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Games like Shadow Animus [ Byte-Off 2020 Demo]

Games like Shadow Animus [ Byte-Off 2020 Demo]

Games like Shadow Animus [ Byte-Off 2020 Demo]

Looking for games like Shadow Animus [ Byte-Off 2020 Demo]? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nix: The Paradox Relic, Nina NTMP or The Bunnyman.

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  1. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Some secrets should be lost to the veil of time... A group of dangerous space pirates have hidden in the abandoned Neoterica Research Facility, built into the side of a huge asteroid. The facility is very dangerous, the home of many fearsome monsters and failed experiments. Valuable relics and technology exist in the facility but most adventurers are too scared to even try and enter it. You are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nix: The Paradox Relic.

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  2. The game is not yet available in English, but we are working very hard to make it multilingual very soon Regards, Uncle Ava Battles in Nina NTMP are a vibrant and exciting experience. In a classic-style 2D environment, each encounter is full of action and strategy. With a wide variety of skills at your disposal, you must use items, cast powerful spells, and employ all your wits to emerge victor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina NTMP.

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

    TheBunnyMan is a psychological horror inspired on newspaper and police archives. Police in Virginia has issued a public appeal to find a pregnant woman after reports of her missing. Her husband, a journalist is out to find her after the police search went cold. Something Evil is lurking... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunnyman.

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  4. Step into a world where every shadow hides a secret! This is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure — a story-driven game that blends exploration, mystery, and puzzles into one breathtaking journey. You’ll search through beautifully crafted scenes to uncover cleverly concealed items, solve intricate puzzles, and piece together the story as you go. Every discovery brings you closer to the truth  and deep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chivalry Quest: Sword and Flame Collector's Edition.

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  5. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about fixing up a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music! Initially, the shy May runs in fear from the monsters lurking about! But as you explore the town, solve puzzles, play minigames, and fix up houses and buildings, May becomes more confident and can meet the monsters that scared her before. Mayor May Knott features over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayor May Knott.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

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  7. Years ago, the witch of Hidden Town mysteriously disappeared. Adria has followed her trail and finally discovered her new hideout. Enter the witch’s house and break the curse that keeps Delian and Meridia trapped. This may be your last chance to defeat her. Do you dare face her? Explore strange worlds hidden within the house in the swamp, switch between day and night, and solve puzzles to move fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everlasting Curse.

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  8. Lullaby of Lost Soul - is an anime-horror game developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game offers an immersive survival horror adventure where players must uncover the dark secrets of an abandoned Academy. Combining elements of Japanese animation with cutting-edge graphics, it creates a unique atmosphere of fear and mystery. Explore the eerie halls of the Academy, where mysterious shadows and parano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lullaby of Lost Soul.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lurking is a classic RPG inspired by Ultima III. Classless character creation with modifiable skills.Build a party of up to five characters.Huge (300x300 tile) open world to be explored with nonlinear story progression.Beautiful retro pixel scenery that changes with the seasons.Additional gigantic multi-level underworld with separate town and battle maps.Turn-based combat in the early Ultima styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lurking I: Immortui.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Violet’s marriage is falling apart. One night, in a desperate attempt to make things right, she ventures into a mysterious forest, determined to gather the cherished belongings that once brought joy to her husband. But the woods are filled with secrets: a strange will-o’-the-wisp appears again and again, its intent unclear - friend or foe? As Nordic folklore comes to life around her, the line betw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Woods.

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  11. Descend into watery depths, unravel haunting secrets, and prove your worth as a legendary hunter. Danger lurks beneath every ripple! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Journey: Tears of the Lake Collector's Edition.

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  12. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Greatmaw Island. A mysterious place miles off the shore of an old city, where new minds gather to aid Doctor Morose in his experiments for the good of mankind. Aspiring young scientists Howard and Philip were as close as friends could be...until the Doctor rejected Howard's application, and accepted Philip's. As the days without Philip go by, rumors circulate that something really bad is happening… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Island of Doctor Morose.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    The Kickstarter is over, and 185% funded! Thank you, everyone. Please wishlist Scrabdackle on Steam! You've never left the wizard academy before, but today you were knocked out the window! As a novice stranded in an unfamiliar world, undertake a journey to find your way back home. Along the way, get to know the land of Scrabdackle for the first time – and the impact wizardkind has unknowingly had… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrabdackle.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    93% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    A third-person roguelite horror adventure where you play as four characters, experiencing an intergenerational storyline tied to the haunting traditions of an ancient village in Sardinia, Italy, a region rich with unique folklore… The village itself is an elaborate maze with no two iterations being precisely the same—you will have to explore and solve the mysteries of the game largely unguided. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saturnalia.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Clea is a survival horror title that emphasizes wits over cheap scares. Outsmart the Chaos Servants and escape from the Whitlock Mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clea.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Sunshine Manor is an 8-bit blood-soaked Horror RPG that pits you as Ada. Dared to spend the night in the haunted Sunshine Manor she encounters ghosts, demons, blood-soaked horror and more in this prequel to 2016's Camp Sunshine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunshine Manor.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    A little girl was sleeping peacefully with her Teddy bear, when suddenly, a monster popped out from her cupboard then stole her favorite plush. When closing the door, the little girl awoke then got inside the cupboard. and was projected into a magical world, full of monsters and oddities. She must now explore this strange land and help its inhabitants in order to rescue her Teddy. Still one quest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Teddy.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 3,536 reviews

    Iron Friend is a spine-chilling first-person horror game where you must confront dark mysteries and survive terrifying encounters. As a staff member thrown into a horrifying situation, your goal is to uncover the truth behind the eerie events unfolding around you. Navigate through creepy environments, solve puzzles, and avoid lurking dangers as you piece together the sinister secrets hidden within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Friend.

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  19. The desert dust has barely settled when you realize something is wrong: you entered the saloon looking for answers, now its doors refuse to let you leave. Inside, time repeats itself and reality shifts with every new cycle. Oil lamps flicker without a breath of wind, the piano plays with no one at the keys, and you can never be sure what time the clock is really showing. The saloon is a living ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infernal West.

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  20. Unravel a Dark Family SecretYou play as the only son of Johnathan Blackwood, and heir to the family legacy. After your father mysteriously disappears, you are forced to enter his study and soon uncover a maze of hidden rooms and cryptic puzzles that reveal your family’s dark secrets.  Experience Atmospheric Horror Experience immersive horror as you navigate through a labyrinthian manor filled wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackwood Legacy.

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  21. Game Overview: In "Tag of the Forgotten School", you play as Shota-Kun, a curious young student who is dared to enter an abandoned school known for its eerie and strange occurrences. Alone and nervous, Shota-Kun discovers that the school is not entirely empty. The place is inhabited by mysterious figures, and something about the atmosphere feels deeply unsettling. As he navigates the halls of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tag of the Forgotten School.

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  22. This is an adventure story of traveling to a different world. At the same time, it's a story of hope in the midst of despair. The story of two people supporting each other. Produced by Taiwan Indie Team The furry adventure visual novel “Return” is coming soon! Set in the otherworldly world of the Second World, this is the story of a scarred teenager who travels to the world of the Second Wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return 回歸.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumineNight.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    An Action/Adventure game about digging for fossils, building amazing skeletons and exploring underground worlds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fossil Hunters.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Mirror Layers is a social horror game which focuses on mysterious riddles and cooperation with other players. Visit the other side of the mirror and solve brain-teasing riddles; join "Propaganda", a mysterious social network made to let you cooperate with other players; and unveil the secrets and horrors of Chandran apartments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror Layers.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 492 reviews

    Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaves: The Journey.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 197 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 718 reviews

    Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Valley.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Six towers - each hiding a mask that grants the power of a natural element. Obtain them all by navigating through a set of increasingly-difficult twists and turns in Linked Mask, a captivating call-back to the olden days of the Game Boy era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Linked Mask.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 9,004 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 29 reviews

    Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEZ.

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  31. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Princess Isabella: The Rise Of An Heir is a hidden object puzzle adventure game from the creators of Enigmatis and Grim Legends If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Isabella: The Rise of an Heir.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,000 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience a magical adventure. Journey with Jerry to the enchanted realm of Mousewood , master fascinating spells and solve tricky puzzles. Along with a intriguing story you will see breathtaking hand drawn backgrounds and elaborately animated characters. A Unique soundtrack complements Jerry's incredible adventure with fabulously composed music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Rabbit.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for adventure not like any other! This story is about Ash. An ordinary girl who takes an unexpected journey through the mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashina: The Red Witch.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    [Media 3063911] Demo Notice : This is the build release for the A Dark Place 2 Demo. The average playtime length has been estimated from 30 to 40 minutes long. Please report any bugs you may... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dark Place 2.

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  35. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    PLEASE NOTE: A controller is recommended to play. FOR MAC USERS: Due to files permissions errors and game engine issues, certain steps may be necessary for proper installment: Step 1: Download... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Cave of the Ozarks.

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  36. Eat, and then imagine. Souls ShowDown is a multiplayer FPS horror game. Story:Scattered stories come together as one— the “Sukuu Mono” series. Have you ever heard of an out-of-body experience? An out-of-body experience is a strange phenomenon in which the soul leaves the body and wanders freely. Recently, rumors have been spreading that an increasing number of people on Kannagi Island have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls ShowDown.

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  37. Your great adventure has come to an end. The real journey is just beginning. You have spent eight months exploring a world transformed by the arrival of magical Zips, learning their habits and nature. Your plan to visit every corner of the continent is interrupted by an anonymous letter. The message is shocking: your father is dead. The letter reached you with a two-month delay. You return home … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monterria.

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    Embark on a Story-Rich, Souls-Like Adventure with a Cute Female Protagonist! Experience the journey of Dorothy Heartwell, a friendly guidance counselor on the autistic spectrum who is sure to win over hearts and minds. Awakening at the bottom of a well with faint memories of her past, it's up to Dorothy to find her way home despite the seemingly insurmountable odds against her. Explore interconnec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartwell.

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  39. Fallen Kingdom Is An Open-ended Medievel Rpg. In the kingdom of Xerphia, you are given a mission by King Aethil. Your task is to spread and destroy the neighboring kingdom with a special poison. But you will find yourself in a huge mystery that you never expected. Will you complete the king's quest as you begin to learn about the character's stories and mysterious events in the city? Or will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Kingdom.

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    Dive into the heart of darkness with FERB, a gripping horror game that drops you deep into the shadows of a mysterious cave packed with secrets and bone-chilling horrors. You’re a seasoned explorer on a mission to find out what happened to a missing adventurer—but you’ll quickly realize you’re not alone down here. Hiding in the dark is FERB, a terrifying, half-robotic creature that thrives on f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FERB.

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  41. In “Escape the Forest,” you choose your path to uncover the mystery behind your neighbors’ sudden disappearance. Nestled in a remote forest, you and your neighbors have lived in peace. However, recent nights have brought strange feelings and a sense of lurking danger. Current Features Discover the truth behind your neighbor’s disappearance in this immersive single-player story. This arena sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Forest.

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  42. A NEW CHALLENGE After an act of desperation and courage, Ayo finds himself separated from his mother and adrift in the ocean. Upon finding solid ground, he encounters a new and challenging land, a place full of mysteries and dangers. Face a variety of enemies, from wild animals to hostile indigenous warriors, as you explore dense forests, open fields, and dark caves. The South Island is an action … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The South Island.

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  44. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Cozy-punk Life Sim Lose yourself in an emotional, uplifting narrative about community, musical mysteries and underdog spirit. Help endearing and indecisive customers find their perfect records while debating all things music with your loveable colleagues. It's your job to help Repeater Records find its rhythm again! Crates of Puzzles to Dig Through From customer requests to store shenani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Heads.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    87% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    SAHUR: Escape Together – A cooperative survival horror game for 1-4 players. Band together to survive a night of terror and stop the deranged Sahur. Explore dangerous streets, scavenge for resources, and stay clear of his minions… Key genres: Horror, memes, action, coop. What makes it special? Smart AI that adapts to your playstyle. Rising difficulty as you progress. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAHUR: Escape Together.

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  46. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    38% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A whole new side to the Ashes of Immortality saga! Defeat your enemies and complete sidequests in this compelling 16-bit saga inspired by Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Immortality II.

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  47. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Morvyn Gutter Welcome to Morvyn Gutter, a gripping pixel art horror RPG that plunges you into the heart of a city's darkest secret. When you find yourself trapped in the city's infamous sewer system—known only as "The Gutter"—your quest for escape becomes a descent into a nightmarish labyrinth where reality and nightmare intertwine. Story: In a city where rumors whisper of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morvyn Gutter.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Research Facility G-1-6 has gone dark. Your mission: reestablish contact and investigate the communication blackout. Equipped with AEGIS-scanner and a flashlight, uncover what is really going on here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Sleeper.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Search for missing people, lost objects, or even help people solve their problems by handing them over their required items. OVERLOOK is hand-drawn, cozy, relaxing, and funny. btw, watch! there might be a cat hidden in bushes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERLOOK.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Wendigo is a horror game that takes place primarily in a small fictional park named 'Tamarack National Park.' FEATURES - Explore a dark wooded region at night with a crank flashlight to see your surroundings. - Use your radio to pick up strange signals that become louder the closer you get. - Carefully avoid danger that is for the most part unscripted and autonomous, with no teleporty jumpscar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wendigo.

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