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Games like The Backrooms (UPDATED!!!!)

Games like The Backrooms (UPDATED!!!!)

Games like The Backrooms (UPDATED!!!!)

Looking for games like The Backrooms (UPDATED!!!!)? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Liminal Leap, The Remains or Backrooms: Escape the Rat.

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  1. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Liminal Leap: A Descent into the Unfamiliar ____________________ Liminal Leap is a heart-pounding escape room challenge set in the unsettling world of the Backrooms. Reality warps, familiar spaces twist, and you're trapped in a labyrinthine facility – a distorted reflection of the everyday. Your mission: Escape. Uncover the secrets of this insidious place and find your way back to reality. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Leap.

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  2. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    About this game You play as a broke office worker who’s tired of barely surviving on his monthly paycheck. One night, you get an idea that could finally change your life: Buy abandoned houses. Search them for anything valuable. Sell what you find. Get rich. Simple, right? But the deeper you step into those forgotten properties, the faster you realize you’re not alone in them. Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains.

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  3. A first-person horror escape game, set in the terrifying Bottomless Backrooms. You awaken to find yourself in a maze-like labyrinth. A killer rat is after you. Your best chance is to collect all of the cheese to escape before it kills you first. Features: Uncover two unique levels — Easy and Hard Mode Intelligent AI rat that becomes increasingly quicker as you collect cheese Immersive audio … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Escape the Rat.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    -Note- Due to exposure issues some screenshots may appear completely black on your monitor. While there is no way to fix this in  a screenshot, a brightness option is available in the main menu to prevent this within the game. -Backstory- With numerous missing persons reports tracing back here, camp Gehenna has always been a curious location. The park manager never seemed too worried about the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case 67.

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  5. I STRONGLY RECCOMAND TO DOWNLOAD THE GAME. The browser version can cause issue and not working as it should.  The game is still very incomplete right now, will be regluary updated until will be fully completed. A Signal. A Whisper. A Mind Unraveling. ________________________________________________________________________ The Moon should be silent. But you hear something. But how far h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APOLLO 19XX.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    -Note- Due to exposure issues some screenshots may appear completely black on your monitor. While there is no way to fix this in  a screenshot, a brightness option is available in the main menu to prevent this within the game. -Backstory- With numerous missing persons reports tracing back here, camp Gehenna has always been a curious location. The park manager never seemed too worried about the sit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case 67.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Take a night shift job in a place that runs on habit, not purpose. Restock shelves, take deliveries, clean the mess, and try to make it till morning. Not everything feels right and you’re never quite alone. Something waits in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corner Shop: NightShift.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Empty streets between soulless buildings… Structures that feel familiar yet alien… And the feeling that something is constantly watching you… Liminal City is an exploration-focused psychological horror and liminal space experience in the ultra-realistic VHS style, developed with Unreal Engine 5. As you navigate the relatively "safe" streets of Backrooms Level 11, reality can sudde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal City.

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  9. English [Click Here] 简体中文 [点此查看] 繁體中文 [點此查看] - - - [English] - - - THE BACKROOMS WELCOME TO THE NEXT ROOM.  THERE IS NO LAST ROOM. Made in 7 Days for the SCREAM JAM 2025 Under the Theme "Horror"  SCREAM JAM 2025 - THE BACKROOMS Top 15% Aesthetics | Top 26% Horror ⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS This game contains sensitive themes and elements, including suicide, despair, depressing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BACKROOMS | 后室.

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  10. Welcome to the Backrooms! Embrace the despair of the endless, monolithic yellow maze. How long will you endure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BACKROOMS.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    A unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL SHIFT.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameSasaeng (사생): An obsessive fan who invades a celebrity’s private life, often following them excessively and disregarding personal boundaries. Key Features There are two endings. We recommend watching both endings. (Hint below) Estimated playtime: About 1 ~ 1.5 hour for first-time players. Chapter save system supported. Game Info The glamorous life of a K-POP ido… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sasaeng | 사생.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    In Death We Love is a short, 10 to 15 minute black‑and‑white hand‑drawn sidescroller. It’s a dark, gothic cinematic adventure reflecting on how every ending makes way for something new. Hopefully inviting you to take a break and reflect on things. Ride a skeletal horse as Death Doom the Lands Regret it all Playable in a coffee break! Amazing soundtrack and hand‑drawn art Made by one … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in Death we Love.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    89% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Left By Angels - Based on the real Left By Angels MansionA descent into guilt, grief, and the unknown. After your wife vanishes without explanation, her face resurfaces—captured in the shattered window of a long-abandoned mansion by urban explorers. The footage makes national headlines. You follow the only lead you have. But something is wrong. The building isn’t in ruins… It’s pristine. Aliv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left By Angels.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 573 reviews

    The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

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  16. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    80% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Chorus of Carcosa is a psychological horror game about a sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. WARNING: this game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content. The demo is fully voiced in English, but subtitles are available in Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Spanish (LAT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chorus of Carcosa.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    74% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Grandma and grandpa won't let you have fun? Outsmart them and plan your runaway! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schoolboy Escape 2: Village.

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  18. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー is a Japanese-style horror game where you play as a sushi chef working the night shift. The playtime is 50-60 minutes. There is one ending. Immersive Sushi-Making Gameplay: Embrace the role of a sushi chef as you prepare a variety of dishes like sashimi, sushi rolls, and other Japanese dishes. Follow simple steps to chop and roll. Theme: Unique VHS-style aesthetic. The gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    In Hotel 188, there are no monsters chasing you or cheap jumpscares. The fear comes from somewhere else: the atmosphere, the silence, the sound of your own footsteps… and that constant feeling that something doesn’t quite fit. You wake up in a place you don’t recognize. Time doesn’t move forward, the rooms feel the same but different each time you return to them, and the only path is forward...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel 188.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETE: 1hrs 30m You take on the role of Thomas Myrtle, a World War II veteran, returns from the war with PTSD and struggles with addiction, leading to the collapse of his marriage and a period of homelessness. In 1949, his grandparents take him in, helping him achieve sobriety, but his fragile peace shatters when his grandmother accuses him of stealing her medication. One ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ethel.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    The last scenery you faced was a quite unfamiliar hotel office. Leaving all the uncertainties behind, you have to perform significant or insignificant tasks from here on out. -256 is a pixel graphics first-person mystery hotel walking simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to -256.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    You are on the night shift at the mall. While you were taking over, your partner went missing. You hear noises all the time. You need to find out what they are and find your partner. As you pass, you will need to find the keys and open locked rooms. First person game with horror elements. Explore the mall and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Darkness can conceal a variety of myste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guard.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 424 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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  25. It is recommended that you play Jolly Junction: Static Screams, before playing this game! After the events of 'Jolly Junction: Static Screams', you must escape from the Propmaker’s grasp. Only this time, you aren’t working alone. You discover new depths of the studio, encountering new threats that reside in the great beneath. Remember, your job isn’t over just yet… Face the Jolly Crew…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolly Junction: Risky Rebellion.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    You’ve wandered into a strange dimension while shopping. A mysterious monster is chasing you, You must escape. "Backmooms" is a first-person adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backmooms.

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  27. Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Scatter On Surface Extension For Gdevelop This extension allows you to scatter and place objects procedurally on height map 3D object or any 3D model. The extension comes with its own LOD system that specifically work with this extension. The objects can be scattered as instanced meshes or regular objects. Important Notice: The extension is still in development, so future updates might now be c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scatter On Surface Extension For Gdevelop.

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  29. The Night Shift Becomes an Endless Nightmare... "Session Notes: Night Vigil" is a chilling first-person psychological horror adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Step into the silent, eerie corridors of a small-town hospital where a dark secret lurks in the shadows of the night shift. Face the Shadow of Death You play as Luna, a dedicated nurse working in what seems … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Session Notes: Night Vigil.

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  30. You somehow ended up inside a labyrinth in the night where some mysterious creatures are hunting you down, you are not the first one to get there as some people left some notes probably before dying. Luckily you brought some stones with you, they do not seem to be useful against these monsters but you could use them to orient yourself while you try to get out the labyrinth. the monsters are very d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Labyrinth.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Are you ready for your shift? Step into the shoes of a convenience store employee in Mexico, handling everyday tasks like sweeping, restocking shelves, and taking out the trash. But be careful — you never know what might happen late at night. A horror game that blends daily routine with the tension of facing the unexpected, reflecting the harsh reality of those who encounter danger day after day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHT SHIFT NIGHTMARE.

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  32. You know the smell. That specific, papery-ink scent of a fresh booster pack cracking open. You know the weight of a deck in your hands, the one you stayed up until 2 a.m. sleeving and re-sleeving because the mana curve just wasn't quite right. You know the quiet hum of a local card shop on a Tuesday night, the low murmur of trades being negotiated, the sudden yelp when someone pulls the one chase … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primateria: Reburn.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    50% User Score Based on 12 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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  34. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Step right up to Carnival of Souls, a heart-pounding first-person, rogue lite, shooter set in a twisted carnival world filled with strange dimensions. Navigate vibrant landscapes connected by mysterious portals and face relentless waves of enemies. With an arsenal of powerful weapons and upgrades at your disposal, your success depends on quick thinking and skill. How long can you survive the Carni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnival Of Souls.

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  35. -Story- After a long, stressful day at work, you step outside into the cold winter night and head to your friend's house to hang out. As you walk you start to feel something is off, your surroundings are seemingly changing. The streetlights begin to flicker, and strange figures stalk you. It feels as though the world around you is shifting into a past timeline you don’t belong in. A chill crawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palesterg: Echoes From The Past.

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  36. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You receive a mysterious note on Christmas Eve telling you to go to an abandoned maze.  "The best gift there is" is waiting for you in the middle. Find all 3 unique endings! Ending 1 Clue In the end, I couldn't escape Ending 2 Clue I need to escape this place! Ending 3 ClueMaybe all this monster needs is some relaxation, I should lead it somewhere it can chill a bit Controls:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The best gift there is.

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  37. You are trapped in a Hotel by accident Check the list of how to deal with abnormal symptoms around the starting point Escape by going down to the first floor while carefully observing your surroundings Find out all the signs of abnormality in the hallway If abnormalities are found, you can move on after solving them through coping with abnormalities. If you don't find any abnormalities, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninth Hotel.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You bought a box of VHS tapes at a flea market. Now you need to look through them and select those on which there are supernatural, scary, violent events, in general, everything that may be interesting to the viewer. Get the full version on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3501370/BANNED_TAPES/ Maximum playtime: 10 minutes Follow me if you liked the game there will be game updates i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BANNED TAPES.

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  39. A mystery puzzle game that you want to play through in one evening! Step into the eerie elegance of Hotel Luximinal, where every corridor tells a story and every corner hides a secret. This is no ordinary hotel. Strange occurrences, shifting objects, and unexplainable anomalies await your discovery. Will you solve the mystery of the disturbances, or be consumed by the hotel forever? 7 Levels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Luximinal.

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    COMANOMALY is a mix between whodunnit mystery and horror game, with different randomly selected culprit each playthrough. The title is a portmanteau of Coma (state of deep unconsciousness) and Anomaly (abnormalities). Our demo is frequently updated, so check often, or click the follow / wishlist button above to be informed.  It's 1985. You are Susi, a nurse working for Sudaritra Hos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COMANOMALY.

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  41. Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

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  42. Trapped in Darkness You find yourself lost in a dense, eerie forest during a heavy rainstorm. In the distance, you see the light of an old, secluded house. Seeking shelter from the storm, you step inside, but quickly realize it’s a trap. A demonic entity has imprisoned you within the house, and the only way forward is through a series of rooms filled with dark secrets and intricate puzzles. Rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the woods.

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  43. You find yourself trapped in an abandoned school classroom, where space is warped, and anomalies lurk in the most unexpected places. Find them to escape — but beware: every choice leads to unpredictable consequences. Psychological tension, hidden threats, and a growing sense of dread will haunt you until the very end. Game Features Attention and Memory Challenge: Memorize the room’s details to sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Rooms.

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  44. The Echoes of Me: A unnerving psychological horror where your house becomes a maze of time & memory. Once a brilliant scientist obsessed with simulative technologies, your latest work has fractured something fundamental. Now, trapped in your own home, you sense something is deeply wrong. Rooms shift. Clocks lie. And something in the house knows you’re awake. The Echoes of Me pulls you into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Echoes of Me.

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  45. Game Overview"99%" is a first-person survival horror puzzle game set in an eerie research facility. The protagonist, having lost all memories, explores the twisted and terrifying environment in a desperate attempt to escape. StoryYou awaken in a dimly lit room within a dark facility. All you hear are faint mechanical sounds echoing through the shadows. You have no memory of why you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99% - 残された被検体 -.

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  46. Bad Sector 3 is a psychological horror game where every room may conceal corruptions you must detect to move forward. Make three mistakes, and you’ll be thrown back to the previous floor… forced to start all over again. Advance through an unstable structure that reshapes itself with every attempt: rooms shift, turning the path ahead into an unpredictable maze. The mechanical irises will grant you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAD SECTOR ³.

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  47. Take the night shift in an empty shopping mall. Explore dark corridors, sit in the false safety of the security office, and feel the hours drag on as the building around you grows more unsettling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night At The Mall.

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  48. Watch the Latest Update VideoLatest Update Summary New Character Models!New Lighting!New Camera! Heart of Prince [قلب الأمير] Two Years. One Gang. And a Heartstruck Leader. You play as Prince, a 17-year-old leader of The Alley Cats—a crew of orphaned kids who look to him for everything.  After a sudden heart attack, Prince learns his time is short.  He turns his life around, embracing Is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Prince [قلب الأمير].

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  49. They say there's a chance to escape the backrooms in the 100th day. Will you succeed? Navigate terrifying levels with numerous dangers and entities lurking around every corner. Watch out for your sanity as you explore the strangest levels. More than 15 levels with different ways to escape, different dangers and different environments. 7 entities with different behaviors , abilities and ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In The Backrooms: Day 100.

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  50. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Experience "a night of overtime you’ve grown accustomed to" in this ultra-short horror game. But unlike the usual grind, the entire office tonight feels…off, ominous and Strange. Your coworkers are nowhere to be found. The lights are dim. And something — or someone — unknown is lurking. Can you make it until the end of your shift? Overtime Syndrome – A Night Shift Story is a free, ul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overtime Syndrome - A Late Night Shift Story.

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