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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 Ritual Party, Dark Haunting or Lurch.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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    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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  4. 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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  5. Slender: The Arrival returns more terrifying than ever, now in VR. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaptation of Slender Man; the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe. Get ready to experience the terror like never before by entering the world of Slender: The Arriv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender: The Arrival VR.

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  6. 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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    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. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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    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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  12. 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 Danville 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. When playing Footage, you have to unravel what kind of ghost is haunting the area by collecting evidence. During your investigation, you will have to deal with the entity's events. Every event has a jumpscare trigger that you must understand to avoid being in danger. Your character has an anxiety gauge that will go up as you experience paranormal events. This will reduce your stamina and put you i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Footage.

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    86% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    What is CRYO?CRYO is a 1–4 player cooperative survival horror game set across isolated facilities in the frozen wastes of Antarctica. You and your team are technicians working on behalf of ANGENEX, a powerful genetics corporation with research sites scattered throughout the Antarctic Circle. Your assignments sound simple enough. Restore communications. Repair critical systems. Recover valuable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRYO.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Damned 2 is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where four survivors must explore cursed locations, solve puzzles, and escape alive — while a fifth player takes on the role of a deadly creature hunting them down. Each match is unpredictable and filled with tension. To escape, survivors must search for items, unlock doors, and complete puzzles scattered across the map. Every match reshuffles ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damned 2.

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  25. 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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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush game, set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested beasts. Explore a mysterious land alone or with a friend in 2-player local or online co-op. Uncover a story through unusual NPCs and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses, all in a painterly 2D style. Perennial Order is a love letter to games such as Hollow Knight, Titan Sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Order.

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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    72% User Score Based on 557 reviews

    Occult is an online co-op horror game, in which players will have to confront evil cultists, horrible monsters and ancient curses If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occult.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 521 reviews

    Welcome to the Blood Party! Play together with up to 3 people and compete in deadly game shows. Customize your zombie, build your own levels, share them via Steam Workshop and die a lot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ben and Ed: Blood Party.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,108 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackout Club.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Dirge: is a 4v1 survival horror where players take on the role of paranormal investigators in the post war era to hunt down and defeat dark entities haunting various tortured locations across the world. Or Stalk the interlopers as one of these dark entities, and expel them from your domain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dirge.

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  35. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,370 reviews

    Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River City Ransom: Underground.

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  36. 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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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    The Backrooms 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms 1998.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,106 reviews

    Game Description In a city under fire, it’s up to Officer Faust and Officer Lo to clean up the streets. Play as Faust or Lo, or the rest of the police force, to breach-and-clear your way through over 23 hand-crafted missions as you are tasked with neutralizing hostile threats and rescuing civilians. “Fast and Low” is a violent and intense tactical shooter that is depicted within a colorful a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast and Low.

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  39. Project Apparition is a 4 player cooperative paranormal investigation game currently in development. The aim of the game is to take on missions to investigate and remove ghosts from haunted buildings. From befriending and helping Ghosts pass to the afterlife, to fending for your lives at the whims of a hostile Ghost that uses the haunt against you, Project Apparition will have something for everyo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Apparition.

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  40. Be quiet. Stay calm. Don't look at it.HUSH is a 1–8 player co-op survival horror game. A party descends through dark, procedurally-generated levels, searching for items, containing them at activation points, and racing to extract — all while a creature larger than any of you hunts in the dark. The twist: every player carries their own Panic Meter, and the monster's aggression tracks whoever is mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hush.

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  41. Discord server NOW UP! (see link at right side of the page) NOTE: Steam Remote Play is supported for online multiplayer A dark power stirs beneath the ground, threatening to engulf the world in chaos. In Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso, a fantasy action-adventure game, you’ll embark on a quest to vanquish an ancient evil and forge your own legend. Explore mysterious lands, gather powerful loo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haamupeli: Wrath of the Iku-Turso.

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  42. MAEVORThe village of Maevor has vanished. Nestled deep within a cursed forest, the once-thriving settlement now sits abandoned. No fires burn in the windows. No voices echo through the trees. The only thing that remains is an ancient curse and the monstrous Harpy Vampire Demon responsible for it. In MAEVOR, you and up to three friends enter the haunted wilderness to uncover the truth behind the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

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  43. STAND: Sins of the Immortals is a brutal hack and slash action game set in a corrupted realm overrun by darkness. Choose one of three cursed immortals: Tank, Archer, or Samurai, and carve your path through relentless waves of enemies. Fight solo, supported by your two fixed companions, each with their own combat style and abilities, delivering the feel of a full team even when playing alone. Onlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAND: Sins of the Immortals.

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    Presence is not just a first-person ghost hunting game. It's a game about investigating and exploring paranormal phenomena, which can be induced not only by some ghostly activities. Your role here is to form a research and occult team that will not only have scientific and technological methods at their disposal but also occult knowledge and their own psychic abilities. Every phenomenon will a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presence.

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  45. Welcome to Pennybrook, a sleepy small town where nothing bad ever happens, except for the hordes of nightmarish creatures wrecking chaos that is! Team up with your friends to banish these terrifying BEASTS and uncover the secrets of where they come from. Pennybrook might not be as sleepy as it seems. KEY FEATURES: - A cast of playable characters each with unique weapons and abilities - Compact re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Begone Beast.

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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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  47. "Forgotten Depths" is a gripping psychological horror survival game that takes you deep into an abandoned mine. As the player, you step into the role of an engineer called to the mine after mysterious incidents, only to find yourself trapped in a nightmarish scenario. Stalked by supernatural threats and plagued by psychological hallucinations, you must fight for survival and your sanity.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Depths.

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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Hoop Fighters is a multiplayer, local-coop rule-free party basketball game with cartoon graphics. You can beat up your friends or other players while making scores in lobbies which you can create up to 6 people or you can create local lobbies up to 4 people, Hoop Fighters supports Steam Remote Play! You can punch, slide or even throw objects around your opponent to get the ball. Local coop su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoop Fighters: Party Basketball.

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