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Looking for games like Shadow Play? Here are top survival puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Occupancy, The Eyes of Ara or Encaged.

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  1. Be careful where you let your eyes rest. Occupancy is a first-person psychological horror series built around interviews with people who lived through experiences that don't quite add up. A detective has spent years collecting these cases. Events that don't fit. Anomalies in survivors' accounts. Gaps where memory should be. Each chapter is one of those interviews, and you play both sides of it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occupancy.

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  3. Encaged is a game i made in three days as a Call of Duty Zombies fangame, it might be a little un-polished, as i made it in such a short space of time by myself using nothing but my old phone, and i didn't really know what i was doing, im not an experienced game developer, i've never done this before, ive wanted to for nine years but never have till now.  Encaged is fairly simplistic, it follows … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encaged.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 332 reviews

    Eidolon is a game about exploring a mysterious landscape and uncovering the stories of the people who lived there once before. It is a game about history, curiosity, interconnectedness, and the slow and inevitable beauty of life. You will be dropped into the dreary and mystical Western Washington circa 2400 c.e. with little to guide your way. Awaiting you is a vast landscape filled with wildlife,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolon.

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  6. Free the Light A broken floor. A fall into darkness. Deep underground, an adventurer wakes in a place long forgotten — a crumbling dungeon where no sunlight reaches and nothing lives freely. But just above him floats a spark — a shard of light, drifting through the cold stone halls, searching for a way out. Drawn together by fate, they form a silent bond. One trapped by gravity, the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeTheLight.

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  7. Thanks for putting your interest into my game. This is Backrooms Shortened, why is it called like that? Simply because it shortens the important levels and makes the gameplay simple. Please don't expect much since I am a beginner to Unity. Want to report something or need help? Join my Discord Server and dm me: https://discord.gg/WJ8XfprT92 If the sensitivity moves too slow, press Esc to chan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Shortened html.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Sanevol Incident 44 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanevol Incident 44.

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  9. THE HTML EXPORT IS NOT RECOMMENDED! If you want a full experience, please download the game (Also, we recommend checking out the settings menu and tweaking some things to your liking before playing) Made for the Beginner's Jam Halloween 2024 by ThePingu & b6rn9 HELP If you need any help on how the game works you can find info in the main menu by clicking EXTRAS then HELP. CONTROLS  Movem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravebound.

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  10. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Your husband is dead in a tragic accident. Your life seems pointless and without direction. Lost in your sadness, you find an invitation to Cliffhouse Bed and Breakfast, a sanctuary of peace and serenity in your time of grief. It seems like an idyllic retreat from the world... a place to unwind, relax and let go of the misery that haunts you. But from the moment you ring the check-in bell, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting At Cliffhouse.

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  11. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna makes us question how unfair society can be both in a direct and realistic manner and with the power of fantasy elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dead Tree of Ranchiuna.

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  12. Overview Echoes From Willowbrook is a physics oriented survival horror game where you attempt to escape from a sinister farmstead that you’ve just woken up in the middle of. Use everything in your surroundings (yes, everything) to defend yourself from the abominations roaming the farm and to solve the puzzles slowing your escape.  This game was made in 2 weeks for the Cosmic Horror Game Jam II. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes From Willowbrook.

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  13. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    When a young private investigator breaks into an old family home with her partner to solve a mysterious, inter generational double suicide, she sets off a chain of strange incidents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inconsistencies.

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  14. GRINNEL: A Psychological Horror Experiment Darkness is not merely an absence of light; it is an entity waiting for you to look back. In this living nightmare that tracks your every move, you must find hidden clues to survive. Wake Up from the Dream: Find the Hidden Code: The only way to escape this nightmare is to search and find hidden codes and objects scattered throughout the facility. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grinnel.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Islands of the Caliph is an old-school RPG with grid based movement set in a fictional island civilization. Thematically it draws on Middle Eastern folklore and religion, offering a lore-rich setting for your character's journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands of the Caliph.

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  17. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Pieces.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ️ A flashlight. A cursed graveyard. And something that hunts you... In Cursed Cemetery, you step into the chilling silence of a forgotten graveyard deep within a cursed forest. With only a flickering flashlight and your instincts, your goal is simple... survive. Your mission? Find 8 glowing green chalices scattered throughout the cemetery. Sounds easy? Think again. Every time you pick up … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Cementery.

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

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  21. Welcome to Medieval Messenger! 1.01 patch fixes a bug with the mouse clicking through and now shows the number of deliveries made correctly. HTML5 embedded version is 1.01 - Windows downloadable ZIPs below A turn-based game intended for LD53 Compo, but ended up as a Jam Game ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Everything (programming, game design, art, music improvisation, music performance) by manta ray, except sounds (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Messenger.

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  22. Enter a new world here. Everyday objects talk, listen to what they say. The world has a sickness. Artificial created skin has begun rotting. In the world you are from your family has died, but in other they are still alive. Your family in other worlds will not last long as the infection in each world they reside in is growing and seeking their end. You must travel through each world that vers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finger Trees.

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  23. READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING AND PLAYING! This game could only be exported for Windows platforms only! About the game: This game is for the BlackThornProd Game Jam! The second one, to be exact! The theme was "Mini Planets," and so, after a surprisingly short period of thinking, I came up with the idea to make a "Conquerer" game where an entire galaxy is entirely randomly generated; creating 50 planets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Dream.

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  24. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Hills: Chapter 2.

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  25. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    Find My Frogs is a cozy hidden object game full of frogs, mushrooms and moss. Help Uncle Froger take a commemorative photo, or just lounge in the pond and relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find My Frogs.

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  26. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  27. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 195 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Explore a beautiful hand-drawn world as you photograph some of the most precious yet fleeting moments in life. As you recreate photos from the past, you will slowly uncover the truth of a family mystery, and the love hidden within fragmented memories will eventually become clear If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Star Named EOS.

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  28. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Crack enigmas and discover the history of the world's most popular inventions! To unlock the boxes you have to interact with objects, handles, buttons, and wheels on each side. You can find puzzle pieces on a side of the boxes as well. • REALISTIC GRAPHICS It feels like you're handling a real box in a dark room. • DISCOVER INVENTIONS Once you open all 8 boxes of a level pack, you'll be able to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box: Hidden Secrets.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Psychroma is a narrative-driven side-scroller where you play as a digital medium. Confront the past by piecing together the broken memories of a cybernetic house, and exorcise the ghosts in the machine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychroma.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    94% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

    Homebody is a nostalgic survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Emily and her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They try to rekindle the bonds they once had, but lingering emotional wounds and social anxieties leave Emily feeling more alone than ever. When the power suddenly goes out, it’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

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  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 3,010 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Shelter is a survival video game developed by Might and Delight for Windows and Mac. It was released on 28 August 2013 after being accepted through Steam Greenlight. In the game players control a mother badger who must protect and feed her cubs while travelling from their burrow to a new one. During the journey the cubs must be fed and are in danger from threats such as birds of prey and wildfire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter.

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  32. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 1,696 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    The Unfinished Swan is a game about exploring the unknown. The player is a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. The game begins in a completely white space where players can throw paint to splatter their surroundings and reveal the world around them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished Swan.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    32% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    An adventure game following the story of a young boy at sea. A story told purely through animation with no sound or script. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 346 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Lands.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    The enigmatic adventure of a mysterious cat-like spirit who suddenly awakens in the dark forest of Baciu. Spirits of Baciu - Prologue is an atmospheric puzzle adventure game set in Hoia Baciu forest, one of the most haunted places of the planet. You will follow the adventure of a little spirit waking up into the woods. How did he get here and what haunts this place? Interact with the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Baciu - Prologue.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles.

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  38. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Follow us About the GameA New Horror Adventure from the Creator of Home!Worse Than Death is a scary, action-adventure horror game about a high school reunion that goes horribly wrong! Run for your life, hide in the shadows, and use your wits to avoid shadowy creatures and uncover the terrible truths of your wretched home town. Solve devious puzzles to reveal the emotionally-charged story of Holl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worse Than Death.

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  39. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    55% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words. Buying the full version of The Graveyard adds only one feature, the possibility of death. The full version of the game is exactly the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Graveyard.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Paws&Souls is an adventure game about reincarnation. Turn into a wolf, explore a mysterious forest and reveal every secret of your past life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paws and Soul.

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  42. About This GameIt was just another Friday night. You were sitting in your room, controller in hand, losing yourself in the glow of the TV screen. The pizza was getting cold. The world outside didn't matter. It was just you and the game — the way it was always meant to be. Then something happened. The screen flickered. The colors twisted. The room around you began to blur and stretch, like reali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spikes&Traps.

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  43. Your family’s past has already made the choice for you.On August 13, 1992, Nastya arrives in the remote village of Peski, where she once spent her summers with her grandmother. After a failed business venture and mounting debts, she hopes to find money or valuables in the now-abandoned house—something that could help her start over. The last bus departs, the house turns out to be empty, and all t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Evil Sleeps.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Warning: This game contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Vellar is a first-person psychological horror game where reality fractures, memories return in fragments, and recordings tell a story that doesn’t add up. Explore a shifting house and uncover a truth buried deep within a past you may not fully remember. A fami… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vellar.

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  45. Enjoy the 3rd chapter of the 'Mystery Box' puzzle game series! Unlock 57 boxes by solving tons of intriguing riddles that will put your brain to work If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box: Evolution.

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  46. You're alone. Darkness and hopelessness surround you. These creatures are everywhere. Can you save yourself, or is it all doomed? As a tourist, Alyona, you find yourself deep in the caves of the Zhigulyov Mountains. Use a flashlight to scare away monsters. Your only goal is to find a way out and escape! EXPECTATIONS = REALITY: Fights with mysterious creatures. Parkour and survival elements. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple of the Green Moon: Prologue.

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  47. This is a lock and key, maze, and horror game made by using Bitsy with 160+ rooms. The objective of this game is to find the keys for each floor to traverse further throughout the game. Story:Your name is Victor James. One night, you are driving home from a bar and you come up to a dead end. You notice that there's a mansion that's never been there before. You get out of your car and head to the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the Dark V 1.0.

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  48. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    You find yourself locked in a room with seemingly very little to do. To escape, you must explore realms that are invisible at full scale. Use your mouse wheel (or pinch gestures) to zoom into the picture. Click to interact with objects within the room. This game can get fairly difficult at times, so don't worry if you get stuck, we're here to help you out! Some general gameplay notes to avoid u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoom Escape.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Kholod 141 Talk to dead people to get the full picture. Their hints might bring you back to reality.Pay attention. Where are you? Who are you? Based on real life events, but knowledge of these events is not required to finish the game. This is something I would be against including in a game's description. But since this is a jam and jammers are busy people - I've included some of the correct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kholod 141.

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  50. Title: Haunted Lakes of Austin Camera: Third-person (boating + fishing + walking + swimming switching) BOAT, FISH, SURVIVE Haunted Lakes of Austin is a light horror, exploration, and survival fishing adventure set across real-world lakes in Central Texas—twisted by legend, mystery, and supernatural forces. Explore haunted waters, uncover hidden secrets, and survive what lurks beneath. Story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lakes of Austin.

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