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Looking for games like Rot? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with CTHULHU: Frozen Nightmare, Lost in the Mirror or The Nameless City.

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  1. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Cthulhu waits dreaming... Until some bizarre cultists in the far north awaken him. Use your aircraft to put Cthulhu back into his icy slumber or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTHULHU: Frozen Nightmare.

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  2. Lost in the Mirror is a short 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the likes of Silent Hill and late 90s horror games. The 'story' follows a young woman nicknamed 'Frosty', who is apparently on some journey of self-discovery or awareness, that seems to be popular these fine days. What is interesting is this story is kind of told in the reverse order, as you journey further in you are actually coming b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Mirror.

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  3. 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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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Desolatium: Prologue is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATIUM: Prologue.

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  5. 马来西亚制。 Made in Malaysia. NOTE - When playing in browser (works on mobile browser too): 1. Use Chrome, mouse cursor jitters when using Firefox.  2. When in full screen mode, your mouse might become unresponsive. 3. Download and play locally for best experience. (WebGL version has issues) You must escape. You cannot fight. You have 4 days. Wish you good luck. ... ... ... If only l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE - The Horror.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Classic DS horror reborn. Step into the twisted halls of Dementium: The Ward, the cult classic survival horror that redefined handheld terror, now remastered for PC supporting 4K resolution. Setting Awakening alone in a derelict hospital with no memory of how you got there, you’ll confront grotesque creatures, unravel a chilling mystery, and struggle to survive with nothing but improvised weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementium: The Ward.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Once upon a time, Lydia Whitaker woke up. Alone and abandoned in the Whitaker Manor, once a testing ground for pseudoscience experiments, our female protagonist navigates a mansion in an endless night, escaping a violent presence around every corner. She experiences other bizarre paranormal phenomena including an RGB nightmare, a haunted hedge maze, monsters in walls and more horrors. Discover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to /R - A Neurodivergent Thriller.

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  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    63% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    For Desktop or VR! In this 3 chapter story, you play as a modern day legend, Detective Thomas Moore. He has solved more cases than one can count, where others hit dead-ends, he gets to work. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Cases.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Pixel art animation softwarePixelOver is a pixel art oriented animation tool designed to turn your artwork into clean, pixel-perfect renders. Use real-time effects like dithering and indexation, then animate with keyframes and bones while keeping clean results thanks to pixel-art resampling.Main features Import images, GIFs, and 3D models Layer-based workflow with pixel-art effects: indexation, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelOver.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 3 reviews

    Accused of his brothers’ murders, failed pianist John Barnerway searches for answers on the streets of post-war Paris. Part traditional survival horror, part noir-influenced murder mystery,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Piano.

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  11. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    28% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    In this thrilling point-and-click adventure based on the works of H.P Lovecraft, you’ll traverse the haunting world of Gothic New England, solving puzzles and acquiring information to help Stanton solve the mystery of the Necronomicon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necronomicon: The Gateway to Beyond.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force. You feel sorry for the pirate, but you have to stop him before it is too late for your daughter… You will leave the modern museum quickly, and find your way to rundown … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

    The Butterfly Sign is a detective story putting players into the role of the survivor of a disastrous incident. The protagonist takes an experimental drug which immerses him in the depths of his mind. In his memories, he will discover the ones responsible for the disaster, little by little, step by step... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butterfly Sign.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Vinylove's a short adventure experience about the connection between music and memories. Relax and play your own records while helping Alex cope with his own lifetime memories. Will you pick the right songs? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vinylove.

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  15. Project Solus You are Calihan, a courier turned survivor adrift in a dying galaxy. A newly formed nebula has swept across Solarian Space, mutating those it touches and cutting off communication between worlds. Your home is lost. Your lover is gone. But her voice still calls to you from the static, beckoning you somewhere far away. Features: Fixed camera angle gameplay inspired by the classic Re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Solus.

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  16. SCENARIO Clicky click the dolphin has found a coffee shop where they can show their artwork. The only problem is that the coffee shop is in a working dungeon! FEATURES Multiple choice your way through the dungeon looking at art and meeting characters.Not really any puzzles but you can take a wrong turn.Short! It takes about five minutes to go through and maybe a couple of trips to max out all it h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to clicky clicks dungeon of hand drawn computer graphics.

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  17. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In Fear Is In The Mind, you are guided by the words of your enigmatic therapist as you embark on a journey deep into your psyche. A story told twice. A story focused on the theme of mental health. Discover the haunting answer to the question: "What have I done?" Experience therapy sessions that twist your perception as you unravel the mysteries of a troubled past. Read between the lines as th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Is In The Mind.

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  18. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    +++ This game was developed and published by a single individual. It was created solely as a narrative medium to present the developer’s personal original character (OC) story. All decisions regarding the development and release of this game prioritize the developer’s physical and mental well-being. The current price includes only the first two chapters; the price will increase as new chapters a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 愚人船 NARRENSCHIFF.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    It's 3am in your childhood home. Everyone's asleep, but you. Sneak out of your room to do what you always do - "T.W.I.R.L." - whatever that means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T.W.I.R.L..

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Fling with a Tiefling is a short fantasy romance visual novel that follows you, an adventurer whose journey is about to come to an end. With tonight potentially being the last night with your treasured Tiefling companion Karrus, how will you spend it with him? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fling with a Tiefling.

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  21. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Com este patch, você poderá jogar Clock Tower:Rewind em português (PT-BR)! Clique aqui para acessar um documento (PDF) que ensina passo-a-passo como aplicar o patch no jogo e também como acessar a versão correta na hora de jogar! Lembrando que isto é apenas um patch! Isto é, você precisará ter o jogo na Steam para poder aplicar a tradução. Mas por favor, não redistribuam o patch, tampouco o arqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clock Tower: Rewind.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Hub.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy.

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  26. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    This is the fourth chapter of the Monkey Island series. As normal, prepare to find lots of salty humor and engaging game play from this legendary series. Loaded with lusciously rendered backgrounds and more monkeys than you can handle, Escape from Monkey features an original cinematic story full of drama. The game is highlighted by hundreds of challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Monkey Island.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

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  28. Experience survival horror like never before. Through the eyes of Dr. Marshall Kane, you must make your way through a labyrinth-like mental hospital during a contagion outbreak that changes it's victims into zombie-like creatures of terror. You must unravel the mysteries of your own past as you discover clues and interact with the inhabitants of the hospital to try and find your daughter before i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Angel.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 362 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    A first-person narrative adventure game about exploring a cult compound in the remote New Mexico desert. Discover the lives of the former inhabitants -- what brought them together, what they believed, and why they ended it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sagebrush.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Inspired by the novel of Gustave Flaubert and the works of Phillippe Druillet, Salammbo: Battle for Carthage puts you in the middle of two of antiquities greatest powers. Can you deliver Salammbo's message before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salammbô: Battle for Carthage.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cut to the Core.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Rhythm Brawl is a versus-rhythm game about taking part in band battles with a story mode based on rivalries between talented musicians. It is easy to learn but hard to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Brawl.

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  34. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    59% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    As Dr. Riley McClein, you have to figure out what is real and what is not as you try to uncover the mysterious happenings at the hospital, while also trying to deal with your epileptic attacks that have haunted you all your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots of Insanity.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 2,534 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder House.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 1,736 reviews

    A machine ponders its loneliness. It scans the radio spectrum for an answer to its question. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 532 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Help Frank, a burnt out indie game developer, rediscover his love for video games while struggling to release his debut title. Reprogram objects, fix bugs and solve coding puzzles as you journey through the story of One Dreamer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Dreamer.

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  38. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The Unwelcomed is an escape the room (EtR) type game created for VR and was inspired by such classics as Crimson Room. The Unwelcomed starts by inviting you to come to your late uncle's mansion to claim it as your own. Once you arrive, however, it's going to be hard to leave... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unwelcomed.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Update: the full game is now available on Steam! Eight is a narrative driven horror game, in which you play as a new home owner that is discovering the rich history of the house and its former inhabitants. The game is currently in development and will release an alpha build on the 18th of September. There are parts that are not fully developed yet in the game, please be aware that bugs are curren… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight.

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  40. Your programmer friend asks you to bug test his new game, surely nothing can go wrong! Silly bugs are everywhere :3 Notes: Remember, if you get outside the map. Its a feature totally not a bug!  (if you get outside the map, try restarting while not looking directly at the void, itll stare back at ya :3) If tabbed out, click once to reattach to the camera :3 This is a entry to Brackeys 2025.1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug_Tester.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are a journalist who has been given a set of leaked documents. Your task is to analyze them and prove that a multinational firm knowingly bought land from a criminal and then conspired to cover it up.  Open documents on your desktop and highlight key phrases to create evidence. Take that evidence to your corkboard, drawing lines between the nodes to connect the dots and build your argument. O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Detective.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. About: Final Case is a short first-person psychological mystery set in a secluded house. You play as a detective investigating a cold case murder - a case that may be more personal than you realize. Once inside, the house locks itself, and the deeper you dig for answers, the more disturbing the truth becomes. Is this just a house wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Case.

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  43. ☄︎₊˚⊹☆ GAME BOY KEYBOARD MOVE D-pad WASD/Arrow KeysINTERACT A Z It's been years since God abandoned us. The world has become an apocalyptic wasteland, and Angels roam free. Twin siblings Aisun and Yoris spend their days scavenging for scraps—until they stumble upon a mysterious colony of robed individuals. They claim to offer salvation, but something feels off. Is this truly paradise… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Forgotten Divine.

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  44. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    in 'Inauthentic Hummus' you play as a refugee running a food truck, serving "almost" authentic ethnic dishes. Upgrade your tools, ingredients, and truck to serve customers quickly. Earn your citizenship and buy passports for your family within 30 days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inauthentic Hummus.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Whisper in the Woods is an A.I.-assisted made game. ChatGPT was used to develop the story, setting, and characters, and suggest the game design. Midjourney was used to render concept art and the title card. I put the game together and decided upon the puzzles, battles, and overall gameplay. About Evelyn and Sarah are sisters who decide to take a camping trip out in the Whispering Woods as a way to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper in the Woods.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    DANGO! - is a casual liquid puzzle game. You need to pass a variety of levels, draw a path through which the liquid will flow and fill the vessel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DANGO!.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Found Footage.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    78% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

    Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 247 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Exploding into the modern era like a pro wrestler from the top rope—it’s Gex! The fast-talking gecko who doesn’t want to sell you insurance! That’s right, the greatest gaming hero of the 1990s has returned for the 2020s through the raw, unbridled power of the Carbon Engine. Gex Trilogy reproduces all three original games in exacting detail, precisely the way you remember them. Assuming you’ve gone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GEX Trilogy.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    “It’s simple enough to make the puppets move–that’s not what makes them special. You see, when children watch our shows, they believe what they’re seeing is real. To them, the puppets are alive.” Journey through a distorted puppet theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. Take the stage as Viviette—a music box ballerina who's mysteriously free from the puppet master's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasmagorie.

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