Games like The Chain to Bind You to Earth
Looking for games like The Chain to Bind You to Earth? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with CBT Panic Emulator, Missed Connection or Benthic Dreams.
- 55%Game Brain Score55% User Score 25 reviews
I've experienced health-based panic disorder for most of my adult life, so I figured I'd put a psx spin on it. The game is very short, but I plan on adding additional levels in the future for more panic attack fun. CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, Left-click to interact. Credits: Graphics, music, and design by VaporShark PS1 shader by marmitoTH: https://github.com/marmitoTH/godot-psx-shaders Znr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CBT Panic Emulator.
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It's 1999 and you've just found Craiglist. Explore a dying mall to find a missed connection. Estimated running time: 5 minutes CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, Left-click to interact, Space to jump, Credits: Graphics, music, and design by VaporShark PS1 shader by marmitoTH: https://github.com/marmitoTH/godot-psx-shaders Znric font used from https://www.dafont.com/zrnic.font Software used: Godo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missed Connection.
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- 53%Game Brain Score53% User Score 6 reviews
A dream emulator about saving memories on a leviathan-inhabited coast. CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, left click to attack, right click to interact. Credits: Graphics, design, programming, and Music by VaporShark PS1 shader derived from the work of MenacingMecha: https://github.com/MenacingMecha/godot-psx-style-demo Software used: Godot 4.5, Blender 2.8, Audacity, Gimp, Dialogue Manage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benthic Dreams.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization89% User Score 307 reviews
The city’s under curfew after a series of disappearances and murders. You’re a young delivery driver trying to finish your gig before 9:00 PM. Set inside a decaying apartment complex, every knock on a door brings you closer to uncovering what lurks within its halls, where every delivery could be your last. The Stalking Stairs is a PSX-style psychological horror thriller featuring tense atmosphere,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding91% User Score 212 reviews
A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.
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The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.
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- 55%Game Brain Score55% User Score 7 reviews
Essentially: Groundhog Day meets a first-person shooter (FPS) game with a Lovecraftian Horror theme. Eldritch Echoes is my final year project for my degree and first major project as a solo developer! Game Controls: ‘WASD’ to move around. ‘Mouse look’ to look around. ‘Mouse 1’ (left-click) to attack. ‘Space’ to jump and press it again while in the air to double jump. ‘Ctrl’ to crouch. Hold it whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Echoes.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
Welcome to Gentletown. Home to concerts from the famous group "The 5 Gentlebones". But it's members are a pain in the butt for the inhabitants. Teach them manners by throwing them pumpkins in this spooky and goofy open-world first person game. Game content This is short experience where the aim is to create a specific atmosphere. In this game you have to beat 5 skeletons that are hidden in the to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 5 Gentlebones.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability98% User Score 1,740 reviews
MOLE is a psychological horror experience with tactile simulation elements about madness, faith, and the depths we choose to dig. You are the Navigator aboard a deep-bore vessel, a colossal drilling machine. But the crew is gone. The vessel is silent. And the Signal won’t stop calling. Spiral into your own history as fragments of your memory surface with choices that refuse to stay buried. Interac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOLE.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability88% User Score 50 reviews
Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability92% User Score 800 reviews
I have placed a lot of trust in you. Wish I didn't have to, but my hand is forced. --- A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey. That Which Gave Chase is an experimental, narrative-driven dog sledding thriller set in the vast, frozen wastes of the arctic. Playing as a sled dog musher, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Which Gave Chase.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music88% User Score 198 reviews
Eschaton is a short, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish highlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschaton.
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Haunted Hole - A Graveyard Digging Horror Features: Pixelated horror graphics for a retro, spooky vibe Procedurally generated graveyard for unique playthroughs Creepy sound effects by Taira Komori Multiple endings depending on your choices Digging mechanics that unearth both clues and terrors Mobile Controller (Joystick and Buttons) Warning: To use the Mobile Controller, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hole (Stop Development).
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Haunted Hole - A Graveyard Digging Horror Buried alive in a creepy, pixelated graveyard, you awaken with nothing but a rusty shovel and a pounding heart. In Haunted Hole, a chilling first-person horror game developed for the Beginner's Jam Halloween 2024, you must dig your way out of your own grave and uncover the terrifying truth of how you got there. Explore a procedurally generated gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hole (In Development).
I really enjoyed participating in the ScreamJam, even tho my entry wasn't counted because I submitted it too late, but I think it has potential and I'm going to work on this game some here and there, the level ups add a hundred HP to whatever you already have plus 2 times the level bonus HP. it gets harder as the more levels you go up, the more monsters that are shooting at you and running off. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mists Of Andromeda.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 4 reviews
Holi-Zone 97 has been saved from digital obscurity and its restored servers now live in the public domain. Check out the most popular holiday-themed MMO of 1997. 64kb internet connection recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holi-Zone 97.
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- 81%Game Brain Score81% User Score 32 reviews
[Media 3063911] Demo Notice : This is the build release for the A Dark Place 2 Demo. The average playtime length has been estimated from 30 to 40 minutes long. Please report any bugs you may... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dark Place 2.
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- 45%Game Brain Score45% User Score 3 reviews
!!!IMPORTANT NOTE!!!There's a shitton of blinking lights and fast-moving bright images in this game. Now I haven't tested this, but I suspect that this might cause issues for folks who are susceptible to that sort of thing. Please be careful. Less important note While the game is serviceable when played in browser, it's kinda wonky and isn't perfect for the optimal fast-paced shooter experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability96% User Score 24,134 reviews
Pony Express long-haul space freighter "Tulpar"Crew: FivePlanned Shipment Duration: 382 DaysElapsed Transit Time: 147 DaysI hope this hurts. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A narrative driven first-person horror game following the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter.Who could have known what good ol’ Captain Curly was capable of? Guess he thought his crew … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mouthwashing.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere97% User Score 37 reviews
A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narrow Woods Hotel.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding92% User Score 152 reviews
An atmospheric horror micro-game about anxiety, isolation, body image and obsessive habits with a surreal PSX aesthetic. Explore your progressively distorting apartment across 7 levels and indulge in the increasingly uncanny atmosphere.Engage in a tense melee combat system against a peculiar enemy (Easy mode now available in the pause menu!).Dig a big hole.Also available on Steam, with achievemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barbotine.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere97% User Score 210 reviews
A starving castaway on a deserted island discovers that a fast food restaurant appears once the sun goes down. As if beckoning him inside in his most desperate hour of need, this stranded soul will have to work for his meal...and for his life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manny's.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization71% User Score 2,152 reviewsCritic Score 50%1 reviews
Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Park.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization95% User Score 351 reviews
https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor96% User Score 4,925 reviews
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability82% User Score 251 reviews
The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological survival horror game where it takes place inside the void where it's filled with just gloom - the only way to see is by scanning the environment with your range finder device, however you are not alone. Don't breath as they are listening.. and watching. You take the role of a space specialist named Francesca Lee, sent to study the mysterious void on a newly f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding93% User Score 1,785 reviewsCritic Score 76%7 reviews
In the old days man tried to catch a glimpse of the future in the strangest of ways. Experience the ancient Swedish phenomena of year walking through a different kind of first person adventure that blurs the line between two and three dimensions, as well as reality and the supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Walk.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding79% User Score 264 reviews
Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music65% User Score 52 reviews
Curse is a contextual horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
Are you Human? The sun's temperature has drastically increased due to the massive destruction of nature. People are panicking because they feel burning all over their skin when exposed to sunlight, and some have even died from dehydration. People are choosing to stay indoors and spend more time at night, but that's not the only problem. There's another issue: the emergence of what we call "Ski… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Are you Human?.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
Kholod 141 Talk to dead people to get the full picture. Their hints might bring you back to reality.Pay attention. Where are you? Who are you? Based on real life events, but knowledge of these events is not required to finish the game. This is something I would be against including in a game's description. But since this is a jam and jammers are busy people - I've included some of the correct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kholod 141.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability87% User Score 16 reviews
A Very Merry Nightmare is a 3D First-Person game made in Unreal Engine. The story follows a young boy named Oliver on Christmas Eve who follows a mysterious doll to another world full of Christmas decorations, however, things are not as wonderful as they seem. Oliver must then figure out how to make it back home before it is too late. Some features include an AI enemy that can both watch the pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Very Merry Nightmare.
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- 46%Game Brain Score46% User Score 4 reviews
You find yourself in a house to clean it, but something horrible will catch your attention... ----------------------- WALKTHROUGH ----------------------- Controls: WASD, Left Mouse Button (interact, select inventory item), Right Mouse Button (open/close inventory), P (pause). Closing the inventory with an item selected will equip that item. By clicking on another item while one is al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Gelatinous Substance.
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Hi there dear jammers and bullet hell aficionados! For the GDTV Gamejam 2023 we had to create a game with the underlying theme "Life in 2 dimensions". For some time we dreamed of making a bullet hell shooter and wanted to combine it with a dark futuristic setting. All of the art is made by our small team of 2 people. We didn't use any free unity assets except a skybox which the player cannot see a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall Dimensions.
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- 52%Game Brain Score52% User Score 6 reviews
A short psychological horror walking sim with puzzle elements. You awaken in a strange, forgotten place, with no memory of how you got there. As you explore its dark corners, you’ll uncover fragments of the past—perhaps even the truth you’ve buried deep. But some truths are more than you bargained for… Standard WASD and FPS controls. A game by Adeel Tariq and M. Hashir Shahzad Narrative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried Echoes.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
Overview: Stories of Imagination is a short, narrative-driven first person exploration game about loss and the power of storytelling. It follows a young protagonist gathering stories from a series of magical animals and objects around a family home to share with their ailing grandmother. Estimated playtime: 10-15 minutes This game was created for the InspireJam and draws on the storytelling and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories of Imagination.
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COMBAT SYSTEM EXPLANATION BELOWBored as hell in corporate dystopia, our protagonist have invading fantasies. But are they really ? Explore the 3 levels of corporate hell and cosmic fantasy to help our hero Ienuh find his way out and defeat the Director. Cosmic Delusion is a dungeon-crawler RPG made in seven days during the Dungeon Crawler Jam 2023. The theme was duality. How to play: Escape by ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Delusion.
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Please read before playing! The game is really dark so it is EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED to play in a dark environmentYou can left click on the main menu instead of pressing Enter (the windows doesn't have focus for some reason) SPOILERS if you are stuck: A lot of people seem to be stuck when they find the code in the library. The code needs to be used on the chest found in the courtyard. The chest can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Days 2.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability78% User Score 102 reviews
DEMO OUT NOW! Download below! Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore. A murder has been committed. How to tell real from dream when the dead speak again? Credits: Axel Kulomaa - Environment ArtUmut Soydan - Character ArtEelis Koivusaari - Programming and Music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foghorns Drown.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability83% User Score 137 reviews
Echoes of the HouseА short, linear psychological horror game that plunges the player into a haunting mystery. The story follows Christopher, who arrives at his grandmother's remote countryside home for what should be an ordinary visit. However, strange occurrences quickly reveal that nothing is as it seems, with the eerie atmosphere building as players uncover deeper, unsettling layers to the narr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Of The House.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability86% User Score 496 reviews
The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loan Shark.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding95% User Score 496 reviews
You arrive at a luxury hotel to stay for just one night. During this time, the city turns into a den of deformed monsters, and the hotel becomes a prison for its guests. After quarantine was announced the hotel residents began to turn into deranged creatures. This alien influence haunts you too. The only chance for you to survive the apocalypse and to not go mad is to understand who you can t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn-Sanity.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability64% User Score 166 reviews
Terrors to Unveil Is a series-based psychological horror game that immerses players in disturbing stories, each one unraveling the terrifying stories of those who lived to tell their experiences. The first episode of Terrors to Unveil is free to play, more episodes are coming soon. Terrors to Unveil - Intrusion David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrors to Unveil - Intrusion.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development90% User Score 890 reviewsCritic Score 75%2 reviews
Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability84% User Score 323 reviews
From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind. ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASYLUM.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding94% User Score 175 reviews
10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness. It's 2004. The mountains are much older. You play as Marcus Stetson -- the Most Pathetic Man on Earth -- a seasoned backpacker on the Appalachian Trail who decides to pool his resources to team up one last time with his human firecracker of a trail buddy, Sean. Their mission is to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:story92% User Score 26 reviews
Experience two short but unique psychological horror games in one horrific package. Dive into the twisted perceptions of love from two lost souls: Descend into human hell and unravel a life torn apart by the desire to love and be loved. Even if this longing for love only leads to evil growing inside one man's heart. Trapped in her apartment, a mother finds herself unable to keep her insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnal Sins: Malum Incarnatum + Carne Vescens.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay98% User Score 94 reviews
Invasion of The Halloween Fiends is a First-Person Retro horror game that takes place on Halloween Night. You’re left alone to enjoy Halloween festivities by yourself and respond to the knock at the door. Masked monsters keep visiting you looking for candy. Some of them, less friendly than others. Will you be able to survive Halloween Night? Key Features First Person Blend of Comedy and Horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of The Halloween Fiends.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics100% User Score 12 reviews
Story It's the first day moving into your new home, located in the small, quiet town of Bricksmore. After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found. You quickly find out that these items are not just any old junk but are connected to a secret, mysterious organization. Gameplay The Immemorial Order is p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immemorial Order.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding91% User Score 201 reviews
“The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.” - Carl Sagan Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling. In Void Whispers you play as Mike, a newcomer to Cosmo City working as a broadcast engineer. Your task is to master the use of radio equipment to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Whispers.
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