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Games like Roots of Terror

Games like Roots of Terror

Looking for games like Roots of Terror? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror, fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pitty Meaty, Moonrise Fall or Song in the Smoke.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  2. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    ​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 63 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    Explore Action game Song in the Smoke - PS VR Games | PlayStation for PS4,PS5 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Song in the Smoke - PS VR Games | PlayStation features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song in the Smoke.

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  4. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aidan in Danger.

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  5. Lola Maria is a first-person psychological horror game where everyday tasks take a disturbing turn. Living with your grandmother, you uncover unsettling secrets as the line between family, memory, and the supernatural begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lola Maria.

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  6. Enoch Never Dies is a horror game by Dylan Cassidy. It has a complex story that unfolds as you play as four different characters. This game explores themes of communication with the dead, haunted technology, and more. Use your best platforming skills to walljump and double jump your way through tightly woven, bloodstained tunnels. Procedural level generation ensures a new experience each time. Col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enoch Never Dies / エノクは 決して死なない.

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  7. A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

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  8. PLOT! is the solo developed, action precision platformer that has it all: Frustrating Jumps Annoying Traps Pesky Enemies Hard Earned CollectablesAll rendered in glorious, buttery smooth 3D! You have 90 seconds to: Find The Key Then find The Lock Finally, find The Door - which leads out of one level and into the next... * Collect Gems to increase the time available. * Collect Hearts to re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLOT!.

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  9. STORY:Player character is worm who can walk and jump. Game is third person adventure and walking simulation where worm mission is to find 8 stars to get steam achievements and enjoy beautiful enviroment. Small area is gothic horror based land with trees, gravestones etc. Beware traps like moving spikes and other deathly traps. There is also checkpoints when player dies he respawn to last checkpoin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worm in horror place.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Unravel mysteries in an old school Zelda-like 3D dungeon. Welcome to the first chapter of Essence Of The Tjikko ! As an plant-child hybrid with a hummingbird friend, solve puzzles in an enigmatic botanical lab tower. Run, jump, climb, swim, push & pull, ... Use every skills you have to get through other 30 rooms ! Unlock secret items and hidden upgrades and you may see the light of the sun. This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essence Of The Tjikko - Prologue.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    MITE is a third-person horror game, which makes use of Japanese folklore and a popular history of the regions... live the terror of being chased at night in the most haunted forest in the region, by a strange yokai who It haunts you when you stop looking at it. Chapter 1: A hiker who has lost his wife and son in one of the most enchanted forests in the region, a forest where one should not be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MITE - Terror in the forest.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    The enigmatic adventure of a mysterious cat-like spirit who suddenly awakens in the dark forest of Baciu. Spirits of Baciu - Prologue is an atmospheric puzzle adventure game set in Hoia Baciu forest, one of the most haunted places of the planet. You will follow the adventure of a little spirit waking up into the woods. How did he get here and what haunts this place? Interact with the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Baciu - Prologue.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    There is only you and the Forest. In "Rooten" there are no compulsory tasks, time just goes by, and days pass by independently of you. You can explore the Forest, try to get out, or even do nothing at all. The forest has always been here, and always will be. You won't change it no matter what. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rooten.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

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  17. After Midnight is an open-world, online multiplayer ghost hunting game that plunges you into a vast and eerie world filled with haunted locations waiting to be discovered. Whether you're braving the darkness alone or teaming up with friends, your mission is to explore this chilling world, uncover its secrets, and identify the terrifying entities lurking within. During early access, there will b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight.

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  18. About This GameIt was just another Friday night. You were sitting in your room, controller in hand, losing yourself in the glow of the TV screen. The pizza was getting cold. The world outside didn't matter. It was just you and the game — the way it was always meant to be. Then something happened. The screen flickered. The colors twisted. The room around you began to blur and stretch, like reali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spikes&Traps.

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  19. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Funny Park is a first-person narrative psychological horror game, focused on exploration, atmosphere, and the gradual discovery of a disturbing story. STORY It is set in an early 2000s children’s amusement park, seemingly abandoned. A place that was extremely popular at the dawn of the new millennium—until something happened, and everything changed forever… something the park never truly rec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Funny Park Reawakening.

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  20. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  21. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Hero Adventure, where thrilling adventures await. Traverse levels of varying difficulty, battle cunning enemies, overcome traps and obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and gather berries to aid your village. Players will explore diverse biomes: mysterious forests, snowy plains, and deep caves. Each biome presents its own challenges and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hero Adventure.

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  22. "Demonak: Hunter's Initiation" immerses players in a mystical realm plagued by powerful Demonak entities. These ancient demons threaten humanity's existence, and it's up to Kalu, an aspiring demon hunter, to stop them. The game blends fast-paced action with intricate platforming elements, offering a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. The game's storyline follows Kalu's journey as he u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonak: Hunter's Initiation.

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  23. SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush Is an upcoming Retro Survival Horror experience that takes inspiration from iconic staples of the survival horror genre with the romantic and interpersonal intrigue of a Visual Novel. The game aims to create a tense, atmospheric, and immersive experience by combining a Haunting Mystery Narrative, Exploration, challenging puzzles, and terrifying enemy encoun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Halloween Nightmare - Lost in a horrific nightmareIt seems that in the darkness world of Halloween Nightmare - a new mobile game developed by BKGM Studio, any kind of object or creature can be deadly.Lost in a horrific nightmareIn the raging and destructive storm, an unknown man wake up from his slumber only to see himself in a strange room and his head tortured by consecutively headache. Followin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Nightmare.

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  25. In the realm of Dankcrypt, a foreboding darkness has shrouded the land, casting an eternal shadow upon its inhabitants. Plunge into a treacherous world where ancient evils and malevolent forces reign supreme.  Forgotten ruins and decrepit crypts lay scattered, holding secrets that whisper of a forgotten era. The land is plagued by sinister creatures, twisted abominations born from the darkest rece… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dankcryptic.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Climb the Tower is a challenging 3D platformer with a fantasy theme. Gameplay: Start at the base of the tower and keep climbing until you reach the very top. The tower is inhabited by strange creatures that will try to stop you. Make your way inside the tower, solve the challenges of the sandy halls, climb the spiraling staircase and finally navigate through the rooftop labyrinth. 4 unique lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climb the Tower.

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  27. This is a little adventure in the depths of a mysterious cave. Try on the role of a rescuer and try to save the lives of a team of missing cavers as quickly as possible. You will need concentration, discipline and strong hands, because the owners of these depths do not like uninvited guests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climber.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    WHAT IF HIDE AND SEEK WAS LIFE AND DEATH? It’s 1986, and you're stranded on a ship in the Bermuda Triangle. Everyone is missing — but you’re not alone. You’re trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, and you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive. Ready or not, here it comes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ire: A Prologue.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Navigate a haunting corn maze in this atmospheric exploration game. Manage your flashlight battery, search for compasses, and uncover eerie secrets while avoiding what lurks in the shadows. Simple mechanics, immersive tension—can you find your way out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze.

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  30. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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  31. Toby's Topsy Tale is a cute 3D platformer, with heavy elements of psychological horror, where you explore colorful worlds filled with quirky characters, dangerous enemies, and Lovecraftian nightmares that threaten to tear apart your concept of reality! A New Spin on 3D PlatformersIn this fresh take on the genre, you'll be sliding and bouncing and maiming as a little gingerbread man named Toby who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toby's Topsy Tale.

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  32. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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  33. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Wishlist now! About the Game Explore Wizardonia, a magical world filled with danger and wonder in Fireball Wizard! As a powerful wizard, you'll explore a pixelated landscape filled with treacherous enemies and obstacles. Use your unique abilities to launch deadly fireballs, defeat fearsome bosses, and uncover secrets hidden in mysterious forests, caves, and castles. Fireball Wizard offers a uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fireball Wizard.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and ShadowDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow is a dungeon crawler RPG that draws inspiration from classic games, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of yesteryear with modern graphics and sound. As your city faces the onslaught of an army of chaos, your only recourse lies in exploring the mysterious dungeons of the long-abandoned Drakensberg Castle in search… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow.

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  36. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    59% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Secret of Pineview Forest is a free prequel to Pineview Drive - Rising Storm. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Pineview Forest.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

    An underwater exploration game: Explore the depths of a surreal, hand-drawn abyss. Possess sea creatures and make use of their unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, traveling ever deeper into the void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILT.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 556 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 17 reviews

    PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLANET ALPHA.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

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  40. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 1,962 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 24 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged.

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  41. Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Betrayer: Curse of the Spine.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Lazaretto is a first-person survival horror video game set in the current day. You play the descendant of a man who once worked at an old and inactive facility, rumored to be located on a haunted quarantine island - a Lazaretto. Armed with only with a flashlight and nagging curiosity, your goal is to explore the environment, uncovering mysteries surrounding an artifact which has recently fallen in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Overdreamer is a side-scrolling 2D horror game, in which you must use and combinate various items in order to defeat your enemies and carry on, so that you can figure out what's happening behind the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Overdreamer.

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  44. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    "What do rabbits eat at night?" Before The Night is a horror action adventure. Try to survive in a small and cute animal village! At night, animal friends turn into crazy monsters! Join the cute pet Lisa's journey! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Night.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 2,367 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Betrayer is a first person action adventure game that takes you to the New World at the turn of the 17th century. The year is 1604. You sailed from England expecting to join a struggling colony on the coast of Virginia. Instead, you find only ghosts and mysteries. What catastrophe blighted the land and drained it of color and life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Betrayer.

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  46. The greate waves destroyed everything in the city, but the mysterious mechanism stopped the time in the game district. For all outside residents, the events within the segment stopped, but for the inhabitants of the district the time continues to go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marginal act.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 385 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Something disturbing appears in the woods. What can it be? You find yourself in a creepy and unknown place where something terrible happened. Dead bodies, blood, and people who died horribly. Who or what could have done all that? You will have to learn to survive as you face mysterious and disturbing events in a Lovecraftian atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Pain.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 25 reviews

    The dark will reveal all! Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Night.

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  49. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube The Maze Demo Available Description The Maze is a game where the main objective is to escape from a maze that is generated entirely procedurally (randomly). In this maze, you will find a large number of secrets and enemies. Each wall may or may not be decorated with a unique decoration, ranging from a sword, bow, or shield to a candelabra, torch, or armor. The arm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze.

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  50. Details In the tranquil kingdom of Rosenburg, where peace has long been cherished, a sudden upheaval shatters the serenity. When the beloved king mysteriously vanishes, Marlon, a seasoned warrior haunted by his own tumultuous past, is thrust into the role of the kingdom's last hope. As one of the esteemed 4 Royal Knights, Marlon embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the king's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King against the wall [Demo].

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