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Games like Secrets of the Dark: Mystery of the Ancestral Estate

Games like Secrets of the Dark: Mystery of the Ancestral Estate

Games like Secrets of the Dark: Mystery of the Ancestral Estate

Looking for games like Secrets of the Dark: Mystery of the Ancestral Estate? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets, Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage or Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    What secrets do these souls share with Kate Reed, a struggling writer hoping to recapture her past success? These lost souls cannot move on. To save them, you must guide Kate between these mind-bending worlds as you explore the House of 1000 Doors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where the players solve various puzzles in their late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy. During the game players will have to solve puzzles, collect and combine items and activate hidden mechanisms. As they progress, they will uncover the secret behind their uncle’s legacy and unveil the mysterious organization pulling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage.

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  3. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    46% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    As a student at the Magic Academy, Katrina has learned some amazing things, but nothing has prepared her for what she will discover during her new adventure. Join Katrina and her brother as they travel across the world and through time to save their professor from the curse of the werewolf. Find the hidden pieces of important items and reassemble the objects to solve challenging puzzles. And en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 736 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 676 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Find your missing fiancé in the deepest parts of the ocean in a forgotten underwater city that hides many spine-chilling secrets and an ancient evil that is hiding in the deepest chambers of the once idyllic city of Eden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    94% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Don the mantle of a relentless monster huntress in a crumbling city in need of redemption! When the powerful artifact that binds Koshmaar – a horrifying creature from another world – is stolen, you embark on a quest that will lead you to the gothic city of Lichtenheim, which is inhabited by Maskwraiths – demonic creatures corrupted by a power from another dimension. Answer the call of the Dark Cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Legends 3: The Dark City.

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  10. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows is a fantastic casual puzzle adventure game. This is an excellent family story with a paranormal twist! Your family’s past is more interesting than any story. And it's not over yet... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Many years ago, Emily plummeted from an attic window to her doom. Her house now lies abandoned along with the mystery of her death. Sara has inherited this dark home, only to discover that it is not empty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Past: Realm of Ghosts.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Whimsy is the story of a girl awaking in the forest, as she always does, and stumbling upon little red footprints. Following these footsteps leads her on a whimsical journey through the forest to solve puzzles, assist woodland creatures and discover rituals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimsy.

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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Welcome to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor! This is a 3D realistic puzzle escape game. In the game, you inherit your grandfather's legacy - a manor. While exploring this manor, you discover unspeakable secrets hidden within. Driven by curiosity, you open door after door in the ancient mansion, follow clues, solve magnificent puzzles and mechanisms, and attempt to uncover the truth buried beneath th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 690 reviews

    Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Susan had just stepped away to answer the phone, but when she returned she saw something pulling her son Jimmy through a shimmering portal. It closed before she could pull him back. To save him, she must find a way to this other world. Before Susan lies a world that no one else has ever seen before... a world where magic is real and anything is possible. Find out who took Jimmy and what they want … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lands: Dark Overlord.

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  18. On your way to writing the perfect supernatural novel, be prepared to face danger. Are you ready for such desperate measures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Legends: Trapped In Mirror Collector's Edition.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.

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  20. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Play the second part of the thrilling hidden object adventure "Greed"! Help Julia save her sister Sophia, who was abducted many years ago. Find out the sinister plans of the secret cult of the Oracles and stop their forbidden experiments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed 2: Forbidden Experiments.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    A world famous castle, the mysterious, unexplained death of a romantic king, and anonymous clues pointing to a whole web of dark conspiracies—what more does a savvy journalist need for a gripping story—maybe one with Pulitzer potential? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Neuschwanstein.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 912 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood is a critically-acclaimed, beautifully crafted casual adventure game rich with horror, plot twists and shadowy intrigue. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets shrouded in the mists of Ravenwood Park! What happened to the abandoned camper covered by enormous claw marks? What lurks in the park’s shadows? Will you be able to solve the mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 435 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Enter the world of Drawn, and unravel the secrets of the Painted Tower. Overcome challenging puzzles on your quest to save Iris. A curse has locked each floor of the tower, and only the most creative adventurer can find a way through. Enter lush painted worlds and meet fantastic characters who will help you…and sometimes try to stop you, on your quest through the dream world of The Painted Tower. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drawn: The Painted Tower.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Anna wakes up in a vast and mysterious undersea temple with amnesia. By unlocking the enchanted Imperial Relics she must rediscover her own lost identity and the forbidden secrets of Dark Empress before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empress Of The Deep.

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  27. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Avaialble on steam if you want to add in game achievements to your steam profilehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1431270/Arcana_Sands_of_Destiny/  You are Jenny Hopkins a brilliant archaeologist on a magical and perilous adventure to discover the dark secrets of Egypt’s past and banish the long forgotten evil from this world.  Your fiancé William finds a strange ancient artifact with old wri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcana Sands of Destiny.

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  28. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    You are not afraid of ghost stories, so your pursuit of inspiration leads you to the strangest of places. But this time something truly sinister is in the air. Can you survive the encounter with a real spirit? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Legends: The Curse of the Crimson Shadow Collector's Edition.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  32. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Tibetan Quest: Beyond the Worlds End is a captivating hidden object game that blends together the elements of the thriller and adventure genres with oriental esotericism and lore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tibetan Quest: Beyond the World's End.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia.

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  36. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    There are dark secrets that have an annoying tendency to crawl back into the light, escaping oblivion. But there is also Sarah Pennington, the most skilled agent of the ever-watching Secret Order, who is there to face them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret Order 7: Shadow Breach.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Pamela Cavendish returns for another adventure! The famous anthropologist ventures into the northern reaches of Europe to rescue a friend who went missing while following the trail of Norse gods. Is this mere coincidence or is there something more behind the legend of Loki and Hodur? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Fables 2: Frozen Path.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:emotional, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    In Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn you will follow Eliana as she tries to become a true alchemist. You will need to help her solve riddles, explore kingdoms and much more. Follow Eliana on her mission to save her hometown and help her to save the people she loves. Tackle the evil forces behind a deadly betrayal and prove yourself to be a true alchemist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn.

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  39. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In a remote, secluded location where no human foot has set foot, there is a laboratory conducting secret research. What purpose and what kind of research is being conducted in this laboratory is unknown, but it is clear that strange things are happening. Help with the research being conducted in this laboratory and complete the research, unraveling the mysterious events happening within. [The Par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paradixion: Laboratory.

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  40. Katrina is an apprentice sorcerer at the Magic School. One day, she receives a letter from her brother and fellow student Roger, describing his search for the missing Professor Frobos. Troubled by recurring nightmares, Katrina decides to follow her brother to aid the investigation and help elucidate the mysterious disappearance. Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light follows the same basic design of its … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay at Riddlewood Manor, provided the estate doesn’t kill you first. Survive a deadly series of eerie escape rooms in this lovely resort where fear meets farce. Disturb the spirits within to unearth the absurd lore behind the Riddlewood family, and — oh, just a small precaution, please refrain from summoning any demonic entities if you see a doll around. That’s Suz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddlewood Manor.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    3D Escape Game: Chinese Room is a Chinese-style escape room game. You’ll find yourself in a variety of mysterious, challenging rooms inspired by Chinese culture, where you’ll uncover secrets and solve puzzles. The Beauty of Eastern Zen Each scene pays homage to traditional Chinese Zen aesthetics, with serene lighting, minimalist lines, and gentle colors. This design enhances the puzzle-solving pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Escape: Chinese Room.

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  43. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten mansion where every room raises new questions. A narrative-driven exploration game full of mystery and atmospheric tension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Mansion.

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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Blackrock Manor: Escape Room.

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  45. Warmed by winter's gentle magic, unwrap a cool Solitaire classic, A thousand levels to explore, Klondike, Spider - and much more. Through sparkling snowflakes reach new heights - Freecell and Yukon, such delights. Embrace the season, pure and clear, let Solitaire enchant your year! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jewel Match Solitaire Winterscapes 3: Collector's Edition.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Archaeologist Helena Nightshade gets entangled in the mysteries surrounding an ominous eternal lunar eclipse, prophesied by estranged Moon Worshippers also known as the Anaxagori. Set in 1930s Southern Europe, where technology has eclipsed magic, an estranged group of Moon Worshippers known as the Anaxagori resurfaces with an ominous prophecy: an eternal lunar eclipse. Dismissed by the public … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightshade Mysteries: Eternal Moon.

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  47. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    What seemed like a typical evening with a bit of hangover after a successful party gradually turned into one of the greatest mysteries Viktor had ever faced. With the help of the artificial intelligence ARNEAS (Artificial Neural Assistant), he traces the trail of unusual artifacts that suddenly captured the attention of the local treasure hunting community. And when he discovers that his own grand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Prague: The Executioner's Last Cut.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of the desert, Motel 86 is the perfect stop for travelers seeking peace and seclusion, a place so isolated that no one will hear if you call for help. You wake up locked in a room. Somehow, you manage to get out… and a phone starts ringing somewhere in the distance. Who’s calling? Why are you here?No Vacancy Tonight is a first-person mystery adventure in 3D, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Vacancy Tonight.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dreaming Sarah is an adventure game where you explore the dream world of a young girl named Sarah, who is in a deep coma. Collect items and abilities as you solve puzzles, interact with people and objects to try to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Sarah.

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

    After a big earthquake in the city center, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside an abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of inexplicable tremors, revealing ancient secrets and a mystical artifact, before the city is destroyed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Axe.

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