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"Those Who Remain" is a single-player horror platformer game with an intriguing story and pretty visuals, set in the eerie, darkness-shrouded town of Dormont. Players navigate through two interconnected dimensions, solving puzzles and making morally challenging choices that impact the story. However, the game is reported to be very grinding, buggy, and has a dense atmosphere, which may not appeal to all players.

"Birth ME Code" is a suspenseful murder mystery game where you, as the mastermind Pandora, must identify and eliminate the traitor among six characters while avoiding being exposed. Featuring puzzles and hacking abilities to gain insights, the game offers branching storylines based on trust levels established with different characters. With various endings and unexpected twists, can you successfully manipulate the situation and emerge victorious?

In "Why Am I Dead At Sea," you play as a spirit stuck on a cruise ship, trying to solve your own murder mystery by possessing and communicating with the living passengers. With no memory of your past, you must uncover clues, expose secrets, and expose the killer. The game features a unique blend of adventure, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven gameplay.

In Tormentum: Dark Sorrow, you navigate a nightmarish world as an amnesiac prisoner. The game features point-and-click mechanics and gruesome, surreal art design. Puzzle-solving and eerie encounters lead you to uncover the truth about your past and the dark world around you.

You are Isabella Song – a hacker PI. Your job is to hack cameras, phones, and computers, as well as question suspects, analyze evidence and draw conclusions. But don't forget that in Farca city, even criminals can end up victims.

"Stay is a single-player drama RPG with an interesting plot and great soundtrack. As the player, you communicate with Quinn, a stranger trapped in a locked room, through a real-time chat interface. Your choices and timeliness shape his escape attempts, with seven different endings, numerous deaths, and various conversation paths available."

In "The Tartarus Key," Alex Young finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and sinister creatures. To escape and save her fellow captives, she must rely on her wits and solve challenges inspired by classic horror games. The game features three distinct endings and a gripping, mysterious story.

"The Blind Prophet" is a point-and-click game featuring a divine mission of apostle Bartholomeus to liberate the corrupted city of Rotbork. The game boasts 99 hand-drawn panels, a strong storyline with humor, and unique comic book art-style. It offers various puzzles, challenges, and mini-games, providing a diverse and contemplative experience, inspired by classics such as Blade Runner and Broken Sword series.

"Call of the Sea" is a first-person adventure game set in the 1930s. Play as Norah, a woman searching for her missing husband in the uncharted islands of the South Pacific. Uncover the secrets of a lost civilization and solve intricate puzzles to advance the narrative-driven story. The game features stunning art deco-inspired visuals and a captivating original soundtrack.

"Disturbed" is a hand-drawn adventure/horror visual novel inspired by experiences of depression and addiction. Play as Von, a struggling farmer facing a hopeless situation, and decide how to confront your fate. With no clear solution in sight, how will you deal with the hand you've been dealt? This short, impactful game may leave you questioning your own choices.