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.
- 76%Game Brain Score76% User Score 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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- 53%Game Brain Score53% User Score 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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- 55%Game Brain Score55% User Score 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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- 54%Game Brain Score54% User Score 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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- 80%Game Brain Score80% User Score 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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- 55%Game Brain Score55% User Score 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 Score86% User Score 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 ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding90% User Score 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 Score82% User Score 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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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization86% User Score 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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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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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability89% User Score 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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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding87% User Score 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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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization68% User Score 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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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay94% User Score 18 reviews
Story LineAfter discovering that my family had been murdered in their mansion, I reached out to the authorities in search of answers, only to be met with silence and dead ends. I decided to enter the mansion, armed only with my camcorder, to record and find out what truly happened to my family. Voice RecognitionSomething is inside the mansion, I switched on my microphone and let the quiet settle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night.
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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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Step into the shoes of a gas station attendant working the graveyard shift. At first, it’s just another quiet night—until unsettling strangers begin to appear one after another. Their presence feels wrong. Their stories don’t add up. And with each encounter, your grip on reality slips further away. Pay at the Pump is a psychological horror game inspired by the eerie atmosphere of early 2000s survi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pay at the pump.
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- 52%Game Brain Score52% User Score 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 Score94% User Score 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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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay80% User Score 15 reviews
Serve 9 tables. Spot what changed. Reach Table 9. Table 9 is a short first-person psychological horror game set in a looping late-night cafe. Serve 9 TablesTake orders and deliver coffee to all 9 tables in sequence. Every correct delivery pushes your run forward. Spot the AnomaliesThe cafe does not stay the same. Watch the room, the decor, and the customers carefully. Miss an anomaly, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Table 9.
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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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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability66% User Score 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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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability73% User Score 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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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding96% User Score 177 reviews
Gameplay revolves around exploration and uncovering the details of the story. Befriended Curse is a horror walking sim game. The average completion time is 1h20m. The game immerses players in a witch-themed atmosphere, blending elements of realism with the allure of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Jonathan, a final year psychology student, who accepts what seems to be an enticing job of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Befriended Curse.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics75% User Score 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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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability87% User Score 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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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story80% User Score 15 reviews
We are a small team that made this short game to practice and demonstrate our skills. Your feedback and experience will help us develop the better games in the future. We hope you enjoy it :) "An ominous, narrative-driven adventure inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s “Dagon.” You follow the story of a soldier who escaped captivity aboard a grim military vessel, only to awaken on a nightmarish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Flesh.
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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 ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization67% User Score 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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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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- 74%Game Brain Score74% User Score 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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- 86%Game Brain Score86% User Score 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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- 44%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding73% User Score 11 reviews
It’s your first shift as the night receptionist of Dorm 17. The job sounds easy enough: sit behind the desk, check visitors, answer calls, and keep the building quiet until morning. The students are asleep, the halls are empty, and the rules are simple. At least, they were supposed to be... Dorm 17is a first-person psychological horror game with a retro PSX visual style, built around slow ten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorm 17.
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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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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding74% User Score 57 reviews
Demo Play time: 40 minutes Full game on STEAM! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/4217690/ ___ August 2006. The Deep Wilderness. This is a standalone prequel to the main game. You play as a veteran forest ranger whose career is coming to an end. It's your final shift before retirement, and you need to wrap things up: patrol the territory, check the trail cameras, and file your final re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: The Watcher.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay92% User Score 37 reviews
Arcadia Cafe is a domestic horror game about a college student working late shifts in the nameless city in Ukraine. During night shifts, you will meet strange, bizarre characters with their own needs. Serve well, or consequences may affect your life. Key Features: Domestic Horror: Simple, mundane, routine work becomes a nightmare when you don't expect it. Night shift worker gameplay: take t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Cafe.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story87% User Score 40 reviews
Your beloved employee is back! Before Exit: Gas Station is the next game in the franchise. You clean up your workplace, take care of the last customers, and make sure everything is closed. If every task is complete, you are safe. Otherwise, your boss will not be pleased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before Exit: Gas Station.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability64% User Score 39 reviews
Mystic Rest Stop is a psychological horror game that immerses players in chilling narratives drawn from real-life user stories shared online. As you navigate through the eerie atmosphere of the rest stop, you'll uncover unsettling tales that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Each story unfolds in brief but impactful gameplay segments, challenging your perception of fear and the unknown.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Rest Stop.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability79% User Score 217 reviews
"Homeless" is a psychological horror game where you play as a man named Albert, a night shift security guard at a Brooklyn subway station. While checking the security cameras, Albert notices a strange figure lurking in the restricted railway are a skinny man in dirty clothes, oddly Tall! Initially, Albert thinks he's dealing with a harmless and vulnerable homeless person, as usual. But as he unco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeless.
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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay53% User Score 173 reviews
Silent Still is a short first-person psychological horror game about sleep paralysis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Still.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story63% User Score 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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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization79% User Score 256 reviews
Check out some of Jack's first jobs in this prologue before playing the full game. From the creators of Thief Simulator. Every house can be robbed. Just get the right tools and wait for the right time! Meet interesting characters doing shady jobs. KEY FEATURES IN THE PROLOGUE: - explore the first small town from the American Theft 80s - steal from houses, trailers or gas stations - finish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Theft 80s: Prologue.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization74% User Score 146 reviews
Explore an abandoned trading post and solve a complex puzzle to investigate the terrible secret it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Whisperer.
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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 ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability47% User Score 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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You are a night watchman in 1996. The shift begins like any other: an isolated post, an industrial perimeter surrounded by pine trees, the checklist, strong coffee, and a silence broken only by a distant car. Cameras. Gates. Patrols. Afterward, you finally head home — but the shift seems to follow you into the dark. Stay Inside: After Shift is a first-person psychological horror game focused on r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Inside: After Shift.
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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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- 38%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics62% User Score 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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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story100% User Score 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.
View Game - 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story81% User Score 52 reviews
⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦ONLY FACES REMAIN is a short psychological horror game focused on exploration and atmosphere. You play as Marlene, a backpacker traveling alone, who finds a cheap room to spend the night. The game is designed to be completed in a single session and focuses on sound, tension, and atmosphere. ⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦⥦Features Short psychological horror experience First-person exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Faces Remain.
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