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Games like The Archive Project

Looking for games like The Archive Project? Here are top management recommendations with a fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Dark Rites of Arkham, Burn Me Twice or Unavowed.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Rites of Arkham.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Inspect your way through dozens of unique, hilarious cards in this chilled-out papers-please-em-up! Identify and appraise cards from The World's Most Coolest TCG! Start your new job as an official Habubis Trading Card Inspector and uncover a tale of friendship, corporate espionage and murder?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trading Card Inspector.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Extend your roots, imbibe fresh blood, and expand without end. Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Devour.

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  7. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Benjamin Leighton is a war veteran and retired private detective. He lost his family a few years ago in a tragic and gruesome murder, committed by an unknown assassin. Nowadays, Ben lives in the bottom of a bottle, dealing with insomnia and unending guilt. A new case arise, when he is desperately needed to find a missing child, which is the perfect opportunity for Ben to get back into business and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Crimes.

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  8. Nyctophobia: Fear the Dark is a first-person horror survival game based on SCP and Foundation lore. You play as a foundation detention class member sent to investigate the brutal massacre of the residents of Erfurt Village (a gated community located in the modern-day Midwest) with nothing but a flashlight to protect themselves. During the player’s investigation, they discover the anomaly hunts its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyctophobia: Fear the Dark.

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  9. Dream Sketcher is a 1-4 player investigative adventure game. As an investigator of the special agency Dreamland Security, you will form a team and enter the weirdest dreams to conduct brain-diving investigation. Danger is imminent, investigate, make choices, roll the dice, and fight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Sketcher.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Will you save the world, or offer it up to the Great Old Ones? October Night Games is a digital board game where everyone is a cultist working for one of two different sides. Scour the town for cursed ingredients and make deals with inscrutable entities in preparation for a reckoning on Halloween. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to October Night Games.

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  11. "The Realm is a Board. The Crown is the Jackpot." Imperial Wager: The Shattered Crown of Augustus is a minimalist political simulation designed to capture the volatile, grinding reality of ruling a fractured realm across decades, or even centuries. The immense complexity of medieval statecraft is distilled into games of chance, spatial puzzles, and calculated delegation. The sprawli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Wager: The Shattered Crown of Augustus.

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  12. DEATH ENDS THE RUN. NOT YOUR PROGRESS. Escape Ruin is a dark-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder built around exploration, choice, and long-term progression. Venture into interconnected Lairs, manage a limited number of Steps, build your deck, pursue quests, and decide how far you are willing to push each expedition. When the run ends, return to the Hub with Soul Slivers and permanently strengthen yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Ruin.

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  13. Cards of Prophecy combines Tower Defense, Deckbuilding, and Roguelike elements, with huge inspiration from Trading Card Games. Build an ever evolving deck of spells and monsters. Fuse, defend, open card packs, create new strategies. Repeat. BUILD YOUR DECK, CONQUER THE MAP  Master an ever-evolving strategy on procedurally generated maps where no two runs are the same. Craft your ultimate deck … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of Prophecy.

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  14. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A puzzle hell builder where you place structures from cards to complete the Dark Lord's construction list. Like solitaire, but instead of clearing a stack, you're building a hell. Plan your placements wisely to earn Souls and unlock new buildings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Builder.

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  15. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  16. Welcome to Forsaken, where the unholy fusion of Deckbuilding, chaotic Mini-Games, classic Card Games, and a compulsively dark Incremental Idle system collide in a symphony of terror. Dare to enter the ultimate horror Card Battler, now boasting 18 nightmare Factions and over 700 collectible cards! Forged in the darkest abyss, Forsaken takes the card battlers you love and drags them into the depths… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken.

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  17. 25%Game Brain Score
    27% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Collectibles! — a true paradise for collectors! Collect unique items, share them with friends, and show off your achievements on the leaderboards!HURRY TO COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTIONS NEW COLLECTIONS EVERY 30 DAYS! Old collections will be archived and no longer available. Hurry up to collect them all — you won’t get a second chance!GET UNIQUE STICKERS! A NEW STICKER PACK WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY 2 HOU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collectibles!.

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  18. Grow magical crops—and your own workforce. Run an alchemy shop in a city trapped in a time loop, forge bonds with humans and non-humans, and shape its fate. A dark fantasy management sim with branching stories and multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Piper of Dawn.

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  19. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Level up your chill time with Flick Solitaire. Forget boring card decks – we’re teaming up with real indie artists to design every card, bringing you gorgeous, original artwork. Build your ultimate card collection as you flick through Patience, Pyramid, and Spider. De-stress with a good FLICK! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flick Solitaire.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Hatch mysterious eggs and discover over 150 Minsgon species! Tame, raise and train wild creatures to make them evolve, then sell them in your shop and garden. Unlock the skill tree and rise to fame in the world of Minsgon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minsgon Simulator.

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  21. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    In The Dark Horde, time is your most valuable resource. Every action you take costs Time Units (TUs), forcing you to think ahead. Once you've spent your TUs, you must wait for your turn to resume. You can only play cards or abilities when Time is paused, so think strategically! Summon powerful minions and cast devastating spells from your dark spellbook. Experiment with synergies betwee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Horde.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Dawnmaker is a solo strategy game combining elements of city building and deck building to create a board game-like experience. In a world covered by a toxic Smog, only you can rekindle the ancient lighthouses and bring light and life back. Construct buildings, gain new cards, generate resources and improve your central lighthouse to unlock new building space. Features: Optimize your deck — Gain i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnmaker.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    After a big earthquake in the city center, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside an abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of inexplicable tremors, revealing ancient secrets and a mystical artifact, before the city is destroyed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Axe.

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  25. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Magic of Autumn is a singleplayer card game with an overworld - and everything in the overworld can be turned into cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic of Autumn.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Delve up the darkest secrets of mystical city and unravel the web of intrigues! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Town.

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  27. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me: The Lost Robots.

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  28. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Long time ago, in a Realm of Orion, a powerful, but greedy wizard collected knowledge from all around the world. And thus came to write the three Books: books of knowledge, Law and Magic.The books gave him ultimate powers. But, he used them not to prosper, but for chaos! One day the mighty enchantress Salina gathered all of her strength and courage and stole the Books from the Wizard. Under the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myths Of Orion: Books of Power.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 9,162 reviews

    A compendium of arcane, remastered tracks from the award-winning Cultist Simulator, dripping in atmosphere, lore and something dark and sticky you probably shouldn’t ask about.Composed by Mickymar Productions, the same ingenious Canadians behind the Fallen London and Sunless Sea OSTs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Simulator.

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  30. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Embarking on an epic journey in Chronicles of Veldoria, players delve into a captivating top-down, turn-based RPG adventure made in RPG Maker MV. The game revolves around the heroic duo, Elizabeth and Alex, who set forth on a perilous quest to vanquish the malevolent ogre Muk, whose dark presence threatens the lands they cherish.To achieve their daunting goal, Elizabeth and Alex, accompanied by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

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  31. About This Game The game adopts card-based gameplay as its core, blending the intense excitement of tower defense (TD) with the extreme challenges of survival mechanics. Through the free combination of Guardians, Item Cards, and Combat Cards, you can customize a unique strategy, experiencing unparalleled freedom, exhilarating battles, and tense real-time tactical deployment!  Regarding gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Guardian.

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  32. Divide TCG: Dark Pocket Edition is a premium, atmospheric deckbuilder that brings the tactile magic of a physical tabletop game directly to your screen. Build your collection, assemble your party, and test your deck against grueling dungeon bounties and colossal Raid Bosses. ------------------------------------------------------------- LOOT THE ROOMEvery great adventure starts with fresh loot. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divide TCG.

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  33. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  34. Alter the terrain to change your fate. In this roguelite tower defense game, the board expands every turn. Use cards to reshape paths and defend your castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orrin's Chessboard.

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  35. Most of the text in this game was translated using AI. Scenario 0 and Scenario 1 available for free play! [Gray Protocol] is a visual novel detective game that deals with incidents occurring in the City-State of Belmarc, where magic and science coexist. Under the keyword “Clue”, approach the truth of each case through Investigation · Interrogation · Confrontation · Combination. You become t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray Protocol.

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  36. "Don't Click in The Dark" is a unique strategy game with clicker elements, set in a dark world inspired by Lovecraft's mythology. The player assumes the role of an enlightened cultist striving to build a powerful cult worshipping the ancient gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Click in The Dark.

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  37. Take over your missing grandfather's workshop and embark on a journey of forging, exploration, and discovery in a vibrant, stylized medieval fantasy world. In Heat 'n Hit, you have complete freedom: relax by fulfilling customer requests, explore new cities in search of rare materials, or work with the guild to help heroes on their adventures. What will you do? It's up to you! Start by forging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat 'n Hit: The Blacksmith Simulator.

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  38. The First Spine Arena is an exhilarating online competitive board-and-card game where two wizards clash in a tactical duel to reach the opponent's side. Every match plays on a dynamic grid, and you'll summon creatures, artifacts, and cast spells to tip the battlefield in your favor. Thanks to level-based card generation and a robust matchmaking system, every duel feels fair, fresh, and aggressivel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Spine - Arena.

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  39. Enjoy the 3rd chapter of the 'Mystery Box' puzzle game series! Unlock 57 boxes by solving tons of intriguing riddles that will put your brain to work If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box: Evolution.

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  40. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Fear destroys the concept of values, but should not break you on the way to unraveling the disappearance of the Animages. Stop the kidnappings and relieve the city from fear! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Rage Under Moon Collector's Edition.

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  41. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Spire of AshA dark-fantasy auto-battler dungeon crawler where strategy is everything. Build your team, forge your gear, and push deeper into an ever-scaling spire — where every decision compounds and every run tells a different story. Inspired by the depth of Path of Exile's crafting, the tactical positioning of TFT-style hex combat, and the endless scaling of Mythic+ dungeons. Assemble Your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spire of Ash.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    From the creative director of Eternal Darkness and Legacy of Kain, Denis Dyack returns once more.Deadhaus Sonata is a third-person narrative-driven action RPG where you play as the undead battling the living, growing in power, and exploring an ocean of content. Step into Malorum, a dark and crumbling world where the lines between life and death no longer hold. Deadhaus Sonata invites you to embrac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadhaus Sonata.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Isometric card battler RPG with a touch of virtual creatures, set in a futuristic, digital world, with over-the-top villains and a very shadowy plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart: Layer Null.

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  44. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    JOIN DISCORD About the Game Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle game where you unwind while you collect and care for frogs. Raise these frogs and sell for them for a profit or keep them around to use in mini-games, breeding and to passively generate money online and offline! Open packs to get rare frog combinations! Be on the lookout for ultra-rare golden frogs! Raise your frogs by feedin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ribbit Ranch.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Tears of the Maker is a roguelike deck builder. It requires a good use of card combinations and planning in order to defeat your enemies and take control of your fate. Tears flow to the chambers to determine who takes damage. Use the cards to manipulate various aspects of the game to gain the advantage. In Story Mode, collect powerful cards and grow your stats to save the land from a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tears of the Maker.

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  46. View Game
    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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  47. The future is chaos - frog attacks everywhere! You're a frog farmer in Potato Pioneer Town, build pond setups to attract different ugly frogs, then snatch them up in your bucket - Yoink! Toss your catches into tanks, fatten them up, and sell for big bucks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plump! Dumb Frog Pond.

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  48. View Game
    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    the World of Daymare Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day? Story You are not alone here. You will meet peculiar daymare inhabitants. Some of them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare Town.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions... Master the dark arts Combine charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror at Highrook.

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  50. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 2,411 reviews

    The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Children of Clay.

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