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"From the Darkness" is a frightening first-person horror game, where you must navigate your deceased grandfather's dark, abandoned apartment to find an old family album. As you explore, you'll encounter supernatural occurrences and must eventually confront the mysterious inhabitant of darkness to escape. The game is short, lasting around an hour, but makes for a tense, nerve-wracking experience. However, be warned as the game contains flashes of light that can trigger epileptic seizures.

Outlast is a first-person survival horror game set in theMount Massive Asylum, a once-abandoned home for the mentally ill now re-opened by the Murkoff Corporation. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore the facility, uncover its secrets, and survive the terrors within, using only your camcorder to navigate the darkness. The game is known for its intense horror atmosphere and lack of combat, forcing players to rely on stealth and wit to survive.

"Nightmare Files: Clap Clap" is a first-person exploration game set in a house with 80s home automation systems. Players toggle lights by clapping, but must be wary of unseen entities. The game features amnesia-like physical interactions, volumetric audio, and PS1-style graphics, immersing players in a spooky atmosphere. Heed the warning: don't snoop around too much.

Cry of Fear is a free, standalone horror game that offers a single-player campaign with over 8 hours of gameplay and multiple endings. Originally a Half-Life 1 modification, it features a co-op mode and over 20 unlockables. The game is known for its psychological horror elements, cinematic experience, and immersive atmosphere, as players descend into madness in a deserted town filled with nightmarish creatures.

In "Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion," you'll navigate through 1000 rooms filled with adorable horror elements that gradually turn into sheer terror. Prepare to face unspeakable creatures lurking in the mansion's depths as you attempt to survive their relentless pursuit. This first-person game challenges your courage and endurance, offering an unpredictable and thrilling experience.

Dread Flats is a first-person horror game blending Chinese cultural elements with eerie unknown entities. Players explore a mysterious tower, uncover the truth behind missing persons, and survive through stealth and interaction. The game delivers claustrophobic tension and a haunting 1990s atmosphere.

"Fears to Fathom: Ironbark Lookout" is the fourth episode in the anthology of a psychological horror game. As Jack Nelson, a fire lookout, you explore Ironbark State Park and survive by making the right choices. This first-person narrative walking simulator features exploration, driving, and conversation mechanics, set in an atmospheric environment with photo-realistic graphics.

"Amnesia: The Dark Descent" is a first-person survival horror game that follows a character suffering from memory loss in a dark and foreboding castle. Players must navigate through dank corridors, avoiding monsters while managing their sanity and fear levels, and uncovering the mystery behind their past. The game is known for its atmospheric setting and immersive gameplay.

"Neverending Nightmares" is a psychological horror game inspired by the developer's personal battle with mental illness. Players navigate through nightmare worlds, each with its own horrifying apparitions and inner demons, as they try to escape and wake up. The game features black and white artwork, branching narrative with 3 endings, and a haunting soundtrack. The dynamic lighting system adds to the eeriness of the ever-present darkness.

"Iron Lung VR" is a virtual reality game where you play as a convicted explorer in a makeshift submarine, tasked with photographing artifacts in the blood ocean. With permission from the creator of the original game, this VR recreation offers a fresh take on the atmospheric horror experience. Successful completion of your mission may lead to your earned freedom.