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Games like Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown

Games like Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown

Games like Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown

Looking for games like Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, thriller and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown, Warboss or Rescue the Hostages: Trivial Endeavors.

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  1. Dive into the gripping world of Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown, a heart-stopping dark horror FMV game. In this intense thriller, a deranged bomber has ensnared innocent lives in a diabolical death trap. The only key to their survival lies in a high-stakes word scramble game, linked to a ticking time bomb. As the clock relentlessly counts down, your wit is tested under the shadow of impendi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown.

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  2. Choose your units, place them where it counts and build an army that wins. Deploy heroes with powerful skills to support your units and swing the battle your way. Unite the clans and take the fight to the Dubdals. Warboss is a casual and goofy battle simulator. This is a fast-paced auto-battler about making smart choices before the fight starts — and then watching everything collide. You don’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warboss.

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  3. Step into a twisted game of life and death in Rescue the Hostages: Trivial Endeavors, an immersive FMV horror experience. You’ve been invited to a "live-streamed trivia game", but there’s a catch:  a deranged madman has taken innocent hostages.  Their lives are on the line, and only your trivia skills can save them. With a bomb ticking down beside them, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Answer 20 t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue the Hostages: Trivial Endeavors.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Morph Girl is an FMV Point And Click/Visual Novel developed as a homage to 90/00's low-fi Japanese horror movies. Inspired by home VHS tapes, Morph Girl intends to evoke the most personal fears surrounding the presence of the unknown within one's home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morph Girl.

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  5. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Be the HERO and set out on the journey to become whole and gain the powers you need to defeat the giant, evil demon that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typoman.

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  6. 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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  7. The atmosphere of the game you can craft bombs and health packs using resources found in the environment. You earn money by killing enemies and through other means, allowing you to buy anything you need from the shop. Enter the world of AWAKE and experience an environment full of mystery and horror. Fight with mutants and zombies and find a way to escape with guns, bullets and blo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAKE.

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  8. Rescue the Hostages is a short, dark horror FMV game. A mad bomber has taken hostages and placed them in an elaborate death trap, using a time bomb that can only be disarmed by playing a rapid fire word scramble game. In order to rescue the hostages, you must unscramble all of the words before time runs out! Content Warning: This game contains strong language, violence, and horror themes. Player d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue the Hostages.

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  9. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    GET Mr. White FULL VERSION on Steam here:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138790/Mr_White/ Mr. White is finally on Steam. Buy Mr. White on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138790/Mr_White/ Mr. White Mr. White is a huge scary white creature who kidnaps people and eats them alive in his own house. You need to find a way to escape his house without getting caught and murd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. White.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    39% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 2 reviews

    The Flock is an asymmetrical multiplayer thriller, where you get to play as one of the agile monsters that make up the Flock. Hunt down and attack the Carrier to take its place. Survive and fend off the terrifying Flock with the coveted Light Artifact . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flock.

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  11. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    While studying a new shrinking spell, a wizard receives a package from an old friend, but doesn’t adhere to the warning attached. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjuror's Eye.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Be a hero woman and save your captured daddy Trump from evil creatures in this meme style 3d platformer. Use magic, beat enemy and collect enough money to save daddy Trump and USA... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Daddy Trump.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 292 reviews

    There's a Butcher Around, a brutal hide & seek. Bill the butcher has escaped from the asylum and is looking for new victims. During the game you will have to find a place to hide, remembering that your friends are also trying to hide from the butcher. Every round, Bill the butcher chooses a spot to investigate, are you well hidden? The main goal is to be the last survivor, so find the best p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There's a Butcher Around.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 466 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Buy Erica for PS4, an innovative live-action interactive thriller, where your decisions shape the narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erica.

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  16. Immortal Faces  is a memory card game set in the dark atmosphere of vampire folklore. You are the last hunter in an ancient castle, where time loses its meaning and the faces of immortals are erased from mortal memory. Your task is to memorize the locations of the cards with portraits of ancient vampires before the timer runs out and darkness consumes you forever. Each card is more than just an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Faces.

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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    1981, man has fallen. As the day sets, the dead shall rise! #retro #horror #shooter #action #zombie #stealth #cinematic #singleplayer #scifi #survival #arcade If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day of the Rising Dead.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Step into a world of fear with a dark, twisted version of the classic word game 'Hangman' reimagined.  From the creators of Greg's Deadly Draft comes a truly terrifying experience... Trapped in a cold storage room by a madman with murderous intent, you must solve your way out of the situation by correctly guessing words.  Choose a subject that will lead you down a dangerous path. Supply pow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wordfright.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Loss is a 3D, First-Person, Action, Adventure, Puzzle & Horror game with actual gameplay! You'll play as a teenage boy, who wakes up one night only to find out that all of his family is gone. Where did they go? Why is he alone? Who are these strange ghosts roaming around the house? While solving this mystery, you will explore your house, grab items and keys, unlock doors, solve puzzles, go out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loss.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Like To Watch? You'll get an eye-full as you peer into your neighbors' sordid lives in the wickedly seductive interactive mystery, Voyeur. Political blackmail... murder... seductive intrigue... you'll see it all. But will you only watch - hidden like a true voyeur - or will you step into the drama and try to prevent a murder? Voyeur combines dramatic game play with chilling suspense and erotic u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyeur.

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  21. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    CAMERAMAN NEVER DIES is an interactive horror-comedy adventure where every choice could be your last. You are a freelance cameraman hired for what seemed like a routine job. But as soon as the camera starts rolling, reality distorts. Trapped in a place that defies logic, you find yourself the protagonist of a crazy horror-comedy adventure. ALL VIDEOS ARE AI-GENERATED – Experience a unique and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAMERAMAN NEVER DIES.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Spencer, a former investigative journalist, lives in a small bunker with six other people who have also managed to stay alive after a viral outbreak brought the world to ruin. They're attempting to adjust to this new normal, until they stumble across some notebook pages written by a scientist documenting the infection. Approx. 20k Words, 60 - 90 minutes playtime 6 Endings Animated CGs Or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epimutation.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    The Permanent Residence pulls you into the unsettling world of an isolated bungalow shrouded in mystery and dread. You step into the shoes of a traveling musician, stranded after your shows are suddenly canceled. Desperate and tempted by a 50% discount, you take up an offer to stay in this strange house, blissfully unaware of the horrors that await. The once-quiet halls now hum with whispers, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Permanent Residence : Souls Kept.

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  25. 《Mourningwood Lodge》 is a full-motion video (FMV) live-action mystery horror game. As the first installment in the Funeral Houseseries, players will assume different roles across various game modes to participate in a suspenseful horror journey blending conspiracy and fantasy. In the initially released ​​Story Mode​​, players take on the role of an heir to the ancient sect ​​"Fangxian Dao&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 欢迎来到林葬屋.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    74% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Abnormality is the authentic realistic multiplayer ghost-hunting horror experience. Jump in with friends as you explore abandoned locations in search of proof that ghosts exist. Immersive Ghost-Hunting Experience Step into the shoes of a group of young enthusiastic urban explorers, equipped with the best in business ghost hunting tools they could find online. Your mission is to team up with up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abnormality.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 597 reviews

    Lasers is a multiplayer game where you must survive deadly laser mazes until only one player remains standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LASERS.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A mix of tower defense with classic shooter. Gather resources, place traps, build towers, and buy weapons to exterminate waves of United Forces of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Cthulhu, Carnivores and Aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Summer.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    63% User Score Based on 1,908 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 13 reviews

    Point-and-click adventure with only one scenary! We tried to approach Minimalism trough gameplay. Isolated on a single stage, with a few a possible actions, you must endure trough a 40 days... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Will Be Watching.

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  31. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 320 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Guide radio hosts Poe and Munro through six episodes of supernatural FMV adventure in the strange town of August! From the creators of award winning FMV games The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Nights with Poe and Munro.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,613 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 18 reviews

    Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. You are a healer, and to save anyone, you'll have to survive in this bleak and strange world, where even food and medicine are scarce. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathologic 2.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    You wake up with an aching head and the world out of focus. In front of you is a man accusing you of being "fake". He looks exactly like you, down to the last scar and pimple, has the same memories, the same voice and the same personality. But who is lying and who is telling the truth? Who is fake and who is real? With over nine different possibilities, you can either end up as the tragic hero, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Is Mike.

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  34. A fast-paced satirical RTS, Megalo Polis challenges you to oust your rivals as you scramble to sway voters across the country, all while fighting the clock and managing your wallet. Anything goes in the dog-eat-dog world of politics―extort, bribe, or even frame your opponents so they spend a little time in jail. Heck, break all the rules and run for a third term as Obama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megalo Polis.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Tourists Kidnapped a Little Bear is a retro 8 bit game with cute five-color-arts, fx-sounds and represents a story of a brave mama bear.Mama bear need's to find and rescue her beloved little bear who was kidnapped by tourists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tourists Kidnapped a Little Bear.

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  36. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 16 reviews

    A survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world with a strong narrative. Every choice has consequences : where will yours take you? ​ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashwalkers.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    67% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Super Dungeon Run is a fast paced, addictive action game in which you guide a party of hapless heroes on a quest for loot in the depths of a dark and dangerous dungeon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Run.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 521 reviews

    Welcome to the Blood Party! Play together with up to 3 people and compete in deadly game shows. Customize your zombie, build your own levels, share them via Steam Workshop and die a lot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ben and Ed: Blood Party.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night is a new chapter for Games Workshop's cult classic! Based on the original Chainsaw Warrior board game, this sequel adds new layers of intensity to the game's unique formula. Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night sees the player fighting against hordes of Aztec Zombies, and the clock, to save reality from Darkness. Lords of the Night introduces an upgraded comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night.

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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    One maze, one monster tracking you down, will you have the courage and dexterity to escape this nightmare in less then two hours ? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refund Me If You Can.

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  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    100 years after the massacre at Huxley’s Mansion rumors swirl of an unclaimed treasure waiting to be collected. But there are things the rumors don’t mention. The murderous ghosts who prowl the hallways waiting for your torch to dim… The wails of a grieving mother who begs you to help her son. And the madman at the center of it all, William Huxley, whose inventions have left the mansion suspended … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The story takes place in an dark world, in which there is nothing but decay and corruption, The story takes place in an elevated world, in which there is only decay and corruption, and the girl is the key to the fate of the world . As players, we watch over the girl to her destiny, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save the Girl.

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  43. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    48% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Experience the innovative "LOCO" motion VR movement system to grind through hordes of physics-based zombies! Weapons? We give you over 60 tools to unleash Your creativity - guns, explosives, traps, swords, bows, spears! A true first peek into the future of VR movement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 69 Ways to Kill a Zombie.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Take out dozens of enemies, traps and other dangers with your knife, hand gun, machine gun, grenade launcher, satchel charges or sniper rifle! Fast action 3D platform gaming with classic 2D gameplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Zylon.

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  45. Immerse yourself in a dark atmospheric thriller. You with your friend are police detectives on the trail of a dangerous criminal. Solve logic puzzles using your intuition and be ready for adrenaline rush. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poisoner.

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  46. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    After losing contact with a space station on mars, you are sent to retrieve a high value item for the company. It didn’t take very long for our protagonist to find out that something went very very wrong in this place. Use stealth to get past your enemies or run for your life hoping that they don't catch up and explode in your face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visceral Cubes.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    67% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Agonize, set in the 1950s, follows the story of a mad scientist named Charle's Dwyer. After the passing of his wife and children, he began to perform unusual experiments in an effort to bring life back to his home. But not all went as planned for Charles. He instead created uncontrollable beasts, beyond anything he could have ever imagined.The surrounding neighbors began to report demonic screams … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agonize.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    37% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Lost Brothers is a single-player first-person adventure, taking place in an abandoned mine. All you have is a walkie-talkie and a map. Explore a mysterious forest and a labyrinth of underground passages to rescue a mysterious lady. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Brothers.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a New Zealand Police officer. Search for forensic evidence, connect with the community, and catch offenders in this immersive 3D experience. Do you care enough to be a cop? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VirtualCop.

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  50. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    This is a walking simulator game where the story takes place in an abandoned school. You must escape the curse of Hanako and escape alive. Explore the school and collect the materials left behind to uncover what once happened in this school and find a way to escape. Story"Stay away from my alma mater and live far, far away." "...... or you will die too." Your father left this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hanako in the abandoned school.

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