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Introducing the Haunts, a crew of nightmares and horrors. The creatures that go bump in the night. You are gremlins, ghosts and ghouls. The city’s nightmares drawn together. You are the monsters that lurk in Doskvol’s shadows, and the city has so, so many of those. Are you drawn together out of sinister purpose or hope for something better? The Haunts is a custom crewbook for Blades in the Dark by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE HAUNTS.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Prognostic is a supernatural horror about a medium who solves cases for the police. It combines horror elements with detective work. An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prognostic.

DARKNESS WILL FALLLife in the city has its ups and downs. Nightmarish traffic, overbearing landlords, demanding bosses, and disappointing paychecks are really just scratching the surface of the shit pile. But, as you're about to find out, there are far worse things lurking in the night streets.  In Darkness Will Fall, there aren't just blood sucking vampires roaming the moonlit streets but a si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARKNESS WILL FALL.

CommunityEnglish Localization in Progress!!!  We want YOU to be part of the journey. We are inviting everyone to join our official Discord community. You’ll have the chance to: Participate in early playtests of the English localization. Share your feedback directly with the dev team. Help us refine the game and shape its final form! Let’s solve these supernatural mysteries together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occult Detective.

Meet Sia, the Curious SorceressBy day, Sia is a diligent sorceress scholar with a quiet smile and careful manners. But beneath her shy exterior is a dangerous fascination with the magic proper mages refuse to study. Hidden deep in the library, she discovers a forbidden grimoire filled with pleasure spells, secret rituals, and taboos meant to remain untouched. Sia knows she should close the book. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Sorceress: Grimoire of Sex.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

96% User Score Based on 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.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Welcome to Hell City, USA, where a new drug called "Pig" turns homeless addicts into violent maniacs. A serial killer known to the press as "Der Kannibale" has been butchering and feasting on its victims while leaving Bavarian clues at every crime scene, like German Oktoberfest beer. The FBI is on the scene to hunt down the cannibal, while local police are helpless and overwhel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2x4 Nails.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

FULL GAME FOR $10! Sign up for updates here at my newsletter! Content Warning: Blood, gore, sacrifice, death Aeruth was once a land of wonder, a place where none knew hunger or poverty or fear. A happy place, where no one wanted for anything. And yet, there were those that wanted. Those that yearned to have more. None could say for certain how greed curled its way around the heart of the people w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MORIAH.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

89% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

Ahnayro is a historically focused, narrative driven puzzle game exploring the world of dreams. You play as a person gifted with the ability to look beyond the veil of reality, investigating a universe that opens up to you every night; haunting you, beckoning you to solve the mysteries within. Yet you are not in control of this world; you are at the mercy of mysterious individuals, who flow in and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ahnayro: The Dream World.

Vampires, Werewolves, Witches. What if I told you that the things that go bump in the night are real? What if I told you that you could see them? Awaken to the truth you’re now a Hunter. Build your character, select skills, and work with a team of allies to investigate the monsters hidden in plain sight, to find their lairs, and to eradicate them. All the while, investigating a story that drags u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish.

Bible-inspired fantasy action RPG. Play as Lyrhias, a leper and fallen faith enforcer marked by affliction. Armed with slings and blades, you must face the resurgent giants who once ruled the ancient land. In exchange, you are promised atonement and cleansing before your flesh succumbs to abasement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abased.

Amateur ghost hunters seeking a cheap thrill becomes a nightmare. Investigate haunted places, but beware—the more you uncover, the more hostile the spirits become. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORPOREAL.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,352 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

This ghost hunting simulation is a first-person single player experience. You’re equipped with an EMF Meter, Thermometer, Audio Recorder, Camera, and a Flashlight collecting evidence to satisfy homeowners concerns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I..

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

88% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

97% User Score Based on 414 reviews

"Doll Impostor" is an innovative horror and mystery game that immerses you in the eerie task of being a guardian of possessed dolls. Set in a creepy environment and wrapped in a suffocating atmosphere, the game centers on a unique premise: among your collection of dolls, which at first glance seem to be under control, hides an imposter with sinister intentions.  As a player, you find yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Impostor.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

78% User Score Based on 2,466 reviews

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death. As Sherlock, your legacy is written by the decisions you make in this open world. Deception, violence, and deduction are just a few resources in your arsenal—your mysterious companion and soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes Chapter One.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

66% User Score Based on 428 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

Scene Investigators is a deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scene Investigators.

Cassidy is set in modern times where you're taken to a Manor that has gone through a horrific event in the 1950's. Playing in a first-person perspective as a crime and investigative student, it's your job to find out as much information as you can about what happened... and to try to get out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cassidy.

An unexpected call pulls you into the private world of a secluded writing circle following a sudden tragedy. You play as Carmen Voss, a detective investigating the brutal murder of Marcus Drell and the mysterious death of Sarah Holcomb. Both were prominent members of a private and now defunct writing group, whose works you once admired. To find the truth, you must investigate crime scenes, cross-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Motherheart.

Trapped on a forgotten island after a shipwreck, you must explore a decaying castle and uncover the island’s dark secrets. In this first-person psychological horror, there are no weapons — only fear, stealth, and the will to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Grave.

Story You arrive at the edge of the forest—the last known location of a set of bloodstained documents tied to a brutal murder. The air is thick with decay. The silence, oppressive. Scattered pages lie on the ground, soaked in blood and dirt. Time is running out. You press on toward the warehouse. Inside, the victim’s body awaits—dismembered, each limb carefully positioned like a message from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Witness.

Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die.And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with an offer of food, a bed, and a roof over her head. The catch? She'll have to become his assassin apprentice. Her hands are already stained with the blood of five men. What's a little more?But training to be an assassin isn’t easy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Dark and Deadly (Red Society 1).

Physical copies are estimated to start shipping in early November. In a land lit only by the counterfeit warmth of magical technology, the Kler prays for the return of the sun, the moons, and the stars. Ceaseless night and the beasts lurking in the darkness keep the congregation within the Kolebka Wiecznej Nocy trapped in mirthless vigil. Their towns remain quiet as graveyards as they wait for da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle of Eternal Night.

Some time ago, I operated a Patreon account, producing one-shots and campaigns for the entertainment of a small but dedicated group of patrons. Although the community is now gone, its works live on in this collection of five simple RPGs. By purchasing this collection, you receive: Second-Handers You are members of EPOCH – the Establishment for the Preservation and Organization of CHronology. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The FrivYeti Patreon Collection.

Investigate mysteries, craft medicine, and uncover the truth in this brand-new story from The Apothecary Diaries. Explore the rear palace and capital to gather evidence and question witnesses, then assemble what you've learned into theories and deductions to solve thrilling mysteries in this sprawling adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother.

COMING SOON, OCTOBER 2024. WISHLIST US TO STAY UPDATED! In this darkly captivating idle clicker game, you are the mastermind behind an otherworldly operation. Guide Shoggoth through the twisted art of harvesting not just organs but the very essence of humanity itself—souls and consciousness. As you delve into the metaphysical, your macabre farm on the fringes of reality attracts the gaze of eldri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Holdings.

Demo updated: October 13th, 2023 You never thought you'd go to college, due to your circumstances. But you especially didn't dream you'd be forced to attend the prestigious Vales Grove University after being attacked by wraiths in their library. What started as a visit to a long time friend, ended with your hands burned, your innocence questioned, and the startling realization magic is real. To a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Academia.

THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

A journaling fungaling game totally writen at nights. Inspired by 3 game jams. Playing using the in-browser version? Click here to get prompts within your sight  Fun-fun-gus! prompts Use one of these prompts when at least one of the family cards drawn is infected. This list is unordered: choose the prompts at random, or according to your inspiration or according to the last card drawn. You c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to chan-pi-gno-neû-neû-z.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

81% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Richard Thornvale, a renowned archaeologist, returns from a harrowing expedition in the Middle East with cryptic artifacts in tow, he unwittingly invites an ancient curse into their tranquil home. Soon, inexplicable phenomena plague the household, and Emily, their young daughter, becomes the focal point of the sinister presence. With each passing night, the family is tormented by terrifying appa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Feed.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

For the best experience, downloading is highly recommended. Sound Cube Puzzle Spoiler To open the double doors, hit the sound cubes and pedestals to hear their sounds. Match each sound cube to its corresponding pedestal, then hit one final time to activate the door. Echoes of Stillness - A Short Novelization (SPOILERS) The hunter stalks his prey—a rabbit, quick and elusive. With nimb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Stillness.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Death in the Red Light.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Deathwatch is a horror game in which you are tasked to observe haunted locations, log supernatural events and eradicate any potential paranormal threats. You'll need to keep a keen eye on every camera and even your present location for any supernatural occurrences. Possible events vary from Audio to Victims and paranormal sightings, plus many more. Using your computer systems you must log each eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHWATCH.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

81% User Score Based on 6,653 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 26 reviews

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murdered: Soul Suspect.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 1,917 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

A story-driven survival game set in 1970's Quebec in which Carl Flaubert, a private detective sent to the fictional Atamipek Lake to investigate a deceptively simple case, must solve the mystery surrounding the region while surviving the harsh Northern Canadian winter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

65% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Kapital is a hybrid of city-builder and society management game. You play as a new mayor of the city that was recently destroyed by war. Your goal is to restore the city to former glory by managing limited resources, resolving social conflicts and overcoming crisis situations. The population of your city consists of 3 classes: nobles, bourgeois and workers. All of them want a better tomorrow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kapital: Sparks of Revolution.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 154 reviews

The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Cascades.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

73% User Score Based on 451 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

"Night Call is a new kind of non linear narrative and noire game taking place in Paris, France. Using the real city map (~105 km² or ~40.5 mi²) and the intimacy a taxi can offer, players will meet numerous and unique passengers to talk with. Some of them know things about the killer, others pretend to know things, and some just need to talk to someone. More than just telling a story, Night Call … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Call.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Start your career as a ghost hunter with the latest technology. Use your computer to find out what type of ghost you are dealing with. Are you prepared to face the challenges of ghost hunting? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Observation.

✻ Prologue Released! A gothic, supernatural, mystery interactive fiction story; lightly inspired by The Fall of the House of Usher and Frankenstein media. It contains mature themes and content and is intended for ages 17 and up. Synopsis has mentions of death and suicide. See full content warnings below. Disclaimer: This is a demo/work in progress. Everything is subject to change until the final v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of House Black.

MAEVORThe village of Maevor has vanished. Nestled deep within a cursed forest, the once-thriving settlement now sits abandoned. No fires burn in the windows. No voices echo through the trees. The only thing that remains is an ancient curse and the monstrous Harpy Vampire Demon responsible for it. In MAEVOR, you and up to three friends enter the haunted wilderness to uncover the truth behind the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

THIS IS NOT A GAME. IT’S A RITUAL DISGUISED AS ONE. House 12 was abandoned after a massacre, a satanic ceremony, and the disappearance of everyone involved. Later, the surviving archive resurfaced, only for you to find it. Every ritual requires consent. Clicking "Wishlist it" may be yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyzou Rituals: The Manson Case.

An archdemon trapped in a cat’s body! Transform a mundane home into your personal slaughterhouse. Orchestrate gory executions, harvest souls to unlock terrifying eldritch powers, and remind humanity that pure evil has claws. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CatDemn.

Master the Market. Own the World. Exit Liquidity is a high-stakes Grand Strategy Tycoon where wealth is the ultimate weapon. From the greed-driven 1980s to the high-frequency algorithmic chaos of the 2020s. A Simulated Global EconomyTrack 400+ companies with brutal institutional depth. Don't just watch the numbers, find the cracks. Analyze revenue streams and profit margins to find your next … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Liquidity: Wall Street Trading Sim.

empty village About the GameThe Beginning of the CurseIt all started with a simple investigation into an ordinary urban legend. An unidentified, eerie photograph found on a horror blog, and a secret ritual passed down to break its curse... But what seemed like a cure was actually the 'Fox's Window'—a forbidden necromantic ritual that leaves you completely cursed. An Eroding RealityShe only wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Village (Part 1).

Dread: The Cold Case is a first-person psychological horror where a bizarre murder investigation spirals into a desperate fight for survival. Forget the case – your only focus is staying alive. Master brutal, improvised melee combat. Rip pipes from walls, swing cinderblocks, or scavenge for anything you can turn into a weapon against the relentless horror hunting you. Parry attacks, strike from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread: The Cold Case.

Synopsis: My grandfather told me about this case. This was forty years ago, It was during the opening of a will, and On that day the Baron of Aurora's inheritance would be divided. Nobody knows for sure what happened during the meeting. What we do know is that the guardian of the will was murdered that night. We also know that the will and the others involved mysteriously disappeared. I have the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bride Horror Game.