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Explore a virtual gallery of submechanophobia in a retro computing environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged Gallery.

||This game was made in roughly ��19 hours for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam 2025|| Content Warning:  Depression, Body Horror, Blood Depiction, Death, Dead Bodies & Body Parts *Triggers from the Trigger Warning Database*This game is rated (T) for Teen.--- In "Out for Delivery" you play as someone who’s been recently laid off, months behind on rent, and utterly alone when the world begins to coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out for Delivery.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 768 reviews

In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survey.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Moonshine, an alien from the moon, has crashed onto Earth and is now stuck in a government facility. Help him escape and return home! (Edit: There's something wrong with the audio, so, if possible, please play on mono sound) Controls:Press [space] to stick to nearby objects with your tongueHold [shift] while pressing [space] to stretch tongue[Esc] to pause Tools Used: Unity, Visual Studio, Auda… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonshine.

dark. wet. gone. is an interactive soundscape in which you blindly search for the ghosts of humanity in an institution abandoned due to rising sea levels. It was inspired by the Ontario Govt's Climate Change Impact Assessment Report on the projected disappearance of species due to climate change. It further explores concepts inspired by ‘Grounds of Media Culture’ from Geology of Media by Jussi Par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dark. wet. gone..

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

THE DIRT IS A CURRENT THAT RUNS BETWEEN US. An experimental spaceflight AI finds itself trapped in a human body. Worse, that body is stranded in post-climate disaster Shetland. With no way out in sight. Explore. Adjust. Confront the wonder of the land, and the horror of being involved. Or simply wait for a rescue that will never come. The decision is yours. The Stranding is a short game made i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stranding.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

84% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

Desta: The Memories Between is a character-driven rogue-like, featuring an immersive story, strategic turn-based tactics and… a metaphorical ball-game? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desta: The Memories Between.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

55% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Defy destiny & solve intriguing puzzles in this captivating adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DELETE AFTER READING.

Ever dreamt of being a popular social media star? Meet Katiya, your quirky new best friend and AI assistant who has your best interests at heart. Explore the digital world together and improve your lifestyle to become the best artist on the trendy social platform Sitaragram. Katiya loves you! Note: ‘Ammi’ is a common name for ‘mom’ in the Urdu language. Please fill in our feedback form after you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katiya Loves You!.

Penumbra is a mouse-based survival game — hold off shadow monsters long enough to open a portal to escape the Shadow Realm! Created in 48 hours for the 2025 GMTK Jam. ________________________________________________________________________ How to play: (recommend fullscreen) On Desktop: use mouse and left click to create loops to kill enemies and collect 'motes of shadow'. On Mobile: draw loo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penumbra.

"Lay thy head to rest, souls quickly spent The world has fallen, left no means to its end A harrowed sea bathed in neon light Steel yourself. Metal tends to bite." Vekari: Remote Bypass is a text-based psychological horror ARG built entirely in-browser. Explore the city of Faktoria, Haloran in the vast world of Vekari, where your decisions shape the world around you. An entire city controlled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vekari: Remote Bypass.

Important Information Below =============================================================================== Description Years of living out of state kept him from returning to his childhood home. Shortly following his mothers passing, given his father's mysterious disappearance years back, the burden of packing his mother's belongings falls to him. Obsession is a short narrative horror experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsession.

FULLSCREEN IS RECOMMENDED WARNING: This game contains flashing lights, disturbing imagery and jumpscares. Spring is coming around and it's time to clean! Dust your drawers, clean your windows and most importantly, overcome your grief and face your demons. This is a very short horror/P&C-ish game. There are two endings. Credit: 1.Sound: "Piano Hits" https://opengameart.org/content/piano-hits Autho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spring Cleaning.

CONTROLS:  WASD - movement Mouse - camera Space - jump (you can bounce off walls, which reduces fall damage. you don't need to press anything for this) Left Click - place checkpoint.  Right Click (hold!) - after channeling, you heal. Believe! R - reset game  You can find additional control information below, which might be helpful if you feel lost but it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchfall.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

70% User Score Based on 66 reviews

"Let us celebrate, the birth of this nightmare." A story about an urban legend surrounding a certain "Box", this is a Japanese-style, supernatural visual novel about madness, love and hate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nie no Hakoniwa.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

55% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Plunge into the world of the bloody tragedy that took place at the boarding school and feel the fear and someone's frightening presence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presence.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Some memories aren't meant to stay. We are our memories and our experiences. What happens if you delete some of them? If you change your past and, thus, your future? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will Die Alone.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 1,165 reviews

Take the Watson-Scott personality test and discover your deepest and darkest fears. 30 multiple-choice questions will tell you if you're more afraid of clowns, snakes, or something more sinister... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watson-Scott Test.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

It's almost 3 AM, dead time, with no teddy bear in sight. Is the house really this big? Or is it just the way the boogeyman's shadows creep through the halls... Teddy, where are you? Find out by playing The Bedtime Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bedtime Story.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

36% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Taste the fear like never before If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near Midnight.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 20,826 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

A first-person exploratory game taking place in 1995 in which Katie, a university student back from Europe, arrives at her family's newly inherited mansion only to find nobody there, with a note from her younger sister Sam suggesting that she's left home. Katie must explore the mansion to put together the stories of where her parents have gone and why Sam has decided to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone Home.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

35% User Score Based on 51 reviews

An open world rogue lite FPS set in 1944's depiction of Normandy. Unlock authentic weapons and take part in the unique passive multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to United Assault: Normandy '44.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 5,213 reviews

Fears to Fathom is a psychological #horror game which unveils a story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom: Home Alone You play as Miles, a 14 years old kid who is home alone while... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fears to Fathom: Home Alone.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

39% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Follow Amelia, a stressed and overworked gamedev (or as people in the industry call it... Just a gamedev) through a surreal trip with three distinctly different game modes: a first person adventure game in a strange 3D office environment, a challenging 2.5D platforming game, and a 2D top-down fantasy gathering-brawler. Each of the modes depict the games narrative in different ways, from fully voic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kenopsia.

  X-YZE (pronounced "excise") is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.   CLICK FOR CONTENT WARNINGS (a little spoilery)psychological manipulation, anxiety, panic attacks, gender/body/identity dysphoria, depression, dissociation, mild body horror, suicidal ideation FEATURES Play as a creature! Bump combat Mostly linear servers (aka levels), each with unique types… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-YZE.

sunset is a short walking simulator, where you take a stroll around your city for the final time. Controls WASD - Move E - Interact Mouse - Look Inspiration and Intent sunset was created for my Approaches to Play 2 module during my Masters at Goldsmiths; the brief I chose was "The World in a Game" - to create a game inspired by another piece of media, focussing on capturing and recreating it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset.

An interactive fiction game filled with cozy fantasy, mystery, and romance. 6th Place - 31st Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (2025) When you find yourself sleepwalking in the lush ornamental gardens of the Sylvan Villa, you must discover how to break the thrall of a mysterious trance. You will be aided in your journey by the gardens' keepers: a gardener, a botanist, a librarian, and an e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secrets of Sylvan Gardens.

Null Space is a space adventure game with major elements of cosmic horror. You awaken in an unknown dimension and struggle to find your way back. It has a heavy focus on reading. Please either download the game or play in full-screen for the best experience.  Controls The only controls are using the mouse and escape for pausing. You click on icons to move around, with the ring around the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Space.

Play as a radio operator at the end of worlds. A game created for the 2025 Neo-Twiny Jam. --- CREDITS: Images: Radio image #1 – Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/turned-on-am-radio-302871/Radio image #2 – Hülya Ermiş Belek: https://www.pexels.com/photo/vintage-radio-being-used-at-home-interior-29306694/Night sky – Umkreisel: https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-universe-956981/Tv Static – R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Ending Worlds.

First World Problems is a short game about facing small modern-day problems, made for ZenoJam (this is our first game!). Play as an unnamed character who feels daunted by these problems as they face a few common issues. The game will give short hints to guide you through each minigame. Attributions: Audio Background music: sad electric guitar loop for background music by Garuda1982 -- https://free… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First World Problems.

*This game is a submission for Scream Jam 2022+1* Story As a member of the emergency cryosleep crew aboard Nova Station, you awaken in the your pod only to find yourself alone. Warning lights illuminate the dark station and signs of struggle are scattered throughout the station. An ominous presence lurks in the shadows. The last crew member has left a cryptic message. Equipped with a flashlight, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep space dread.

For all your legit plumbing needs. wasd to move, mouse for camera  Torch and Sword Games Jack Grant and Christian Woolford Assets used: Art Bus Stop by Elbolilloduro -  https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/bus-stop"Character_ Female_01" (https://skfb.ly/oLFV8) by Elbolillo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Halloween by Elbolilloduro - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drainage Ltd..

The Nefargad is a thriller, horror, puzzle, and storytelling game that offers a true first-person perspective. The game narrates the story of an archaeologist named Mert, who is kidnapped and imprisoned in a dungeon and his efforts to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nefargad.

Ground Down is a horror narrative presented in Twine. You, a lone farmer, must deal with your declining dental health, predatory neighbors and big box companies trying to buy your farm, and idiot workers who don't follow safety procedures. It is a slow march towards the inevitable. This game was made for the Global Game Jam in 2023, following the theme of 'Roots'. The version here on itch.io in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Down.

!!! EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING !!! I use swear words. I reference drinking (duh!). I use rhymes that sometimes don't rhyme. About Dwarf Barf This is a small game I made for the #BeerNotJam game jam. It's about a Dwarf that tries to get back home from a pub. There is a problem though. He's drunk. So he cannot actually move in an orderly fashion. Oh, and there are drunk goblins that are less than hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarf Barf.

This is it... the final stand of the last Schlonk on treacherous planet Tenalp. The insects are closing in; you struggle to hear anything above the chittering and scuttling of what must be a swarm of at least twelve Bugs (perhaps thirteen). You take your last breath... ...And pop back up from the dust of your own corpse - good as new! Didn't you hear? Through the power of [REDACTED*], the Schlon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHLONK.

It's the night of the Broadcast Killer, a sinister sadist who entices you to tune in just before the gore reaches its gruesome climax. Can you rescue the impending victims from certain doom before time expires?  Engage in macabre and mind-bending puzzles to rescue the next hapless soul about to meet their grisly fate on the chopping block. Channel: Death presents an interactive digital ordeal tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Channel: Death.

The Pitch You are an artificial intelligence waking up on a deep-space research station. The crew has vanished. The logs are corrupted. Something terrible happened here. But you're not starting from scratch. Every playthrough, your knowledge persists. What you learn in one run stays with you forever. Piece together the station's dark secrets across multiple playthroughs, unlock new dialogue opti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signals in the Void.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

93% User Score Based on 780 reviews

Write the way into her heart! (Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed.) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Doki Literature Club!.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

75% User Score Based on 141 reviews

560 Hours  (Not including time spent on art and music) This is a spinoff game based on the Five Years worth of lore from the games "New State of Mind" and "Meat Circus" on Roblox made in RPGMaker! Explore the past before the events of either games and discover what came to be of the three sisters who left in search of Lillith. If you want a key, feel free to ask. though I'd pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Sisters.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 115 reviews

In the first episode of Fear the unknown ,In the game, you will play as one of the lucky ones who met them and survived. This game offers a first-person narrative experience, blending walking simulation with elements of exploration, driving, drinking, and interactive conversations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear The Unknown Dave Story.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Blunderworld is a roguelike where you shoot a disc around a board to take over Hell. Create chaotic combinations of upgrades, rack up devilish multipliers, and meet the Lords of Sin as you attempt to overthrow Hell itself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blunderworld.

Playable DEMO:  https://www.afrogalypse.com/sites/ninja/Designed for MOBILE Touch-Screen Devices but still playable on all browser capable devices. Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the shadows, honing your skills and battling formidable foes to become the ultimate ninja master? Introducing Ninja Gaiden, an engaging and addictive browser-based idle RPG that puts you on the pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Fight Complete Game.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 122 reviews

This is a first-person walking simulator + life simulation game with horror and thriller elements. Story: You are a young man gifted with the ability to sense the supernatural. To save money, you rent an unusually cheap apartment, believing you could coexist with “them” as you always have. But you soon discover that the disturbances here run far deeper—and are far more dangerous—than anything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Room : 205.

A surreal interactive experience exploring dementia through FMV storytelling. Navigate a fading mind, make choices that shape reality, and uncover multiple endings in this emotional and psychological descent into memory loss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty House: A Dementia Interactive Experience.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Your beloved employee is back! Before Exit: Gas Station is the next game in the franchise. You clean up your workplace, take care of the last customers, and make sure everything is closed. If every task is complete, you are safe. Otherwise, your boss will not be pleased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before Exit: Gas Station.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

A cooking simulator where you run an underground fast food for monsters and serve them with human meat. Improve your kitchen appliances, unlock new recipes, manage your stock and keep the monsters well fed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Fast Food.