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Games like The Dark Protocol

Looking for games like The Dark Protocol? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a horror, violence and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ire: A Prologue, Work at Caleh's or Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    66% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    WHAT IF HIDE AND SEEK WAS LIFE AND DEATH? It’s 1986, and you're stranded on a ship in the Bermuda Triangle. Everyone is missing — but you’re not alone. You’re trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, and you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive. Ready or not, here it comes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ire: A Prologue.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "Work at Caleh's™" is a spine-chilling survival horror game developed by OfficialXnEd Games. Set in the shadowy corridors of Caleh's, a company with a dark and twisted past, players must navigate a nightmarish environment teeming with terrifying monsters. Combining atmospheric storytelling, strategic gameplay, and intense survival mechanics, "Work at Caleh's™" challenges players to uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Work at Caleh's.

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  3. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    "Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team.STORYIn the foggy woods on the outskirts of Lowell town, you'll find the quiet Lowell Orphanage. It's surrounded by old stories and spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Corridor: On Behalf Of The Dead is a sci-fi horror game set in the mind of a suspected killer. Survive fragmented dystopian memories and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corridor: On Behalf Of The Dead.

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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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  7. Absolute Tenebra is a third-person survival horror focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, light-based mechanics, and stealth. The game is set in the decaying halls of the Wardheim Museum, a place where art, obsession, and the supernatural merged into something alive. You play as Eleanor, a mysterious woman with an unknown past, trapped in a labyrinth of forgotten halls and whispering shadows, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tenebra.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

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  9. The nightmare begins here. Will you survive Carly's curse? About the Game"FearCarly" is an immersive first-person psychological horror experience where you play as Carl Johnson, a detective sent to investigate strange occurrences in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. But something is off... The asylum seems haunted by a malevolent presence—a little girl named Carly. The player must exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FearCarly.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 5,279 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

    Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers puts you face to face with an enemy who is certain the main threat is you. Discoveries lead to deeper unknowns and the only way to go is forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTINE.

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  11. On Earth, it was discovered that many stars in the Milky Way began to explode and disappear for unknown reasons. The reconnaissance spaceship Celeste was sent to investigate the nearest vanished star Procyon. You are one of the pilots of this spaceship. Something happens during the flight, and you wake up in a cryo capsule with the sound of alarm.  No clothes. No weapons. No nothing. Only an unk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warped - Space Horror.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,163 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to survive, she must make her getaway or Die Young. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die Young.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    CRYODEATH blends procedural generation, crafting, and hands-on VR survival to make every run unpredictable. Corridors reconfigure, rooms resurface, and the thing hunting you won’t stalk you the same way twice. There are no perfect routes, no guaranteed safe rooms, and no guide that can truly prepare you. Inspired by classics of sci-fi horror, the game has undergone a transformative year of deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRYODEATH VR.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Chased by the spirits of the cursed Noh mask, you must do everything you can to escape. Set in traditional Japanese locales, Shadow Corridor provides a unique survival horror experience. Randomly generated maps filled with a variety of items make every playthrough different. Immerse yourself in the darkness, for only the determined will survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Corridor.

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  15. Movement through the Interstice Facility is dangerous by design. Floors can give way, paths can shift, and environments may not behave as expected. Traversal requires careful timing, awareness, and restraint — rushing forward can leave you exposed or trapped. Sound plays a critical role in survival. Footsteps carry. Objects creak. Distant echoes may signal danger, or something drawing closer. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstitial.

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  16. Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

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  17. Majoris Nightmare is a dark narrative-driven puzzle-adventure built around investigation, tension, and consequence. After tragedy shatters his life, Majoris enters a seemingly ordinary house in search of answers, believing its owner may be connected to his daughter's disappearance. Solving puzzles requires close attention to notes and details. Overlook them and you may find yourself lost. Face rar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majoris Nightmare.

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  18. Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Surrounded by nothing but DUST. A mysterious complex of interconnected chambers and corridors remains. Will you plunge deeper, again and again? Will you learn its secrets? Descend through at least six dense and interconnected floors Collect DUST to purchase precious supplies Contend with a variety of surreal creatures. Get to the bottom. put an end to our destructive legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEMON DUST.

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  20. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Welcome to the Room 817 at 6 Lane Street, the scariest place in the United States. Rumors say that Evil himself resides there. Residents throughout the neighborhood consider this creepy apartment to be cursed, but fear always attracts adventurers, and secrets are only revealed to the brave. In August 1997, two police officers disappeared in this place and their bodies were never found. Almost a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room 817: Director's Cut.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    "Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cocoon.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 340 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a post-pandemic island and confront your worst fears! Explore a vast, vertical and mysterious world apparently abandoned and find the precious wine bottle to cure the illness that killed everyone. But be aware; someone is lurking in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORROR TALES: The Wine.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 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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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    78% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    At the farthest edge of the explored universe, the research ship Xanadu slumbers in orbit around a mysterious planet. Her systems remain active but there has been no message from her crew for months. Now a lone operative has been sent to wake the Xanadu and bring her home to Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Xanadu.

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  25. The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    - Find de key and go to the exit (big arrow) - Controls: Use keyboard arrows or swipe controls on your mobile device. This is a game made by Marcos Riffel for #4 Gdevelop GameJam - Thank you for playing! Link to play Switched Destiny in  GDevelop games page. Switched Destiny | Play on gd.games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switched Destiny.

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  27. Step into the darkness of the Fukushima Asylum where the walls whisper forgotten secrets, and every shadow hides a threat. Tenshi is an intense, bodycam-style horror experience that plunges you into a world of paranoia, desperation, and fear. Explore the eerie halls of an abandoned asylum, uncover its chilling history, and survive against relentless enemies that only move when you aren’t looking. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi.

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  28. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne’s Manor is a first-person puzzle-horror experience that plunges you into the unsettling depths of a long-abandoned estate. Your friend vanished after attending a party at the manor, and no one has seen them since. Armed with little more than your wits and a faintly glowing lantern, you step inside, not knowing what you'll find on the other side. Shadowed rooms, cryptic puzzles, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  33. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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  34. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Be prepared for a first-person look on life through the eyes of a teenager, who is trying to escape from mighty Aztec god Xipe Totec. Get ready for a chaotic experience with horror and survival mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Relives.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 271 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 30 reviews

    Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    You awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to honor the Nordic Gods and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago. Unveil the secrets of the inhabitants, the artifact, and the nine realms of Yggdrasil in Apsulov: End of Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apsulov: End of Gods.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dead Night - is a simple and incredibly hardcore 3D shooter where you have to fight to various monsters alone. The purpose of the game is non-stopping fights and seeking things you need. There are three large levels including different difficulty degrees. Besides, there are three kinds of monsters that are really anxious to tear you to pieces. Don’t worry about it as you have big weapons arse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Night.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    65% User Score Based on 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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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    A disturbing reality is about to be unveiled, something that mankind should never know. After a mysterious finding, unexplainable facts occur and strange happenings will lead you to doubt the world around you. Uncover an otherworldly secret and explore forbidden places to find out the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alien Cube.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 232 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Pollen is a first-person exploration game optimized for the upcoming Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Pollen is a first-person exploration game set on Titan, the sixth and largest moon of Saturn and the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere and vast liquid seas, where life may exist. Inspired by science-fiction classics Solaris, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Moon, as well as adventure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pollen.

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  41. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  42. Every path through the forest leads deeper into the fog…but something in the mist already knows who you are. Whispers in the Fog is a first- and third-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and uncovering a deeply personal mystery hidden within a haunted forest. You awaken alone in a rain-soaked wilderness with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. Arme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.

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  43. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  44. Shadow of the Cursed Realm is a gripping first-person psychological horror experience that blends atmospheric exploration, mind-bending puzzles, and relentless terror. Step into a forsaken world where reality twists into a nightmare, and unseen horrors stalk the shadows. Setting and Atmosphere: Cursed Realm: Enter a decaying land consumed by darkness, where every corner hides a sinister secret.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Of The Cursed Realm.

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  45. Explore a cursed house where a family was driven to madness by a dark presence. In The House: A Maple Street Story, uncover a terrifying mystery through enigmatic puzzles, an engaging narrative, and a psychological horror atmosphere that holds your every move captive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House: A Maple Street Story.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Final Outcry is a first-person horror game that centers on classified government found footage of an urban exploration trip gone wrong. As you venture further into an abandoned prison, do you have what it takes to face the horrors lurking within and reach the end of the V/H/S tape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Outcry.

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  47. Welcome to Follow Nightmare Step into a psychological horror universe where every corner hides visceral terror. In Follow Nightmare, you confront a cruel, mysterious antagonist accompanied by nightmarish creatures, each with its own dark story. This gore-filled adventure immerses you in an experience where survival relies on your instinct and personalization. Key Features: Psychological Horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow Nightmare.

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  48. 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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  49. Urban UndergroundsFace the darkness. Find your friend. Escape the unknown. You are an experienced urban explorer, known for venturing into abandoned places where no one else dares to go. One day, your best friend Marcus invites you to investigate an old, decaying urban bunker hidden deep in a forest far from civilization. When you arrive, an overwhelming sense of dread overtakes you. A bone-chil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Undergrounds.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    From the creator of Chicken Feet comes Below Nowhere, a first-person survival horror game about life, memories, second chances, and the Meat Man. Trapped deep underground during humanity’s final war, you are pulled into a shifting reality built from memories that aren’t yours. Each place is different, yet they all share a tragic similarity: dried bloodshed. MEET THE MEAT MAN You aren't alo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below Nowhere.

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