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Games like Return to Mysterious Island

Games like Return to Mysterious Island

Looking for games like Return to Mysterious Island? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Return to Mysterious Island, Return to Mysterious Island 2 or SIGNALIS.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 318 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island's previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue. Surviving means more than living off this lush land, but also fending off the haunting resident sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Mysterious Island.

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  2. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Continue the exciting adventure to stay alive and get rescued. Even more ways to experiment and combine items to solve intricate puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Mysterious Island 2.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,872 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 18 reviews

    Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orlea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NORCO.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Embark on a journey with a group of villagers in search of a new part of the island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern side of Isola and explore what was once a secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious city. Who lived here before? Where have they gone? What is the secret of Isola? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Villagers - The Secret City.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 696 reviews

    Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story is a 2.5D game inspired by Clock Tower and Fatal Frame. With careful attention to pacing, atmosphere and storytelling, Sense hopes to return the horror genre to its roots; celebrating the slow, fearful creep of dread instead of relying on over the top action and jump scares. The ghosts - as glitches on our reality - act as spiritual and paranormal threats, no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Make fantastic discoveries and dare to go into the deepest depths of the moon to solve puzzles that will allow you to go back to Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyage: Journey to the Moon.

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  8. Survival horror meets gay dark romance. Trapped in a nightmare realm, fight grotesque monsters and solve twisted puzzles. Caught between a possessive lover and a mysterious stranger, you must uncover the truth. Will you survive the horror and the heat of Boys in the Dark? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boys in the dark.

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  9. A mole steps into the light.Topo the mole and Scrunch the beetle live together in a mole hill on the island of Fiddle Leaf, which is a lush, muddy area of the planet Little Pebble. Topo loves quiet activities like stargazing and Sudoku, and never strays from his everyday routine. Scrunch, however, would much rather explore the world in the sunlight, work on her fiber art, and try new things. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mole's Best Friend.

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  10. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A child infiltrates a spaceship to carry out a secret rescue mission. His objective is compromised when they must make a forced landing on a strange planet. Explore this mysterious place, overcome obstacles, and find the way back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waking Up: Way Back Home.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Mirage 7 is a dark fairytale, a third-person adventure with a unique blend of fantasy and sci-fi elements.Deep in an arid desert, a reconnaissance drone crashes from the sky. The explosion rocks a secret underground military base, and a mysterious “hybrid” is awoken within.In another time or another world, the young Nadira and her pet lizard Jiji begin their journey through desert sands to find th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirage 7.

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  12. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    67% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    ASTROBOTANICA is a science-driven survival game set on prehistoric Earth. You're Xel, a highly educated alien botanist on a mission to discover rare seeds needed to save your home planet. After crashing on ancient Earth, you’ll find yourself surrounded by wild animals, primal humans, and a toxic atmosphere, and you’ll need to adapt quickly to survive. GROW TO BREATHE... AND SURVIVE Your knowledge … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROBOTANICA.

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  13. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    PANTHALASSA In Panthalassa, you delve into an alien underwater world where you play as Magellan (aka MAG), an autonomous exploratory submarine who suffers a catastrophic malfunction and awakes anew, reborn in a highly advanced body, in a world they do not recognize. With technology alien to them and new emotions that were not there before. In this game, you must find out where you are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panthalassa.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 251 reviews

    You are Dalia, a deep-space disaster specialist dispatched to the rings of Saturn. You’ll lay victims to rest, clean up alien fungus, and research its strange origins. Adapt to survive, cleanse the contamination, and escape the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ambrosia Sky.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead of Darkness.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 13,381 reviews

    The Talos Principle II is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Talos Principle 2.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    5029 AD, "Guillotine", the Japanese territory on Mercury, a city full of neon signs and drunks. You will explore the beautiful cyberpunk-style 2D world, play music to the residents of Mercury to gather intelligence, and finally achieve the goal of saving the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MECHANICA: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Unusual Findings: Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unusual Findings.

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  22. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling adventure in Caapora Adventure: Ojibe's Revenge.With its unique cartoon 3D visuals, exciting gameplay, and epic storytelling, Caapora Adventure: Ojibe's Revenge will take you on an unforgettable journey through the Zaltana continent. Solve puzzles, uncover ancient treasures, and learn to wield native weapons as you explore a world filled with danger and secrets.Are you up to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caapora Adventure: Ojibe's Revenge.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Vincent's epic adventure awaits you! In Map Of Materials, you'll find him stranded on a mysterious island, where he'll use all his skills and knowledge to escape and return to his old life. Will he make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Of Materials.

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  24. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Pieces.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you will have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure.In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Moon.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep Trilogy.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Enjoy an interesting twist on classic poetry by solving puzzles and following the story of the Wilkins Family. From the islands of Finland to the snowy mountains of Russia, you’ll explore and experience beautiful maps based on real world locations in this new puzzle game. Can YOU complete them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immersive Poetry.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    It’s 1987. You are Owen Gubberson: master puppet maker, and creator of “Mortimer’s Handeemen,” a Muppets knock-off on the verge of cancelation. One night, you decide to try using a magic spell to bring your puppet creations to life. But the puppets aren’t what you expected. They’re sadistic and evil, and they have plans for you. You have one night to reverse the spell and escape the Handeemen Soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Puppets: Midnight Show.

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  29. The Repeating Knot is a psychological survival horror set in a small Polish town — a love letter to fans of classic horror games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Explore a world torn between reality and nightmare, uncover the secrets of the past, and fight for survival in a place where dreams and waking life become indistinguishable. You play as Tomo, a lonely, aging fast-food worker who dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Repeating Knot.

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  30. Coming SoonGet notified when Terry is released by adding it to your wishlist! About the GameHelp Terry and his dog survive on their adventure across a charming world of floating islands. Gather, Craft, Build and Battle in a classic RPG adventure to piece together the mystery of how their world fell apart. Explore Sky IslandsGlide through a charming, handcrafted world of floating islands, each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terry.

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  31. JOIN THE COMMUNITY About the GamePine Creek is a story-driven, first-person horror game that blends the tense gameplay of modern stealth horror with the eerie atmosphere of classic survival horror, featuring an authentic ’80s setting, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzles that change with every playthrough. Story-driven, first-person survival horror Tense stealth gameplay with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

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  32. A World of Decay and Disease In Asthenia, you take on the role of Adam, an ordinary man who has experienced a tragic life event and is now stranded in an otherworldly dimension. This dimension is ravaged by a strange disease and filled with seemingly deserted towns, ruins, temples, industrial areas, and other haunting places. These lands are ruled by ancient entities engaged in a myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTHENIA.

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    Discover Omanah, a mysterious and contemplative journey inspired by Myst-like classics, blending free exploration with the immersive atmosphere of a walking simulator. In Omanah, set out to explore 9 unique worlds, each filled with secrets and puzzles to solve. Enjoy total freedom of movement in realistic environments designed for immersion and wonder. The accessible and varied puzzles are random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omanah.

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  34. Yuki, a lonely teenager, embarks on a desperate quest for popularity and fame. But her path soon turns into a dark and tragic journey that will change her life forever. A retro graphic adventure with challenging puzzles, intense tweet battles, and a pixelated world filled with humor and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Me or Die.

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  35. 44%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Voices and text in English. The true essence of adventure is captured in this second game inspired by renowned author Jules Verne. In this first-person survival adventure, players will encounter recognisable locations from the famous novel, including the granite house, the volcano and the Nautilus. However, Return to Mysterious Island goes beyond Jules Verne's storytelling as players take on the r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island - Director's Cut.

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  36. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    Critic Score 67%Based on 18 reviews

    The famed writer Sebastian P. Husher has gone missing, along with his entire family. Worried, his editor sent an assistant to his house in order to look for him – but he never came back... These disappearances spark a set of events that will soon reveal something dreadful: a nameless, dark entity known only as The Presence seems to be responsible. Song of Horror offers a truly dynamic terror ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Horror Complete.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    What Is the Game About:In recent weeks, the once peaceful of Oak City have turned into the hunting grounds of a merciless predator, leaving behind a trail of fear and death. Authorities urgently advise residents to stay indoors after dark. Remember: Do not go out at night! This is an immersive puzzle adventure that will test your wits and courage. As you navigate through the enigmatic and eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killer.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In the 1970s Soviet Union, you are Imry, an ordinary geologist sent deep into the Siberian taiga to investigate anomalous ore deposits. What begins as a routine expedition quickly turns unsettling. Instruments whisper patterned noise, compasses spin without reason, and maps no longer match the land. The forest itself seems alive. Attempting to retreat, Imry discovers there is no way back. Directi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMRY.

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    Amanda meets Marian, who describes herself as a friend of her father's. And follow her to the mansion. A number of events that hit her while looking around the mansion. Can Amanda escape from the mansion? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown.

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  40. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PRESENTATION! (1 purchase, 1 Steam Key also included!) Your sexy heroine is back, contacted by a new King in trouble! This RPG features 2 different heroines: fighterassassin Select one of them and embark on a quest that will take you into the depths of a dark dungeon inhabited by evil forces. All 2 heroines have different strengths and weaknesses, so make your choice carefully. Solve riddles, un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sexy Heroine! Part 2 ❤️‍❤️‍.

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  41. Ashley and Josh, a popular YouTube couple known for chasing dangerous adventures, decide to film the ultimate forbidden journey: a trip to North Sentinel Island. Ignoring international warnings and laws meant to protect both outsiders and the island’s isolated inhabitants, they set foot on the island and are never heard from again. When news of their disappearance reaches the authorities, a cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to North Sentinel Island.

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  42. Among The Sierra Nevada is a single-player survival horror mystery set in the rugged backcountry of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Blending investigation, exploration, evidence collection, puzzle solving, and narrative horror, it puts you in the role of a man chasing proof of the impossible—only to uncover something much larger buried in the forest. You play as Dave Wilder, who, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among The Sierra Nevada.

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  43. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    PUZZLES, MYSTERIES, AND ACTIONStep into the twisted, magical universe of Creepy Tale—a world packed with eerie secrets, original brainteasers, and minigames that'll test your wits, agility, and stealth. To survive, you'll need to leap over deadly traps, dodge sinister foes, and crack puzzles like they're no big deal. Meet the mysterious—and downright dangerous—inhabitants of the otherworldly real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Snow Child.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    An adventurer from an alien planet accidentally lands on the continent of Volant, and so begins the Philna Fantasy.Explore the world through battles and puzzle solving, choose the right equipment and skills to build your character, and finally face the shadows invading the world. Explore the WorldExplore every part of Volant, fight monsters in different dungeons, and acquire equipment of higher qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philna Fantasy.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    In 1989 the original adventure of Last Half of Darkness was released to the PC. Now on it's 35th anniversary the story continues with updated spine-chilling graphics and a haunting soundtrack. Your aunt sure was a strange one. She was some sort of witch or something. A good witch though, practicing only good spells and magic. In fact, she was working on a potion just before she was killed. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Half of Darkness.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You are alone. Every decision changes everything. Can you survive your own mind? Every run is different. Your behavior matters. Welcome to Isolation Simulator. Imagine this: You're locked in a stark isolation chamber. There's nothing but a simple bed, a harsh ceiling light, and impenetrable steel doors sealing you in. No escape. No instructions. Just you, and the silence. But here's the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isolation Simulator.

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  48. “You’re the one holding the gun… But the boss? He rides on your shoulder.” Explore 14 Unique Maps From eerie forests to abandoned villages, DecayZ Origin features 14 handcrafted maps, each offering its own atmosphere, challenges, and hidden secrets to uncover. 6+ Hours of Gameplay Dive into a gripping survival experience with over 6 hours of content, combining exploration, intense combat, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DecayZ Origin.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Explore a vast network of abandoned industrial structures alongside your loyal robotic companion XIU. Your goal: extract life-giving nutrients to revitalize a decaying world and restore life to ancient, forgotten greenhouses. Face intense, high-speed combat in narrow corridors. Use quick reflexes to survive, but remember: you can't just blast through every situation. Study enemy movements and mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Metal Bowl.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A 3D/2D board game about hunting killers and sacrificing others for your own survival. Manage your resources wisely and explore the 2D city to defeat the mad king in the 3D realm. Each night, someone is guaranteed to die. Do your best to ensure it isn't you. The game unfolds simultaneously in both 3D and 2D realms. Gather resources and interact with inhabitants in the 2D world to influence the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yclept.

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