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About the gameSet in the vast, open-world of Evershade, Tides of Blazefall features a deep, haunting narrative crafted by the award-winning writing team of Krzysztof Piskorski. Following the Blazefall, a cataclysmic event that fractured reality, the world has become a sprawling archipelago of secrets and forgotten history. As a captain searching for your lost identity, freely explore the Forlorn S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tides of Blazefall.

2053. Across the globe, the occult threat grows ever more blatant, and strange, incomprehensible events multiply. As the Earth's surface resources dwindle, powerful corporations turn to the uncharted depths of the oceans, unaware of the ancient horror they are about to awaken.In this tense Lovecraftian thriller, you play Noah, tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Sea.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization

90% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdeep Aurora.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 906 reviews

Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. But not all is as it seems on this strange ship, and the people you meet may know more about your past than they let on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Port of Call.

Your goal is to escape the space station by navigating its decaying corridors, solving its forgotten systems, and surviving the twisted creatures that lurk within—all to reach the last functioning ship, your only hope of returning to Earth. You wake up. You're human again. But for how long? In Twice Dead, a story-rich, first-person survival horror game, you awaken in a decaying facility… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twice Dead.

Montreal has changed. The Sabbat is gone. New powers rule from the shadows. Old loyalties have decayed beneath neon lights, abandoned cathedrals and the ruins of forgotten faiths. You are Gabe, a vampire awakened from decades of torpor with fractured memories and a past buried deeper than the dead. Guided by Sam, a reluctant Thin-Blood, what begins as a hunt for a rogue ghoul spirals into a dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS.

Join Firva in a dark and fantastical medieval realm as she embarks on a perilous quest to save her mother and sister. Explore a world filled with breathtaking landscapes and daunting challenges that will test your wits and bravery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firva Strings of Fate.

Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

Explore a shattered world forged by fallen gods in this action-adventure RPG inspired by classic Zelda exploration and Souls-like combat. Journey across the continent of Aegisyl, a land scarred by divine betrayal and the destruction of the Core Crystals. As a Hollow summoned from beneath the earth, you must battle corrupted creatures, uncover forgotten civilizations, and challenge the remnants … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purge of the Crystals.

Discover a world of mystery and self-discovery with The Core, an immersive action-adventure game. As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forgotten facility, your memory lost. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover your true identity and unravel the purpose behind your creation. Explore a vast and mysterious world as you roll through the decaying remains of a once-active facility,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Core.

A classic-style text adventure game spanning three chapters. Enter verb/noun commands via keyboard, mouse, or game controller to explore, collect items, and solve puzzles in a post-apocalyptic, Christian-themed story. Features an auto-drawing map and hint system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Nightmare Series.

As always, another ordinary day riding the train home. Yet what awaits beyond the door is a world of chaos, far removed from common sense. Your phone suddenly begins ringing like mad... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONDOMINIUM: NO EXIT.

One normal day, you head to the restroom for a quick break, only to be met with something unusual: a half-open stall with a strange clue sticking out. What’s going on here? Is it a prank? A weird coincidence? Or something more? This quirky mystery-adventure game invites you to uncover a series of puzzling events that take place around an ordinary office building. What begins as a simple invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There is a butt in the toilet.

2053. Across the globe, the occult threat grows ever more blatant, and strange, incomprehensible events multiply. As the Earth's surface resources dwindle, powerful corporations turn to the uncharted depths of the oceans, unaware of the ancient horror they are about to awaken. In this tense Lovecraftian thriller, you play Noah, tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss.

Dark fantasy interactive fiction RPG — explore a cruel medieval world where every click reveals more of the story, opens new paths, and changes what you become. Follow cursed paths, dead ruins, forgotten places, and whispers in the dark. What begins as a quiet journey through a hostile world slowly turns into something far more disturbing — a descent through fear, strange encounters, and choices … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Castle.

Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

WISHLIST ON STEAM HERE - IT REALLY REALLY HELPS US! [PUBLIC BETA RELEASE AVAILABLE] Be mindful that the provided "demo" is in Beta state and is not indicative of final product. If you download it, please spare 5 minutes to answer the feedback form. [COMING SOON] The ghost town of Ivayami lingers beneath heavy fog that twists streets, warps memories, and erodes the minds of those who wander ins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ivayami - Cradle of Fog.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Somewhere between life and death, there is a world made up of hopeful dreams and broken shadows. Souls may sometimes find themselves lured into this strange world to be tested, examined, and to find out where they are worthy of moving on to. The Void The world of Skaramazuzu, has a unique aesthetic of a black and white shadow puppet world, set among the ruins of ancient gothic-like structures, whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skaramazuzu.

Guardian of the Sanctuary is a small fantasy action-adventure game created by a beginner solo developer over the course of about three years, little by little, during spare moments of life. The game began from a simple feeling: the memory of old adventures from childhood. A small hero.An unfamiliar world.Dangerous paths.A distant tower. And the quiet excitement of stepping into a place where you d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian of the Sanctuary.

Aether Collector is a surreal point-and-click adventure set inside an anomaly. Step into the shoes of Samantha, a new hire at A-VOID Corporation's Outpost X, tasked with mining mysterious Aether from the air in the abandoned Quandary Valley. Navigate a world where reality bends and corporate interests clash with the unknown. Key Features: Explore an eerie, abandoned town and surrounding fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether Collector.

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.

It seems you've been led astray, haven't you? April 26, 2003You arrive in Aerie Vista to finally meet your online friends in person. What starts as a simple trip soon takes a dark turn. When a trip to the bookstore leads you all into a gateway to the other world, you find yourselves in an alternate realm filled with mystery and danger. As a Soultracer, you're able to separate your soul fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soultracer.

Tenebra is a dark metroidvania that blends rich storytelling with souls-like elements in a hand-drawn 2D world. Journey with the Shattered One, a doll trying to understand why he was created, in a face-swapping adventure as he discovers new abilities through exploring, forging bonds with NPCs, and fighting. SETTING AND PROTAGONISTYou awaken in a mysterious basement, your memories lost and your f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebra.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The first immersive interactive movie game with a Yakuza theme.As the first-person perspective scans the neon lights of a foreign city, your story begins with a "brutal starting blow".                                                                                                     ——ReFATE：Echoes of Desire You open your eyes to an unfamiliar street scene, your pockets emptier than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refate: Echoes of Desire.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

66% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Become the captain of a state-of-the-art flying ship and embark on a perilous journey through space in search of your missing father. Explore mysterious worlds, collect occult artefacts, and confront hostile forces that stand in your way. In this concise and memorable Action-Adventure RPG, your choices shape the story as you upgrade your ship, meet unique characters, and uncover the dark truths h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sails.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

85% User Score Based on 4,260 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling. Ready your star-faring engine, and venture into an expanse of hostile factions, lurking deities, forbidden knowledge, vast fortune, and fates worse than death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Skies.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

86% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island´s tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley´s fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost on the Shore.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 300 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way? The decisions are up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Captain.

TORNBLADE is a dark, brutal indie action RPG inspired by the spirit of classic games from the 80s and 90s – a time when imagination filled the gaps left by pixels.  It’s a tribute to an era when games built worlds of mystery, and every discovery carried weight.  You play as a lone knight, a wanderer traversing a land drowned in decay and silence.  His body is consumed by a dark affliction born … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TORNBLADE.

Time is coming apart. You wake in a clock tower with no memory of who you are or how you got here — only a pocket watch, still warm in your hand, an empty room, and a letter in your master's careful script: time is fracturing, and you are the one who must gather the broken moments back, one piece at a time. So you step out into a world that has stopped making sense. Freeze Line is a hand-crafted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freeze Line.

In this roguelike bullet-heaven, Earth has been consumed by an ancient eldritch god. Form a customizable squad of survivors and explore decaying, metroidvania-inspired worlds trapped within the god’s belly. Battle endless waves of nightmarish creatures, extract resources, rescue survivors, uncover forbidden knowledge, and search for a way out. Portals powered by ancient eldritch forces link worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Escape.

Welcome aboard the GrimRail.GrimRail is a first-person psychological horror immersive sim. You wake aboard a purgatorial train rushing through the abyss with a cosmic radio fused to your wrist. You use it to navigate nightmare worlds rooted in the sins of the passengers riding beside you. An eldritch horror watches, judges, remembers what you do. Every decision causes the world to react. This i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GrimRail.

️ WHISPERS OF GODS ️ A gothic isometric ARPG of madness and cosmic horror. Welcome to Ashford Hollow, a cursed village haunted by whispers from beyond. Something ancient has awakened—warping minds, reshaping reality, and unraveling the fabric of the world. In this forsaken place, sanity is just as important as survival. Whispers of Gods is an isometric Action RPG that blends atmospheric s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers Of Gods.

For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

About This GameMemory Ember is a cinematic interactive narrative game. Play as a Memory Investigator and enter the minds of others to investigate cases involving implanted experiences, memory tampering, and identity corruption. Search for clues, uncover hidden truths, navigate complex relationships, and make choices that shape the course of the story. Every decision you make has the power to cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Ember.

Turbo is an anime-inspired top-down 3D pixel art action RPG that plunges you into a dark, philosophical, and psychological multiverse. Explore vibrant, open-ended worlds filled with puzzles, mysteries, and morally complex choices, where every action and decision shapes your journey. Battle of Wits System: Engage in duels of intellect using the dialogue system—outsmart enemies and rivals with cle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TURBO.

Did you really believe that Forgotten Hill has regular pieces of furniture like anywhere else? Of course not. Open the Wardrobe and uncover the mysteries lurking inside! Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe is a first-person, point-and-click adventure that immerses you in a dark and twisted world full of puzzles, riddles, and enigmatic secrets. Delve into the unsettling town of Forgotten Hill and uncover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Hill The Wardrobe.

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.

Note: Portraits are not enabled in the full game release as of right now. After much consideration, I came to the conclusion that they just didn't fit right in the UI or match the style of the game well enough. In a future update, I may enable them again when I feel they match the game better. Cavernreach is a first-person, story-driven cave exploration adventure. Play as Grant, a contracted c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavernreach.

Noir Light is an atmospheric adventure game where you become Detective Jacob, tasked with solving a series of mysterious and interconnected crimes. Explore the dark and dangerous corners of a city in turmoil, where every decision you make brings you closer to uncovering the truth—or losing yourself to the shadows. Step by step, you'll piece together the larger puzzle as you navigate a world full … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Light.

Solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of Brentwood in this mysterious point-and-click adventure. The unique powers you hold will lead to moral choices that directly influence the story, the fate of the town, and which of the multiple endings you unlock. Will you follow destiny or fight against it? The village of Brentwood seems nice and peaceful, but beneath the surface, many dark secrets are h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brentwood.

Try to endure pain like never before in this dark action-puzzle game. Find your way through a mysterious world filled with old ruins, restless spirits, and creatures that never stop watching you. Use your enchanted torch to guide you through the shadows, and fend off deadly, inconceivable horrors. Explore the fog-covered wasteland… and don’t let the flame die, or else… A world where nothing mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erevos Descent.

Soulforge is a dark and atmospheric dungeon crawler, with Souls-like combat with immersive, narrative-driven exploration. Dive into forgotten ruins, wield a powerful yet dangerously corrupted blade, and uncover the forgotten secrets that shattered an ancient kingdom. MASTER THE SOULFORGE Step into the role of a descendant tasked with reclaiming the scattered shards of the legendary Soulforge, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulForge.

THE OPERATIVE’S JOURNEY "They say every war begins long before the first shot is fired. For you, it begins the moment you step into the boots of a Private Military Contractor—a lone operative navigating a world where truth is buried beneath layers of corruption, betrayal, and corporate warfare. Your PMC is your identity, your story, your legacy." Storyline CharacterThe PMC mode is y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronos Affinity.

"When the rules twist, so does reality." ——————————————————————————————  About the game  This game will use the Mouse (left click)  and your Keyboard.   Movement: WASDRun: Shift (Note: If you select certain rules, this feature will be unavailable.)Interact: EOpen/Close Notebook: QChoose Rule / Interact with Specific Items: Left-click Based on the theme "Nothing can go wrong..," this game was … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the rules.

Welcome to "Whispering of Winds" on itch.io! Embark on a magical journey inspired by the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli. As a solo developer, I've poured my heart and soul into creating this immersive experience for you. Support the Journey on Kickstarter:  Kickstarter page : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lsgamedev/whispering-of-winds Exciting news! I'm currently gearing up for a Kick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering of Winds (Demo).

Every path through the forest leads deeper into the fog…but something in the mist already knows who you are. Whispers in the Fog is a first- and third-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and uncovering a deeply personal mystery hidden within a haunted forest. You awaken alone in a rain-soaked wilderness with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. Arme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.