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Games like Staircase In Dark

Games like Staircase In Dark

Looking for games like Staircase In Dark? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with HARVEST, I am Sorry or Kapellmeister.

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  1. You are a contractor hired to perform routine maintenance in an abandoned hospital. What was supposed to be a simple job quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. As you navigate the dark hallways, restoring power and unlocking doors, you uncover disturbing secrets hidden within the facility and its mysterious operations. Rich lore: Stories unfold through files, computer logs, old n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARVEST.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    I am Sorry is a live-action graphic-based thriller puzzle game. A janitor, hired for a cleaning job, enters a mansion. As the janitor proceeds with cleaning over multiple sessions, they notice unusual phenomena that differ from before and eventually uncover a horrifying truth. Object Investigation You can interact with various objects for cleaning or puzzle-solving. Investigate objects and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Sorry.

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  3. Welcome to Kapellmeister, the game where I combined the ideas from other cool ones and now trying to make them work together while adding something new and interesting. Use CCTV on your phone to safely move around the area.Solve puzzles.Use items like UV light, radio to help you complete the tasks.Since you want to be able to complete them, you need to keep an eye on a generator, find fuel for it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kapellmeister.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Escape the monotony of your daily routine and discover a path beyond this seemingly endless cycle. Embrace the thrill of the unknown, as you embark on a journey to break free from the ordinary. Will you be brave enough to take the leap, even if there seems to be No Way Out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Out.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Venturing into the exciting work of Lollygag Labs, a game developing corporation looking to breach the barriers of what can be achieved with gaming, then things take a dark turn...get ready to jump into the crazy world of ENEMIES! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENEMIES.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic entity reveals itself to a young boy in an unforgiving picture-book world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haustoria.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    It looks like a simple night job in a quiet lodge.Keep things running. Fix what breaks. Close out the tasks. Seven shifts pull you deeper into rooms that feel a little wrong.Not loud. Not flashy. Just… off.You explore, you listen, you connect the pieces the building keeps trying to show you.In the end, you will have to make a choice. What you’ll actually do  - Walk the lodge after hours and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVEN.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You are trying to find the exit but you are stuck in a loop. To find the exit, observe your surroundings and get familiar with it. On floor 0 you will be presented with an area to study the layout of objects. The timer will start once you are ready to play. The correct decision will move you up a floor and the incorrect decision will reset you back to the beginning. Observation is key. If you don… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eerie Surroundings.

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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A third-person survival horror game featuring non-linear gameplay, puzzles, and enemies from the depths of hell. After the arrival of an unexpected guest back home, Anna's in a race against time to uncover the mystery of the events that took place. Will she save her sister before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despair: Blood Curse.

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  11. SymbioPhobiA is a short survival horror game, mainly from an isometric perspective that mixes action, exploration, puzzles and platforming that takes place in a futuristic and post-apocalyptic bunker that has an oppressive and claustrophobic atmosphere. The duration of the game is about 2-3 hours and it would be a first chapter in which we wanted to focus more on the gameplay than on the story. If… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SymbioPhobiA.

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  12. Hannah is a puzzle platformer horror survival game. You play as Hannah, a teenager born in the 80s, who tries to understand her personality by taking an internal journey to her childhood and discovering what went wrong. You will immerse yourself in the depths of this dreamlike reality in which Hannah will have to be cunning, to solve puzzles; use the elements at your disposal to create devices an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannah.

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  14. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    SCP-087: Recovered documents - first-person horror, that tells the story of a classified object. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-087: Recovered document.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Hellseed is a first person horror adventure with puzzles and some action elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellseed.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    79% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Directionless is an experimental Virtual Reality horror game. It tries out a variety of ways of using Virtual Reality to unnerve and disorient the player, with carefully crafted audio working with an interactive environment to pull you into a nightmarish world where you can't trust anything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directionless.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Judgement is a story-driven, decision-making adventure game, where your Judgement can mean the difference between life, death, or somewhere in between. It's a game of morality and how gray it can be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgement.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 5 reviews

    Inmates is a story-driven, atmospheric, interactive exploration simulator with horror elements and puzzles. Investigate every detail of the prison to discover the story of the people who are locked there. Pick up and examine objects to discover mysteries of the prison. Uncover the reasons why you are there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inmates.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Nightmare is a first-person horror game. Developed by a single person. The gameplay takes an average of 40-45 minutes. We simulating a nightmare in the game. There are different events in this nightmare and we try to get out of this nightmare.In order to get out of the nightmare, you have to find the keys to the necessary doors and move forward. Remember, fearful moments are waiting for you while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare.

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  20. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Carol is down on her luck, hitchhiking across the country. She arrives at a small roadside motel but there's something strange about the owner. As the secrets unravel, she finds herself entangled in a long, DEADLY NIGHT! Can she escape from hellish nightmare or will she die trying? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Night.

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  21. 6%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    8% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Distorted Reality is a first-person survival horror, which takes place in the hospital of Alexandria. For mysterious reasons, the usual laws of physics in the hospital completely stopped working. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distorted Reality.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Giving a last look from observation deck, Conway could not expect what a journey lies ahead. Once shared his blood with this world, William starts an ancient ritual. Your blood has power here, but Blood Magic always attracts monsters even more dangerous than local creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevrosa: Spider Song.

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  23. Burn the Midnight Oil is a supernatural neon-noir romance visual novel about monsters, love, and other horrors. It's the 80s. Supernaturals flock to the neon-soaked streets of North Haven, where they hide in plain sight amongst the ceaseless nightlife. Playing as the flirtatious vampire detective Circe or the brash hellhound cop Dante, you must solve cases that threaten to unveil dangerous secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn the Midnight Oil.

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  24. The Silent Expedition Echo Protocol is a co-op first-person horror game for 1–4 players, set in endless liminal “backrooms” where nothing makes sense and reality feels wrong. You are not a soldier or a hero. You are just… stuck. Your only real weapons are your flashlight, almond water – and your friends. THE PLAYERYou wake up in a cold, humming corridor with no idea how you got there. The room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Expedition Echo Protocol.

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  25. You have been kidnapped by Jeffrey and locked in a dark cell on his private island. You need to break out, but he is here. This is a short lo-fi horror experience inspired by the PS1 era. You must escape this island. You have no weapons and no way to fight back — your only option is to run and hide. Explore the island, avoid being caught, and find a way out to reach multiple endings. Will you mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from EPSTEIN.

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  26. From the creators of VHS> VerminVHS> Freaks is a brutal, arcade-style survival horror shooter inspired by the tension, gore, and grime of classic 80s B-movies. Limited ammo survival gameplay Ammo is scarce. Easy escape is impossible. Your only option is to annihilate everything that moves. Part of the VHS Horror SeriesFight through three standalone horror “movie” segments, connec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS Freaks.

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  27. Lost Episodes Alone is a short first person indie survival horror game. Save your friends from an evil nun named Valak. Collect items and solve puzzles to escape the nightmare. Inspired by games like Resident evil, Slenderman and other horror titles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Episodes Alone.

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  28. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Cold Pines A short PS1-style horror experience. Set in a snowy, isolated gas station in  America, Cold Pines invites you to explore and... be watched. What you’ll find in the snow is better left unspoiled.. Features  PS1-style visuals and analog horror atmosphere Minimal HUD, no objective markers, no hand-holding Narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling Controls  WASDMove F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Pines.

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    Mayfly is a story-rich, quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. A short psychological horror experience focused on exploration, story and atmosphere. Search a detailed, highly explorable narrowboat setting that evolves as the mystery unfolds. Uncover clues and memories amidst unsettling shifts in the environment around you. Solve puzzles to guide Caroline on her journey to be reu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayfly.

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  30. Twelve-year-old Leva, returning to the mining village after the hospital, learns about the mysterious disappearance of his friend, and the familiar rhythms of school life begin to unravel. Soon, his days turn into a terrifying nightmare, accompanied by the relentless stomping of hundreds of insects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watching Woods: The Louse.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Sickle Family is a haunting adventure game about dogs, exploring how inaction, even when everything seems normal, can lead to deep trauma and heartbreak. It tells a real-life story of grief, loss, and the hidden consequences of everyday moments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sickle Family.

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  32. Path of the Abhorred—a place where "abandoned things" wash ashore. Why are you here? How can you escape? Navigate the dim, narrow path and confront the truth about yourself. Game OverviewPath of the Abhorred is a short, single-player 3D horror adventure game set on a dim, narrow road with no escape. Relying only on the unreliable flickering light of matches, players aim to escape this m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 忌道.

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  33. As customers come and go, you’ll handle everyday tasks such as wrapping toys, taking payments, and rearranging shelves. Behind the festive lights and cheerful decorations, the mood slowly shifts. Strange details begin to stand out, the store feels less welcoming, and the night takes an unsettling turn. Key Features Take orders: Handle everyday cashier routines by taking payments, wrapping toys, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Christmas.

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  34. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    THE LAST DOOR : No Way Out The Last Door : No Way Out is a short psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, tension, and unease. There are no enemies chasing you. No complex puzzles to solve. Only silence, darkness, and a door that should never be opened. As you explore a series of confined rooms, the environment slowly changes. The game relies on lighting, sound desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Door : No Way Out.

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  35. What Did The Chicken See THE STORY: WELCOME TO THE SEWER: You have hit rock bottom. The world around you is decaying, rendered in brown hues and digital noise. You are not alone, but your companion is not a friend—it is a narrator who sees through the facade of modern existence. What Did The Chicken See is a dark, philosophical journey that challenges the player to question the systems that g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to what did the chicken see.

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  36. “Remain on the line. Your presence confirms consent.” The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 is a short psychological audio horror about a workplace hotline that quietly turns into an audit of your self. ID checks and hold music give way to controlled scenarios that reset around you while your choices are observed. You sit at a single desk with a single phone. Voices route you through departments … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interval Bureau: Extension 0.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You wake up in a dark place... There's a green girl awaiting you... Mechanics are an improved version of the gamejam game Sp/Ace Story is an improved version of my old game Misfit that I had removed from Gamejolt because it was very outdated and very buggy This game is a sequel to the game Project 1 and a prequel to the game BlissGoRanCE Art: Ibis Paint X Aseprite Music: JummB… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misfit: The Birth of Death.

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  38. KEEP IN MIND, THIS GAME PAGE IS STILL A WIP. AND SO IS THE GAME, ANYTHING SHOWN IS SUBJECTED TO CHANGE AS NEEDED Welcome to the Wonderwell Theme Park!A one of the kind places where you can experience surreal moments. Ranging from the best attractions available to the one thing that you are most likely here for... The Artistes of Wonderwell Park!! Or that would be the case if it was open.. now … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ivory Cage.

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  39. FOGBOUND is a psychological horror game set in a decaying city enshrouded by a toxic fog. YOUR CITY IS HOLLOW. A post-apocalyptic Lahore is slowly being erased by toxic fog. As one of its last maintenance workers under the Air Quality Task Force, navigate its ruined streets and abandoned complexes. Salvage whatever parts of it you can. THE AIR IS POISON. Hollow shells of humans roam the city… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOGBOUND.

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  40. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

      Help a turkey find its way home in this 90s-inspired lo-fi retro adventure!  Game Features: Full Controller support / Universal Controller support - Works with most gamepads including third-party ones such as 8BitDo controllers.PSX-inspired, wobbly, mind-boggling graphics!Retro 4:3 aspect ratio with a low resolution of 960x720.Optional VHS and CRT retro filters that can be toggled on or off.A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Thanksgiving.

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    This game is ideal for YouTubers and Streamers: it allows you to create content, interact with your chatters and let your audience get to know you better! This creates a unique experience, for all parties involved. Players who play this game themselves can also enjoy the single player experience a lot! Imagine that you are in purgatory. Imagine that a demon of lust and debauchery has spoken t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shift.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The game contains some spooky and disturbing imagery.  Viewer discretion is advised!! It's the season of Halloween and you've just finished attending a party that your co-worker dragged you in.  As the party's finished, and your co-worker bailing early, you just remembered that your car was busted because of your friend that's been living with you for a good while now. Completely over it, you deci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humerous.

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  43. You’re a contract runner for Backrooms Union. Pick a level—Level 0’s endless yellow walls, the damp Boiler Tunnels, the humming Poolrooms, and more—then head inside to collect scrap for the Union’s bottom line. Haul enough before shift’s end or management “restructures” you. Every level crawls with Backrooms entities that stalk noise, light, or the scent of fear. Go in solo for the full panic,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Union.

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  44. Their star was dying, their homeworld confronted with a certain end. In a desperate move for survival, they boarded the Astraeus - civilization’s lifeboat. Decades earlier, an attempt was made to colonize a world in the distant Eos system. Endurus was identified as a promising candidate for a new home, but hope faded when communications fell silent shortly after arrival. Now Endurus stands as the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astraeus Odyssey.

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  45. Seventh Choir is a horror game inspired by PS2 hunting games and the Book of Revelation. Descend down the eerie corridors of an ancient cavern. Meet a strange cloaked figure whose face is obscured by an ominous mask. Listen and believe as he tells you the word of the one who brought forth the cries of the seventh choir. A short horror experience that can be completed within an hour. FeaturesImm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Choir.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PLATFORM 0 - is a first-person horror experience focused on tension, stealth, and environmental storytelling. You play as a lone survivor trapped in a massive underground metro system haunted by a mysterious ghost train. There are no weapons. Your main tools are silence, awareness, and the environment itself.  Key Gameplay Elements: Exploration: Navigate abandoned stations, dark tunnels, and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLATFORM 0.

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  47. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Niconico-san" is a first-person, fast-paced horror game set in a Japanese residential area. Your goal is to escape from the terrifying otherworld, evading the smiling man of urban legend, "Niconico-san."StoryA creepy rumor has been spreading around school recently. “There’s a smiling man who beckons you over at a warehouse down a certain alley.” Those who see him are drawn to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ニコニコさん | Niconico-san.

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  48. Anomaly Clinic  v0.2.0 An anomaly game in early development, work in progress. My plan is to release a demo ready before steam nextfest in october Playable on controller except for the menu If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Clinic.

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

    Bochi Collection is an anthology of short narrative experiences. Each story offers a unique world, art direction, and tone, from unsettling to heartwarming, designed to be experienced in just a few minutes. Though brief, these experiences aim to linger in your mind long after they end. Every story holds its own atmosphere, emotions, and hidden details waiting to be discovered. Each experience in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bochi Collection.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Slasher is a Retro third person multiplayer thriller game where you play as either a civilian or the Slasher. Run, hide and outlast the other players while being hunted by the Slasher. A random player chosen to be the Slasher must hunt down and eliminate the other players before time runs out. Unlock new Slasher skins after winning matches to customize your killer. Choose from four different maps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slasher.

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