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Games like Runes of the Hidden Realm

Games like Runes of the Hidden Realm

Games like Runes of the Hidden Realm

Looking for games like Runes of the Hidden Realm? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Waterfall Prisoner, Bound by Strings or Essence Of The Tjikko.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    You awaken in a damp cell, located in the deepest basement of the mysterious Waterfall Tower. In making your way out, you discover you weren't the first in this predicament, someone preceded you - and they left behind hints that might help you abscond before the night is over. A compact videogame experience that aims to evoke the classic, puzzle-centered adventure games of the past. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waterfall Prisoner.

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  2. Bound by Strings is a first-person narrative puzzle game set in an old marionette workshop steeped in grief, obsession, and eerie elegance. You play as Louis, a grieving husband drawn into the twisted legacy of his father-in-law, Faustus—a once-revered puppet maker driven mad by the loss of his daughter. Invited to the abandoned workshop, Louis must uncover the truth about Faustus’ final creat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound by Strings.

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  3. 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 game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essence Of The Tjikko.

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  4. 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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  5. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery at the Penby Inn! A luxurious hotel set in the endearing English countryside, Penby Inn is coming under a lot of fire (literally) from mind-boggling mishaps, ghoulish noises, rumours of hauntings and gruesome murder! To add to the confusion, the rich new owner Samuel Sage, who has conveniently inherited the hotel, is completely clueless about the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn.

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  6. "Secrets of the Haunted Mansion" is an immersive interactive adventure game that transports players into the dark and mysterious world of an abandoned and haunted estate. Step into the shoes of an explorer, ready to unearth forgotten secrets and unravel intriguing puzzles. Key Features: Exploration: Traverse through old corridors and antique chambers as you delve into the uncha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Haunted Mansion.

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  7. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    In Fear I Trust is a first-person psychological thriller that puts you in the role of Nikolay, now called Patient #17, who one day wakes up in a small reeking cell. With a severe memory loss and a relentless urge to escape, your steps will lead you through an abandoned, decaying facility deep in the heart of Soviet Russia. However, encountering many obstacles along the path, you will need to solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Fear I Trust.

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  8. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Inner Voices is a non-linear, dark first person adventure game with horror, rogue-like elements and five endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Voices.

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  9. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

    Hidden Shelter is a first-person horror game, focused on exploration, developed by the White Vortex studio. It is under development on the Unreal Engine for Windows PC. Explore the area in search of clues and escape from a bloodthirsty being who wants to kill all those who approach the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shelter.

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  10. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Only on steam Find The Key The grass blocks the passage, you have to find the key to open the door. Find The Key is a journey through a dreamlike and surreal world, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. In this first-person 3D experience, you play the role of a protagonist trapped in a mysterious endless place. Explore endless corridors and meadows of red roses, face simple meta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Keyless: Awakening.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    ◢ABOUT◣"John's Calamity" is a small 'Prologue' to its older brother "Inner Voices". I am not promoting this anywhere so try to keep it secret and don't share it around. I would like to keep "John's Calamity" as a hidden content of "Inner Voices". ;)In case you would like to learn the exact context…☩ Steam ☩ ☩ Facebook ☩ ☩ Website ☩ ☩ YouTube ☩◢INSTRUCTION◣+Move mouse cursor to the left/right edges… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to John's Calamity.

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  12. Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. You come for answers, but find only the remnants of innocence. These walls once filled with children's laughter, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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  13. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

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  14. Whispers of Eldoria is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game set in a magical land teetering on the brink of chaos. As the adventurer of ancient gateways, you must make crucial decisions that shape the balance between realms while unraveling the mysteries of Eldoria’s forgotten past. Whispers of Eldoria Needs You! You’ve been chosen to take on a pivotal role as the adventurer of Eldoria’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Eldoria.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Welcome to The Door, a narrative and psychological game where every choice confronts you with your own thoughts. "What if every door you opened was a window into your own mind?"In The Door, you will have to go through a series of trials where each door represents an inner reflection. Between light and darkness, hope and doubt, you will have to solve puzzles and make decisions to move fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Door.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Please Note: Announced on September 6th, "Wicked Arcana" will temporarily not be updated or worked on at this time. We've decided to take a break to start something new! We plan to revisit "Wicked Arcana" in the future, so make sure to follow us to stay up-to-date. ~Novus Studio Step into the mystical world of Wicked Arcana, where ancient runes unlock powerful magic and hidde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Arcana.

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  17. The peaceful times that have lasted since the war with Leevard are coming to an end... Your teacher, the great master of water magic Nikolai Taron, moved to the Taman lands, where he created a new guild and plans to continue his research. He ordered you to come to him to receive your first instructions...Destroy many monstersThe huge world is teeming with many unimaginable and dangerous monsters! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magic World 2: Curse of the Ancients.

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  18. Hello everyone. I invite you to play The Proponent - a first-person horror that focuses on the atmosphere and the presentation of the story through the details. I tried to avoid the extreme, when the narrative is presented only through notes and audio files, although I decided not to leave the game without them, sometimes it is a really good way to tell a part of the story. Something bad happen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Proponent.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 373 reviews

    Welcome back! The game nobody expected is getting a sequel no one's ready for - bigger and more chaotic than the last. If you have not played the first game - feel free to start here. Lingo 2 has a totally new rule structure, so you can play them in either order. If you did play the first game and only enjoyed solving the word puzzles - you might want to let a friend try this first. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lingo 2.

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  22. This is an adventure game with dialog and multiple endings.   Hero is a manager at work and has character flaws.   During an after work party, his colleges start to blame him for his flaws.   Blinded by anger for a shown disrespect for him,   Hero trips over and falls down the stairs, leading to the loss of consciousness.   You end up in the underworld which is being projected by your su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimensions of Subconsciousness.

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  23. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The Vampire is a single-player PC game. The Vampire is a first-person horror adventure game. The levels consist of the Vampire Mansion, Cooper's House, and several dungeons. Defeat the vampire bride and the undead of hell summoned by the vampire. Discover the hidden world of the Vampire Mansion after dark and explore it as you battle fearsome vampires and defeat the undead … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire.

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  25. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In the short story "Deep Beyond," dive into a world of mystery and adventure alongside Lilly as she embarks on her quest. Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean. FEATURES: - Dive deep into an underwater adventure. - Immerse yourself in fully-voiced characters. - Solve challenging puzzles to uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Beyond.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    48% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ruthless and mysterious world of Ridge, in order to all the secrets have finally been revealed. Not everyone dares to wade through. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ridge.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Start a cult and resurrect an ancient evil in Strawhart, an irresponsible action-puzzler filled with things looking to kill you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawhart.

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  28. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Yonesawara Hospital is a single-player exploration horror game from the first-person perspective. The game focuses on the search for the abandoned hospital "Yonesawara Hospital", and by finding various clues, the truth about what happened at the hospital will be revealed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YONESAWARA HOSPITAL.

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  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Who Knocks is a first person psychological horror game that will make your nightmares come true. You have just moved into a new home. Welcome the presences that will knock at your door. Solve puzzles, explore the environment and fight your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Knocks.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 733 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ball.

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  31. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Magirune 2 is an adventure dungeon crawler game with a back story of a volcano that started being active and water in the city became increasingly scarce. People were mining in search of water but found strange artifacts instead. Because of that, archaeologists and explorers started being interested. Know more about the world and the dark secret behind some people's actions. Release Date Augu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magirune 2.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    The ability to discern hidden connections is both a gift and a curse. The covert mechanisms of reality do not reveal themselves to any and all, and there is a price to pay for this knowledge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Euphoria.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Dark Cave is a third-person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine using free assets. Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Cave.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    A magical open world adventure Role Playing Game in fully immersive Virtual Reality. Search the land to learn the runes of power, casting spells to solve puzzles that aid you on your quest. Can you find the scrolls of knowledge, discover the lost crystals and protect the world from the gathering storm? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneSage.

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  35. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    98% User Score Based on 1,164 reviews

    This is a surreal exploration game. Explore a massive fractal with great complexities. You can shrink infinitely to go deeper into the fractal. Or you can become larger by growing. Inner space awaits you in this infinite world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractal Block World.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nephise: Ascension.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    DEVIOUSLY SIMPLE - Zof is a different kind of puzzle game. The solutions are always simple, just more and more carefully hidden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zof.

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  38. You find yourself trapped in an abandoned school classroom, where space is warped, and anomalies lurk in the most unexpected places. Find them to escape — but beware: every choice leads to unpredictable consequences. Psychological tension, hidden threats, and a growing sense of dread will haunt you until the very end. Game Features Attention and Memory Challenge: Memorize the room’s details to sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Rooms.

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  39. Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

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  40. Work late. Stay alive.One Late Night: Remake brings back the cult indie office-horror classic with modern visuals and controls, expanded story, and new scares — while staying true to the claustrophobic tension that made the original unforgettable. You play as an unnamed office worker finishing a late shift when strange events begin to unfold. Lights flicker. Doors lock. Emails corrupt themselves.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Late Night: Remake.

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  41. EN KISA ZAMANDA İNGİLİZCE DİL DESTEĞİ EKLENECEKTİR. HERKESE MERHABA! Bağımsız bir oyun geliştirme ekibi olarak, tutkuyla geliştirdiğimiz oyunumuz " Without Salvation "ı Steam'de yayınlamanın son aşamalarındayız . ✨ Bu süreçteki oyun desteği bizim için gerçekten paha biçilemez. Hayallerini dönüştüren bağımsız oyunlara ve geliştiricilere destek olmak isterseniz, bize bir kahve ismarlayarak bu yol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Salvation.

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  42. Uncover the secrets of a frozen world, an escape room adventure set in the icy depths of the Arctic. Fresh evidence of a lost civilization has surfaced, leading you to a mysterious site buried beneath the snow. The ancient arctic ruins hold secrets of artifacts with great power, but accessing them won’t be easy. As the story unfolds, a surprising twist propels you beyond what you ever imagined, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEDALO - Escape Room Adventure.

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  43. ABOUT THIS GAME WARNING: This game may trigger seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy. NOTE: Stolen Life is a psychological horror game designed to immerse you in a tense and unsettling atmosphere. After hearing a mysterious scream, you discover a hidden, unfamiliar part of your own home. As you explore this strange new area, secrets begin to unravel, and you realize your wife h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Life.

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    Enter the twisted dreamworld of Lunatix in this first-person psychological horror experience. As a test subject you'll navigate a distorted and ever-changing landscape, where reality blurs with nightmare. Solve interactive puzzles to unravel the mysteries of your subconscious and the forces at play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunatix.

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  45. About The Dyeing World A once-vibrant world has fallen into ruin. The World Tree, source of all life and color, has been corrupted, draining the land of its beauty, turning creatures feral, and casting a shadow over nature itself. You play as a fairy guardian, the last hope of a fading world, awakening after the fall to restore balance using the only thing left untainted: light and color. Story … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dyeing World.

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  46. Charon's Companion is a 3D adventure platformer where you play as Nyx, a cat navigating the underworld to save your late owner, Chrys. After her soul shatters in the wake of a tragic accident, Charon, the ferryman of the afterlife, asks for your help in piecing it back together.  Jump, climb, and solve puzzles across a mysterious spirit realm, uncovering lost memories and facing echoes of Chrys’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charon's Companion.

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  47. Dunhuang — A Mystery Awaits, A Tale Unfolds. Step into the heart of Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, where ancient whispers linger on painted walls and lost melodies yearn to be heard. Journey through time in this immersive puzzle adventure, unraveling secrets woven into the fabric of history and art. Discover. Decipher. Awaken the past.  Will you unveil the hidden echoes of Dunhuang? ------ Devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunhuang2.0.

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  48. In 1960, the main character's life was turned upside down by the tragic death of her family at the Belhaven Hotel, and for thirty-eight years he has struggled with the dark secrets of his past. Now she is determined to go back to find out what happened in this cursed hotel and uncover the truth. But this hotel is not just an old building, it is a living hell, haunted by the horrific events of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Disturb.

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  49. General description: In Unlighted you will play as a test subject that works for called Umbral Alchemy, a company dedicated to the research of stones with mysterious properties never seen before by humans. Thanks to you they hope to discover the origin of these strange materials, but it won't be an easy path.                         As a test subject you will have to test your abilities t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlighted.

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  50. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Embark on a short yet captivating journey in "In The Shadows." In this game, players are tasked with manipulating abstract objects, harnessing the power of light and shadow, to cast silhouettes that form familiar shapes and objects. The Game The game was crafted as part of a school project in a month and a half with no prior experience in Unreal Engine 5. Every element was created by me, utilizi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the shadows.

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