues start to paint a picture you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Incident.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Description: A single photographer girl lives alone in her country house and develops photo films for her clients. Everything goes as usual until one day strange things start to happen. In the game you will need to engage in a realistic process of developing photo films - from magnifying to drying photos. Developing is a routine process during which unexpected things will happen. ______________… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEAR FRAME (Solo dev).

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    We Never Left is a hybrid first-person / text-adventure narrative horror game inspired by '80s horror films as well as No Code's Stories Untold, it was developed as part of the Dread X Collection 5 anthology game. All 12 developers in the collection were tasked to make a unique game in 2 months that fit the unifying theme of "entertainment". Dread X Collection 5 is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Never Left.

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  21. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - About - Last Breath is a rogue-like survival horror game set in suburban Australia, where six random individuals have been abducted by an experienced serial killer and held captive in a facility underneath his house. The objective of the game is to escape from the underground facility, through the basement and out of the house. You will have six chances to make one succe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Breath.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    EscapeBot: The Backroom Horror You wake up trapped in a dark, twisted maze. Sinister posters line the walls. Ominous boards depict creepy characters. You're suddenly chased by a terrifying jump scare! You must escape this endless backroom maze and the girl who haunts it. Explore an atmospheric 3D world full of eerie sights and sounds. Search for clues and passwords hidden around the disturbing bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EscapeBot: The Backrooms Horror.

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  23. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A remake of "I Caught Santa Claus" It's Christmas (again) Time to decorate your tree, unpack boxes and light up your living room with festivity, but under no circumstances should you ignore the tv. Welcome to Kirkwall, where the heavy snow isn't the only reason residents don't leave their house. Duration:  10-15 minutes How to install: -Download file -Extract file -Click the icon inside the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krampus Of Kirkwall.

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  24. Gray is a first person, psychological survival horror set on the Moon. Playing as Dr. Frederick Gray, you must maintain and refill your depleting 02 and health to stay alive as you navigate Alpha Station and the secretive "Extended Residency Section". Use stealth to your advantage as you evade the horrors that await you. With no weapons available to you, you can run... hide in lockers...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Doctor Viscera is a survival horror game where you must escape the abandoned GrimmHaus asylum while evading the monstrous Doctor Viscera and his grotesque experiments.  Descent Into Madness... After seek shelter inside the forgotten GrimmHaus Asylum, you awaken alone, trapped in a decaying nightmare. Explore, Solve, Survive... Search for key items, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOCTOR VISCERA.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Story:It's late at night. It is raining. You are a traveler, tired after a long journey. The only shelter you have is an old motel on the highway. It looks ordinary: dim lights, a shabby reception desk, a polite but strange concierge. He keeps repeating one thing: don't go near the wall. He says something is wrong in Room 8. You stay the night and start looking for answers. What happened in this m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    59% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Chaperone is a first-person psychological horror game. The events are completely real. Supernatural events taking place in an atmospheric and constricting closed house, events of unknown cause. You can enjoy being scared to the fullest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaperone.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    SOLVE RIDDLESPrepare yourself to face challenging riddles scattered throughout the hospital. Solve these intriguing puzzles to progress further, uncovering new secrets and seeking an escape from this grim trap. EXPLORE THE DARK HALLWAYS OF THE HOSPITALImmerse yourself in the eerie depths of the abandoned hospital and explore its dark corridors. Surrounded by an ominous atmosphere, where silence i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Day.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Gameplay revolves around exploration and uncovering the details of the story. Befriended Curse is a horror walking sim game. The average completion time is 1h20m. The game immerses players in a witch-themed atmosphere, blending elements of realism with the allure of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Jonathan, a final year psychology student, who accepts what seems to be an enticing job of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Befriended Curse.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    26% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    The mind dissolves in the surrounding darkness like pain dissolves in wine. Remains of memories crumble and rapidly leak like sand through fingers. And only one name stuck in the throat filled with fear. Magdalena... Minutes feel like days while waiting for something to happen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magdalena.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 508 reviews

    Okaeri is a Japanese horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house. It's 6:00 pm, coming back home expecting a welcome from your mom, instead, she finds unexpected things happening before her eyes. The game is inspired by short omniverse Japanese horror films. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric photo-realistic graphics intensifies the hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okaeri.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Born Into Fear is a first-person horror game set in an evacuated neighborhood. You'll have to complete task and avoid enemies to destroy the evil Buffer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Born Into Fear.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    One night in a small town, Dave or the late-night shift delivery man took an order in an unfamiliar area. When he arrived, he found a strange house. After Dave puts the food ordered in the house, he gets stuck inside and discovers the house's terrifying secret. He must struggle to survive and find a way out of the house. This third-person survival horror game will challenge you to experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Man.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. To save her estranged daughter, a guilt-ridden mother must uncover the frightening truth behind the urban tale of a vengeful, demonic witch. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Explore a grand manor house and interact with almost every object you see. To find and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Knock Twice.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    The Kite is a small dramatic point-and-click adventure. The game highlights the problems of an unsuccessful family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kite.

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  38. A horror FPS genre game about a man's survival in the night in an abandoned house in the forest. Jacob, a young man with a penchant for adventure, finds himself driving alone down a winding road in the heart of an expansive, eerie forest. The air is thick with an ominous chill, and a sense of isolation looms as the towering trees seem to close in, casting long, ghostly shadows across the path.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Ritual.

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

    Trapped on the 6th floor of a hotel, navigate through a maze of identical corridors. Sharpen your observation skills to spot anomalies guiding your way. If you see something unusual, turn right; otherwise, go left. Be cautious, as a wrong turn means starting over. And watch out, some anomalies could lead to danger. Your goal? Reaching the emergency exit, located beyond room 600. Will you find yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 6th Floor.

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  40. Ripper - An Atmospheric Horror Experience Controls WASD moveLeft click to attacke to interact with wardrobes/doors or the swordf for flashlight Survive the ripper who controls the medieval abandoned town of Shor's Castle. Steal the once king's sword and defeat the ripper who can see and hear you. Experience the dynamic environment change as the tension increases. Graphics: Dedicated 20 series/rx50… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ripper.

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  41. Thanks for putting your interest into my game. This is Backrooms Shortened, why is it called like that? Simply because it shortens the important levels and makes the gameplay simple. Please don't expect much since I am a beginner to Unity. Want to report something or need help? Join my Discord Server and dm me: https://discord.gg/WJ8XfprT92 If the sensitivity moves too slow, press Esc to chan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Shortened html.

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  42. 48%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A short horror experience taking place in a dream or a memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where's Oswald.

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  43. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The first of "The Night Files" series, an episodic horror game series. Average playtime: 25-35mins A "found-footage" Psychological Horror game where you will be playing as a paranormal investigator exploring an "Abandoned Orphanage" only to find out that the place is not really abandoned at all even if it should have been. Retro PSX style dithered graphics, simulating cult-classics Playstation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dormantville.

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  44. ## In Closed Alpha Version ## Where we are and who we are is a mystery in the narrative, but the biggest one is whether we will overcome the challenges to discover everything there is. Set in an ancient world where neither the place nor the time is known very well, there is a lot to explore and discover. We will have many challenges to achieve. Will we find everything we need? Come find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Saturn.

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  45. Francisca 2 – a first-person indie horror game. Hi, my name is Mike, I’m 17. I go to school, and I’m on holiday now. I’ve already forgotten the events that took place in this house three years ago. It’s been calm until now, but recently I’ve started to feel someone’s presence in the house, and I even think I saw a silhouette in the window. Yesterday somebody left a gift at the door. Today… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francisca 2.

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  46. 35%Game Brain Score
    35% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    House Of Secrets is an attempt to create a very short and atmospheric experience for The DreadXP Found Footage Jam by one person in a few days. Warning: It is a very simple, very short and with very little interaction experience. To speed up the development process I have reused some of my own assets and others are purchased. You can find bugs, glitches and poor performance, sorry in advanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Of Secrets.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    DISCORD CHANNELABOUT THIS GAMELate Shift is a realistic horror serial killer escape simulator. In one of the night shifts you will be kidnapped and trapped in the house of a crazy serial killer. Your goal is to find a way to escape from the madman. Save yourself as much as you can. The house and the area around it is a living sandbox with many possibilities - do whatever you can to survive. Will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Shift.

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  48. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Phobic Nightmares is a first-person psychological horror game where you're investigating your sister's disappearance. Find notes from your sister and her team to find out exactly what happened, and why. P.S.: It's not pleasant. Face increasingly difficult challenges as the entity that you're facing keeps altering the environment. You haven't felt real dread till now. You're looking for your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobic Nightmares.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    85% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    WHERE HOME FEELS WRONG, AND YOU’RE ANYTHING BUT WELCOME PSX Style12 NPCsStealth & SurvivalMultiple Endings Download the installer OR the zipped package.Run installer and follow the instructions OR unpack the zip folder.Run the executable and enjoy the game! NOTICE: Update 1.1a released on 2025-01-23. Contains bugfixes.Update 1.1 released on 2025-01-20. Contains bugfixes and an improve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome Home.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ramona is a first-person psychological horror set in the 1970s. Use a camera to reveal the invisible, follow Ramona’s rules, and explore rooms filled with puzzles and disturbing memories in a house haunted by secrets and remorse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ramona.

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