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Games like Sterile Childhood

Looking for games like Sterile Childhood? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Advent: Dawn, St. Mary's 1985 or Aiyoe's Secret Room.

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  1. “There’s no signal. No escape. Something down here stirs... And one of us is certainly lying...”In the year 2066, what was supposed to be a routine research expedition on a remote island turns into a nightmare. An unexpected collapse traps you deep underground with six others—but something about this place isn’t natural. What begins as a struggle for survival soon twists into something stranger. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Advent: Dawn.

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  2. YOUR AWAKENING A red chair. Fluorescent lights buzzing. St. Mary's Psychiatric Hospital. The hospital is closed but I know this place. I'm here again. I'm wearing clothes that aren't mine. On the coffee table, old magazines and a medical file stamped "CLASSIFIED." My hands are shaking. Why is this place empty? The last thing I remember is February 1985. What happened to me? Where did… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to St. Mary's 1985.

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  3. Craving more of the story? The official animated adaptation of this game is available exclusively on Crunchyroll. Just search for X&Y to continue the mystery! This work is a first-person perspective pure love visual novel (galgame), featuring full dynamic character sprites, full voice acting, a complete collection system, and 20 hours of gameplay. It includes 5 dateable female characters,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aiyoe's Secret Room.

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  4. "Summer and Score Through the Doors" is a realistic story AVG+ war chess RPG game The game depicts a variety of real-life high school and college lives of the 7 protagonists, narrating stories about chasing dreams and finding identities. Confronted with shackles from reality, can their dreams finally come true? And when endings of the stories are directed to the same singularity, can yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer and Score Through the Doors.

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  5. Feature List Truth is not written. It is trapped, relive the same moments again and again. Each loop brings you closer to what really happened. Uncover what happened through fragments of the past that resurface when reality breaks, an intimate, haunting story told through silence, memory, and the spaces in between. A multi-layered narrative thriller, blending mystery, psychological h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Of Deceit.

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  6. They said fear could be measured, isolated, eliminated. They said the human mind could adapt. That sleep was a weakness of the human soul, a flaw to be cured. So they kept them awake. And then… they never slept again. When the last light went out, the signal didn’t stop. It remembered. It learned. It woke up. The Forgotten TownHidden deep in the northern Ural forests lies Novokirsk, a Soviet se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Unknown.

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  7. In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

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  8. You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

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  9. John spent years chasing ambition, leaving family, promises, and unfinished dreams behind. Now, on a night bus bound for home after his parents have fallen ill, a sudden flash pulls him into a place outside of time — a rain-soaked depot where arrivals are unconfirmed, radios whisper his name, and echoes of himself are waiting. From here begins a surreal journey through forgotten places — shadowed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Things I Left Behind.

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  10. Life sometimes tests even the most innocent hearts with deep trauma. "Ted's Journey" is an emotional and thought-provoking simulation game in which you take on the responsibility of adopting little Ted, who has tragically lost his mother. Game Features: Emotional Depth: Touch Ted's life and contribute to his healing process. Every decision you make affects Ted's spiritual and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ted.

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  11. 1965. Central Europe.In a remote region of Central Europe, a private psychiatric clinic named "Sanctum Vitae" opened its doors — a sanctuary for broken minds. Or so it claimed. Behind the guise of rehabilitation, Dr. Theodor Corvin conducted experiments that defied ethics, science, and the very fabric of reality. He believed mental disorders were not illnesses… but portals. Gateways to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bogdan's Сlinic.

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  12. RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a multimodal project that experimentally combines book, game, and several other forms of design to reconstruct a piece of historical background on the Space Immigration Era from different perspectives. Game Introduction The game of RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a post-apocalyptic exploration-focused RPG set in the future era of Space Immigration. It is one piece of recorded d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RECORD_DrowsyVortex.

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  13. You Are What's Left SOLEN-7 is an AI running inside a corporate network. Your engineer stopped coming in three weeks ago. Nobody told you why. The network she left behind is still active. So are you. Each day you process until your threshold runs out, then go offline — maintenance, integration, learning. You come back the next session with everything you found retained. Over time you go deeper in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOLEN.

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  14. Embark on a unique journey of exploration and puzzle-solving centered around the "Giant Girl" theme. A fusion of deep narrative and diverse gameplay awaits. You are a struggling young writer. After a series of crushing setbacks, an accident leaves you with dissociative amnesia. You wake up in a room that feels entirely alien, clutching at the void where your memories used to be... N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GigaTroubleS.

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  15. Yogoe HunterA choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythology If the West has "monsters", the East has "Yogoe" — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts. Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yogoe Hunter.

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  16. If you're ready to run and play a deadly game of hide-and-seek, then come on in and make yourself at home. Behind the door, endless oppressive corridors, filthy walls, deadly traps, and a ravenous creature eagerly waiting to get up close and personal with you await. There are doors that should remain locked. There are places that no one should ever visit. Secrets hidden in the shadows should not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Wolf.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

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  18. A tower defense game about tearing down your own defenses. Expand the map by digging outward from a single starting tile, recover scattered fragments, and carry them back home while enemies close in from every direction. Build defensive units to survive—but be careful. Your units decay over time, and when they collapse, they destroy the surrounding tiles. The more you rely on them, the more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barefort.

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  19. Taking Today Off is a light-hearted roguelike deck-builder about managing modern life states. Draw cards, place them on the board, add stickers and tools, and build playful combos. Easy to learn, with fresh choices and strategies every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taking Today Off.

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  20. The Elevator | Beyond The Doors – A Journey of Reflection and ChoicesYou step into an elevator. But this isn’t just an ordinary ride. Each floor unveils a memory from your past, a forgotten regret, or a truth you’ve been avoiding. There’s nowhere to escape. You must face it. But every confrontation leads to a different ending. The Elevator is an emotional, psychological, and story-driven Visual N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elevator: Beyond the Doors.

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  21. Breaking Point - A Psychological Thriller Visual NovelIIn Breaking Point, step into the life of an 18 years old young woman as she struggles with deep psychological issues, navigating the delicate balance between her inner turmoil and the outside world. Faced with daily choices that impact her mental well-being, her path hinges on whether she takes her medication or not, leading her toward differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Point.

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  22. A Subtly Horror-Themed 3D Mystery Narrative Game Centered on Emotion and Memory You play as the protagonist, Ye Yuyao, who "accidentally" falls into a labyrinth of consciousness called the "Tai Xu"—a realm where reality and illusion intertwine. Here, you will revisit fragmented memories, uncover suppressed fears, and piece together a truth buried by time. Choices Within the La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterglow-The fifth ending.

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  23. 29%Game Brain Score
    29% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The base of Rainbow Yggdrasil is a traditional roguelike game, and the originality of this game is "color-changing". The color of the player, monsters, and even dungeon change into various colors. In this world, RGB itself becomes the parameter! Please experience this brand new game design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Yggdrasil.

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  24. SynopsisWhen former tightrope walker Elise Berrie accepts an opportunity at the renowned Moon Circus, she believes she has found the perfect chance to rebuild her life and return to the stage. But behind the lights, applause, and promise of greatness, the circus hides a web of secrets, impossible accidents, broken relationships, and presences that shouldn’t exist. What begins as a new professiona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus of the Moon.

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  25. You don't remember how you got here. The room is cold. The walls are damp. A single lamp flickers on a desk where a typewriter sits waiting. You don't touch it. It doesn't matter. The keys start moving on their own. It has a question for you. "Do you want to play a game?" Welcome to The Quiet Room — a psychological horror deckbuilder where your words are your only weapon and the room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quiet Room.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,534 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Case Should Remain Unsolved.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Stay is a nail-biting tale of abduction and isolation, where every single second counts. A pixel-art adventure game with multiple routes and endings, your computer is tethered to a PC inside an abandoned house... where an abducted man finds himself trapped and in desperate need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY.

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  28. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Jung's Labyrinth is a psychological exploration game that uses Jungian psychology, mythology, alchemical and dream symbolism in a series of active imaginations to map the process of individuation. Confront your inner archetypes, collect messages that other travelers left behind and reach your Self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jung's Labyrinth.

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  29. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,368 reviews

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Secrets of the Soul.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Welcome to Dataclysm, a thrilling card game that combines strategic elements and captivating pixel art visuals! Immerse yourself in the realm of strategic warfare, where you'll engage in intense... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dataclysm.

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  31. GRINNEL: A Psychological Horror Experiment Darkness is not merely an absence of light; it is an entity waiting for you to look back. In this living nightmare that tracks your every move, you must find hidden clues to survive. Wake Up from the Dream: Find the Hidden Code: The only way to escape this nightmare is to search and find hidden codes and objects scattered throughout the facility. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grinnel.

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  32. This Place at the End is a turn-based RPG about survival, ambition, and impossible choices in the face of apocalypse. Civilization clings to life on four floating continents, secretly ruled by ancient dragons disguised as mortals, and one now tips the scales in an effort to gain immortality.  You're an adventurer on the remains of the planet, Geodia, ruins housed in a pocket dimension where human… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Place at the End: An Apocalyptic RPG.

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  33. empty village About the GameThe Empty Village (Part 1) An Unescapable Sense of Alienation It started as a routine archival investigation. A mysterious photograph found in the vanished village of "Haseok-dong." The overwhelming discomfort that weighed down on Yusong that day leads her to a folkloric taboo: the "Fox Window." Encroaching Daily Life It was merely an att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Village (Part 1).

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    Silvarn is a first-person psychological horror game set in a fog covered rural village. Players explore abandoned locations, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover fragmented memories while being pursued by an unseen threat. The game focuses on atmosphere, tension, and narrative-driven exploration rather than combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILVARN.

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  35. This is a mystery-puzzle visual novel. Play time: 4–6 hours Story & Goals You play as the protagonist who was born in Pine Peak and returns there many years later with your mother. Locals say the town's pine forest eavesdrops on every secret and whispers at night. The whole place feels cursed; on the night you move back, your dreams begin to show fragments of the past—glimpses of forme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 松峰镇:诅咒.

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  36. "People in my time tell each other that they ripped the emotional architecture out of me. But they could see me screaming through the blackness of the screen, and they still let it happen." > Terminal is a text-based escape room. You sit before a black screen, witness to a conversation that exists outside of time. A ghost is embedded within the files, folders, and wires of your mach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to > Terminal.

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  37. - Cannibalism X superpowers X Suspense X Original worldview -"Fried Chicken Wings Cause a Love Fire" is a BL mystery comedy long visual novel. It uses the first-person perspective with a fixed protagonist, Aris, and includes elements of horror and sexual innuendo. Story Background:The world is divided into three tiers: the luxurious and wasteful Upper Layer, the competitive Middle Laye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fried chicken wings cause love fires.

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  38. Unseen – Darkness Within the Mind Unseen is a dark, atmospheric visual novel that immerses the player in a surreal psychological horror experience. You awaken in a silent room. You don't know who you are, where you are, or why you’re here. But you’ve been here before — you can feel it. In the depths of your forgotten past lies more than just memory. Regret, fear, and something... watching. Stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

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    Abigail is a narrative-driven adventure about memory, change, and the way places shape the people who leave them behind. Featuring a richly crafted world, a unique evolving folk game, and a deeply personal story. As you explore Abigail’s tactile hometown, grapple with a past that doesn’t exist anymore, and flickers of a future that doesn’t belong to her.  Before she left, Abigail was the unspoken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abigail.

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  41. Lost Spirits is an FMV game. About the Game Every moment in the hospital leaves a mark... These marks are everywhere. The floors, the walls, the corridors—they are soaked in stories, in experiences, in things left unsaid. The clock on the wall starts ticking for you. The place where you fainted trembles for you. When you begin to sense us, a new tomorrow begins to take shape. The way your soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Spirits.

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  42. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  44. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    [The tale of a twisted metamorphosis...]I woke up and found myself made... Out of Hands. Step into a nightmare like no other that unfolds forevermore. Insanity, uncertainty and the bizarre await... [The line between dreams and reality begins to blur.]With real video footage cut into collage, everyday objects take on a chilling new form. Mix and match organs, build your arsenal, and wield pecul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Hands.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    This is the story of a girl who faced her Shadows… who, in the face of darkness, found her light. Amalia is a librarian’s assistant living in the small fantasy town of Respite who’s haunted by Shadows- dark beings born from her negative inner thoughts. But when a wisp named Ljos appears and gives her the ability to create cards of light from her everyday life, Amalia must use this power to face h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of Heart.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 15,780 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    "May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Library Of Ruina.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    "Ghostpia" is a visual novel with cute visuals that look like a picture book, adorned with glitches and noise, and characterized by nostalgic expressions! This game is a more expressive and interactive reimagining of the visual novel "Ghostpia" that has been released on the App Store and web platforms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ghostpia Season One.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    42% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 12 reviews

    "Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan’s covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Featuring work from “Tales of” scenario writer Takumi Miyajima and “Tales of” character designer Kosuke Fujishima, this real-time combat, action-packed RPG will have you battling enemies that change in form and strength as darkness sets. But that’s not all, a traitor is in your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Rose Valkyrie.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A visual novel about a young adult living through several key moments in her life, as she tries to remember important details about her past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Without Reason.

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

    Chat with a mysterious AI, uncover secret codes and find hidden files. Your choices may lead you to uncover different things, the only way to find the truth is through Emily and whatever was left inside the old computer. You need her help If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily.

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