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Games like The Anchorite

Looking for games like The Anchorite? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Sickle Family, Neuralimina or The Cope.

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  1. 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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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    WE WATCHED HIM DESCEND DEEPER AND DEEPER.NONE OF US UNDERSTOOD WHY. Neuralimina is a short, surreal point-and-click adventure game about exploring dreams. Navigate illogical environments. Unravel cryptic puzzles. Find a way out. Explore atmospheric prerendered 3D environments inspired by 90s adventure games.Solve mysterious puzzles and uncover hidden secrets.Multiple endings to experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neuralimina.

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  3. What is your fear? About game The Cope plunges you into a janitor's worst nightmare. Trapped in a mansion of bizarre events, your night shift becomes a test of survival. Confront unsettling mysteries, obey cryptic rules, and appease a demanding client amidst rising tension. Can you navigate the unknown, manage mounting pressure, and make it through the night? First Playable version, Not indicativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cope.

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  4. The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

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  5. Come investigate the old Kilminorth Manor Farm, in Cornwall. The place is said to be haunted! A mysterious sealed box was discovered at Kilminorth Manor Farm during renovations. Inside, secreted away, were letters, old census information and strangest of all, a few glass photographic plates, from the era of early photography. The photographs, although ancient, clearly show the farm. A terrible cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Lantern: Kilminorth Farm.

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    Ajar is a point-and-click escape room, where every puzzle tells a story. Crawling with psychological horror and hand-drawn art, you’ll play as an ill-fated girl haunted by death, determined to find your missing brother - even if it kills you. Puzzles Hold The PlotEach puzzle says more than it should. Solve once to escape, solve again to understand. One Room, Multiple OutcomesAjar is one escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajar.

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    Bloom is a short point-and-click narrative puzzle game that draws you into a haunting dreamscape. You play as a housewife who suddenly finds herself stalked by a terrifying creature known as the Root-Man. Every corner hides danger, every choice carries weight, and every second brings you closer to either freedom—or eternal entrapment. Your goal is simple: find the key, open the door, and escape. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloom!.

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  8. Tales in Text is a growing library of interactive stories that reimagines classic text adventures and point-and-click games by adding a layer of immersion and full multiplayer support with dynamic in-game voice chat. Start a group, select a story, and enter the same world. Everyone sees each other moving between locations and interacting with the story. However, solo experience is equally en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales In Text: Multiplayer Immersive Adventures.

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  9. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    This game is a short interactive novel (60-90 minutes). Perfect to play right before bed! In tonight's episode of Midnight Scenes, Matthew Turtle will get a visit that will change his life. His worst fear is about to materialize, and every moment could be his last. In this dark tale about the fear of death and losing what you love the most, our protagonist will fight to change the course o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Scenes: Among Graves.

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  10. "The Last Night™" is a horror point and click game, mixing 2D and 3D with a very particular style. Mark Castle , a former police officer, is the pawn of an experimental experiment on the treatment of phobias. Having lost most of his memories, Mark will fight against many fears, in order to solve the puzzle and get out of the simulation in which he is immersed. Will he be able to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Night.

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  11. Explore an abandoned trading post and solve a complex puzzle to investigate the terrible secret it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Whisperer.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A body horror, physics-based sit-n-survive. Prevent abstract threats from twisting your body. Endure nightmares and a reality gone mad. Dive into the kanvas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odiumfloreo.

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  13. The Devil rais'd the storm is a mysterious science fiction visual novel with point-and-click elements. Unravel a tense and moody story as you navigate your new role stationed at a strange outpost on a remote planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Devil rais'd the storm.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Find out what the nature of the creature that is haunting Mr. Marzano. Scopri qual è la natura della creatura che perseguita il signor Marzano. Incontri ravvicinati di un tipo is a point-and-click adventure game, playable entirely with the mouse. Incontri ravvicinati di un tipo è un gioco d'avventura punta e clicca, giocabile completamente con il mouse.  Made for  SPAGHETTI INVASIO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incontri ravvicinati di un tipo.

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  15. Solve the wacky point & click puzzles filled with horror and humor. Break the witch's curse on your home as you explore five distinct regions, each hiding a sacred key to unlock the village chest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NubiaPhobia.

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  16. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    X17: The Silent Ward X17: The Silent Ward" is a short, puzzle-driven point-and-click adventure game, entirely created by a single developer using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Be warned: this game isn’t easy and won’t hold your hand – it requires keen observation and some thinking to progress. To use items, right-click on them in your inventory and choose "use" or "combine". Step into the rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X17: The Silent Ward.

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  17. What happened...? I come to my senses and find myself in an unfamiliar space. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary restroom, but something feels off. There are no doors to enter or exit! How did I end up here? And how can I escape this place? Search for hidden clues and investigate this mysterious space to uncover its secrets. This is a moment that calls for your wisdom and in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paradixion: Restroom.

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  18. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Sydney and the Cicadas were a punk rock band from Vermont in the early 1990's, consisting of friends and lovers Sydney Wickstrom (lead guitarist/vocalist), Ruby Goodbrey (bassist), and Natalia 'Tally' Disston (drummer). They largely performed as a cover band until the summer of 1992, when they went on an excursion to an abandoned citadel to explore an original album. Only Sydney returned, finishin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize".

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  19. Escape from Hosbourg is a point'n click horror game. The story takes place in a unknown neighborhood at night. You are here to take some photos but the way back seems to have disappeared. Will you be able to unravel the mysteries and find your way home ? This is our very first game project. It features old school mechanics and atmosphere. We hope you'll enjoy it. Features : Explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Hosbourg.

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  20. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A short 2D exploration adventure in a retro style! Explore a laundromat in the middle of the night and try to clear it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLUE NIGHT LAUNDROMAT.

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  21. In Mystic Watcher, you play as Lilliana, a witch who is forced to report the strange occurrences in her house—or else. Using the report system, you can click on objects that you suspect are anomalies, or use the camera report system to report any camera malfunctions or changes in the atmosphere. You can inspect lights or search inside objects like cabinets and drawers to check for anomalies. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Watcher.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Oliver Cobblestone can see and communicate with a dead. Not the dead, just a one Englebert Picklebender who has been in an ethereal entanglement with Oliver for many years. Together they run The Phantom Fellows, a paranormal investigation service that provides the breathers that hire them peace from hauntings, while bringing closure and rest to the floaters who torment the living, and often, thems… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Fellows.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Play the new version Blackout A witch on the roof of a scary old house. Black cats, cobwebs, and a crescent moon - all too creepy! In this point & click adventure, your task is to guide the main character Marilyn as she ventures deeper and deeper into a mysterious house in the middle of the night. Blackout is a straight forward point & click adventure. Investigate, navigate, and use items to inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout (LD48).

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    77% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Asleep in the Deep is a short point-and-click horror game, where you need to solve puzzles and explore different rooms. Will you be able to find your way out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep in the Deep.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Christmas that seems to make everyone happy, There is a peaceful-looking cabin on a quiet hilltop. While it appears peaceful on the surface, This cabin is full of hidden secrets. You will investigate this cabin and uncover the dark mystery that lies behind it. Will you be able to uncover the truth behind this mysterious cabin? We invite you to delve into the secrets of this Christmas shrouded … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paradixion: Christmas.

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  26. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Echoes in the Static  A short horror , point n' click that takes you to a spooky old house in the countryside where things get a bit weird. Solve puzzles, dig up secrets, and try to outsmart the mysterious thing that's got you stuck there before it's too late! Inspired by horror flash games of yore such as The House, Ex-Mortis etc.**Contains mild flashing lights.**Horror themes/ Imagery / mild s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in the Static.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A mysterious laugh echoed from the lake on that restless summer night. One careless step outside the tent — and you find yourself dragged into a dark world of shifting swamps, inhabited by strange creatures and filled with hidden secrets. Soon, a talking Cat convinces you to enter the inhospitable castle rising above the swamp, while the Witch from the gingerbread house teaches you the basics of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Swamp.

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  28. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Carnival of Shadows Welcome to the Carnival of Shadows, a point-and-click adventure game (with optional WASD controls) where dark secrets and eerie mysteries await at every corner. Created  hastily for the MAGS June 2024 Adventure Game Jam.  How to Play Navigate through the park by clicking on various objects and locations. Interact with items and characters to gather clues and solve puzzles. P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnival of Shadows (MAGS gameJam).

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    It begins with one cut. You play as Doctor Joshua Hagstrom, as he finds himself trapped in an otherworldly fever dream. Just who is the mysterious patient? How can Dr Hagstrom escape? And will he live to see his family again? Teeth of Glass is a short point & click horror fever dream, with two different endings. - Some small updates have been added, please download the latest version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teeth of Glass.

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  30. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Stuck in a submarine at the bottom of the sea, guide your crewmate around the sea floor to gather parts and repair the sub while avoiding the source of a mysterious light. Learn the required Morse Code on the fly, or surrender to the mysterious presence lurking in the deep blue... The Old Gentleman is a short half-hour horror game inspired by the real-life "Old Gentleman" dive suit and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Gentleman.

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  31. A mysterious message in a bottle calls a little ghost to reunite a pirate captain with his 4 wayward wives... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life's 2 Short: Unhooked.

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  32. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Full game is LIVE on Steam 10% off for limited time https://store.steampowered.com/app/2115610/_/ This is a Point & Click game about an interesting wife. This is a level-based game about a love story. This is a pixel-art game about a man's dream and pessimism to life. ---- Game Story You are an office worker and always work late. One day when you came home from working ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to If only i could go home early.

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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Help the moon girl defeat the ancient monster that stole the sun. The action in a fabulous adventure puzzle game takes place in the scenery of the polar cities of Norilsk and Dudinka under the mysterious light of the Aurora borealis. The world: The world is based on fairy tales of the northern peoples of Russia, urban legends and myths in the scenery of the polar cities of Norilsk and Dudinka. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Norgame. Город полярной ночи.

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  34. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In a remote, secluded location where no human foot has set foot, there is a laboratory conducting secret research. What purpose and what kind of research is being conducted in this laboratory is unknown, but it is clear that strange things are happening. Help with the research being conducted in this laboratory and complete the research, unraveling the mysterious events happening within. [The Par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paradixion: Laboratory.

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  35. Five people wake up in a prison for unknown reasons. In there they have to make a choice: Reveal their deepest secret or pay the highest price taking the truth with them. You are in the shoes of Elias Di Lorenzo in this point & click mystery adventure, set in Argentina in the 2010 decade. Meet the other prisoners and escape from the prison. FEATURES: A traditional point & click adventure in pix… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 44 The Jail.

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  36. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Headphones recommended for complete immersion.Adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's short horror story of the same name.Follow Thurber as he discovers the secret workshop of the despiced painter Richard Upton Pickman to where he's guided through the broken down and maze-like streets of Boston's North End.Features:Point & click interfaceDark and tense atmosphereStory-centered gameplay (low difficulty)Shor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pickman's Model.

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  37. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A traditional point-and-click adventure in the style of the classic LucasArts and Sierra games.This game is the sequel to another game, entitled The Adventures of Stanley "Frankfurter" Jones. I would suggest playing the first game before playing this one if you haven't already, as this game builds further upon the story.This game is also the first chapter in a much longer game, which will be relea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frank Further: The Further Adventures of Stanley "Frankfurter" Jones - Chapter I.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A surrealist first person adventure exploration game inspired by 90s point and clicks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Heads.

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  39. 44%Game Brain Score
    44% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Greg Winston and four other crew mates begin a volunteer work program on Space Station Capricorn. Before long, it becomes apparent that something is... off. The station's Overseers become hard to find. The crew mates grow suspicious of one another. Memories are getting lost.  Is it just paranoia cause by the isolation, or is there something else going on? FEATURES Interactive sci-fi short story.Cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "You wake to a thump from beneath the bed...." Strange disturbances plague the world. No one knows what's happening. All that is set to change - if you are up to the task. An unnamed stranger asks for your aid in this dark adventure.... As you go deeper into this strange dream, you begin to unravel secrets and an origin to something far bigger than you could ever imagine.  Your choices could deter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Terror.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Once approximately every 100 years, the unburied and forgotten undead gather in the city of Greenberg to undertake their final march. The missing, accident victims, and the murdered—everyone who hasn't been properly laid to rest participates in this event. The ultimate destination is the city catacombs, whose gates are opened by the city authorities during an event called the Full Moon. Faded … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faded Stories: Full Moon.

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  42. A typical carriage ride quickly takes a shocking turn when you encounter a cloaked criminal attacking a bride at the Osmont estate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispered Secrets: Tying the Knot.

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  43. The game has three story branches: normal, realistic, and mystical walk. In the normal branch you can just walk around the summer city, the forest and the spring. In the realistic branch be careful, the map is flooded with blood, there are 9 scary endings and foul language. Pay attention to the red eyes - these are the endings. Choose your path and unlock all the endings. You can move with the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to August Walk.

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  44. Stranded on the roadside when your car breaks down, you quickly begin to realize that a faulty engine is the least of your troubles. You find yourself surrounded by malicious assailants with strange, seemingly supernatural, properties. And when you take shelter in a nearby estate, things only seem to get worse, as you begin to suspect an ominous connection between the historic property, and the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Lively Haunt.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 600 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 23 reviews

    Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD OF HORROR.

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  46. Play the Demo (v0.8.0.1) ____________________ Being only two months on the job Corporal Lucia Torres’ first assignment by private security company KBA goes horribly wrong. After her aircraft crashes she finds herself all alone and with almost no memory on a deserted oil rig owned by the powerful Tallywater Oil Corporation. Strange things seem to have happened but the orders of Lucia’s superiors ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Devonia: ‘Manticore‘ (Demo).

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  47. Are you ready to show your skills in logic games? Looking to complete a few seemingly simple yet challenging tasks? Then feel free to launch the game and start playing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old House.

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  48. About Lost AwakeningLost Awakening is a strange and comedic point-and-click puzzle adventure, with witty dialogue and an intriguing story. Discover the grand mystery behind the strange island that you wake up on. The island's great secret isn't a smoke monster or an ancient fraternal rivalry, but it may just blow your socks off. Along the way of our character's journey, you'll hear his whole cat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Awakening.

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  49. (UNSEEN DREAM DEMO OUT NOW!!) WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NOCTURNE! Where the sun never rises and the moon never falls,  the small world of Nocturne has many mysterious mysteries and horrifying horrors lurking in the shadows. Play as Inquiry Agent, Benny Macready, in all 3 games in the Nocturne storyline and meet many whimsical characters on your journey to uncover the dark secrets of Nocturne. A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nocturne Trilogy Collection.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In this point & cklick adventure join young detective Rudolf Pasaret to solve the greatest mystery of the 19th century. Guide the detective along the brink of insanity through a world created by an evil madman as you unravel a mystery of black magic and false accusations to discover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrok.

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