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Games like SOMETHING IN THE WOODS

Looking for games like SOMETHING IN THE WOODS? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Out of Gas, LAUGHTER IN THE FOREST 2 or People In The Dark - Gloomy Valley.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    OUT OF GAS is a short horror game about a person driving his car going camping in the woods. Suddenly he runs out of gas...after walking he discover that there is a gas station nearby but...the closest way to it is through the woods...and night is coming. Inspired by SOMETHING IN THE WOODS by mik Average playtime: 10 minutes. RECOMMENDED TO PLAY WHEN IT'S DARK AND WITH HEADPHONES ON! Key f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Gas.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Description: LAUGHTER IN THE FOREST 2 is a continuation of a short horror game that has gathered a large number of people around it, a new part can immerse you in a completely new atmosphere and give a lot of emotions. The game can be played on 3 endings. Average playtime: 30 - 45 minutes RECOMMENDED TO PLAY WHEN IT"S DARK AND WITH HEADPHONES ON! Controls: WASD - to move Mouse - to look aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAUGHTER IN THE FOREST 2.

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  3. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Description: People In The Dark is a Gloomy Valley horror game that can immerse you in a completely new atmosphere and give you a lot of emotions from the gameplay. A young policeman was given a special task to find the killer. Average playtime: 30 - 45 minutes RECOMMENDED TO PLAY WHEN IT"S DARK AND WITH HEADPHONES ON! Controls: WASD - to move Mouse - to look around Shift - to sprint M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to People In The Dark - Gloomy Valley.

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  4. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Description: People In The Dark is a short horror game that can immerse you in its atmosphere and give you a lot of emotions. The game is not based on real events! Average playtime: 10 - 30 minutes RECOMMENDED TO PLAY WHEN IT"S DARK AND WITH HEADPHONES ON! Controls: WASD - to move Mouse - to look around Shift - to sprint Mouse 2 - to aim E -to interact and  log out/log inTab - to restart level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to People In The Dark - Someone In The Wood.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Westwich Castle is a short indie horror game, in which you are a prisoner and have to escape the horrors lurking inside this dark abandoned medieval castle. Key features: Atmospheric environment Immersive sound design Goosebumps Controls: WASD to move Mouse to look around Shift to sprint Alt to walk Ctrl to crouch E to use F to toggle lantern Links: Follow me on Twitter: Click Subscribe to my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westwich Castle.

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Description: Laughter In The Forest is a short horror game that can immerse you in its atmosphere and give you a lot of emotions.  Average playtime: 10 - 15 minutes RECOMMENDED TO PLAY WHEN IT"S DARK AND WITH HEADPHONES ON! Controls: WASD - to move Mouse - to look around Shift - to sprintMouse 2 - to aim E -to interactR - to restart levelF - to toggle flashlight Key features: A short creepy horr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAUGHTER IN THE FOREST.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Entity Room is a short indie horror game, in which you're working in an underground lab. Your job is to ensure the entity is being fed every day and the rooms are cleaned afterwards. Average playtime: 15-20 minutes Key features: Innovative horror experience VHS aesthetics Atmospheric environmentImmersive sound design Controls: WASD to move Mouse to look around Shift to sprint Alt to walk E to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Room.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 576 reviews

    Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. It's your job to locate and neutralize the mimic in order to keep the area safe. Average playtime: 25-30 minutes Key features:A short creepy horror experience VHS aesthetics Atmospheric ambience Open world horror Volumetric lighting Controls:WASD to move Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimic Search.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Driving Home is a short indie horror game, where you drive home after working late and you realize you forgot to refuel your car. You're stranded on a lonely road inside a big dark forest. Unfortunately your cell phone isn't working, so you need to find someone to help you. Average playtime: 10 minutes Key features: VHS aestheticsAtmospheric ambience and sound effectsRealistic driving Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Home.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    You play as a clothing store worker who is just finishing up her shift and preparing to go home. However, as you make your way towards the exit, the power suddenly goes out, leaving you trapped inside the store.  Try to survive while you make your way through the store and try to find a way out. Controls: WASD to move Mouse to LookF to use flashlightE to interactShift to sprintESC to Pause/UnPause… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mannequin.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,208 reviews

    Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Hiker.

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  12. About This Game An ordinary laundromat. Something feels slightly wrong. “The Laundry Won’t Open.” is a short first-person exploration horror game set in a laundromat. You visit the laundromat as usual to wash and dry your clothes. However, as you wait, strange events slowly begin to unfold. The sound of the washing machines. The low rumble of the dryers. An empty laundromat. Time p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Laundry That Won’t Open..

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    You are on the night shift at the mall. While you were taking over, your partner went missing. You hear noises all the time. You need to find out what they are and find your partner. As you pass, you will need to find the keys and open locked rooms. First person game with horror elements. Explore the mall and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Darkness can conceal a variety of myste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guard.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

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  15. Welcome to Deep Space Corridor, a first-person anomaly-spotting horror game with a twist of narrative mystery. This short but unsettling experience (about 60 minutes) draws inspiration from P.T., The Exit 8, and The Cabin Factory. You’ll step into the role of an “investigator” who wakes up aboard a mysterious space station. Your mission: inspect a designated area and decide if anything seems… off… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Corridor.

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  16. A lonely night shift at a remote gas station turns into a nightmare. Strange customers arrive, unease grows, and the line between reality and hallucination begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pay at the pump.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Fall Walk is a short little walking simulator/exploring game where you explore small suburbs street in fall Halloween season. There's nothing more to do than just vibe. It's a concept for game where I had it for a couple of years, because I love gold fall season. It kinda turned out to be liminal space, but it wasn't intentional. It won't be game for everyone, really I just made this for myself, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall Walk.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    MOBILE BROWSER CONTROLS: Displayed as touch pad! PC BROWSER CONTROLS: Z - Accept X - Cancel Enter - Inventory Shift - Map FOLLOW BATTY ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM:instagram.com/batty.zabella/twitter.com/IceColdBlood1 Batty Zabella is a point-and-click horror comedy designed to push the limits of outdated hardware, and provide a compelling experience even by 2022 standards. It also marks the debut … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Batty Zabella.

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  19. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    The Radio Station is a Japanese psychological horror game. It gives the player an atmospheric, photo-realistic graphics intensifies the horror experience. This game is primarily a "walking simulator" genre with puzzle-solving elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Radio Station.

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  20. Grandpa's Food Window - An Horror Cooking Experience Grandpa is missing, i have to takeover his Job till he comes back. I never thought working alone in a kitchen, could be that creepy... ! Note: This is just a little part of the full game called: Late Night Fears. Play the full Demo experience on Steam: Late Night Fears featuring: Episode 1 (The Tape), Episode 2 (Coldcreek), Bonus 1 (Bus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Night Fears.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    ✅ Game Info Headphones are highly recommended for the best experience. Estimated playtime: Short game of around 25 to 35 minutes for first-time players. Completionists or returning players may finish faster. Please note: there is no save system. (but there is ending replay system) ✅ Controls:WASD - Move Shift - Run Interact - G ESC - Options Endings: There are two endings ✅ Abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APT. 407.

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  22. In The Greys: Human Abductions, you discover top-secret documents and unsettling alien evidence. As you explore, encounter strange noises, bizarre events, and the chilling possibility of abduction. Will you uncover the truth or become the next victim? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greys: Human Abductions.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    A short horror story created by Luke from White Patch Games  It’s just another night shift at the gas station… but some people aren’t really who they seem. You're the gas station attendant, activate the pump and fill up each customer's tank. --------------------------------------------- Next Project COMING SOON! Thank you so much for over 21k downloads and all the support! This was a game I c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pit Stop.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    About the Game Late Night Shift is a first-person horror game where you step into the shoes of a gas station employee working an overnight shift deep in the woods. What starts as another dull night quickly turns into something far more sinister. Story You play as Tony, a worker covering the late shift at a remote gas station. Arriving late, you take over from your coworker, Mike, and begin yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Night Shift.

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  25. After crashing in the winter wilderness, you come to in the middle of a blizzard. The forest is dead, the roads have disappeared, communication is lost. The only chance for salvation is a village hidden in the snow. Lights are on in the houses. The tracks lead nowhere. Sometimes it feels like you're being watched. The deeper you go, the clearer it becomes: you're not alone here—they're waiting for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Silence.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    "Tavern in the Woods" is a single-player, first-person, story-driven mystery. You take on the role of a weary traveler, and your journey has led you down an unfamiliar path through sparse and lonely countryside—a forgotten wilderness. At last, you arrive at an ancient tavern, nestled deep within the encroaching woods. Your heart weighs heavy with doubt—will there be room for you to rest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tavern In the Woods.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Disminal is a First Person Exploration/Walking Simulator experience set in the backrooms where you will be able to wonder through some of it's unsettling and vacant places, is there an exit to be found? or will you be staying here forever, lost between two worlds. This game will focus merely on immersion and appreciation of aesthetics. Most zones/sections in the game are greatly influenced b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disminal.

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  28. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    66% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror series where the scariest things aren’t monsters or the supernatural, but people themselves. Each episode tells a new chilling story inspired by real-life fears and unsettling situations. ❄️ Uncanny Tales: Cold Road – The first episode of the series. A late evening, a snowstorm, the eve of the New Year holidays… The protagonist is traveling to her parents’ h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: Cold Road.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Nick Harrison, a new security guard at the Guadalupe Cemetery, believes he is taking on a peaceful night shift. However, as night falls, he soon discovers he was very wrong. Nick realizes the cemetery holds more than just the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: The Last Vigil.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    About This GameFaint Call is a psychological horror game about a police officer investigating a distress call from someone at a notoriously cursed house.StoryIn 2010, a family moved into a suburban house. Their joy turned to terror on the first night when they were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The police investigated, but each victim was found hanging in the bathroom with a mysteriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faint Call.

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  31. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Forgotten Hill: The Third Axis is a point-and-click adventure that challenges you to solve puzzles in a creepy mansion. Explore eerie rooms, use inventory items, and decipher clues. Play to escape the mysteries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Hill The Third Axis.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Explore the mysterious room by traversing time, while you watch a man succumb to the room syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room Syndrome.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    You've inherited a small house. The documents say that you will only have a right to own it once you manage to live there for at least few days. But you must not go outside at night and shouldn't open the cellar door. Is there a chance to meet the conditions? Only time will show! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autumn Dream.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,270 reviews

    Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike.

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  36. Step into the darkness of the Fukushima Asylum where the walls whisper forgotten secrets, and every shadow hides a threat. Tenshi is an intense, bodycam-style horror experience that plunges you into a world of paranoia, desperation, and fear. Explore the eerie halls of an abandoned asylum, uncover its chilling history, and survive against relentless enemies that only move when you aren’t looking. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    New update. - Spanish translation system. - New events. - New sounds. - A reference point on the screen to better access objects. (Only visible when you are near them). - More detailed objectives. - Environment improvements. - More detailed story progress. - Some minor bugs fixed. Important Note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually creates tension to offer a deeper experience. The sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual.

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  38. You are July, a teenager wandering her outback home trying to find her missing father. On the night her estranged mother returns home, after many years missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to July the Lost Child.

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  39. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Resentment is a psychological horror game that follows Lisa Parker through a traumatic event. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscured Stories: The Resentment.

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  40. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Last Transmission is a short, first-person psychological horror game built around isolation, atmosphere, and slow, creeping dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Transmission.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    97% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Return to the decaying halls of the Martha Estate in this bone chilling sequel to the viral horror hit. As an urban explorer obsessed with the "Disappeared," you step into a nightmare where the porcelain faces aren't just decorations they are silent hunters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martha's Dolls 2.

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  42. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    55% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    Jack Williams, a 26 year old hard-working man, is finally taking a day off after a long week at work. He decides to spend his day off at his quiet cottage for a weekend of relaxation. Little did he know what would happen during his stay there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrors to Unveil - Day Off.

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  43. Step into the haunting world of Ardena, a first-person survival horror game that will test your wits and courage. Alone in a shadowy forest surrounded by an eerie silence, your only solace is a flickering campfire. But the fire won’t last forever—it’s up to you to keep it alive. Survive the NightGather wood to fuel your campfire, your only shield against the encroaching darkness. The fire's glow k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardena.

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  44. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A psychological horror anthology inspired by real-life cases. In Route 86, a group of friends ends up in a remote nightmare. Explore, hide, and survive in this first-person experience with multiple playable characters and rising tension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: Route 86.

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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 54 reviews

    Play New Game Demo! About the GameA short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale to find out what happened to your team. Features: Dig a path inside the flesh of a whale Uncover strange objects only visible under xray  explode the insides of a whale with dynamite Building dread and paranoia A short experience meant to be finished in under an hour Story:A gia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whale Flesh.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,185 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    Easy Delivery Co. is a relaxing driving game with strange secrets. Chill out, make deliveries and get to know the mysterious residents of this scenic mountain town, all while earning well below minimum wage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Easy Delivery Co..

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  49. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DEV NOTE: This game is not meant to be played in full screen.You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Pixel Hero.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Circus of TimTim is a Stealth Horror Survival Game about two siblings trying to sneak inside the most hunted carnival of all time to recover lost items with a metal detector device, however enemies are roaming around and they can hear your every step in the circus. This is a first person stealth adventure horror game that takes place inside a run-down circus. Play as a sibling tasked to find her b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus of TimTim - Mascot Horror Game.

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