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Games like The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Games like The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Games like The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Looking for games like The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon or PARANECRO.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 9 reviews

    Twin Lakes is a cursed city. Less cursed than say, “Demons are tearing it apart” but more cursed than “always loses its keys” or “often steps in puddles”. It’s roughly in the middle of the cursed scale, is what we’re trying to say.Cursed enough that it’s a nuisance. Cursed enough that somebody has to deal with it…That’s where The Darkside Detective comes in. Whenever you hear a bump in the night, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark.

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  2. Misdemeanours nap and corruption rarely gets out of bed but crime? Crime never sleeps... That may be why Detective McQueen is so pale... But if not him, who else would keep Twin Lakes' arcane crooks and supernatural delinquents at bay? Nobody, that's who - because he and his trusted, if not trustworthy, sidekick Officer Dooley are The Darkside Division. Twin Lakes' crack(ed) force tasked with k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon.

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  3. Our character is a detective with a busy business life. But it has a bad history. He lost his wife and 1-month-old child in his womb in a traffic accident. That's why he's a bit of a psychiatrist. After losing his wife, he experienced strange events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PARANECRO.

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  4. Start your engine and cool down the city! Hop into your fully interactive ice cream truck, drive through the neighborhood, and build your own ice cream empire. Take orders, scoop the perfect flavors, operate the card terminal, and manage your inventory on your in game laptop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Cream Truck Simulator.

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  5. 101 FORGOTTEN is a psychological horror visual novel blending hand-drawn storytelling, first-person 3D investigation, and puzzles. Follow Utari into a supernatural mystery inspired by Bali, Southeast Asian folklore, and memories that refuse to stay buried. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Forgotten.

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  6. Step into the oppressive silence of The Dark Rooms, a first-person psychological horror investigation game where your survival depends on your ability to look, listen, and identify the paranormal entity haunting the area. You are a solo investigator entering some of the world's most terrifying, cursed environments. From an unsettling Abandoned House and a rotting Ghost Village to the shifting sha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Rooms.

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  7. While tracing the mysterious disappearance of three children, a woman journalist finds herself trapped in a living nightmare at a desolate farm. Plunge into the dead of night with a first-person perspective—Until Done will test your sanity with its bone-chilling atmosphere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Done.

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  8. Welcome to a city where the sun has gone out forever. Nothing but rain, darkness, and a endless trail of bodies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1B1E.

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  9. A short atmospheric horror experience inspired by urban exploration. Explore a cursed abandoned location, gather a few clues, and escape while something stalks you. Playtime: 20–30 minutes. Focus on exploration and atmosphere. Playtime: 20–30 minutes Developed by a solo developer (first project) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbex Nigthmare.

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  10. Escape an ever-shifting procedural labyrinth. Loot legendary armor, overcome challenges in crafting zones, and survive deadly traps in this fantasy Roguelite. With progressive difficulty and unique enemies, can you find the exit before the Ghost finds you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze.

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  11. Inspired by Incantation. Four people. One cassette tape. A phrase you must never say out loud. A first-person psychological horror that listens through your real microphone, because in Mizukawa, whatever you say, the tape remembers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Visit: Mizukawa.

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  12. Infiltrate a hardboiled, rain-slicked city of taboo, where ritual magic and cursed artefacts set apart those with power from those without. Sleight of Hand is a 3rd-person Stealth Action Card-Sim about taking down the coven you used to run with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleight of Hand.

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  13. Investigate a series of mysterious crimes, explore the dark corners of a city in turmoil, make tough decisions, and step by step uncover the truth in a world full of dangers and secrets. Noir Light is an atmospheric adventure game where you take on the role of Detective Jacob If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Light.

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  14. Step into the Abyss is a detective adventure that combines an intriguing, branching storyline, forcing the player to constantly make choices, and a dystopian world ruled by dictatorship. The noir style adds charm, and the unusual approach to gameplay will provide you with a unique gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Step into the Abyss.

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  15. "Sex Wishes Academy": the final cut that makes even demons blush. Dive into a world where magic doesn’t merely flow through your veins; it drips between your legs. You cross the threshold of the floating obsidian castle Akademia “Lunar Mist” the exact moment the moon turns blood-crimson and the air grows thick with the scent of hot skin and molten wax. Every tower looks as though it was ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sex Wishes Academy.

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  16. 游戏故事: 新人侦探沈立邦,带着失踪父亲的线索,即将开启新的侦探人生,寻找父亲的下落,并揭露这个世界不为人知的黑暗。 游戏玩法: 本游戏是采用SLG战棋模式的跑团模拟游戏。 玩家通过承接委托调查案件来锻炼能力,推动剧情,收获新的调查员伙伴,组成强力侦探团队,共同探索这个世界的秘密。 游戏系统: 游戏采用多重互动方式,不仅在场景中可以自由移动,而且能与场景中的中立角色,敌方角色和道具等进行交互,从而获得各种线索推进剧情的发展。 同时,游戏采用动态数值模拟系统,通过玩家技能和当前环境等各种因素来综合计算骰数,根据骰数和对应规则来判定交互产生的结果。不同的结果将有可能导致游戏剧情走向不同的结局分支。 每一个委托案件均包含三个以上的不同结局,且可以重复挑战! 紧张刺激的场景互动 --游戏场景互动采用回合制,给予玩家充分的思考时间。同时多样的随机事件将使场景互动产生各种难… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 蚀界档案.

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  17. "The streets have lost their silence. Barricades are up. Voices are rising. The protest has begun. In Protest Simulator, your only goal is to make your voice heard. Everything and everyone in the city wants to silence you. Police, riot trucks, barricades, tear gas... Do whatever it takes to shout one more slogan, throw one more molotov, take one more step. Protest Simulator draws you into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protest Simulator.

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  18. After Midnight is an open-world, online multiplayer ghost hunting game that plunges you into a vast and eerie world filled with haunted locations waiting to be discovered. Whether you're braving the darkness alone or teaming up with friends, your mission is to explore this chilling world, uncover its secrets, and identify the terrifying entities lurking within. During early access, there will b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight.

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  19. Anomaly-Spotting Horror inside a cursed manor ruled by the twisted lawyer Dr. John Ravenwood, his voice following your every step and decision. Time loops, shifting horrors, and cruel games await. Spot anomalies. Sign his contract… and no, you don’t get another lawyer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's John's House.

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  20. Journey back to the glory days of fantasy role-playing. The cave has claimed many… will it claim you? Cave of Darkness is a retro-style, pixel-based action RPG that blends classic dungeon crawling, character progression, and an evolving story. Inspired by early role-playing games, vintage fantasy films, and the spirit of adventure, this game invites you to descend into a cursed cavern — and retur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Of Darkness.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    According to the security guard, strange devilry is happening in the city circus. He called you, a detective from the supernatural pest control agency, to solve this problem. But when you arrived, no one met you at the place. Something is wrong here... Your task: Explore the circus, read notes, collect keys and items. Fight the demon: throw boxes at him, slip bananas (yes, it works) - or ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Circus Case.

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  22. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    You find a strange gun thatdoesn't seem to have a trigger...It has a mind of its own.You can't control when it fires,or what it fires. Introducing CURSED GUN. This is our third year participating in the GMTK Game Jam, and it's our first 3D game together! The theme of this year's jam was "OUT OF CONTROL". We came up with a gun where you lose control of when it fires, and what it fires. CURSED GU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CURSED GUN.

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  23. You're trapped in hell, and the only way out is to beat the devil at its own game. With the help of a mysterious entity known only as 'The Arbiter,' navigate through ominous surroundings and place talismans on cursed objects in the first episode of the full game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil is in the Details - The Prologue.

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  24. DESCRIPTION "To The Guilty, Death!", is a Narrative RPG game where we will have snippets of dialogue that will be more based on the Visual Novel style and snippets of scenario exploration, battles and gameplay more based on a classic style of RPG games. CHARACTERS Sebastian "MC Shango" - Clan Tremere: Sebastian is a very charismatic man, but very hotheaded. Born in Halfeld City, he had a difficu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire the Masquerade - To the Guilty, Death!.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Lockpick your way through an abandoned city powered solely by the combustion of lobsters. Bring the dead machinery one last breath of life before their steel forms lay cold forever. As you do, see the memories of the last man on earth, and how familiar that might feel, however foreign the setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobsterpunk.

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  26. Bahamut 3: Fall of the Dragon God's Child is a dark fantasy JRPG where every choice shapes the hero’s fate. Fight tactical battles using positioning, attack ranges, and Action Points, recruit companions tied to the Seven Deadly Sins, and manage weapons, hunger, time, and resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bahamut3-The Fall of the Dragon God's Child.

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  27. A dark historical otome visual novel. Houston, Texas, 1925. A heroine from 2025 is reborn as the daughter of a murdered mafia boss and becomes “compensation” for the Devil’s Six gang. Six dangerous men, seven deadly sins, and a choice between Redemption and Fall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinful Testament.

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  28. Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Of Silence.

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  29. Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

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  31. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Injection No.9 - Prologue is the first chapter in a psychological horror series. WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Important Note: This is the complete and fully playable first episode of a longer story-driven game series that will come. All gameplay systems and mechanics are fully implemented – th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Injection No.9 - Chapter 1 (The Prologue).

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  32. “Monster Market Simulator Modavuj Multiplayer” is a business simulation where you manage your own market. Stock the shelves, set prices, satisfy your customers and grow your store! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Market Simulator Modavuj Multiplayer.

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  33. Amateur ghost hunters seeking a cheap thrill becomes a nightmare. Investigate haunted places, but beware—the more you uncover, the more hostile the spirits become. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORPOREAL.

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  34. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Join Momijimaru, an elite ninja on a mission of survival in this Stealth ARPG! Sneak past enemies and strike from the shadows—or confront them head-on with a decisive blow! But beware, one wrong move can lead our agent of shadows into many precarious situations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Ordinance.

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  35. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    “Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge” is a thrilling open-world horror adventure with a retro twist. Immerse yourself in this unique story as an Arabian Princess and confront your enemies in a desperate fight for survival. This is no ordinary realm, but a twisted reflection of your own trauma. To survive, you must unveil the dark secrets that lurk within, but can you conquer the demons that torment yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Upon abandoning your previous life, you find your past has finally caught up to you. Your world has gone dark, and you aren't alone. You must use your eyes to navigate through the dark and uncover the truth of the Meyer City Prison. You can't escape your inner demons. Your end is near. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout.

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  37. The real world no longer exists! I was trapped in this cursed Village made of inkblots on parchment. Every day I'm stalked by an assasin and stuck in a time loop. None of the residents remember me, although I myself have memories. I need to get out of here ASAP! Discover the secret of the dark Village by exploring it every day in a time loop! Find out what the Shadow Council is and what their int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Lands Village.

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  38. the future of serial fiction. holohaus returns with six works from the futures to the seconds in the present, between apocalypses and the unreal. Swords Under the Phosphor Sky / Nekosattva teen soldiers, influencers, internet culture, satire, near future, Eastern Europe, Zone, literary, modernism >>synopsis: yelena wanders the zone populated by paramilitaries, influencers and the children of nap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to holohaus-6.

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  39. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    In this narative, first-person, survival horror game, the action is about a young man named Jason, who follows the steps of his friends to find them and to get them out of a mysterious cave that has its own ecosystem and is known by the locals of the West Village as the gate of hell. By doing so, he will find himself trapped into a dark place that is the home of the dark creatures and dark presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ungate.

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  40. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    FORSISTED is a psychological horror game that tells the story of a criminal from the past who has to face the terrible curse of his deeds in a haunted mansion. Get ready for a dark adventure full of remorse and lurking ghosts.StoryIn the crime-ridden town of Ravenwood, notorious outlaw Vinn Xander's reign of terror comes to an end when he is finally caught during a botched heist. Sentenced to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FORSISTED : The Sacred Souls.

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  41. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    INTENSE TACTICAL GUN COMBAT The Math Problem Killer is about intense close quarter gun fighting. You are a hostage rescue operator with the Tactical Response Unit and your mission is to rescue the hostage being held at the end of several dungeons. You will need to fight your way through each room of these dungeons, and each room will be filled with highly lethal adversaries. You will need to watch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Math Problem Killer.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to know what is it like running your own Hookah Cafe Business? Let's Simulate It. Upgrade your shop with new types of equipment to attract and impress more customers. Experience the day to day life of Hookah Cafe Owner and your own business to be the best in town and remember you have to be smart and quick. Do your best to fulfil your orders from customers to keep your shop o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hookah Cafe Simulator.

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  43. Embark on an adventure with the young witch Blackberry! Blackberry the Witch Journey is a game about friendship, betrayal and explosive magic, of course! Down with gray and dull everyday life! You will be transported to the «Thorns Boarding School» - a school for special children-sorcerers. Blackberry is a young witch resigned to her fate, whose dark and mysterious past has locked her within the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackberry the Witch: Journey.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Tracery of Fate is not just a VR game; it's your personal journey into the dark yet captivating world of Alfira, teetering on the brink of annihilation. Once a grand realm, this world is now fading, but even in its twilight, it mesmerizes with apocalyptic beauty and holds countless secrets that only you can uncover. Every step in this dying land is a challenge: ancient puzzles test your intellect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracery of Fate.

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  45. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Lost King of Avallon is a challenging turn-based rogue-lite RPG set in a medieval setting. The open world will allow you to do what you want and even be who you want: knight, paladin, hunter, thief, mage, elemental, demon, angel ... You have to assemble a team of heroes, where each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as find a clue to the strange story that happened to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost King of Avallon.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Halt is a captivating pixelated horror where you play as a detective investigating strange disappearances of people during their sleep. The game immerses you in a dark world filled with nightmares and monsters, where every action you take matters for survival. In conditions of limited visibility, you’ll have to fight horrors, solve puzzles, and make choices that affect the outcome of the game. A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halt.

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

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

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  48. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 3,480 reviews

    Enjoy the award winning gameThe Darkside Detective and its follow-up sequel The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark together in one bundle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective.

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  49. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    74% User Score Based on 3,480 reviews

    Do you feel like you have the soul of an exorcist? Do you have the desire to send evil entities back to the afterlife? Would you prefer this thrill as a solo exorcist, or in a team? Ghost Exorcism Inc. is a spooky game about exorcisms. The exorcist's mission is to cleanse entities that haunt locations such as castles, mansions, and abandoned houses. Exorcists will have several paranormal tools at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Exorcism INC..

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Backwater Adventures The Prince of Darkness is a Gentleman Backwater Adventures (PDF, 107 pgs) includes the "Southern Comfort" and "The Devil Came Down" adventures, two one-sheet adventures: "Full Boar" and "In My Death," and a solitaire game, "Eulalie's Curse." These adventures are set in and around New Orleans, within the Backwater ward. The adventures and solitaire game can be played separately… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backwater Adventures: The Prince of Darkness is a Gentleman.

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