Games like Scareware
Looking for games like Scareware? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Anna's Quest, MechaNika or Tres-Bashers.
- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability87% User Score 1,266 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding86% User Score 360 reviewsCritic Score 63%2 reviews
If it's not cool, it will disappear. If you're not cool, hide. MechaNika is here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MechaNika.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story97% User Score 286 reviews
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find over 30 different monsters and whack 'em with your baseball bat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tres-Bashers.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding94% User Score 1,391 reviewsCritic Score 80%5 reviews
After a deadly circus fire shatters his world and tarnishes his name, Dropsy the Clown finds himself on a journey of self-discovery through a story that harnesses powerful themes of love and unmerited kindness. With his father gravely ill and the world turning its back on the once celebrated clown, Dropsy will need to help those in need, hug total strangers, and unearth dark secrets on the winding… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dropsy.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding87% User Score 632 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peet who slept peacefully in a coma. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neversong.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 2,456 reviews
Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire. During his escape from RuptureFarms, Abe received a v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding92% User Score 1,337 reviews
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability99% User Score 4,141 reviews
Endacopia is a nontraditional point-and-click adventure game where you will guide a lost child named Mellow through a world that operates on foreign rules. He doesn’t know much about anything other than the fact that he has a strong gut instinct. With a little help from his guardian angel, which is you, Mellow will be able to overcome many obstacles in the way of him finding a place he can call ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endacopia.
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- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability100% User Score 131 reviews
Replicat is a roguelike deckbuilder that bends the rules of memory matching. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replicat.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding98% User Score 173 reviews
Graduation is coming. In other words, everything that makes your life great is about to disappear. But that won't stop you from making the most of senior year! Does that mean making new friends (or lovers)? Buckling down on your passion project? Just chilling out? You decide!Features 15-20 hours of story content! Choose what to do after school, whether that be playing arcade games, hanging out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wanna Be A Game Dev!.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 12,836 reviewsCritic Score 77%3 reviews
Webbed is the story of a happy little spider on an adventure to save her boyfriend from a big mean bowerbird. Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Webbed.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability63% User Score 904 reviews
The Deer is an educational inter-ac-tive expe-ri-ence for children. You'll be an ancient Deer during the Pleistocene epoch and you'll discover everything about this marvelous era. Unfortunately there were no T-Rex during this age since they were already extinct millions of years before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deer.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding96% User Score 5,512 reviews
BOKURA is a two-player puzzle adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOKURA.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music86% User Score 282 reviews
GRIDROAD is a traffic optimisation puzzle/simulation game. Build roads, place roadsigns and tweak traffic lights to build the most efficient traffic junction! Remember that time you were stuck in traffic for the umpteenth time at that idiotically designed junction? Remember how you swore you could have designed a better intersection in your sleep? Well look no further, GRIDROAD is the game for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GridRoad.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding93% User Score 276 reviews
My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics92% User Score 60 reviews
A collection of spooky microgames featuring fast-paced gameplay inspired by horror classics. Chop off legs, hurl hatchets, clash cards with Nosferatu, and many other ghoulish acts of terror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE: Watch Party.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story93% User Score 90 reviews
Master a collection of 46 challenging minigames, including parodies of famous games! Each game lasts just seconds, so act fast! Conquer a unique set of randomly-chosen minigames in each run!The farther you get in a run, the faster the gameplay (up to and including "ludicrously fast")!Unlock faster, more difficult game modes, including an endless mode! Here are just some of the trials you'll face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Soup.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development90% User Score 248 reviewsCritic Score 70%2 reviews
Meet Cid, the demon of Darkestville! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkestville Castle.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability96% User Score 2,026 reviews
In a pink world full of strange naked creatures, the player takes control of a human-looking fellow on a mission to gather food for a friend of his. Filled with constant disturbing imagery and dark undertones, The Good Time Garden is a short (15-20 minutes long), surreal horror puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Good Time Garden.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding90% User Score 735 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Alicemare is a horror-esque adventure game by △○□× (Miwashiba) made in WOLF RPG Editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alicemare.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere97% User Score 228 reviews
Become a professional thing-doer! Complete wacky assignments for Salamander County's local TV station, and solve the mystery of why nearly everyone in the county suddenly disappeared. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salamander County Public Television.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability98% User Score 2,580 reviewsCritic Score 91%4 reviews
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicory: A Colorful Tale.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability96% User Score 104 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 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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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability95% User Score 2,164 reviewsCritic Score 86%1 reviews
A Visual Novel with a twist - improve skills, charm girls, and learn dangerous secrets... by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save Them.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability94% User Score 1,617 reviews
Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ann.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding84% User Score 136 reviewsCritic Score 76%8 reviews
Tiny Thor is a classic Jump'n'Run that cleverly combines elements of action, puzzles and skill. The unique hammer-throwing action spellbinds players right from the start and acquires special superhuman abilities and upgrades as the game progresses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Thor.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding78% User Score 634 reviewsCritic Score 75%3 reviews
Microgames done spooky! Equal parts cute, creepy, and exciting, over 200 microgames across a dozen unique levels. A fast-paced adventure game with a twist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 13,089 reviewsCritic Score 84%26 reviews
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Drifter.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability93% User Score 4,698 reviews
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...By author Remigiusz Michalski (Harvester Games) this suspenseful psychological horror game features stylized artwork, a simple keyboard control method and English voice act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cat Lady.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability96% User Score 1,231 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
"Please, kill me." "If you get out with me, then I'll kill you." Their strange "promise" formed a peculiar bond between the two of them. Where are they? Why were they caught? They desperately try to escape from the sealed building! "Angels of Death" is a psycho horror adventure game, which consists of four episodes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels of Death.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development81% User Score 259 reviews
Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journal.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability92% User Score 5,445 reviews
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Witch in the Woods.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability99% User Score 160 reviews
The Hacker was known as the best of the best, delving into dark servers no one else could penetrate and returning with glittering data to sell on the black market. Nobody knows why they quit. Some say their will was broken by the dark secrets at the heart of the Mainframe. Some say they simply retired to a penthouse suite in Low Earth Orbit. But when you leave the world of high-stakes cybercrime… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 868-Back.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization98% User Score 183 reviews
Smash and thrash the mysterious Forever Chicken, a living ragdoll central to a frightful midnight carnival. Your Uncle Tontine assures "you can leave as soon as you desire" but despite their efforts no child has ever gone home... Will you be the first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawling Angels.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics91% User Score 53 reviews
Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding99% User Score 1,207 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviews
In this turned-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization98% User Score 1,209 reviewsCritic Score 89%12 reviews
Explore a vast urban landscape in this narrative-driven, 2D top-down platforming adventure!In Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, you're a budding yoyo master facing off against enemies using the weapon you know best: your prized yoyo! As Pippit, you'll be quite literally thrown into the shocking story of your auntie's business empire, a soul-stealing mega-laser, and four dastardly crime bosses!Each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization96% User Score 293 reviews
Caput Mortum is a short first-person horror experience inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers and survival horror games. It focuses on exploration and atmosphere while providing puzzles, simple combat, and light resource management. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caput Mortum.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability83% User Score 24 reviews
A cryptic note draws you to an old mansion on a stormy night. Inside, the halls stretch and twist in ways they shouldn't, and the air is thick with something unseen. As you explore, you must solve cryptic puzzles, confront the residents, and unravel the past. SOMNIFUGE is a first-person psychological horror game blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and surreal horror. Inspired by the haunting at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMNIFUGE.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability68% User Score 519 reviewsCritic Score 52%3 reviews
Bye Sweet Carole is a horrific thriller game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril. (Remothered series) Be ready to jump into the world of Corolla and meet the rabbits that has infested it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bye Sweet Carole.
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- 99%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization99% User Score 4,592 reviews
Horror visual novel coming in January 2023. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Lily: Chapter 1.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding94% User Score 68 reviews
CONTROLS: Movement: Arrow Keys or WASD R: Reset Room Z: Previous Level X: Next Level ESC: Exit Game If you have a Windows or Linux(Ubuntu) computer, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED you download (link at bottom of page) and play. There are some layering and sound issues with the html export. Sandy's Great Escape By Team Mocha Moose Help Sandy, a magical crab, navigate through a dungeon's tricks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandy's Great Escape.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding95% User Score 3,100 reviewsCritic Score 79%3 reviews
Humor-filled indie adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Botanicula.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability91% User Score 266 reviews
Dino Trauma introduces you to a place where gore and dinosaurs aren't unusual things. Inspired by Doom, Quake, Blood, Turok, Dino Crisis and all your '90s favorite survival horrors. In three campaign episodes based on '90s level design style mixed with current standards, players will battle through dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures out for his blood. Featuring a vast arsenal of weaponry incl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Trauma.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization91% User Score 400 reviews
Epiphany City is a mind-bending puzzle adventure game where you use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who’s lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epiphany City.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability83% User Score 4,036 reviews
Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding68% User Score 510 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
TRAUMA tells a story of a young woman who survives a car accident. Recovering at the hospital, she has dreams that shed light on different aspects of her identity - such as the way she deals with the loss of her parents. TRAUMA lets you experience those dreams in an interactive way, reminiscent of Point-and-Click Adventure Games. It builds upon this established formula by introducing a gesture-ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trauma.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding85% User Score 1,192 reviewsCritic Score 70%2 reviews
In Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes, players return to the world of adventure game hit Edna & Harvey: The Breakout. Be prepared to meet many old friends and discover many new hand-made cartoon locations, realized in full HD glory! Lilli, a young girl at a convent school, is the main character of Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes. Seemingly the best-behaved little girl in the world, she executes al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability91% User Score 590 reviewsCritic Score 78%2 reviews
Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1bitHeart.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 14,426 reviews
In this story-driven adventure game, players will interact with Sal's world and his nightmares. The main path typically requires casual effort. However, there are hidden surprises to be found and bonus mysteries that may invoke a bit of head-scratching for those players up to the challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sally Face.
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