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Games like Riddles in the Dark

Looking for games like Riddles in the Dark? Here are top role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Riddles in the Dark, The Lost Myth or Project Infinity.

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  1. Riddles in the Dark is a homage-filled classic JRPG-style game featuring turn-based battles and intricate puzzles. How to Play The primary objective of this project was to craft an experience reminiscent of classic JRPGs. The narrative follows Bill, an ordinary man who awakens in a dream-like world devoid of memories. Tasked with aiding a deity, he must journey into his past memories to unlock h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddles in the Dark.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The Lost Myth is a captivating RPG inspired by the golden era of 16-bit classics. Dive into this turn-based role-playing adventure and immerse yourself in an epic story as you journey across the vast continent of Ancaria to uncover "The Truth". Prepare to embark on an incredible journey to a world where peace is fading away.The Lost Myth unfolds in Ancaria, a land once rich with life and serenity… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Myth.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    OUR LATEST PROJECT — CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WISHLIST IT ON STEAM! YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY; CAN YOU CONQUER IT...?! Project Infinity is an authentic indie JRPG. It’s an experimental project and one of my first attempts at RPG development, inspired by a deep love for classic JRPGs. I’ve combined those influences with my own unique take on core mechanics, gameplay, and storytelling.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Infinity.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 300 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way? The decisions are up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Captain.

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  6. A monster living in a small town embarks on a journey to become a hero. Explore the stages of a typical fantasy world. Help this monster kill the dark lord to become the savior of the world... or not. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cush's Amazin' Adventure!!.

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  7. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Darkness of Hope: The Pocket Watch combines elements of side-scrolling action and Japanese RPG to create a fun and dynamic experience, both in storytelling and gameplay. Gameplay In battle, Eris has 14 techniques (commands) up her sleeve, and those techniques will be arranged randomly according to the battle’s conditions. Eris might act as a striker, defender, or even healer, since each of her te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness of Hope - The Pocket Watch.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Shadow Fate is a modernized, turn-based epic adventure where combat is intricate and challenging but immensely fun and satisfying, relying more on intelligent choices than repetitive grinding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Fate.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    War has ended in Seralia, but the scars are far from healed. Explore a dystopian landscape and build weapons from scrap parts to use in battle. Recruit companions and travel in style in your trusty motorbike as you uncover the depths of a deep government conspiracy. The future is vast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For a Vast Future.

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  11. Los Cuentos de Frox is a classic fantasy RPG adventure that pays homage to the turn-based genre's greatest icons. In this story, you will embark on an epic journey filled with danger, strategy, and exploration, with one ultimate goal: to thoroughly prepare, grow stronger, and confront the fearsome and powerful Harpía, the great threat lurking over the world. A standard playthrough—enjoying the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Los Cuentos de Frox.

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  12. Game IntroductionThe Ring of Souls in the Divine Realm: Lament for the Betrayer On that land torn apart by the wind of fate, a legend about love and betrayal, strength and redemption is unfolding Stein, this ancient and mysterious continent, was once a paradise where magic and miracles coexisted harmoniously. However, a sudden energy storm tore apart the spatial barriers, blurring the boundaries… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 索罗灵魂之戒—神界篇.

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  13. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Story The shackles have been shattered, but true freedom is earned, not given. In Vita: Rift of a Nation, you follow Naysa-Dae, an Earth Vita navigating the vibrant, complex nation of Opolo. Drawing inspiration from the architectural and cultural grandeur of ancient American civilizations, Opolo is a land governed by an oppressive system that refuses to let go. The fight for survival has be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vita: Rift of a Nation.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,207 reviews

    NO-SKIN is an RPG roguelike characterized by a horror atmosphere and a smooth yet complex gameplay. Face the horrors that the house hides behind every corner and discover who the No-Skin Man  truly is! Features: Unique art style: photos in the background combined with hand-drawn pixel art characters. High replayability: tackle the game at different challenge levels. Horror atmosphere: immerse yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO-SKIN.

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  15. The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Power.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 3,009 reviews

    "After falling asleep on the last train, I woke up in a bizarre place called Saihate Station..." An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men. The main characters Haru Akinashi and Shion Tatsunami are both 26 years old and work in the same company. Since Haru joined the company two months earlier, Shion calls him "Senpai.&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saihate Station.

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  17. Step into the shoes of Coral, one of the last survivors of a failed mission to colonize an unknown planet, and explore what remains of the mothership, the Crystal Mountain, now a derelict wreck shrouded in flickering lights, metallic echoes, and unsettling sounds. But you're not alone: alien creatures, oozing black masses with a single red eye, roam the ruins. No explicit missions, no arrows poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coral & The Abyss.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Go alone (or with a friend) to find the girl who destroyed the world. An ominous surreal first-person adventure full of dangerous monsters and secrets of the deceased world Let's start! Imagine… Night. You’re in a car, lost among endless forest on a highway. Perhaps you will desperately try to escape... Try not to lose hope. You were in hurry to get somewhere. But does it matter now? After all,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noch.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,294 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

    Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition is the definitive edition of the visual novel style adventure game, now with all new voice acting. Asteroids emitting a sound known as "Starsongs" have become the center of conflict for the immense power they hold. Determined to claim asteroids of his own, a young man ventures out with a girl who can imitate starsongs, lending her voice to unravel an an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Familiar tales can take unfamiliar turns! And it's up to you to reconstruct the story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Hero Yuusha EX.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,615 reviews

    Hero of the Kingdom is casual role-playing game at its best; take to the road and explore a vast and beautiful country full of danger and surprises. Meet and interact with characters to gain knowledge and insight giving you valuable clues. Defend against and attack the enemy, and take it upon yourself to complete quests of varying difficulty. To survive, you must find ways to earn gold by masterin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    90% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Solve puzzles, gather clues, and complete objectives in this thrilling adventure game where you hack into computers and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greyhat: A Digital Detective Adventure.

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  24. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    98% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    God of Thunder is a 2D platform puzzle game created by Ron Davis and published by Software Creations in 1993. It was previously a shareware product but was released as freeware. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Of Thunder.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,120 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    "Captures everything that's fun about old-school RPGs." 4.5/5 – GameSpy "The balance between exciting combat, thought-provoking puzzle work, and open-ended exploration is stellar." 8.5/10 – IGN "I lost count as to how many times I threw my fist in the air and shouted, "YES!" after successfully completing a puzzle." 9.5/10 – Destructoid "Undoubtedly the best Indie Game I have played so far and at a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Grimrock.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fight all of the bad guys! Axe Cop and his team of colorful characters must go on an epic adventure, that covers his ten-year comic book history, to rid the world of all bad guys once and for all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Cop.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Familia follows four protagonists through a journey to retake their homeland. The game’s style is highly influenced by 90s style Japanese role-playing games like Final Fantasy 1-6. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familia.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    43% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Calcu-Late is a story about a boy named James that needs to participate in a godly Olympics tournament as a representative for the goddess of mathematics, Seshat. The tournament will grant the participant a wish that they stated before the tournament starts. James is going to take a final math exam in his school, but he forgot to study for it. His wish is just to pass the math exam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calcu-Late.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Odallus is a NES inspired exploration game with lots of action. It brings elements of classics such as Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania while subverting some modern twists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odallus: The Dark Call.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    61% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Fragments and details, rainy nights and blurry lights are all VOID&MEDDLER focuses on. A non-linear cyberpunk adventure where genders and species melt into each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void And Meddler.

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  32. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 2,222 reviews

    Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 4.

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  33. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews

    A Japanese town disturbed by the surging of dark power, strange yet fascinating world of yokai. The tales in the Heisei Era, the tales among us... A Japanese Pixel Adventure game made by a group of 2 developers. In the name of love, romance and dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Black Forest.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    79% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Steal alien powers and absorb their memories! Can you outlast your opponents to escape from planet Versus? An epic adventure in a new galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERSUS: The Lost Ones.

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  35. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 9,162 reviews

    A compendium of arcane, remastered tracks from the award-winning Cultist Simulator, dripping in atmosphere, lore and something dark and sticky you probably shouldn’t ask about.Composed by Mickymar Productions, the same ingenious Canadians behind the Fallen London and Sunless Sea OSTs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Simulator.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Disharmony is a turn-based role-playing game with elements typically found in rhythm games. It is currently being developed for Windows, and possibly other platforms in the future. In this game, You take control of Tay, as you travel through a fantasy-world/sci-fi world based on music. It's filled with music-related puzzles, characters, references to tons of bands/musical groups, and more. You als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISHARMONY.

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  37. Enter the world of alchemy in the daily adventures of the money-hungry but good intentioned Misty, the arrogant adventure-seeking Gladys, and the explosive "expert" Winifred. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Emerald Tablet.

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  38. Game Description Genesis Legacy is a meticulously crafted HD-2D retro-fantasy adventure RPG. The story takes place on the once peaceful and stable Sky Continent. The Sky Barrier that maintained the world's stability suddenly shatters, causing bizarre mutations in creatures across the land and plunging the entire continent into chaos. To uncover the truth behind the catastrophe, the protagonist e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 创世遗志.

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  39. A Ruin Exploration CRPG The setting is Manhattan, New York, once a great metropolis. You are suddenly thrown into a world where order and civilization have collapsed. There is a main story, but how you adventure is up to you. You can save people, become a thief, or simply complete missions. How you approach the world, how you develop your character, and what weapons you use are all up to you. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rust of New York.

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  40. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Why Into the Aether (Classic)? Into the Aether is being remade entirely from the ground up! This is Into the Aether (Classic), the original version of Into the Aether created on RPG Maker VX... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO THE AETHER.

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  41. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

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    Galeid. is a story about one human and two friends traveling through a dying dream world. Explore this strange, yet somehow cute, world at your leisure. There are 9 chapters in total, and Chapter 1, the prologue, is currently available! What is Galeid.?:Good old fashioned! A JRPG with sluggish movement! :Command battles that make good use of depression, hiss, mania, and attributes! :A sligh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galeid..

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  43. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

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  44. YOUR FAMILY IS IN DANGER, YOU WANT A MEDICINE,  CAN YOU FIND IT...? "Lost In The Jungle" is launch On 25th September for PC . This game is created in the single day by me (Adnan Yousuf) out of bordem so there should be bugs in this game with bad english grammer lmao but I hope you will like it. A Tiny Game Developed by me! --------------------------------------------------------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Jungle.

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  45. This is a world made up of flowers and dreaming worlds. You were born into this world as someone's helper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Rose.

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  46. In a world infested with evil beasts called savarians, a girl is on a journey to hunt these dangerous beings. One day she runs into a dog possessed by the soul of a young man. This meeting triggers a further long adventure awaiting only to reveal what is behind the mystery involving the world fate. Possess looming enemies and summon spirits to support you in turn-based battles with outstanding an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Sync.

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  47. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ★Story★This world is trapped in an endless war between humans and demons. In this situation, the Demon Lord Alice went to challenge the brave chosen by the Goddess all by herself to defeat them, but she was defeated without being able to fight back. In her dying moments, she regretted her reckless plans up until then and prayed for a chance to start over. The next moment, Alice was reborn one y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebirth Tale of Broken Horn Demon Lord Alice.

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  48. Add to Wishlist Latest Updates For the latest updates and news, feel free to visit the official website or the official Discord server. Coming soon on Kickstarter About the Game Forlorn Memories is a story-driven, retro-inspired RPG that combines the freedom and mobility of classic action-adventure games with life-sim elements and strategic turn-based combat. Target enemy weak poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forlorn Memories.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take the role of a resurrected warrior in service to an evil entity known as Ganglim. Your instruction is to finish off a terrorized community after they've settled into their new home. How you accomplish this task is left in your hands. The village of Figaro is full of locked doors, buried history, and the occasional monster in a box. Explore at your own pace, choose where to go and who to trust… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge.

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  50. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Hinata Yuzuzaka is highly respected and admired among her peers. When strange things start to occur at her school and the surrounding town, it will be up to her to get to the bottom of it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnosis of Corruption.

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