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Looking for games like R'lyeh? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Innsmouth Case, They Bleed Pixels or Lovecraft Quest: A Comix Game.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

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  3. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Original сomics style game inspired by the works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft - a recognized master of the horror genre. You have to avoid traps, solve puzzles and react very fast fleeing from Lovecraftian horrors which fill the labyrinth of the Temple of Nameless Cults. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraft Quest: A Comix Game.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Trapped in an eerie dungeon, you must solve puzzles and evade lurking horrors to find the only chance of survival. Every step could lead you to freedom...or to your demise... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Escape.

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  7. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    At the Mountains of Madness is an indie first-person horror adventure game with survival elements in which you assume the role of the Professor Dyer, geologist of the Miskatonic University, who in 1930 traveled to Antarctica as a leader of a research expedition. But in Antarctica disaster always lurks adventurers like a shadow. And in the most cold and desolate place on earth it is easy to find de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At the Mountains of Madness.

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  8. There’s not a lot of call for ninjas these days. Not since espionage went digital and assassinations became officially uncool.  But if you’re planning a heist, you could do a lot worse than add a ninja to your crew.  That’s the starting point for Ninja Heist, a classic, super tough platformer from two-person development team RatonTour.  The aim in Ninja Heist is, of course, to steal stuff. More… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Heist.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic entity reveals itself to a young boy in an unforgiving picture-book world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haustoria.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A short incremental fishing game where you catch fish, earn gold, and unlock powerful upgrades to explore the deep sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sea Fish: Hidden World.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story. From Fiction Factory GamesCreators of Arcade Spirits, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Cyberspace.

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  12. Dive into the ultimate retro arcade experience! Trasmoz Legends combines classic 8-bit pixel art and a YM2203 chiptune soundtrack. Conquer relentless enemies in Family, Classic, Speedrun, and Endless modes. The finale of the acclaimed Trasmoz saga awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trasmoz Legends.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Hidden Cats Playground is a hidden objects/hidden creatures game. The player's task is to find all kitties hiden on the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Kitties: Playground.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.

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  15. The Roaring Twenties are dying as a cosmic threat hangs over a world already shaken by the Wall Street crash of 1929. Take a deep dive into the twisted universe of H.P. Lovecraft with this oversized narrative RPG. Slip into the intertwined souls of Mark, Anna or Victor, surrounded by the Cult and its ilk, during the chaos of 1929, as Nyarlathotep, the cosmic horror, strives to be reborn and ensla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising.

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  16. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A cargo airplane crashed somewhere in the vast areas of the Amita mountain range. It was carrying a large shipment of beagles headed to the CutLab, a huge animal testing facility. The lab is upset about losing its precious testing material and is deploying a biohazard division determined to reclaim its "property". They operate under strict orders: seize usable specimens, dispose of the rest! We ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue: The Beagles.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    You have been kidnapped by an evil mascot named Greg White Shark.  Traverse through the stadium and battle for your life as he tries to recruit you for his failing football team. VERSION TWO INCLUDES: - New content: Updated sections of the game, voicelines, and mechanics! - New improvements: Graphical upgrades such as new looks for characters, visual shading systems, and GUI.  - Bug-fixes, optimiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greg's Deadly Draft.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haimrik.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    In this side-scrolling action game, you play as Scarygirl – a girl who has been adopted by a giant intelligent octopus and is trying to figure out who the man haunting her dreams is. Traverse unique, extremely vibrant, colorful, and magical worlds in a seamless mix of 2D and 3D platforming action. You can go it alone in single-player mode or grab a friend and team up in co-op gameplay and fight al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Girl.

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

    A Side Scroller Adventure game with a slight touch of Thriller. Use the powers of your flashlight to light up the shadow creatures that roam trought the forest and seek your way out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mislight.

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  22. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old City: Leviathan.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Escape from Life Inc is a quirky platformer with a capturing story. (literally) You can switch between the three main characters: Bob, a walking fish, Ern, an eagle, and Rick, a stuttering reindeer. They each have unique abilities. Throughout your adventure you'll be doing puzzles, platforming, exploring and much more. Together with plenty of wacky characters who are all talking animals, help them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Life Inc.

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  24. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Magnus Failure is an isometric exploration and adventure game with logical elements. The protagonist of the game is a person who, for unknown reasons, finds himself in the isolation of other people and scans the radio in search of a signal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnus Failure.

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  25. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Chronicle of Innsmouth was born by combining the stories of master-of-horror, H.P. Lovecraft, and the style of Lucas’ graphic adventures in the 90s. Horror scenes and creepy moments create the many grotesque and paradoxical situations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Innsmouth.

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  26. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Hunter Girls is an action-packed 2D running platformer. Prince Alex has been kidnapped, and now three beautiful girls set out to rescue him. Each has a different reason for starting this adventure that you will discover as you meet each; adventurous Agnes, stern Kim, and shy Flora. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter Girls.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Collect great memories with this artful game experience.Find and help new friends and yourself.Journey through this beautiful 2D puzzle platformer.Explore a unique and unfamiliar painted world with San. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Line.

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  28. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    35% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Rise of Ages is a sandbox game for one or more players, allowing you to explore, build, found cities, make wars and evolve technologies to reach the highest level of a civilization and then travel to other planets! The game begins in prehistory and will advance ages, one by one, as the player evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Ages.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lab Chaos is a fun and challenging indie action platformer game. If you're a casual gamer, a completionist or love to speedrun, Lab Chaos is the game for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab Chaos.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damsel.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    94% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    In this world corporations control even the most basic human necessities. Betrayed by the calculated cruelty of an evil corporation, Josephine finds herself homeless, jobless and without a heart. Believing she has nothing to lose, she joins a ragtag group of rebels seeking vengeance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vengeful Heart.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    A disturbing reality is about to be unveiled, something that mankind should never know. After a mysterious finding, unexplainable facts occur and strange happenings will lead you to doubt the world around you. Uncover an otherworldly secret and explore forbidden places to find out the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alien Cube.

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  33. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ABOUT THE GAME In the quiet town of Morton, Louisiana, rumors of strange occurrences and incidents have been circulating among residents for years. Despite the efforts of the local police department to suppress rumors and reassure the community, rumors of the supernatural continue to spread. When a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances occur in Morton, the police are at a loss to speculat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A SIMPLE REQUEST.

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  34. Swing, squish, and slingshot through Gooey’s physics-driven platforming challenges across eye-catching, momentum-based levels. After researching genre classics for inspiration, developer TurboOG Pixel went into their lab and mixed a beaker of tight controls with a solution of satisfying movement. True to SCIENCE, they even added a whole chemistry set for players in the form of a built-in level edi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gooey.

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  35. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Magical Girl Dash is a retro arcade where you fight against the forces of evil in a runner style game. Protect the city and, most important of all, recover the stolen cakes from your favorite bakery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Dash.

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  36. An agent probing a Third Reich bunker on a desolate island faces a survival horror nightmare. Battle deep-sea monsters in FPS or TPP camera mode. Forge your fate with 5 unique endings in a chilling descent into cosmic dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydra - Poseidon's conspiracy.

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  37. What is Shine on savior? Shine on Savior is an action platformer where you try to survive a zombie apocalypse and use anything as a weapon. Inspired by Dead Rising and Metroidvanias, we wanted to encapsulate the spirit of Dead Rising and give it a retro spin on it. Story Shine on Savior takes place in 2009 in the city of New Delmarr. You play as Roy Rogers who leaves New Delmarr for work for a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shine on Savior.

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  38. Discover 4 short metroidvania sci-fi adventures! Explore a submerged city, a lost world reclaimed by machines and a mysterious temple on an alien planet. Unlock new abilities to reach more places and battle deadly foes. Piece together the story of those places and discover how they’re all connected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Paradise Anthology.

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  39. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Houshou Marine sets sail again, this time with typing! Due to Crazy Ollie's mischief, the captain's precious treasure has transformed into "Treasure Zombies"! Can the captain recover her original, adorable treasure? A typing game like no other, filled with Hololive's most memorable lines! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoloType: Treasure Zombie Island.

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  40. Hotwing Hellions is a high-octane, 2 player couch competitive arcade shooter set in a lawless space-western universe. You and a rival bounty hunter race through hostile fleets, dodge swarms of bullets, and take down massive bosses as you blast through stages in split-screen chaos. Each stage is a race: weave through blistering enemy fire while staying one step ahead of your opponent, and be the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOTWING HELLIONS.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,278 reviews

    In the derelict capital of Afro-Eurasia, ruled by an all-controlling Ministry, Robert embarks on a bureaucratic quest to restore his family’s revoked ration tickets. Movement-centric gameplay where the player can jump, run, climb and slide with great freedom. Environments challenge both agility and creativity. Mastery-driven players can exploit momentum, discover shortcuts, and break… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHOLUME.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Gain speed by hitting notes on beat in this high-speed rhythm platformer. You are reincarnated as a crab with full 3D control. Time your jumps and boosts to the music as you race through vibrant ocean environments while dodging obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scuttle.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Our story begins with a letter, a phone call, and a break-in at Everhart Manor. Play the first part of Lovecraftian puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Elder Gods.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Think you're good at spotting images and solving captchas? Join Doma, a curious little cat who's just started training to become a detective! Help Doma take on picture-matching challenges to prove your skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pictective.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Castle with Secrets - a game with a deep and mysterious storyline, beautiful 3D environments with intricately hand-drawn 2D characters, unique gameplay and mechanics, will immerse you in a fairy tale of reality and mystery. How will this fairy tale end? It's your call. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Secrets.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Welcome to "Pleague: London 1665, " an RPG pixel art game set during one of history's most devastating pandemics. The streets and alleys are swamped with the sick and dead, and only a few people are willing to risk their lives to remove the bodies. As a body collector and graveyard keeper, it is your job to keep the city of London clear of corpses and give the deceased a proper burial. But this is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plague: London 1665.

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  48. Welcome to WHR Sixty-Six Point, Uh.. Seven! Wasteland Horror Radio is an episodic horror game series by HsRetroGames made in Unreal Engine.  Each game is a new episode, a new short and sweet creepy tale or story of horror.. The Game Series: In our near post apocalyptic future, an old scorched ghoul finds a bizarre shack in the wasteland containing a bunch of vintage radio equipment and a trun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Horror Radio: Episode 1 - The Radio.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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  50. First you got sand in your shoes, and now you've spilled your nice cold drink all over your suit. That's just your luck. Right as you were about to enjoy some downtime on the beach you get sucked into a tube, sending you directly toward yet another mission. But not to worry—this is the mission you've been waiting for: the final chapter in stopping your arch-nemesis. So tidy up that suit because yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Agent Puzzle.

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