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A brand new original game by DF Design Published by Northern Games 2025 Free to download so fill ya boots. Any tips are greatfully received The History Following  his escape from Down the Pipe, Turdesley had donned his flying goggles and is back in his latest and biggest adventure yet !  The Mission Flying Officer Turdesley (Strangely Brown to his chums) has been drafted into a top secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hit the Fan (ZX Spectrum).

By DF Design A shoot and dodge-em up All done in the best possible taste !  Can you achieve mega-turd status?    The Story ------------ Introducing Turdesley, in the first of his adventures. It's a tough life being flushed away. Guide him in his travels down the pipe. Dodge or shoot all manner of nasties with his trusty condo-cannon. Travel through the worlds 'Pipe Central', 'Skull… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down The Pipe.

DF Design (1987-2025) (V2.0 Available Now) Sam is back on the speccy after a 39 year absence with a brand new fast action poker game! Her original poker game from 1986 went down in history and continues to be remembered fondly on ZX Spectrum sites with new versions still being created, including this recent one for the Gameboy: Samantha Fox Strip Poker by Rajcsányi László (WLS) Now the grainy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sam Fox Pin-Up Poker (ZX Spectrum/Next Enhanced).

88%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 325 reviews

The city’s most disturbing serial killer is at large and has his sights set on Belle. Can she escape this maniac’s fleshy, rotting clutches? Or will she lose her skin to this sicko’s collection? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinfreak.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

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96% User Score Based on 7,492 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 1 reviews

Quake is a first-person shooter video game, developed by id Software and published by GT Interactive in 1996 and featured music composed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails. It is the first game in the popular Quake series. In the game, players must find their way through various maze-like, medieval environments while battling a variety of monsters using a wide array of weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quake.

84%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Forsake is a 1 to 4 player co-op online survival horror game where each player is a member of an urban explorer group. Choose your equipment to explore places full of paranormal and exorcise them, if you think you can handle it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsake.

88%Game Brain Score

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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.

73%Game Brain Score

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73% User Score Based on 1,300 reviews

Uncover dark secrets and solve puzzles in this terrifying Indian horror game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamla - Horror Exorcism Escape.

85%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 9,056 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

Based on the BFG Edition, this release features enhanced graphics, better audio with more horror effects, a checkpoint save system, and support for 3D displays and HMDs. The game also includes the previous expansion Resurrection of Evil and a new single-player expansion pack called The Lost Mission. However, things like multiplayer and the inclusion of Ultimate Doom and Doom II have been removed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom 3.

77%Game Brain Score

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77% User Score Based on 1,518 reviews

You are a hunter world reknowned for slaying supernatural beasts. Your next contract is to hunt down a wendigo plaguing a section of woods in north america. Gather resources, set traps, prepare your equipment, use your hunters instincts and take down the beast, before it hunts you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folklore Hunter.

85%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 215 reviews

In the Irony of Nightmare things aren't always as they seem. Those who decide to solve all puzzles of the game, not only will unravel true secret of house, but also will open completely different ending of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irony Of Nightmare.

83%Game Brain Score

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83% User Score Based on 805 reviews

Reporter, a survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reporter - Scary Horror Game.

This release in an on-the-fly enhanced mode that turns MSX1 colors into MSX2 palette, remade GFX, redesigned for this ultimate edition. Includes:  LEVEL EDITOR! EXTRA BONUS GAME: Stan The Dreamer.The first on the world point & click adventure for MSX computers! TWO GAMES IN A SINGLE CARTRIDGE! Hans' Adventure Story Once upon a time, in a dark night... Hans, the cleric, was lost in a black fores… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hans' Adventure (+ Stan, the dreamer).

Welcome to Last Train to Tranz-Central, a two-part run 'n' gun adventure for the beloved ZX Spectrum! There are 64 levels in total across 8 unique Space Trains (each part has 32 levels, spread across 4 trains) and 8 Rogue AI bosses to defeat or escape from. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Train to Tranz-Central.

99%Game Brain Score

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99% User Score Based on 526 reviews

Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

46%Game Brain Score

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46% User Score Based on 636 reviews

Happy Horrordays from Bright Dawn!Need a last minute gift or looking for that special present for yourself? Look no further!Dementium II HD Trading Cards - Available Now!About the GameThe visage of doctors and patients alike fade in and out of these nightmarish visions of tortured memories. This eggshell reality is fractured by experiments conducted in the ward. Blood, flesh and screams surround… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementium II HD.

93%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 10,634 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Celebrated sequel to the groundbreaking FPS: DOOM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOM II.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 35,072 reviews

Cry of Fear is a single-player, horror modification for Half-Life 1 that brings you all the horrors you have always been afraid of. This is a free total converstion of Half-Life 1, which means none of the assets from Half-Life 1 have been used in this mod or any files from other people, it is a totally unique experience. Everything is made exclusively by Team Psykskallar, the Cry of Fear developer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cry of Fear.

80%Game Brain Score

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80% User Score Based on 578 reviews

Young Thomas has just moved into his new house; his parents snapping up the deal for the property without realising its dark past. Thomas finds a cassette player with a tape left inside along with a much needed flashlight. As darkness falls, he soon realises he is not alone within the room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boogeyman.

98%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 206 reviews

The Black Heart is an 1vs1 fighting game in the tradition of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, only more gothic and tragic. It's about another world in a parallel dimension where the king and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Heart.

80%Game Brain Score

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80% User Score Based on 1,617 reviews

Whatever path Kyle Katarn chooses will change the face of the galaxy forever. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II continues the story of Kyle Katarn, a young mercenary that successfully infiltrated the Empire, as he embarks on a quest to discover his past and learn the ways of the Jedi. In order to protect the galaxy Katarn must confront his father's murderers, led by the Dark Jedi Jerec, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.

80%Game Brain Score

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80% User Score Based on 10,079 reviews

EARLY DEVELOPMENT (ALPHA)We still have a long road ahead and more exciting content planned! Subscribe to our Socials, visit our website, or join our Discord community for more info and updates about the development of the project. WHAT IS SCP?SCP originates from the SCP wiki, a community-run collaborative writing project that has been running since 2008. the acronym SCP refers to Special Contain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: 5K.

Aim Trainer Asylum is a horror aim trainer with stylized black and white visuals. Survive all 4 nights in the asylum with varying difficulty levels and spooky monsters to escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aim Trainer Asylum.

50%Game Brain Score

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50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Annihilate waves of aliens, build your base, improve your mercenary, do it all with a sound track bathed in rock. Extinction Alien Invasion is an arcade shooter with elements of RPG, inspired by games like: Shadowgrounds, Alien Breed and Alien Swarm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXTINCTION ALIEN INVASION.

Leave your friends behind in this 1-8 player 2D brawler. Attempt to escape the Trap House while navigating through traps, monsters, and other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap House.

A Christmas treat from DF Design Free to download 48K/128K Spectrum and some enhanced features for the Spectrum Next (music and video accessed from its menu, the games are still the original versions though) Following on from the successful Sam Fox Pin-Up poker remake, here we have a new version of the 1988 game Maria's Christmas Box for the festive season. All new classic digitised pics, im… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maria's Christmas Cards (ZX Spectrum/Next Enhanced).

Terror strikes on the night of Day of the Dead as the devil himself manages to reach Earth for the first time in over a thousand years, this time arriving with a malicious plan. With the intention of conquering the world with his minions as well as finding a bride to accompany him to the throne, he ends up interrupting a romantic date between a cowardly peasant named Juan and the beloved Princess … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juan Sin Miedo.

79%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 13 reviews

Butcher is a fast-paced 2D shooter game and a blood-soaked love letter to the early 90s. As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remains of humanity, your sole purpose is to well... annihilate anything that moves. So grab your weapon of choice (from chainsaw, through shotgun, to grenade launcher) and kill your way through underground hideouts, post-apocalyptic cities, jungles and more. And i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUTCHER.

61%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

98%Game Brain Score

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98% User Score Based on 874 reviews

SCP - Containment Breach is a free survival horror game written in Blitz3D. The events of the game take place in a containment site of The SCP Foundation, a secret organization dedicated to containing and researching anomalous artifacts and entities that threaten the normality of the world. You're thrown into the boots of a Class D test subject, one of the Foundation's disposable human guinea pigs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP – Containment Breach.

100%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Survival HorrorYou are LunatiiCreeps, a horror-loving streamer known for braving the darkest corners of the gaming world. You get exclusive access to this new strange game and decide to embark on a journey into the shadows of the mind with Lumina Veil. Classic horror with a modern twistA captivating horror experience that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Solve puzzles, survive te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumina Veil.

79%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Disclaimer: The currently public version of Bushside Rangers: Chapter 1 is the original version released on 26th March, 2025. As such, it does not reflect the quality of the upcoming Chapter 1 Overhaul, set to release in 2026. SURVIVE THE HORRORS OF THE DESOLATE LAND.Bushside Rangers® is a first-person survival horror game that forces you to use your wits as you navigate through the dark, dreary … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bushside Rangers.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

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90% User Score Based on 89 reviews

LIMINAL WATERS is a liminal space walking simulator, enchanted by the radiant beauty of Unreal Engine 5.6. Explore unique and never bevore seen environments. No Monsters. Eerie atmosphere and feelings of unease, confusion, and confinement may arise. Subtle events and sophisticated sound design immerse the player in the game world – there is no interface or mission objectives. The focus is on explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL WATERS.

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 980 reviews

Explore a mythic platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince of Persia: Lost Crown.

87%Game Brain Score

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87% User Score Based on 102 reviews

"My Putrid Ponies" is a horror adventure set in a once-idyllic pony ranch now overrun by undead equines. As the last surviving, your mission is to uncover the mystery behind the ponies zombies outbreak while navigating through haunting landscapes filled with danger and despair. The Gameplays: Dynamic Gameplay Perspective: Engage in heart-pounding first-person gameplay for intense com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Putrid Ponies.

94%Game Brain Score

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97% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

It's the year 2001 and your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. There's a dark presence in this game, and it wants to get out. As you fight nightmarish monsters and solve mind-bending puzzles, the lines between the game and the real world will fade away. Will you survive the night? Whatever you do…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among Ashes.

95%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 3,592 reviews

Game contains sensitive content, such as pixelated blood and low-poly corpses. If you're easily disturbed by those things, you might not enjoy this game. Crawl is a short (max. for 20 minutes) horror game, where you need to crawl through tight cave spaces, and take photos of people that "went missing" there. While doing that, you need to keep your flashlight powered by hand cranking it, and const… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawl (Horror Game).

87%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

87%Game Brain Score

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87% User Score Based on 304 reviews

Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rot Gut.

81%Game Brain Score

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81% User Score Based on 1,420 reviews

Epic horror game! Survive in the hospital, beware of the dangers in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Nightmare 2: Hospital.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 341 reviews

There's a serial killer stalking your video store, and you just got called into work on your day off! Stock shelves, deal with customers and run for your life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rewind Or Die.

72%Game Brain Score

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72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations, tens of NPCs and teammates, within a twenty-plus hour long s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Shall Remain.

48%Game Brain Score

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48% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Noct is a 2D top-down multiplayer survival horror game that blends arcade combat with RPG survival elements. You are a survivor of the apocalyptic purge that formed the desolate wasteland now know as Noct. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noct.

68%Game Brain Score

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68% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews

Damned is a randomized online horror game for up to 5 players (4 survivors and 1 monster). You’ll be able to play as one of four people trapped in different haunted places (hotels, hospitals, etc). As a survivor your main objective will be finding your way out, as well as helping your friends get out too. You’ll often find yourself on the edge, hearing and seeing ghostly things, trying to find ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damned.

94%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

Legendary PC Alien Shooter is now available on your Android device! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Shooter.

78%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

84%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 22,164 reviews

You have a unique opportunity to gather a team of friends or go on a solitary expedition to the forests of wild reserves and feel like a real hunter for Bigfoots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIGFOOT.

84%Game Brain Score

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86% User Score Based on 291 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Man.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

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34% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Fight the monsters, shoot 'em up with your skills and powerful guns. Complete the whole story and find out the secrets of Ched's mind. ONE DAY for Ched makes you feel like you're back in the glory days of gaming, and brings you the ultimate in hardcore gameplay, interesting story and quest elements. Use your gaming skills to complete the levels and kill all enemies. Victory will can be yours, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONE DAY for Ched.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

93% User Score Based on 274 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn. Adventure through five weird, spooky worlds in search of your destiny. Face ten challenging bosses! Unlock hidden playable characters! 30+ Steam Achievements! Meet chainsaw mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Forever.