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Looking for games like Protocol Nightmare? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Valley of the Unknown, Escape from Vlogger: Runaway or Urbex Murder.

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  1. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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  2. Escape from Vlogger: Runaway is an atmospheric and intense survival horror game with elements of adventure action, stealth, and puzzle quests. In the story, the main character sneaks into the house of a popular blogger to uncover his secrets and discover the truth behind his public image. However, it soon becomes clear that this place is a real trap. The doors slam shut, and your only goal now is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Vlogger: Runaway.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    About This GameUrbex Murder is a horror game centered on exploring abandoned places (Urbex), playable solo or in co-op with up to 4 players and featuring integrated voice chat. It offers several immersive game modes and maps. For example, in co-op mode, players must find a hidden object, but the one who discovers it becomes a secret enemy tasked with preventing the others from escaping. Players ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbex Murder.

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  4. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Unsealed: The Mare is a first-person psychological horror game set in a nightmare rooted in memory and trauma. Players explore dark, oppressive environments while uncovering fragmented messages and hidden memories that subtly alter the world around them. The experience emphasizes tension, sound awareness, and atmosphere, encouraging players to move carefully, listen closely, and piece together m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed: The Mare.

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  5. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Instead of a traditional flashlight, a camera flash – a brief, flickering, blinding light that reveals dark secrets and leaves you in total darkness when it fades. Every step is a fight for survival, and the use of the flash completely redefines the way you explore dark locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "Work at Caleh's™" is a spine-chilling survival horror game developed by OfficialXnEd Games. Set in the shadowy corridors of Caleh's, a company with a dark and twisted past, players must navigate a nightmarish environment teeming with terrifying monsters. Combining atmospheric storytelling, strategic gameplay, and intense survival mechanics, "Work at Caleh's™" challenges players to uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Work at Caleh's.

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  7. Here is a tailored, professional "About This Game" section based on your mechanics. It captures that classic, tense, wave-based survival feel while highlighting your unique features like the randomized elements, dynamic barricading, and perspective switching. About This GameOverview Necrotoxium is a relentless wave-based survival horror game that tests your reflexes, resourcefulness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

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  8. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  9. Shadow of the Cursed Realm is a gripping first-person psychological horror experience that blends atmospheric exploration, mind-bending puzzles, and relentless terror. Step into a forsaken world where reality twists into a nightmare, and unseen horrors stalk the shadows. Setting and Atmosphere: Cursed Realm: Enter a decaying land consumed by darkness, where every corner hides a sinister secret.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Of The Cursed Realm.

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  10. SCP: November 2010Alone. Hunted. In the darkness. Can you survive SCP-173? In SCP: November 2010, you are plunged into a dark and ominous forest with one mission: collect all the hidden plushies, avoid the relentless SCP-173, and find a way to escape. But beware—SCP-173 is faster than you can imagine. It moves in the blink of an eye, striking fear into your every step. The only way to survive is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: November 2010.

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  11. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  12. Step right up to the most twisted carnival you’ll ever encounter! In The Carnival Killer, players find themselves trapped in a nightmarish amusement park where laughter turns to terror. The colorful lights and cheerful music mask a sinister secret: a killer clown stalks the grounds, hunting down anyone who dares to wander too close. Key Features: Stealth and Strategy: Use shadows and distractio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Carnival Killer.

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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A highly stressful psychological horror game about addiction. Force to spend a month in a psych ward to cure your addiction, you find yourself going through painful levels of withdrawal. To cope, you make friends with a man who helps ease your pain, in exchange for unsettling favours.  With every passing night, the boundaries between salvation and damnation get blurier. Study your surroundings a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cost Of Bliss.

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  14. Static Maw is a first-person psychological horror game focused on tension, atmosphere, and slow-burn dread. The experience takes place in a remote antenna station where your job is to maintain a signal that should not exist. You play as a newly hired Night Operator at StaticCore Systems. Each shift uncovers something you aren't ready for, and your goal: keep the station running. In practice, ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Maw.

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  15. GRINNEL: A Psychological Horror Experiment Darkness is not merely an absence of light; it is an entity waiting for you to look back. In this living nightmare that tracks your every move, you must find hidden clues to survive. Wake Up from the Dream: Find the Hidden Code: The only way to escape this nightmare is to search and find hidden codes and objects scattered throughout the facility. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grinnel.

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  16. Void Observation is a suspense-filled, atmospheric horror game set in a remote Soviet research facility in 1989. Players take on the role of Dmitri Voltkov, a reluctant engineer caught in a web of mysterious events far beyond his control. Tasked with managing malfunctioning systems and strange technological anomalies, Dmitri soon discovers that something far darker and more dangerous lurks within … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Observation.

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  17. Each location has its own dynamics, atmosphere, and dangers; this creates an ever-changing gameplay experience that forces you to explore again and again. With hundreds of different behaviors across 30 ghost types, procedurally determined actions, and unique event flows, every match becomes a completely different experience. Thanks to the advanced AI-powered voice recognition system, every word yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEARMATES.

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  18. Crystant is a post-apocalyptic survival game where you play as a test subject trapped in an underground laboratory. Step by step, you explore the corridors ahead, facing mysterious creatures and unknown events. IntroductionYou wake up from a sudden quake, reminded of your current predicament—locked away in a windowless laboratory. Suddenly, the door opens. Blinding white light floods in, rev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  19. “Somewhere in the abandoned subway, gold is hidden.” You stepped into the sealed underground, guided by nothing but that rumor. But this place wasn’t just ruins. Something is after you There is something that follows you. It moves through the darkness and never gives up. Stay quiet. Move carefully. Sometimes, you must fight back You have the means to resist. Running alone may n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Line.

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    SHAFTEDA maze. A monster. No way out. Trapped deep underground in a decaying mineshaft, you're alone, unarmed, and being hunted. With no map and no sense of direction, you must navigate a sprawling labyrinth of tunnels in search of ancient relics that may be your only way out. But every step echoes. And something in the dark is listening. Shafted is a first-person horror thriller where survival … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shafted.

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  21. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  22. Every path through the forest leads deeper into the fog…but something in the mist already knows who you are. Whispers in the Fog is a first- and third-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and uncovering a deeply personal mystery hidden within a haunted forest. You awaken alone in a rain-soaked wilderness with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. Arme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    WHAT IF HIDE AND SEEK WAS LIFE AND DEATH? It’s 1986, and you're stranded on a ship in the Bermuda Triangle. Everyone is missing — but you’re not alone. You’re trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, and you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive. Ready or not, here it comes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ire: A Prologue.

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  24. Cursed Halls is an unforgiving stealth horror game that takes you to dark, cursed locations where survival is your only goal. Explore an abandoned school, a desolate hospital, and a haunted prison, each with unique demons stalking your every move. Essential items needed to unlock exits and escape are randomized in each playthrough, ensuring no two runs are the same. But be warned: death is permane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Halls.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    CAPTURED is an analog horror game where you capture anomalies on camera to escape what seems to be an endless hallway in your own home. Investigate mysterious phenomena, survive frightening entities, and reach the end of the hallway! Explore a procedural generated endless hallway filled with unusual phenomena and ever-changing rooms. Caught in a never-ending loop, leaving the house only leads yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAPTURED.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    IN THE RAIN, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM You are a Seeker working for “the Society”, an organization facing otherworldly phenomena that need to remain secret. Recently, a strange contamination was brought to our world by a phenomenon called the Silent Rain. In this challenging and immersive experience, explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Rain.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    55% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    Delve deep into your mind to unravel the truth. However, beware that your own conscience is hunting you down, with a twist that allows you to see through its eyes at a deadly cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dollhouse.

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  28. You wake up from a nightmare. You can't count how many times you've had a nightmare this month. But this time, after waking up, you find some strange phenomena in your house. You want to go out to see, but the door is locked... In this game, you play as an ordinary man living in an apartment and trying his best to escape this nightmare. The main focus of the game is puzzle exploration, follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Night.

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  29. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  30. GAME DESCRIPTIONWelcome to Sentinel Island, a place where the modern world collides with primal forces under the tyrannical rule of Wandal. As a modern man, you must navigate this wild landscape, crafting tools of science to survive against the relentless tribe. Use strategy to outsmart brutal enemies and master immersive mechanics while uncovering dark secrets hidden in the shadows and Bill Black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SENTINEL.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Trapped underground after a collapse, you are the sole survivor of a deadly attack. Armed only with a night vision camera, navigate the darkness, avoid the creature, and find a way out in this retro-style survival horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mine.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About the Game: Beyond The Illusions Beyond The Illusions is a psychological horror game developed as a prototype in just 50 hours, delivering an eerie blend of puzzle-solving, atmospheric terror, and psychological twists. This first-person experience drags you into the depths of a cursed and near-deserted forest, where reality blurs and nothing is as it seems. You play as Dan, a heartbroken teen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions - Original.

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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Alright, you absolute legends—or degenerates, depending on the day—welcome to Beyond the Illusions, a 10-minute shitshow where one dude’s birthday goes from “my ex dumped me” to “am I tripping balls or is that lava?” I’m dVlpr, the sleep-deprived lunatic who puked this mess into existence over 55 hours of caffeine and regret, then “remastered” it with 25 more hours of “why the hell am I doing this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Forest God is a psychological horror game from the first person. The investigation of Agent X of the secret service turns into an endless journey deep into the universe, filled with abnormal incidents, the nature of which is previously unknown to anyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREST GOD.

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  35. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    47% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 7 reviews

    Expedition Zero is a survival horror game set in the heart of rural Siberia. Use your engineering skills to confront flesh-eating monsters as the last survivor of a Soviet scientific expedition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition Zero.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,983 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 22 reviews

    Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood.

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  37. Seize the Power of GoldGolden Escape is a thrilling journey of survival, combat, and fortune—where players chase the elusive Gold Coins in a world filled with chaos. Venture into mysterious dungeons, battle hordes of monsters, and collect powerful Stones and skills to build your own path to victory. Luck is unpredictable, but that uncertainty is what sparks true miracles. Unpredictable Gold Coi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Escape.

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  38. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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  39. Step into the Shadows Enter the haunting halls of Whisper Manor, where the boundaries between past and present blur in a tale of unspeakable horror and hidden secrets. As a seasoned investigator, you are drawn to this cursed mansion by its dark reputation, but what lies within its walls is far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Explore the eerie rooms, uncover long-buried truths, and follow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper.

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  40. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Manage your failing ship, evade lurking horrors, and navigate the galaxies to find the Lunar Star Base. With limited oxygen, dwindling power, and unknown terrors closing in, every decision is life or death. Will you make it home—or be lost forever? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survivor.

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  41. Red Core Division is a co-op survival horror game for 1–4 players. Your mission: infiltrate a top-secret containment zone where the line between reality and nightmare has broken. Face unspeakable horrors, complete deadly objectives, and uncover the truth hidden across three distinct, chilling locations. But beware—something ancient and violent lurks in the shadows… and it’s hunting you. From c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Core Division.

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  42. Haunted Mines Haunted Mines is a psychological horror game set in dark, abandoned mines where a terrifying Monster powered by a unique Dual-Brain AI hunts you relentlessly. Gameplay Your main objective is to restore power by completing various tasks scattered across the map, all while being stalked by something that learns and adapts. Activate the power Find key items Earn money ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Mines.

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  43. Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

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  44. "If you're not careful and you noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the Backrooms, where it's nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz, and approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented empty rooms to be trapped in "Backrooms: Step Into The Vo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Step Into The Void.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You got kidnapped and ended up in a weird garden-looking area. When you explore, you quickly notice that there is a monster walking around. The gardenThis is the first level of Be Silent and the introduction to the story and the world, but fear not, there will be more coming your way in the future... Manage your light You are very lucky to still have your flashlight on you after the kidnappin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Silent.

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  46. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube The Maze Demo Available Description The Maze is a game where the main objective is to escape from a maze that is generated entirely procedurally (randomly). In this maze, you will find a large number of secrets and enemies. Each wall may or may not be decorated with a unique decoration, ranging from a sword, bow, or shield to a candelabra, torch, or armor. The arm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze.

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  47. ASHES OF TORMENTIn this journey into the darkest corners of the mind, silence will be your greatest enemy... Ashes of Torment offers an experience where you will feel pure psychological horror and a heavy atmosphere to your core. In this nightmare—a product of a meticulous two-year solo development process under Frostfire Entertainment—you will face not only shadows but the whispers of your own m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Torment.

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  48. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Cyberpunk Horror You stopped at a cyberpunk hotel and late in the evening decided to do some laundry, but then the power went out throughout the entire hotel. After that, strange things start to happen. The administration sends an master, but he behaves inappropriately. It's a first-person horror game with standard controls: keyboard and mouse. Here you need to run away, hide and look for keys i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk Horror.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 553 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Embark on a spine-chilling adventure with The Other Side, a gripping 1-6 player cooperative ghost hunting experience that pushes the boundaries of fear and excitement. Developed using the latest graphics technology available in Unreal Engine 5, this game offers a visually stunning and immersive journey into the supernatural. With Unreal Engine 5's cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Side.

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