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Games like The Backrooms 1998

Games like The Backrooms 1998

Looking for games like The Backrooms 1998? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Backrooms 1998, BodyRecords or Backrooms: No Escape.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    The Backrooms 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms 1998.

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  2. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces. Work together with teammates to solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and escape. True cooperative play and unsettling atmosphere make every moment a tense challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BodyRecords.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Venture into the Backrooms in a team up to six players. rely on teamwork to solve puzzles and move forward together. Explore quiet, unsettling environments in an immersive first-person experience. Navigate vast, eerie levels, each with its own unique design You never know what's waiting for you around the corners. Hostile entities roam the endless corridors, each with unique behaviors that n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: No Escape.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Mothman is a phycological horror game in which you and up to three other players seek down and hunt a sinister demon known as Mothman. Your goal is to kill the demon, it is the only way you will survive. You have gone deep in the woods of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA armed with guns and traps in order to finally kill this monster. You must hunt down Mothman while ensuring you remain quiet, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothman.

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  5. Where Dolls Hang is a first-person horror experience that blends boats, paranormal hunting, investigation, survival and psychological horror as you have to investigate and survive. Deep within a Forest, bodies have been washing ashore for years with no explanation. Now, it's time to uncover the truth that's hidden within. Where Dolls Hang is a psychological horror mystery connected to the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Dolls Hang.

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  6. The Silent Expedition Echo Protocol is a co-op first-person horror game for 1–4 players, set in endless liminal “backrooms” where nothing makes sense and reality feels wrong. You are not a soldier or a hero. You are just… stuck. Your only real weapons are your flashlight, almond water – and your friends. THE PLAYERYou wake up in a cold, humming corridor with no idea how you got there. The room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Expedition Echo Protocol.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Join us : Every place has a story. Gluua is a first-person 1-4 multiplayer horror game. The game will allow players to take on the role of a spirit liberator who will be able to choose missions according to the difficulty and readiness that they like or want to do freely. Players will encounter various stories and find the truth in that place. And the supernatural that will chase, harass an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gluua.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    77% User Score Based on 743 reviews

    A 1-3 co-op horror game. Play as ordinary shoppers trapped in an accursed megastore. Find the exit together at all costs before the employees catch you. Find your way through a shopping complex that was never meant for you. During opening hours, lights flicker across deserted halls, inviting exploration. When closing time comes, employees roam the aisles looking to "assist" you. Silence, teamwork,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storebound.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Poly Backrooms is not your typical horror game. Its cartoonish visuals and playful design elements create a stark contrast with the underlying horror, making for a truly unique gaming experience. The game is filled with countless identical rooms, each with their own set of challenges and puzzles. But don't let the fun aesthetics fool you - the further you venture, the more dangerous it becomes. Po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poly Backrooms.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    You are the exploration team from company Async, you arrive to reported anomaly place and searching for anomalies, but what would you find? Prepare yourself for a gripping and heart-pounding adventure in EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS, where every step could be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 295 reviews

    Backrooms: Extractions is a 1-6 player co-op horror game set in 2062. As a MEG operative, enter the Backrooms to locate and extract lost agents while evading lurking entities. Use advanced tools, solve tense puzzles, and survive eerie environments. Stay alert: every sound could be your last! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Extractions.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,348 reviews

    Co-op horror (1-4 players). You are sent to explore a mysterious building at night. Find the Moon and try to return alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emissary Zero.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,347 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cabin Factory.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    57% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    You slowly rise from the cold, damp floor. All you can see are flickering fluorescent lights and yellowed walls. You do not remember how, when, or why you ended up here. Your memory has been torn apart by an unknown force. The constant hum of the lighting and the silence fill the air in these seemingly endless hallways. Who are you? The answer to that question eludes your mind. All you can cling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms Regret.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    关注我们 About the Game《KunKun dream Startles the Soul》This is a multiplayer online horror and funny game, the game supports 1~4 people to play. Escape the KunKun’s Dreamscape with your friends in an experimental dream full of ghosts and animals! 《Background of the story》One day when you surf your mobile phone on the Internet, you accidentally brush a kind of Kunkun graphic virus, the human ey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KunKun dream Startles the Soul.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Forest God is a psychological horror game from the first person. The investigation of Agent X of the secret service turns into an endless journey deep into the universe, filled with abnormal incidents, the nature of which is previously unknown to anyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREST GOD.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    This is an immersive horror game where you have to find your dog by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Microphone input is totally optionally and can be turned off which will switch to voice-acting instead for calling, but microphone input is highly recommended for the full experience. If you enjoyed it, please considering getting the game on steam here or on itch.io. It really support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Flesh - Cosmic Horror Survival Game.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Circus of TimTim is a Stealth Horror Survival Game about two siblings trying to sneak inside the most hunted carnival of all time to recover lost items with a metal detector device, however enemies are roaming around and they can hear your every step in the circus. This is a first person stealth adventure horror game that takes place inside a run-down circus. Play as a sibling tasked to find her b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus of TimTim - Mascot Horror Game.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    The Backrooms: Unbounded is a Free single player first person body camera horror game based on the backrooms. You take the role of a police officer who noclips out of reality while on duty. Will you make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Unbounded.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Welcome to the depths of the Backrooms! Dive into a terrifying and unsettling journey where reality fades and nightmares come to life. I am proud to present my solo-developed game, offering a total immersion into a world as mysterious as it is disturbing, soon to be available in early access on Steam. In this immersive survival game, you will explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Backrooms… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Rec..

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    67% User Score Based on 1,211 reviews

    ADD TO WISHLIST! TRADING CARDS! About the Game SKIBIDI BACKROOMS is a co-op horror game for a group of 1-8 players. Solo mode is also available. STRANGER finds himself in an unknown anomaly and is transported to scary and atmospheric rooms - BACKROOMS. Scary and dangerous SKIBIDIST will be waiting for you here! I don't recommend dealing with them... Come on! Call your friends so it won't be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKIBIDI BACKROOMS.

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  22. View Game
    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Forgotten seals are breaking. Ancient demons awaken. And you are the last ones who can banish them back to Hell. StoryLong ago, priests stood against evil with prayers, sacred signs, and ancient rituals. But some demons were too powerful to be destroyed forever. In long-forgotten places, they were sealed away in hidden crypts and rested there for centuries... until now. The seals are breaking.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonic Episode.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 13,375 reviews

    A visually lifelike 1-6 player co-op survival horror made in Unreal Engine 5. Explore procedurally generated levels that host liminal environments, puzzles, and entities with new levels and content added regularly. You are at the mercy of what's lurking and must do whatever it takes to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Escape Together.

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  24. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    In the Broken world, you incarnate a team of investigator who leads investigations on paranormal phenomena. Prepare yourself to survive in a hostile and mysterious environment. Take on the challenges that will allow you to exorcise the enemies you will meet. In single or multiplayer mode, Broken proposes to solve various missions. You will have to investigate a paranormal phenomenon and exorcis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken: Paranormal Investigation.

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  25. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    This is a 3D first-person adventure and horror game that lets you plunge deep into your fears. A unique cave system, enemies and screamers. While picking mushrooms in a clearing, you stumble upon an abandoned hut. Exploring it, you find yourself in a cave full of unexpected inhabitants and surprises If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths Of Horror: Mushroom Day.

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  26. You are a mountain rescue team. Your job is to bring people home. But the deeper you go into the Caucasus, the more you realize you aren't the only ones out there. Caucasus Rescue is a 1–4 player first-person co-op adventure set in the remote mountains of Georgia. Search for missing hikers, rescue injured survivors, navigate dangerous terrain, and work together to get everyone safely back. But n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mountain Rescue: Caucasus.

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  27. Welcome to NULLHOME People around the world have begun disappearing under mysterious circumstances while watching television broadcasts. To investigate these unexplained events, the secretive NULLHOME Research Division has established a containment and recovery program. In NULLHOME, descend into a psychological horror adventure spanning multiple interconnected levels as you uncover the disturbin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NULLHOME.

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  28. BIGHORN RAMONE is a first-person psychological horror game set inside a sports arena where something refuses to end. The championship game is still running. The scoreboard is still counting.  The arena was DEMOLISHED. REBUILT. RENAMED. And the official story stayed the same. You are a janitor working the night shift inside a newly renovated sports arena. You came here looking for answers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bighorn Ramone.

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  29. Welcome to Swampy Bob Children's Psychiatric Clinic Here, every child receives the care, attention, and support they need. Our specialists work around the clock so you can feel safe. Friends with Similar Interests Here you will be able to find many new friends just like you. Rules for Moving Around the Ward You may move around your ward calmly and without restrictions - of course, wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Peepy.

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  30. Backrooms: The Silent Mirror is a first-person psychological horror exploration game focused on atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and self-discovery. The GameYou awaken alone in an abandoned city. The light is cold. The silence feels oppressive. The streets lead to places you recognize – apartments, hallways, parking garages, pool rooms – but they no longer behave as they should. The w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms The Silent Mirror.

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  31. BackRooms X is an atmospheric survival-horror game that immerses you in a world of endless corridors and mysterious rooms that exist beyond reality. You are an employee of ASync who, while on a mission, accidentally gets lost in BackRooms - a place full of dangers, puzzles and horrible creatures. The game has many levels where you will have to avoid strange creatures and solve puzzles to find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BackRooms X.

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  32. RoadmapRoadmap will be updated soon after early access release About the GameA tense investigative horror experience for solo players or up to 4-player co-op. Search for hidden clues, notes, and evidence in the darkness as you piece together the truth behind the spirit’s death, including the killer, the time, the place, and the method. You may not be alone in the house. Something is watching,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrowhisper.

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  33. If you're interested, be sure to Wishlist the game - that helps a lot! It will be a journey from scratch where you'll need to take care of your farm with a lot of hard work while striving to reestablish the city's guild to earn recognition and respect. Throughout this journey, you'll have the opportunity to engage in various exciting adventures and interact with the local residents, each with un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit's Fall.

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  34. Step into the world of The Vision, a vast and open universe where time travel and survival intertwine. Play as John, a time-traveling survivor navigating a rich multiverse filled with varied and hostile environments. The Vision offers both third and first-person view modes, providing players with a comprehensive and immersive experience. Time travel is at the core of The Vision, allowing you to j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vision.

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  35. Everything is best enjoyed with friends: Fall into the Backrooms with 1-5 players and use proximity voice chat to communicate! Make sure to not lose each other, or you won't hear your friends anymore... Don't worry they will always hear you. The monsters don’t just hunt you - they hear you. Unlike most other Backrooms games, the enemies react to your real voice. Your microphone becomes a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CoopRooms.

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  36. Step into the unnerving depths of psychological horror with The Oldest View: Rolling Giant, a singleplayer/co-op found footage horror game. Unravel the mysteries buried beneath an abandoned shopping center as you and your friends navigate a labyrinth of terror, where every corner hides a new nightmare. In The Oldest View: Rolling Giant, you are part of a team of urban explorers, drawn to the omin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Oldest View: Rolling Giant.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Imagine a place where the line between reality and nightmare fades away. Welcome to The Lethe. Once a sanctuary for society's most fragile minds, The Lethe concealed a sinister truth beneath its facade of healing. What was meant to mend the broken was, in reality, a twisted experiment designed to shatter the soul. In RealEscape, an immersive 3D single-player escape room game, you’ll confront t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RealEscape.

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  38. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    50% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dreamlocked is a 3D psychological horror game where you and up to three others descend into surreal, procedurally generated dream layers filled with fear, puzzles, and unknown entities. Each session features randomized objectives, unpredictable monster behaviors, and unsettling environments that evolve as you progress. Features include: Procedurally generated levels with recurring and random th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamlocked.

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  39. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You don’t escape because you understand this place. You escape because staying feels wrong. The Backrooms are not just endless — they feel familiar in ways you cannot explain. Dreamlike spaces shift and repeat, as if they were built from fragments of memory. The deeper you go, the more reality begins to blur. This is not about finding answers. It’s about enduring the feeling that you’ve been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACKROOMS: We Escape Forever.

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  40. OverviewBodycam Onrecord is a tactical shooter played from a bodycam perspective. We strive to strike a delicate balance between hyper-realistic immersion and fluid playability. Our goal is to deliver an adrenaline-fueled battlefield experience while ensuring that every movement and action feels precise and intuitive. Prepare to dive into hazardous zones where your bodycam will capture every criti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bodycam Onrecord.

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  41. What not to expect from this game!This game is still in development and is not intended to be a AAA-quality title, as it is being created by a solo developer. As such, you may encounter the use of third-party assets. However, many of these assets will be replaced over time. Please keep in mind that this is an indie game. About the Game Descend into the dark depths of a desolate subway system in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subway Nomads.

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  42. Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go. Game Overview: In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and haunti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The Midnight Apartment marks the next chapter in the psychological horror series: CurseEnigma. It's about Franco, a man who recently got divorced and is trying to get used to his new home in an old Italian village. As he settles in, he meets strange neighbors, and a feeling of being watched and followed by an unknown force gets stronger after sunset. The game tells an exciting story, exploring the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Enigma - The Midnight Apartment.

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  44. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Core FeaturesCo-op Survival HorrorTeam up with up to 4 players online. Coordinate, explore, and survive together... or die alone. Dynamic Escape SystemEach game is unique. Objects are never in the same place. You will have to adapt and use your common sense... 6 Possible EndingsYour choices matter. Your actions echo. With 6 distinct endings, every playthrough offers a new path—and a new consequ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Escape.

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  45. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This place is far more than you ever imagined. Here, the Collision is Not Found. Traverse the entirety of levels from The Backrooms, unravel deep-rooted mysteries, and try to escape before reality collapses around you. Powered by the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, Backrooms: Collision Not Found delivers a breathtakingly eerie visual experience. Featuring hyper-realistic environments, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Collision Not Found.

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  46. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ROTEN is an open-world zombie survival experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling. The world is open, hostile, and indifferent to your presence. You are free to move through it at your own pace, choosing where to go, what to explore, and what to leave behind. Abandoned houses, isolated roads, forgotten facilities, and remote points of interest remain scattered ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roten.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

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  48. View Game
    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Dark Legacy is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore an abandoned surgeon's estate. Uncover hidden memories, solve narrative-driven puzzles, and face the chilling consequences of forbidden experiments. The game emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Legacy.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Found Footage.

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

    Step into the haunting world of Stranded Souls, a co-op horror game crafted by a passionate 2-person team. Designed to challenge your wits and test your courage, this game lets you gather up to 4 players to face the unknown, unravel mysteries, and survive the horrors that lie ahead. The journey begins in our first map, The Mansion, set in the late 1890s. Decades ago, a devastating fire claimed t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded Souls.

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