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Looking for games like Principium? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Distraction Therapy, October: Survivor's Guilt or Las 5 Celdas.

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  1. a short, wordless narrative puzzle game told entirely through touch and interaction. solve simple puzzles inspired by the toys found in a doctor's waiting room. Drag, rotate, and fit colorful pieces together using only your mouse as each toy becomes part of a quiet story about diagnosis, treatment, and the emotions that surround them Features A short narrative experience that can be complete… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distraction Therapy.

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  2. October: Survivor's Guilt is a short psychological horror game where you play as Paul, a young man who recently moved to an isolated town in search of a fresh start. After becoming close friends with his coworker Ed, Paul agrees to help him move some things inside his house. What begins as a simple favor quickly turns into a terrifying night when Paul arrives and cannot find Ed anywhere. Did he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to October: Survivor's Guilt.

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  3. Las 5 Celdas is a short first-person psychological horror experience designed to be completed in one sitting. There is no combat. No inventory. No way to win by force. You wake up trapped inside a sequence of impossible cells. Each one represents a different human fear: loneliness, failure, guilt, suffering and death. To move forward, you will need to observe, interpret your surroundings and fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Las 5 Celdas.

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  4. DO YOUR JOBWelcome to your new position. Your duties are straigforward: listen to tapes, identify audio anomalies, and complete your shift. Everything you need is already provided. Just focus on your work. LEARN THE RULESEvery creature follows its own set of rules. Listen for knocks, watch the vents, hide at right moment, and adapt as new mechanics are introduced. Paying attention is the key to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Play Their Game.

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  5. Sometimes, reality isn't what you see.Years after the closure of Vefa Health Center, the abandoned hospital still hides unexplained deaths, missing patient files, and unfinished investigations. Official reports claim the facility was shut down due to technical reasons, yet rumors about what truly happened inside have never disappeared. Is everything you witness real... Or is the hospital showing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muska.

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  6. Welcome to AI Personality Diagnosis Quest! Answer a series of "Yes" or "No" questions to discover your personality. Share your diagnosis results with your friends! However... (Failed to display text.) -------------------------------------------------- WARNING: Unknown interference detected. Name: UNKNOWN Purpose: UNDER ANALYSIS Target: UNDER ANALYSIS C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes / No.

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  7. In The Stone Ship, paintings, maps, and photographs expand into living scenes, revealing hidden paths that lead back in time to the origins of an ancient megalithic monument. It is a single‑player, first‑person mystery‑exploration game featuring puzzle elements and navigation challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stone Ship.

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  8. CASE is a trilogy. Night Raid is its first installment. CASE: Night Raid is a first-person psychological horror game based on true events. The StoryThe nightmare doesn't start all at once. Before the night falls, you'll experience the quiet of a normal day: driving, doing mundane tasks around the city, interacting with other characters, and settling into your new home after a move. All of this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case: Nightraid.

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  9. WARNING: This video game contains jump scares. Player discretion is advised. DARKLING is a short 1st person single player indie horror game, set in a haunted house with paranormal activities, roughly 20 minutes long and designed to be completed in one sitting. You find yourself locked inside a house, you are not alone in this house. You need to Interact with objects, find items and solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARKLING.

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  10. Restcue is a cinematic short-form psychological horror game. You wake up on the living room sofa in complete silence. The front door is deadbolted, and the once-familiar space feels disturbingly wrong... As you explore every corner of the house, fragmented memories slowly surface, along with a heavy sense of guilt. You thought you were just a victim trapped in this house. But as the truth gradua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restcue.

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  11. The Story: You wiped out your hometown — not that you had much of a choice. And yet your tortured soul cannot rest.  Wang Shuang, your arch-frenemy and the one behind all your woes, decides that she’s not done having fun. And all you can do is to oblige.  Until she’s satisfied.  Do not trust what you see or hear, and don’t even begin to believe in her words - for the only truth lies within “a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Summer Syndrome.

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  12. Game Background You awaken in an empty, all-white space, face to face with a girl you’ve seen before. Due to certain reasons, the two of you must part ways for a while. Explore, reminisce, and confront the past as you uncover the truth of this space—and the truth of the world. About the Game SevenDreams is a self-made short 2D pixel-style indie game. The game does not feature a save fun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 七梦 SevenDreams.

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  13. Night Noodles is a short psychological horror game where you run a small late-night noodle stall. Take orders, cook noodles, prepare toppings, and serve customers who arrive in the middle of the night. At first, it feels like a quiet shift. But the longer you work, the stranger the customers become. You play as a young woman working alone at a roadside noodle shop. Listen carefully to what peo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Noodles.

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  14. Apartment 001 is a horror, puzzle, and mystery adventure game. You awaken inside an unknown facility and must explore its mysterious spaces in order to recover your lost memories. Gather clues, follow the records and procedures left behind by the Bureau, and overcome the threatening anomalies that stand in your way. Welcome, Bureau Personnel. The Bureau is an organization dedicated to controlli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APARTMENT 001.

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  15. Laundromat AnomalyA quiet, unattended laundromat. Washing machines spinning. A row of dryers. Stacked laundry baskets. The same space repeats, yet it may feel slightly different as time goes on. In Laundromat Anomaly, with each press of a button, you pay attention to the small details of the familiar laundromat. Some things may feel off. Some things may not be exactly as you remember. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laundromat Anomaly.

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  16. This is a single-player interactive short drama game of the detective puzzle murder mystery genre, where beyond solving puzzles in each session, the gameplay also drives the story forward. 【玩法&特色】 这是一款推理解谜类型的互动短剧游戏,单局解谜之外推动剧情演绎。 玩家每完成一个解谜关卡,即可解锁后续的剧情视频进行观赏,从而推动剧情的发展。 游戏中解谜关卡是提供若干张牌,玩家在阅读后进行投凶和谜题获取分数。 剧情扑朔迷离,表面上游戏中的角色在玩一个线上沉浸式的解谜游戏,实则身处另一层迷局之中。 游戏提供多个结局,谜题关卡的探索度影响多结局的释放。分数越多,关卡探… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 16叠谋杀之谜.

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  17. SynopsisMy mother, who worked at a facility managing the belongings of those who met a gruesome end—the Kihin—has died. It was written off as a tragic accident... But was it really? Was it just an accident? I have to find out... what really happened on that day. Can a son chasing the truth ever uncover the reality? Your choices and actions will dictate the end. Game Features Uncover the Trut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 忌品管理部.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    ■ Woof woof! -Dog.It's time to play! TCOTD is a short story about... taking care of a dog! Play around, follow him, find items, and a lot more! ■ RecomendationsThis is a ‘late-night game’. Try playing it at night, with the lights off and a headset on, when everyone in your house is asleep. It's about atmosphere! ■ ControlsWalk - W A S D Interact - Left Mouse Button TAKE CARE OF THE DOG is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAKE CARE OF THE DOG.

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  19. Unheenged is a cooperative horror extraction game for you and up to 3 friends. featuring proximity voice chat, scary monsters, multiple items and doors... Lots of doors. Gather your friends and experience a mansion lost to dark forces. Locate the key required to escape each floor by opening doors and uncovering new rooms, finding and hoarding items along the way. Between each floor you'll be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unheenged.

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  20. There have been reports of strange occurrences between screenings. If you see something unusual, do not investigate - turn back immediately. If nothing seems out of the ordinary, simply make your way to the exit. ATMOSPHERIC EXPERIENCE ESCAPE THE LOOP YOUR SHIFT ENDS WHEN ALL SCREENS ARE CLEAR FEATURES Feedback System: Receive feedback on any missed anomalies. Endless Mode: See how far y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Shift.

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  21. It is an adventure puzzle game with a dreamcore atmosphere. “Wilder” finds him trapped in a dream with no memory. A cat claims to be his subconscious, and delivers a mission for him. The message is simple: kill a target, or never wake up. You control "Wilder" to navigate the dream world, and look for the target named "Rex" that you need to kill for the mission. To prog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wind And The Snow.

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  22. This game is a course project that we're excited to launch and experiment with in the Steam world. We're telling a story with great enthusiasm and hope that it reaches many people who can appreciate the world in which it unfolds. The game is based in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a pandemic called Lavender, which infects simply by breathing it. The story takes place two years after the pande… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blooming Ashes.

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  23. Pada Pada Extraction Team is an online cooperative horror adventure game that supports multiple players. Players will explore randomly generated, bizarre dungeons. On your journey, you'll encounter various creatures, many of which are dangerous. Use different tools to deal with them—or stay far away. Inside the dungeon, players can find many items that are highly valuable and possess various … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pada Pada Extraction Team.

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  24. Description: *All girls can transform with candy* This is a story about girls who want to transform their current selves and a mysterious candy shop. A short branching visual novel where the ending you see changes depending on which visually enticing candy you choose to eat. Features: Story and visual effects that recreate psychological horror and trauma based on the creator's personal ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Metamorphosis Candina.

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  25. MCO | Manifestation Containment OrganizationManifestation Containment Organization Personnel Training Program: FOCUS Orientation Materials / Observer Candidates About This ProgramThe Manifestation Containment Organization (MCO) is the agency with jurisdiction over the observation and containment of manifestations. This program, FOCUS, is a personnel training emulator for simulating the observa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOCUS.

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  26. The Town SleepsAn out-of-season storm draws near. Crickets sing their last notes of the night. Iara hadn't been back to Goianinha in years, a small town in northeastern Brazil that has been reporting strange occurrences. But that is not what fills her head as she steps off the bus at the town's ghostly bus station. The streetlamps with their sodium-vapor bulbs stain the sleeping houses with amber… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chupa Cue - The Silence of Goianinha.

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  27. We at Dark Pulse Games are proud to present our first indie title, Moonlit Terror! Moonlit Terror is a short single-player survival horror experience that can be completed in approximately 30–35 minutes. You play as Sophia Castillo, a struggling writer seeking a fresh start after purchasing a secluded cabin deep within the woods at an unbelievable price. What begins as a peaceful retreat soon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlit Terror.

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  28. Backfools is a first-person adventure game. StoryOne ordinary moment, you suddenly find yourself lost in a strange and unfamiliar place. You wander through rooms that feel oddly familiar—almost nostalgic, as if you've seen them somewhere before. There, you encounter the beings who inhabit this space. Will you remain here forever? Or will you find a way to leave? No one knows. Features Inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backfools.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Is it really work if you enjoy doing it? When boredom and an epidemic mix together, having some fun is never a bad idea. Well... maybe the Plague Doctors shouldn't have turned their job into a game.But its fun nevertheless! Warning:This game contains a large amount of fake gore. Some may feel disturbed. Organ Failure is a turn based medieval surgery-ish simulator, inspired by Buckshot Roulett… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Organ Failure.

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  30. In Perfection is a psychological visual novel that mixes surreal story with point-and-click adventure. About the Game You are a poor, lonely writer suffering from OCD, trying to write the "perfect work." You judge every word you write, and even your own thoughts, like a very strict judge. But as you write more, you find something weird. The main character in your book, who also has a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 最完美的作品 In Perfection.

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  31. B.E.C.C.: Dead District is a short, atmospheric, single-player FPS horror game centered around Jackson Shore investigating a government conspiracy in the Dead District, a recently abandoned city sector that's under quarantine.  Immersive AtmosphereThe overwhelming and chaotic thunderstorm of the outdoors to the deafening silence of indoor environments clouded in darkness and debris creates a uniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B.E.C.C.: Dead District.

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  32. This forest looks peaceful yet eerie. After Dawn is an atmospheric exploration game. Venture into the unknown woods to find your way out, or delve deeper to uncover its hidden secrets. Switch the recorder view anytime during exploration for a more immersive experience. The choice is entirely yours. All seems calm by day, but eeriness lurks everywhere after dark. Can you find the escape e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 天亮之后.

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  33. Boston, 1926.You wake up with a name that feels borrowed. A city on edge. A serial killer they call the Ogre of South Boston. A past you can't entirely explain. And something — something that doesn't belong to daylight — pressing against the edge of your thoughts. A psychological horror novel that takes itself seriously.MAXIMILIEN is a literary interactive novel set in 1920s Boston. Part inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

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  34. No more job in the city. Managed to find one in the middle of nowhere. Stevedore. Crane worker. It feels off, but you need money. Stevedore is a short horror game where you take a role of a crane worker. Lift containers, load ships and complete your contract. What could go wrong? FEATURES Experience working as a crane operator in an industrial horror setting, load and unload ships, operate cran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stevedore.

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  35. What begins as a normal shift won't stay that way for long... Deadlined. is a short psychological horror game where you are far behind on your paperwork and thus working overtime alone. You work in an office building and your job is to inspect Death Certificates for mistakes. Check your PC for information from the database and check the printed certificates for errors. If a certificate contai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlined..

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  36. You wake up behind the counter of a pawnshop. The door is locked. A debt hangs over your head. The Collector is watching. You have five days to turn a profit. Or you die. Every day, items come through. Your job is to observe them, analyze them, spot what's wrong. Some carry subtle markings — symbols, signs that only a careful eye will catch. Accept a cursed item by mistake, and the rules shift… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pawn Broker.

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  37. A bearded lady with a soft voice, A crippled clown who crawls for laughs, A cannonball woman who flies because the crowd paid to see her fall, A Ringmaster who watches every mistake, And you, The Birdman. A quiet performer with a parrot that speaks for him. You live among the freaks, the performers, and the people who come to laugh at you. At Night: Freakshow is a first-person psycho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Night : Freakshow.

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    About This Game Papa is a short psychological horror game set in 1991, deep in an isolated forest home. Years after escaping your childhood home with your sister, you receive news that your father has become seriously ill. Your sister is unable to face the past and refuses to return, but you decide to visit him one last time. At first, everything seems normal. But the longer you stay in the h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papa.

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  39. Anomalies meet pure psychological horror. In the hospital where you work, there is a heavily sealed ward. The "Infectious Disease Ward"—a place where countless lives were once lost. Assigned to the night patrol, you are about to be hunted by the ultimate "Anomalies." Inspired by The Exit 8, this is a short walking simulator. If you spot an anomaly, take the elevator DOWN. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFECTED WARD.

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  40. THE STORY Garnet got a hold of her Grandmother's favorite sewing buttons, and decided to take her sister Skyler for a walk in the forest. At one point, Garnet got scared and ran off scattering all the sewing buttons. Skyler eventually finds Garnet and calms her down. Worried that her Grandmother will be upset that her favorite sewing buttons are missing, Skyler agreed to go search for them. Littl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Button Maze.

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  41. A post-ironic, meta-narrative, ultra-short game that touches on the problems of modern relationships. You play as a virgin who really wants to get rid of that status. Features: 3 endings Competitive mode Anime mode If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Virgin Simulator.

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  42. It’s your first shift as the night receptionist of Dorm 17. The job sounds easy enough: sit behind the desk, check visitors, answer calls, and keep the building quiet until morning. The students are asleep, the halls are empty, and the rules are simple. At least, they were supposed to be... Dorm 17is a first-person psychological horror game with a retro PSX visual style, built around slow ten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorm 17.

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  43. After the After Party is a short first-person horror game with some light cleaning-simulator elements. You play as Tom, who has just thrown a mega house party while his mom is having a weekend away with a 'friend.' Now you must clean up, chat with your friends, and uncover a horrific turn of paranormal events as the game progresses. Key Features Clean the house using a range of tools Use your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After The After Party.

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  44. "Stories to Tell" is a series of psychological horror games developed by a 16-year-old in which each installment is based on a dream or nightmare that I, the developer, have experienced. This is a game you won't want to miss... Hello, my name is zebaxx. I’m a 16-year-old game developer from Spain. I had this nightmare a while ago… I still remember it clearly because I always write dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Stories to Tell] The Stoneville Incident.

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  45. A dream. A dream of a caterpillar, ensnared by obsession. Repetition. Contamination. The divine. Ill omens——. Deny the anxiety, deny the fear that floods your mind. Keep your sanity. ——But will the day ever come when wings unfurl upon your back? Of Caterpillar Dreams is a strange adventure game about obsessive thoughts. Take on the role of a caterpillar trapped in obsessive thoughts, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Caterpillar Dreams.

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  46. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You are a participant in Project Threshold, an experiment designed to force people to confront their deepest fears. Pass through sets of blue and red doors, survive what waits beyond them, and reach the end, if escape is even possible. Project Threshold is a psychological horror and memory-based walking simulator where players must confront the fears and horrors waiting beyond each threshold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Threshold.

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  47. SCP-6876 has escaped. You are a soldier sent down into SCP-6876's lair, to retrieve 8 viable samples of the water this creature inhabits. Intelligence shows that water is its source of power. Every molecule of SCP-6876 exudes radiation, which leaks into the water it lives in. DARPA scientists have found a way to synthesize this water into a poison, lethal to its kind. However, once you ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit 8.

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  48. Star Sine Signal is a short first-person non-linear puzzle game about exploring an ominous house ripped from time in order to free yourself, and your captor, from your shared prison. Activate the Signals. Follow the Signals. Free that which Binds You. You Awaken in a Strange PlaceAn otherworld being has plucked you from your reality and trapped you in their extradimensional prison. If you want … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Sine Signal.

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  49. Warehouse is a short action psychological horror game, developed by a solo developer, set in a decaying Hong Kong industrial building. Armed with a VHS camcorder and a handgun, uncover buried guilt and survive the horrors that lurk in the dark as past sins claw their way into the present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warehouse.

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  50. A psychological visual novel about isolation, toxic environment and the desperation of love. Axelle spends most of her life inside her room : watching anime, scrolling on forums online and playing video games. She desperately wants a boyfriend. You are her conscience, help her attain that goal. Features Psychological narrative-driven visual novel (Un)reliable protagonist and distorted internal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to #### a Man.

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