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A slow-burn psychological horror game where you explore a sealed underground transit system and confront a living infection that refuses to die. People are still there. They still breathe. They just aren’t in control anymore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBDERMAL: This isn’t you.

A role-playing game in which journalist Alex tries to get to the truth in a world full of misinformation.; Pillars of Design: Critical thinking, search for truth, investigation.  Genre/Story/Mechanics: In this game, the player takes on the role of journalist Alex, who finds himself in a world full of misinformation. Through research and dialog, the player uncovers the truth behind various e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Search for TRUTH.

Game OverviewWillow is a young woman who has been struggling to deal with a stalker who has been following her and causing her great fear and anxiety. One day, after a particularly harrowing encounter with the stalker, Willow begins to experience strange hallucinations. These hallucinations take the form of strange, distorted images and sounds that seem to come from nowhere, and they seem to be co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virago: Trepidation.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

The Brewline is an open world bootlegging simulation. Players build their own alcohol empire through production, trade, and NPC interactions while competing against rival gangs. Manage your resources and navigate a dangerous landscape to expand your illegal operations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Brewline.

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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

73% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

A detective mystery set in the political powder-keg of Barcelona in 1977. You play Jorge, a retired policeman who uses a wheelchair, struggling with a difficult past. Alone on your balcony, you watch the world pass by through binoculars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flower Collectors.

Every mystery leaves behind a trail. Every truth demands a price. Take the role of an investigator in a psychological horror detective experience. Uncover hidden clues, reveal forgotten secrets, and face a truth you were never meant to find. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agony Dies Within.

AMANZIThis is an early-access version, so expect some bugs and things that our developers are still working on. Participate with your feedback and suggestions!'Water is always in  balance. Balance is life.  When things go out of balance - tragedy follows.' The city of Amanzi has water in abundance.  But the districts of Amafu and Uthuli could not be more different. While the people in Amafu have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AMANZI.

Warning: The game contains screamers and loud sounds. About the Game In a world shrouded in darkness, Luna ventures into a mysterious labyrinth after receiving a letter revealing a dark secret linked to her family's disappearance. With only her light to guide her, Luna must navigate shadowy corridors, uncovering long-forgotten secrets and confronting lurking enemies. Each flash of illumination r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Lurkers.

About Game Ko, Ke, and Shi have united, combining three primary martial arts disciplines: attack, defense, and long-range attack to confront the terrifying monsters in the form of living fast food. However, at any given moment, only one of them can be active. What to expect from the demo In the demo version, you will be able to play a short episode that will allow you to form an overall opini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KoKeShi: The Secret of Cicada's Nest.

[Made for the 2024 Green Bay Global Game Jam] [The Stanley Parable meets Goat Simulator with a Gun!!!] NOTICE:  This game is best with audio!! Welcome to the examination test subject number 44, today you're joining the research and development department of a strange new technology that will solve all your problems. Jump, shoot, and blast your way through this strange testing ground and prove your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testing Patience.

A downloable metroidvania for Windows. Enkhirydion is an exploration-based Metroidvania, action side-scrolling platformer.                                 NEW VER 1.0.2                                                    SEE DETAILS! Immerse yourself in the harrowing world of  Pedro de Triana,  a pixel art metroidvania that takes you on an epic journey through a plague-ridden European landscap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enkhirydion.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Pestilence is a first-person stealth game in which you play as the Lord of the Pestilence, a betrayed God who seeks revenge against his brothers. Make use of your uncanny abilities to infiltrate this Spanish inspired city and infect their leaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pestilence.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir. Visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and eventually solve the case before the killer escapes - or you wind up dead yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Syndrome.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

A unique revolution simulator where every encounter matters. Mesmer! The pearl of the old world. At least it used to be. But this city has failed its people. Unite the people, spark a revolution and storm the castle. Build a better Mesmer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mesmer.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

63% User Score Based on 168 reviews

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection. As Jack tries to figure out the identity of the girl and clear his name, the disillusioned detective finds himse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Face Noir.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 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.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

Jacob has disappeared. Explore his cute voxel room to find out what happened. Each of its objects has a story to tell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oniria Crimes.

Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

Epic Story After a thousand years of the divine rule of the great Lord of Holy Light, the gods suddenly abandoned the Land of Grace. A thousand years ago, the DEADLIGHT, which had been suppressed by the Lord of Holy Light, returned to the land once again. It was a cold yet dazzling light that covered the sky, like a frigid sun, suppressing the vitality of the earth. The temperature dropped, the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD DAYLIGHT.

Boss Of The Mafia is a side-scrolling game in which you play as the boss of the mafia! In this incredibly difficult platformer you have to get through all the obstacles and dangerous traps in order to complete this game to the end. Cool relaxing jazz music will help you with this! Probably every person at least once in his life dreamed of becoming a crime boss. Become the boss of the mafia in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boss Of The Mafia.

"Danko and the mystery of the jungle" - the action takes place in abandoned catacombs, where once an alien civilization mined crystals. Using antigravity, a magnet and other devices, Danko will find all the treasures and save his friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danko and the mystery of the jungle.

A NOIR GAMEBOOK WHERE MISREADING GETS YOU KILLED. Magnate Victor Ashford vanished from his own office, locked from the inside. A Swiss bank letter on the desk, a glass mark that shouldn't be there, and four people with reasons to lie. You are the detective. No dice, no luck: what closes the case is what you noticed. NOW IN ENGLISH. STILL WRITTEN IN PORTUGUESE. The game was written in Brazilian … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suas Escolhas - O Caso do Magnata Desaparecido.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Punisher of Sins aka POS Story: The subject of our game is about the police detective Gabriel, whom you control in the near future, racing against time to find a child who was kidnapped from one end of the world to the other. Gameplay and Key Features: Detective themed Photorealistic atmosphere Adventure game Standard third-person mechanics Story consists of 16 levels Open world gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punisher of Sins.

Welcome to the future, agent! The year is 2052. The world is on the brink of collapse as a pandemic virus spreads uncontrollably across the population. To make matters worse, hackers from all over the globe are exploiting advanced technology to commit crimes of every kind. And the cherry on top? Terrorist factions and triads have embedded themselves in society, posing as legitimate organiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2052.

*web version plays best on Firefox* This game was made for IndieCade's Jamming the Curve.  Controls  Arrow keys or WASD keys to move, shift to runE to interact when nearby an interactable objectMouse click and spacebar for dialogue actions Synopsis You live on an alien planet, in a town that is essentially a series of bubbles. The one scientist/doctor on the planet needs your help to get this new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak in Space.

Experience the world's first fusion of FMV genre and 2D platforming in this revolutionary sci-fi adventure. Explore Cappadocia's mystic realm where fortune-telling meets quantum physics. Join Nazar, unlock psychic powers, and race to prevent a dark future in this genre-defying journey! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nazar.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

An unexpected outbreak of a mysterious virus that turns people into crazed zombies has forced James and his wife Alice to leave town. Along the way, they had an accident, and James woke up and realized that his wife had disappeared and now he would have to find her before it was too late... You will have to survive in a zombie apocalypse with moving around the grid using improvised means, environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phenom.

Embark on an epic adventure and prepare to face the Legends of Mythology! Dive into a fantasy world drawing from the well of history, global mythology, legends and folklore.  Prepare yourself for a genre-bending action-adventure experience. This game breaks genre boundaries, infusing mechanics from metroidvanias, action-RPGs, and rogue-likes, all with an emphasis on methodical combat.  Battle myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Mythology.

GAME IN DEVELOPMENT THE SONG OF THE NIGHTRIDER is a single player MUSIC ADVENTURE GAME in development. It features three completely new ways of dynamic interaction through sound. SHADOWCATCHING is the first of these main acoustic features to be presented to the public. DEMO After sunset the curse of the Nightrider not only transforms most living creatures into shadows but also traps their souls i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SONG OF THE NIGHTRIDER.

Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno is a fan game based on the beloved Final Fantasy Franchise, though with an unusual twist. It is also an adaptation of a long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Created by a team of two developers, a musician and in correspondence with an artist, not to mention the input of the original players, we're dedicated to seeing our dearly held tale come to life in a fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 66 reviews

You are trapped in the observatory of a star-obsessed professor atop Mount Clearveil. Plan your survival during the day, confront the darkness of the basement at night. Can you break the ritual and uncover the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life & Shadow: Celestial Call - Prologue.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Diluted is a narrative-driven 3D side-scrolling puzzle and adventure game where players explore dark environments, solve environmental challenges, and uncover a story centered around fear, control, and nightmares.  Players control Archie, a young orphan cursed with a living nightmare entity named Azell. Throughout the game, players navigate interconnected areas, avoid environmental hazards, and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diluted.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 80 reviews

The King Mere is dead. His brother stands accused.Step into Murder of King Mere, a captivating painterly-pixelated murder mystery set in the secluded City of Ink. King Mere, once a beacon of diplomacy for the Dog Empyre, now lies a bloodstain on the snow. His brother, August, has been swiftly convicted. As the Master Detective's Apprentice, you arrive four days too late to the crime scene. Is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkway: Murder of King Mere.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

Acting alone, without back up or deadly weapons, a forensic analyst searches desperately for evidence to connect a spate of disparate murders to a single Serial Killer, in this highly pressured Survival Horror Game. Focused on the real-life practices of forensic analysts, She’s Leaving allows the player to understand and uncover the truth behind the evidence they find. Throughout She's Leaving, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to She's Leaving.

Immerse yourself in the gloomy atmosphere of a small northern town at the turn of the millennium, where reality intertwines with the inner demons of the main character, who suffers from a strange form of social phobia. What could have happened in this godforsaken place at the edge of the earth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chilling Silence.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Find hidden cats in the charming and historic city of Istanbul! Start with an uncolored scene and relax as you color the streets, explore landmarks, and meet special furry friends to collect unique cards. A cozy, family-friendly hidden object adventure full of charm and color! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats in Istanbul.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

94% User Score Based on 33,296 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 11 reviews

Re-Discover Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Nightmares.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

Project Overview Robbie Cruz, a resourceful adventurer, finds himself stranded on a mysterious deserted island after his rubber dinghy meets an untimely demise. With no clear sign of rescue in sight, Robbie must rely on his wit and determination to survive and ultimately escape the island. The game concept combines elements of survival games, puzzle-solving, and adventure, set against the backdr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robbie Cruz.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 301 reviews

A tactical narrative-driven RPG in a digital future. Hack into servers, beat security and steal encrypted data in a world where your identity is just another network address. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Protocol.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

In the first Cannibal Tales episode, "The Interview", you play the role of a young and ambitious journalist determined to make a career. Your goal is to get a scoop that will allow you to become a partner in the newspaper you work for. You focus on the mystery surrounding a young survivor of a metropolitan cannibal, determined to obtain an interview to unravel the connection between t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Tales - Episode 1.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

82% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Hauma is an episodic noir interactive graphic novel centered around the exploits of former detective Judith, her fixation on an old murder investigation, and how this unravels conspiracies within the upper echelons of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauma: A Detective Noir Story.

Vampires, Demons and Zombies crawl out of the darkness to plague the land once agaaaand they're dead... That was NOT how this was supposed to go down. But that's what Gabriel Dorleac is known for. Killing the undead. He has been doing so for years, ever since he returned home from Citadale Island.And now a new shadow cast its darkness over the castle. So of course Gabriel is going to go there. How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Tales of Citadale: The Shadow Maker.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 220 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Mega City Police, Retrowave Skill-Based Action Roguelike inspired by truly old-school action movies. Prelude version Includes first 2 levels and 4 playable police officers of the full version. Hello, Officer. Mega City needs your services. Are you ready to uphold the law? The crime is out of control, the streets are not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Agents.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

People have been disappearing in the town of Ridleton for the past 15 years... Can you weather the storm and solve the case? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispered Secrets: Into the Wind Collector's Edition.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 3,274 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.