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Looking for games like SMS Returns? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dark Haunting, Slender: The Arrival or Sawad | سواد.

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  1. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    4 Player Online Co-op The plan was to stay at the Bodi Lake campgrounds for the night, but only after arriving do you realize the place is abandoned. Still wanting to call the day a success, you take a hike on the posted trails. However, after hours of trying to find your way back and with night falling, you and 3 friends find yourselves completely lost in the dark depths of northern Michigan, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Haunting.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 6,654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    You're on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaption of Slender Man, developed in collaboration with Eric "Victor Surge" Knudson, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender: The Arrival.

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  3. In SAWAD, you and your friends are broke content creators absolutely desperate for FAME. Launch your own channel, customize your character to build that crucial personal brand, and execute your master plan: break into terrifying, haunted locations, eliminate whatever nightmare is haunting the place, and escape in one piece. The best part? Hidden CCTVs are rolling the whole time to capture every hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sawad | سواد.

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,417 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 40 reviews

    Customize your character with 10 items: two hats, four shirts, two pairs of sneakers, and two skins for your Super Monkey Ball! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Game Description: Immerse yourselves into the nightmarish world of Lurch where your only hope of survival lies in completing tasks and escaping the demons! Complete a series of tricky puzzles within the haunted house to unlock your escape route. Your survival depends on your ability to think quickly and work as a team, otherwise, you can’t stand a chance with the demons. Each completed task bri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lurch.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    In "Don't Panic", you're thrown into mysterious and disorienting mazes with one goal – find your way out. But it's not just the winding paths that stand in your way. Inanimate figures – statues, crash dummies, and other eerie silhouettes – lurk in the shadows, moving closer every time you look away. Will you rely on your trusty flashlight to keep them at bay? Or will you let the compass … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Panic.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Eresys is a co-op game with horror elements inspired by H.P Lovecraft which focuses mainly on teamwork. A party of 4 players face together the fears of the Lovecraftian Universe. Featuring smart AI mechanics with horrifying entities that will make you regret stepping into the forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eresys.

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  8. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In Ritual Party you get to summon Cthulhu with your friends! Work together (or not) with 1-4 players to perform wild rituals, unlocking cosmic horrors from the Cthulhu mythos. Chaotic party game where summoning eldritch beings is only half the fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual Party.

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  9. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 3 reviews

    Ready for a great adventure? The Petoons need your help to face the evil Kitra! Kitra wants to conquer the island of Kimera and steal the Petoons magic to control their world. Petoons Party is a party game full of fun mini-games to enjoy with family and friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petoons Party.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    An online co-op horror game for up to 4 players. Play solo or with your friends to collect Platonic Pumpkins and save your precious friend infected by the terrifying Yandere Virus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yandere Virus.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Only the Singleplayer Demo is available on itch.io - for Multiplayer demo, please download the demo available on our Steam Page! Backrooms Cleanup Crew is a multiplayer cleaning simulator where you play a lowly cleaner in F-Corp tasked with cleaning up after other corporations mishaps in the Backrooms. However, nothing is ever that simple in the Backrooms: Clean each room as quickly as possible w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Cleanup Crew.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Follow four cuties who pack a punch—Mikoto, Waka, Itsuki, and Yuzuha—as they hack and slash their way across parallel worlds to rescue Nagi, who has been spirited away by the villainous Phantom. Battling through eight action-packed stages, they take down the legions of Phantom’s minions standing in their way. The game features diverse combat mechanics reminiscent of a fighting game, with strategi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    79% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Uncover the dark origins of Gehinnom. in the prologue, you'll discover the sinister forces behind the infernal realm and learn the secrets of how to escape. As you explore the map and gather clues to perform a powerful ritual to banish the demonic hunter that stalks you. Dynamic Gameplay Experience the thrill of the unknown with Random Scares, every run in Gehinnom is unique and dynamic, tailore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gehinnom.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 47,641 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    The Outlast Trials is a survival horror game you can play by yourself or with other players online. You'll have to survive the twisted, sadistic and bizarre experiments of the Murkoff Corporation, alone or in a group up to 4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outlast Trials.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes and find the path to Kingdom of Pruuzharia. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pigeons Attack.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Outbreak: Deluxe Edition it's a specific version of the Outbreak game series for Nintendo Switch console. Includes additional content, weapons, to the core game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Zombies.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 2,259 reviews

    Next game - Acid Western CHAMBERS - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2437570/Chambers/ Join our Discord channel and became a part of develpoment process: https://discord.gg/5KjNyDH Controls:  Dash - SpaceSprint - Left Shift Use item - FThrow item - TChange item - Mouse Wheel Reload - RChange weapon - QInteract - E Play Golden Light on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245430/Golden_L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Light [demo].

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 914 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the world of Rogue Glitch - a colourful action-roguelite with a heavy focus on platforming finesse. Collect, unlock and upgrade in solo play or with friends to access the glitched entities of your former self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Glitch.

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  21. They say there's a chance to escape the backrooms in the 100th day. Will you succeed? Navigate terrifying levels with numerous dangers and entities lurking around every corner. Watch out for your sanity as you explore the strangest levels. More than 15 levels with different ways to escape, different dangers and different environments. 7 entities with different behaviors , abilities and ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In The Backrooms: Day 100.

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    Geometry with a grudge. A 1-4 player physics brawler where you win by shoving rivals out of the arena. No health bars. Just physics, skill & strategy. Pick a Shape with its own unique traits, combine abilities, discover their fusions, find your favorite combos, and build your own SUMOLYGON arenas! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUMOLYGONS.

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  23. Dinosaurs have invaded Cypress Ridge! Blast them to bits in the arcade blockbuster Tailbreak, or face off against them in the classic survival horror adventure Dinobreak! Afterwards, jump into Outbreak: Shades of Horror for a modern horror adventure in a zombie-ridden city with some extra Dinobreak-themed DLC. Finally, learn more about the story of Cypress Ridge in the intense visual novel Outbr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tailbreak.

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  24. Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso is a fantasy-themed action RPG adventure game about vanquishing an ancient threat. Recruit allies, find powerful items, develop your character and interact with the game world and its inhabitants to archieve your goals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso.

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  25. If you spot an anomaly, turn back. The beloved Bansen series—“2-ban-sen | Nibansen,” “3-ban-sen | Sanbansen,” “4-ban-sen | Platform 4,” and “5-ban-sen – Rescue the Old Man”—returns with online co-op at last! Team up with up to 4 friends, report anomalies in real time, and secure each stage. Experience the classic tension of a silent platform × sudden anomalies together. New Features First-ever O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform 6 ONLINE | 6番線オンライン協力異変探し.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Imagine a place where the line between reality and nightmare fades away. Welcome to The Lethe. Once a sanctuary for society's most fragile minds, The Lethe concealed a sinister truth beneath its facade of healing. What was meant to mend the broken was, in reality, a twisted experiment designed to shatter the soul. In RealEscape, an immersive 3D single-player escape room game, you’ll confront t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RealEscape.

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  27. Welcome to Kitty Convenience – The Purrfect Co-op Challenge! Step into the paws of an adorable kitty crew and work together to run the busiest convenience store in town! Whether you’re playing solo, with friends or as a family, Kitty Convenience blends cozy chaos with teamwork in a fast-paced retail adventure. With difficulty options ranging from a relaxed Kitten Mode to high-stakes competit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Convenience.

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  28. This horror game inspired by Chinese folklore offers an enthralling journey through the depths of the Underworld. As you delve deeper, you'll unravel hidden secrets veiled in the darkness. Immersive Exploration In a realm shrouded in dread, you'll traverse eerie landscapes, encounter various ghosts, and immerse yourself in their stories. Heart-Pounding Survival Surviving in this underworld dema… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AsHes.

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  29. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nightmare Pursuit is an intense multiplayer horror game where survivors must avoid the deadly traps and unique abilities of terrifying killers. Rely on stealth, strategy, and teamwork to survive in horrific environments. Experience the thrill of the chase—escape or become the hunted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Pursuit.

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  30. Grab your friends, choose your ghost, and survive a collection of chaotic long-form minigames where teamwork is optional. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Boo Croo.

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  31. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A frantic brawler for 1-4 players with a cast of bovine buccaneers and a unique blend of PvP and co-op gameplay: grab the most loot and stab your friends.... but be sure to keep at least one crewmate alive as you battle to become the sole survivor of the Curse of the Cut-Throat Cattle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullion - The Curse of the Cut-Throat Cattle.

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  32. Horror Box is an asymmetrical horror game inspired by various installments in the horror films genre. Matches are oriented around a team of very under-equipped protagonists against a powerful and scary antagonist. As a “survivor” you will need to cooperate with your team in a timely manner to achieve various objectives to escape almost certain death at the hands of the antagonist. As the “slasher”… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorrorBox.

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  33. Mazepocalypse is a dot-collecting arcade style game inspired by classics, but with a twist! Instead of getting a GAME OVER when coming into contact with the undead, you'll initiate combat with them! Fight back against the zombies and manage your resources to survive the deadly mazes of Mazepocalypse, alone or with friends! Mazepocalypse features two modes, both playable with up to four players! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mazepocalypse.

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  34. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Slaughter Me Street: 1999You've awoken in a familiar place. You are being hunted for your misdeeds. With blood on your hands and weight on your conscience, you must collect the relics of your past, and confront your demons once and for all... ...or die trying. Welcome back to Slaughter Me Street. In this official spin-off to the 123 Slaughter Me Street series, you are tasked with collecting the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slaughter Me Street: 1999.

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  35. Ready your racket, find your rhythm, and dominate the court! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casual Sport Series: Tennis.

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  36. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    NIKTOPHOBIA - sci-fi horror for 1-4 players. The team arrives at the space station to extract alien bio-samples. Players will use various tools and manipulate the station's energy to get out of trouble together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niktophobia.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    79% User Score Based on 930 reviews

    This is a creepy co-op horror game for 1-3 players. In which you find yourself locked in a crazy Granny's house. But Granny is not the only danger that awaits you in the house, someone else creepy lives in the basement. You have five days to get out of the house! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Granny: Escape Together.

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  39. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Enter the ever-changing world of Shadows Are Alive! Team up, channel epic alter-egos, and outwit "The Shift" in a shape-shifting haunted mansion. Relentless suspense, vibrant visuals, and unmatched strategy. Can you escape the mansion before time runs out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Are Alive.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Performance Guide About the Game Immerse yourself in NightSpawn, a heart-pounding multiplayer horror experience playable in first-person or third-person perspective. Join the enigmatic Hollowgate Society—a group of investigators dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the paranormal—and gather your courage to face unimaginable terrors. Collaborate with up to three friends in this escape room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightSpawn.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    89% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews

    Relive your school days in 3D where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,803 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Barony is a 3D, first-person roguelike that brings back the cryptic and intricate designs of classic roguelikes such as Nethack and melds them with RPGs like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Daggerfall. Challenge is the calling card of this hard-boiled dungeon-crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barony.

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  43. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    76% User Score Based on 463 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

    Two years ago, a group of young teenagers found themselves trapped inside their school. They suffered through the longest night of their lives, chased by abominable creatures created by their principal. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished. Now, the survivors have picked up the pieces of their lives and gone to college. But all is not right at Fallcreek University: str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ObsCure: The Aftermath.

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  44. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    52% User Score Based on 1,459 reviews

    Sign of Silence is a 4-player cooperative horror game set in dreadful outskirts of Danwille town. Whether you will escape the place or stay here forever depends on cautious and coordinated actions of the whole team! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sign of Silence.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    55% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    From Fear is a 1-4 player survival horror where you choose your fear. In this post-apocalyptic world, you must scavenge to survive with your deepest fear lurking in the shadows. Do not believe everything you see. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROM FEAR.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,760 reviews

    Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trash.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 350 reviews

    An indie psychological horror game. The player has to look for anomalies in a haunted house and report anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders). The game has both VR- and non-VR -versions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'm on Observation Duty 3.

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  48. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 882 reviews

    ToeJam and Earl have crash-landed back on Earth in ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove!, a funky fresh rogue-like adventure infused with old skool hip-hop and jam packed with awesome throwbacks to the 1991 classic. The iconic '90s duo is back in the groove with all-new presents to help them navigate this wack planet "Earth" and retrieve all the lost pieces to the Rapmaster Rocket. Team up for co-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Gear up, hunt, adapt, survive. Engage in a co-op survival horror experience with up to 4 players online. Explore the haunted location, find the clues and tools needed to complete the ritual and defeat the entity. Will you be able to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SO BELOW.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 2,657 reviews

    Hellpoint is a dark sci fi action RPG set in the aftermath of a massive quantum cataclysm. Every living being quickly lost their mind as their memories and bodies were merged with alternate versions of themselves from parallel universes. The accident also attracted entities of immense power that should have been left alone, in the depth of other dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellpoint.

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