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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 The Eyes of Ara, Encaged or FreeTheLight.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Following in the footsteps of the wellknown archaeologist, Conrad Morse, you will discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones& Experience the detailed and immersive storyline yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill.

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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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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    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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  14. 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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    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    52% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Night Gate is the result of crossing an open-world Castlevania with the action of Resident Evil. You play as a Vampire Hunter on a quest to kill the Master Vampire, Grendel! Set in the swamps of the American South, take your Airboat to explore in a 20+ hour open-world RPG horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Gate.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Marginalia is a first-person horror game that transports you to Kestlebrook, a secluded valley where history becomes enmeshed with a strange present. Weeks ago Eric left. Days ago you got a letter telling you to come to him. Now you're here, but precisely where is here? And better yet, when? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marginalia.

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  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. First-person interactive psychological horror narrative game. Immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind horror where your real phone connects to the game! Travel into Cara’s memories searching for her missing sister. Uncover dark family secrets, exorcize demons, and solve puzzles in a world of witchcraft. Cara’s phone and yours will unlock unspeakable horrors! Real-Phone Mechanics In this groundbre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Disappearance of Emily Crowe.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Join Our Discord! About the GameFeatures Experience an engaging story filled with charm, adventure and cute animals! Explore a large, hand drawn world full of colorful characters! Craft creative solutions by combining items with the new Toolbelt! Solve challenging brainteasers and navigate intricate puzzle-dungeons! Tailor your experience with new guidance and hint systems! Orient yoursel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAIRI: Rising Tide.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Uncover the mystery behind a cursed rosary in this chilling survival horror game. Evade the Inquisitor, solve puzzles, and interact with NPCs to collect all the pieces of the rosary and break the curse. Can you save Emilia and her mother before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Inquisitor.

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  27. 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 80%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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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Bring the ancients to the church.Bring the ancients to their homes.You can't fight, but you can run.Daardoa is constantly on a hunt to find you, keep moving, and fulfill your purpose.The two protagonists Nox and Lux bring the night and day in an endless cycle, using the Azure Medal bring the light and darkness into this surreal realm, guarded by the entity Daardoa. Explore the world, find its secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daardoa.

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  30. 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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  31. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 1,044 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    One by one, everyone left the once bustling village for the city. Everyone, except Talma. Now approaching the end of her days, she maintains a simple, solitary way of life, surviving, subsisting, tending to her homestead and her goats. Develop your own personal routine as you care for your farm and your animals. Tend to your goats, make cheese with their milk, collect eggs and cook meals, grow ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stillness of the Wind.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    You're travelling in Japan visiting one of it's mysterious temple shrines when suddenly you fall into a sinkhole. Underground, you discover a sunken mansion. A sinister presence lingers while you explore it's dark corridors. You must rely your wits to escape the mansion if you want to see the light of day again.This is an early prototype of the game. The full game will be 2 player cooperative with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malice.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    A throwback to the survival horror and mystery games of the original Playstation, Back in 1995 faithfully re-creates everything from this forgotten era of games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in 1995.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Eternal Journey: New Atlantis is a casual hidden object game developed by Five-BN and published by Alawar Entertainment for the Mac and Windows. The player plays a female archeologist investigating the secrets of Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Journey: New Atlantis.

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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to the night at the museumIn this first-person experience, the museum has long been safeguarded by an ancient, mighty Viking artifact, warding off evil spirits for centuries. However, a powerful, dark entity has recently emerged from the shadows, capturing the artifact and shattering the museum's protective seal. This sudden disturbance has caused supernatural chaos, making it a deadly pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Janitori.

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  40. Absolute Tenebra is a third-person survival horror focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, light-based mechanics, and stealth. The game is set in the decaying halls of the Wardheim Museum, a place where art, obsession, and the supernatural merged into something alive. You play as Eleanor, a mysterious woman with an unknown past, trapped in a labyrinth of forgotten halls and whispering shadows, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tenebra.

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  41. THE WORLD IS QUIETThe cities are gone. The noise has stopped. In Still Alive: Hollowed Horizon, you step into a world where nature has taken over. The year is 2055, but it feels like ancient history. The golden age of humanity is buried under vines, moss, and water. You are a lone survivor on a journey across a vast, dangerous wilderness. There is no one to hold your hand. The only way forward is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Alive: Hollowed Horizon.

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  42. The Seven EnchantmentsThe Seven Enchantments is a first-person psychological horror game set in the village of Pradonin, a forgotten place deep in 1800s Eastern Europe where religion, folklore, and sin intertwine. You are Józef, a fraudulent exorcist sent to help, only to realize something real and terrifying awaits. What begins as a simple con spirals into a psychological descent as you uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Enchantments.

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  43. Residue Of The Lost"Some souls aren't lost... they're just left behind." Residue Of The Lost is a psychological horror experience set within the confines of a single house. StoryThe player awakens in the body of a sorcerer who once lived in the distant past, reincarnated into the modern world after death. However, with this rebirth, the sorcerer’s identity has been completely lost. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Residue Of The Lost.

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  44. The Heritage is a first-person psychological horror game where the past refuses to stay buried. After receiving news of an unexpected inheritance, you travel to an old family estate left abandoned for decades. What begins as a simple visit to claim what’s yours soon turns into a descent into fear and mystery. The house hides more than just memories — it holds the restless presence of those who ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heritage.

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  45. ABOUT THE GAME A short horror game about an incident deep in the mines. You take the role of a miner who has to find a way to escape from the caved-in mine while keeping his headlamp on, and supplying it with power. That's the only way to keep your sanity in all that darkness. Venture deeper into the mines and find a crate of explosives to blow the entrance open. But be careful, you are not alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strahov Mines.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: I AM REMOVING THIS GAME FROM STEAM. PLEASE SEE ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GAME IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING INCREASED ISSUES WITH THE UPDATED BUILD. EXPECT BUGS AND GLITCHES TO OCCUR. THE BUILD WILL NOT BE REVERTED BECAUSE IT INCLUDES THE ADDED HINTS TO HELP PLAYERS PROGRESS. You and your family just moved into your new home. Everything seemed fine until dad found that old doll in the baseme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The No No Man.

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  47. The Hook: Help Loraine find a way out... before its too late! The Premise: Loraine lived a simple life, she was an excellent mother, wife and caregiver. Until her life was changed forever. Loraine fell into depression and no longer cared for her family’s needs. Her husband admitted her into an insane asylum, and divorced her. Honestly, Loraine didn’t belong in the asylum, she wasn’t what you would… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loraine.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nihil Ignis Incident 48 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  49. Are You Ready? Do you trust your intelligence ? One night,our character who fell asleep in his office, when he woke up face with strange things. He can't remember how fell asleep in his office and even his name . He understood has to go home as soon as possible but that won't be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Shadow Of The Truth.

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  50. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Lakelight Elementary Incident 68 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title where you unveil the past and afterlife through your camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakelight Elementary Incident 68.

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