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Games like The Encroaching

Looking for games like The Encroaching? Here are top survival strategy recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mother Bunker VR, ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue or Heroes of Hexaluga.

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  1. The zombie apocalypse is here, and you want to survive (obviously). Or at least take out as many undead as possible before you succumb. So grab your weapon, look for supplies, build your bunker, and always aim for the head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Bunker VR.

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  2. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Lost, confused, alone, and hunted. You need to reach the top but a relentless creature bears down on you, and all you have to protect yourself are your wits and skill. You’ll need to try different approaches, honing your strategy as you play—but be careful, mastery of this game leads to discovery, and some things are better left unfound. Don't find it. Don't let it find you. It's trying to con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue.

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  3. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    21% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Your ship got into a portal and you were shipwrecked near an unmarked island. So what should you do to survive and finally conquer the island? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Hexaluga.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    32% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A mash-up of the common idle clicker genre and a city builder, Capitals is a fast-paced and competitive strategy game. Each match is set on a resizable game board made up of hexagonal tiles, randomly generated each time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capitals.

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  5. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    99% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Compete to create the most perfect ecosystem in the award-winning board game journey! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cascadia.

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  7. Introduction Welcome to Waypoint—a turn-based strategy game for up to four players! Every step is a fight for survival, where you can either reach the finish line to claim victory or eliminate all opponents to be the last one standing. Waypoint offers a unique approach: there are no good events here. Every occurrence on the map is a challenge designed to make your journey harder. Your only hope?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayPoint.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Extend your roots, imbibe fresh blood, and expand without end. Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Devour.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    52% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    With one of the iconic horror games of 2015 making a comeback! Fully enhanced graphics in the enhanced edition of Sad Satan. Game Description Sad Satan is a horror and mystery game that takes you on a terrifying journey through dark corridors and locations filled with secrets. Get ready for an experience full of puzzles and scary visuals based on real events. In this game, you will face p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sad Satan.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Choice-based RPG in a dark fantasy world. Apollyon is narrative-driven, and features occult magic, spirit summoning, a deep universe, playable characters, and story progression alone or in multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

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  12. This is an 18 ban tower defense game. The game controls the movement of the protagonist through the arrow keys on the keyboard or the left mouse button, and interacts with characters and objects in the scene through the space bar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death row inmates on the run.

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  13. Aetherlantis is a turn-based strategy board game blending resource gathering, territory expansion and fate cards. Explore the floating continent via dice rolls, construct settlements and cities, and turn matches around with fate cards. Enjoy couch tabletop gameplay with up to four local players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aetherantis Realm of Fates.

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  14. Red Core Division is a co-op survival horror game for 1–4 players. Your mission: infiltrate a top-secret containment zone where the line between reality and nightmare has broken. Face unspeakable horrors, complete deadly objectives, and uncover the truth hidden across three distinct, chilling locations. But beware—something ancient and violent lurks in the shadows… and it’s hunting you. From c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Core Division.

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  15. Darklight is a small secret room escape decryption game You need to play the role of an unknown woman who discovers the crimes of a mysterious organization in the dark basement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkLight.

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  16. Current State of The Game Left Behind mode currently available and playable in single player with a multiplayer build currently in production  There are currently 4 enemy types implemented in their basic format of being able to see the player, chase, attack and a prototype search function if they lose line of sight. There are future plans to expand the enemies to give them unique properties an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Protocol.

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  17. "Forgotten Depths" is a gripping psychological horror survival game that takes you deep into an abandoned mine. As the player, you step into the role of an engineer called to the mine after mysterious incidents, only to find yourself trapped in a nightmarish scenario. Stalked by supernatural threats and plagued by psychological hallucinations, you must fight for survival and your sanity.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Depths.

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  18. Take part in heart-stopping first-person action with waves of ravenous zombies. Use your weapons wisely, keep your ammo count at bay, and stay focused—all decisions are literally matters of life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 2.

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  19. SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush Is an upcoming Retro Survival Horror experience that takes inspiration from iconic staples of the genre with the charming narrative intrigue of a Sound Novel. Atmospheric exploration, Challenging Puzzles, and Horrifying Combat encounters await! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush.

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  20. A chess-derived game that shares the original pieces and square mechanics, but buffs the gameplay and strategy possibilities with the introduction of spells, items, game elements, and much more. Dunchess is in Early Access, so what you get today is the online multiplayer game: full matches against other players, with all the spells, items, elements and dungeons listed below. We're still building … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunchess.

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  21. 28%Game Brain Score
    28% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Stay alive by any means as you face hunger, thirst, limited supplies, and consistent threats from both the living and undead. Sneak and Hide quietly to avoid the undead, or blast your way through the hordes with guns out, making every bullet count. Help other survivors to earn resources for crafting, or let the weak fend for themselves - You'll face the consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive Into Night.

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  22. A new concept of the board game Arre Unicornio now driven to the madness that it can regale us with in video game format. Arre Unicornio is an online multiplayer video game for 2 to 8 players. Frantic party game of hidden roles in a madhouse. Mix of point and click and use of cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arre Unicornio.

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  23. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    For Evelyn II is a captivating adventure RPG in the magical world of Aura. Rich story, handcrafted 2D/3D environments, classic adventuring, choices, and retro pixel art. Explore, level up, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where your decisions shape your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Evelyn II: Shards of Creation.

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  24. Against the GoddsDeath has abandoned the world. The Goddess of Death no longer claims souls, and as a result, nothing can truly die. Kingdoms crumble under the weight of immortality, creatures roam without fear, and the natural order has collapsed into chaos. In Against the Godds, you lead a party of up to three heroes on a desperate journey to restore balance. To find Death, you must hunt down t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against The Godds.

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  25. You find yourself trapped in a dying world fractured into three different biomes. You must fight not only to survive, but to uncover the hidden stories left behind. From Frozen wastelands and pitch-black forests to sandworm-infested dunes—each biome is alive, hostile and watching you all along. But Something Is Hunting you... Monsters chase and stalk you without rest. They listen. They adapt. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withering Horrors.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    LockYourDoor(Demo)  STEAM Singleplayer and Online Co-op LockYourDoor is a challenging survival horror game for 1-4 players. It's  best played with 2-4 players. Single player is harder and you need to use a specific item.  The more people, the better gameplay! LockingYourDoor Each player will find keys for different rooms. Those keys can be used to lock-unlock certain doors for certain purp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LockYourDoor.

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  28. A cinematic first-person shooter with full environment destruction. Trapped in a surreal world of her own making, Sara must face the consequences of her past. Uncover the truth, survive dynamic boss fights, and experience a story driven journey like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Space: The Creator.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Winter approaches, Great Spirit. Rival Tree Kingdoms peck at your borders... Will you conquer, outlast, or outwit them in this bite-sized turn-based 4X struggle? Command your Treelings, adapt to the seasons, and etch your legend into the bark of history, before the cold claims all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree Kingdoms.

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

    The kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. Whispers of doom echo through the streets, yet no one knows the truth. Beneath the castle, in the depths long consigned to oblivion, something stirs. An ancient darkness, thought to be sealed away forever, awakens once more—and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets. In Rune Ark, strategy and storytelling intertwine in a unique fusion of Match-3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Ark.

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  31. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A short cosmic horror game where you remotely operate a land rover through an unknown planet labeled the silent zone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Breach.

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  32. 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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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    A co-op survival horror about finding your friend who disappears at night in a strange forest hiding a sinister secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Sleeps Tonight.

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  34. JOURNEY INTO MADNESSArt restorer Kaelin Rykhard is invited by the reclusive painter Felix Mortimer to review his famous collection. When Rykhard arrives at the mansion, Mortimer is missing, the place is damaged, and strange artworks hint at something terrifying. AN EVER-CHANGING NIGHTMAREScreams, ghouls, ghosts — make your way through an oscillating chateau ripe with paranormal phenomena nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strashna 2.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Beacon Patrol is a cooperative and relaxing tile laying exploration game. You play as captains of the Coast Guard, navigating the coast of the North Sea to secure its beacon buoys, lighthouses and waterways. Work together with your friends and score points by creating the most complete map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beacon Patrol.

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  36. "Every day for me is nothing but discouragement and despair. What is the point of living? For whom to live? I have come to the place where it all began, where I used to live. Maybe this place will answer all my questions." The protagonist comes to his hometown to search for answers. But when he finds the very place where it all began, his worst nightmares get in the way. The protagonist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LET ME OUT.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Witch Strandings dials into the emerging genre of physical transportation. A digital forest that extends beyond the boundaries of your screen, in an all-new Strand-type game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Strandings.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Car.

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  40. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 818 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    DISTRUST is an isometric survival adventure with procedural generation on an Arctic research station lost in the endless dark of a polar night. A story-rich fiction with multiple endings that suits both singleplayer fans and co-op enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distrust.

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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Mythos: The Beginning is a survival horror/adventure role playing game based on the pulp-horror and monster movies of the 1930s. Set in London in 1934, Mythos tasks you with creating your own paranormal investigator from scratch and guiding them through an exploration of the infamous Harborough Asylum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythos: The Beginning.

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  42. It is 11:48 PM on November 6, 1989. Seventeen years after a fire sealed the telephone exchange beneath the Municipal Archive, its dead lines begin ringing again. You are the night archivist assigned to an unfinished intake. Below you: twelve impossible calls, one working service elevator, and an operator-shaped thing that turns every footstep and tuning pulse into a trail. MORROWTAPE is a no-co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MORROWTAPE.

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  43. DeadCast is a first-person psychological horror game with unique maps, objectives, and threats. Play solo or with up to three players, cooperate to survive—or deceive, betray, and sabotage each other. Trust no one, because the greatest danger may be hiding beside you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADCAST.

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  44. Citadels: Shadow City is a dark-fantasy turn-based card game of bluffing, diplomacy, and city-building. Pick secret roles, gather gold, and outsmart your opponents to construct the ultimate city. Play solo against AI or compete with friends in online and local multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadels - Shadow City.

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  45. A casual Monopoly-style game where every property and character possesses unique skill. The experience is enriched with additional mechanics like blind bidding to drive up prices, a stock market system, and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Name Of Fortune.

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  46. Edge of Madness is a Lovecraftian RPG with tactical card-based combat. Explore the grounds around the Marsh Estate, find equipment, combat cards, and combine them with character skills. Find a way to defeat your enemies without losing your sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Madness.

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  47. Step into a dungeon where every tile could be your last. Explore, analyze, and survive in this tactical roguelike inspired by Minesweeper — where instinct, planning, and risk-taking shape your fate. (→ GIF: player revealing tiles, triggering a trap) ⚔️ Explore, Mark, SurviveEvery floor is a grid full of secrets and dangers: Reveal tiles to uncover treasures or hidden threats. Mark suspicious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Wrong Step.

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  48. The Case is Open. The Clock is Ticking. Can You Unmask the Wanted?Step into the charming, colorful world of DETECTIVE 26, where every new game is a fresh, intriguing mystery waiting to be solved. This is your personal, quick and cozy investigative board game - designed to be the perfect blend of relaxing strategy and rewarding achievement. Whether you have five minutes between tasks or a quiet eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective 26.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Neve is the ultimate game for fans of interactive fiction and narrative adventures with an engaging and emotionally impactful story. After an unexpected interference in its route, the ship Argo makes a forced landing on the mysterious planet Lemnos. You'll take on the role of Captain Jasmina who, trapped inside a cryogenic capsule, must lead her two crew members, Hilas and Atalanta, to manage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neve.

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

    For the last 3 decades, the little hamlet of VeilWood has been isolated from the rest of the world by a strange blue fog. Prolonged exposure to the haze has twisted the local wildlife into bizarre creatures. Solve the mysteries of the town and investigate the cause behind the mist distorting the region or grow complacent as the new town farmer. Grow crops: Cultivate over 45 unique crops, each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VeilWood.

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