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Looking for games like The ENDLESS BACKGATE? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with MAEVOR, INFRA or Anomaly Control Division.

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  1. MAEVORThe village of Maevor has vanished. Nestled deep within a cursed forest, the once-thriving settlement now sits abandoned. No fires burn in the windows. No voices echo through the trees. The only thing that remains is an ancient curse and the monstrous Harpy Vampire Demon responsible for it. In MAEVOR, you and up to three friends enter the haunted wilderness to uncover the truth behind the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAEVOR.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,080 reviews

    Infra is an atmospheric and completely non-violent first-person puzzle/adventure that deals with the issues of deteriorating infrastructure. The player controls an ordinary structural analyst through abandoned factories, forgotten tunnels and unsafe buildings in a dangerous, crumbling industrial city and its surrounding rural areas. Along the way, the player will be taking photos of structural wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFRA.

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  3. Fall 2025 Game Project Practice Team: Team Caffeine Jiwon Kim (Class of 2021): Team Leader, Lead Game Designer Daegyu Hwang (Class of 2021): Assistant Game Designer Yongjin Kwon (Class of 2021): Assistant Programmer, UI & Interaction Programmer Hyunseon Lee (Class of 2021): Lead Programmer, Systems Programmer Minseok Heo (Class of 2021): Assistant Programmer, Technical Artist Jihoon Jeo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Control Division.

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  4. Name: Terminal 13 Genre: Psychological Horror / Survival Engine: Unreal Engine 5 Platform: PC (Windows) Mode: Single-player/Muiltplayer Language: English (with optional Arabic localization) Release Date: 2025/9/13 Estimated Playtime: 30min- 2 hours Perspective: First-person  Input: Keyboard and Mouse / Controller support(Soon) You are a lone worker stationed at a remote train facility, tasked … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal 13.

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  5. A psychological horror where you dive in and investigate a signal emanating from within the abandoned facility. Be careful about what you see and what you don’t, as it can be your undoing. Ghost evidence, strange noises, and anomalies are all part of the gig. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Investigation.

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  6. Ghost Observation is a psychological horror anomaly detection game. Monitor cursed locations through a 360° surveillance system, spot environmental anomalies, and report them before they spiral out of control. Survive from midnight to dawn… or face what you failed to notice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Observation.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Shut In is a short comedy/horror adventure game which explores depression and isolation by trapping you inside your own house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUT IN.

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  9. SECTOR GAMMA is a game about working at a secret Soviet facility, where you become an intern operator and sign a 7-day contract. The administration gives you the "Cyclops" scanner, a SAW, and an instruction manual. Your job now is to dispose of anomalous waste, destroy dangerous robots, and monitor the facility's systems. Each new day brings new tasks, mechanics, and threats. The game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SECTOR GAMMA.

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  10. 《Maze Nightmare-Edge of Darkness》 is a first-person survival game. Trapped in a foggy, procedural maze, use limited ammo and faint breath sounds to locate the key-carrying zombie, find the key, and escape—or be lost forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Nightmare-Edge of Darkness.

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  11. A first-person psychological horror set in rural Finland, where isolation and unsettling encounters slowly turn your housekeeping job into something far more disturbing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shade.

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  12. Pills of Dreams is a psychological co-op horror game where you play as children subjected to secret experiments by a pharmaceutical corporation. Under the guise of therapy, you're sent into artificial nightmares — distorted worlds that reflect your deepest fears. Here, thoughts take shape, logic collapses, and the path to awakening is open only to those who dare to face their shadow. This isn’t a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pills of Dreams.

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  13. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to start working for our company as [Field Maintenance Supervisor]. This manual is designed for [New Field Maintenance Supervisor] like you and includes safety-related behaviors for the work you will be doing. It never directs you to do anything that could cause injury or make extreme choices. This is one of our key facilities, where a lot of research o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The BACKGATE.

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    DREADCELL is a first-person psychological horror experience where reality doesn’t break… it repeats. 2 to 3 hours of gameplay with multiple endings (good, bad, and secret) Each cycle evolves based on your actions and perception Hidden secrets, anomalies, and details to uncover with every exploration An experience designed for players who enjoy psychological horror, exploration, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADCELL.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Spot anomalies and uncover hidden clues to escape an office where overwork turns strange and experiments happen more often than coffee breaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office After Hours.

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  17. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 395 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 25 reviews

    Those Who Remain is a psychological thriller that takes place in Dormont, a small town in the US. Dormont appears to be a regular and typical American town at first glance. However, it is cursed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Remain.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 3,414 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Penumbra:Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore. Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penumbra Overture.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Left alone is a psychological horror game set in multiple believable interior and exterior environments. The game has a unique, old school, high octane atmosphere which means you'll feel like you're truly beginning an adventure you'll never quite forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Alone.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,542 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Stranded on a derelict cargo ship, you find yourself hunted by one of Monstrum’s terrifying predators as you search for a way out. Death is permanent. Get killed in Monstrum and you'll be starting all over again. As each of them has their own strategy, abilities and weaknesses, you have to use your wits to outsmart your pursuer in the ship’s procedurally generated environment. Can you survive Mons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monstrum.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Steam page:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2986280/LATEST_ISSUE/ LATEST ISSUE is an exciting game where the player assumes the role of a brave blogger who specializes in exploring mysterious and frightening places. This time his path leads to abandoned underground tunnels, shrouded in legends of missing people and unexplained phenomena. The player will explore the tangled passages and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LATEST ISSUE.

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  22. Backrooms: Last Chance is a first-person horror and puzzle game. Collect 25 keys and 5 keycards across three levels to escape the maze and the dark hotel. A tense atmosphere and sudden jumpscares keep you on edge. Average playtime: 1–2 hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

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  23. Anomaly Vault is an industrial sci-fi horror simulation in which you become an employee of APC, the last corporation remaining in a dystopian world. Analyze unidentified anomalies, construct automated processing facilities, and survive incidents that spiral beyond control. You have been assigned as a temporary worker to APC Branch 2-1, an anomaly processing facility. Each day, you must investigat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AnomalyVault.

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  24. Backrooms: Insane is a single-player psychological horror game with a found footage aesthetic. Explore disturbing levels, solve puzzles, find key items, and escape while timers, unpredictable events, and deadly entity hunts turn every objective into a fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Insane.

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  25. SURVIVE THE PRISONYou are a defective clone trapped inside a brutal prison where every day follows a strict routine. Obey the guards. Complete your shifts. Stay in order. Avoid suspicion. But survival is not only about following the rules. Every seven days, the prison gang demands payment. Fail to pay, and the consequences will be deadly. To survive, you must work, loot, hide contraband, enter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days to Escape.

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  26. YOU WORK FOR THE COMPANY. YOU OWE $1,000,000. MEET THE QUOTA OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES. In this 1-6 player online co-op survival horror game, you descend into dangerous and abandoned facilities as contracted workers for a ruthless corporation. Your goal isn't just to scavenge valuable scrap and escape; you must also complete mandatory and deadly operational tasks deep within the facility. Try to e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRYN: Don't Reveal Your Next.

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  27. Necrotoxium is a wave-based survival horror shooter for solo or co-op play. Fight undead hordes using first or third-person views in maps with randomized spawns and loot. Repair generators, solve puzzles, and strategically barricade doors with furniture to survive the evolving nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

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  28. Survive six nights of terror in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Immobilized in a chair, solve intricate puzzles, monitor cameras, and scour the dark web to uncover secrets—all while a relentless demon hunts you. Will you outsmart the darkness before time runs out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIDDEN NEMESIS.

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  29. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  30. Fight fires, reroute power to your shields and fix hull breaches - all while receiving orders from your captain to take out that pesky enemy frigate. In Starship Mechanic, you will single-handedly man the all-important engineering bay of a mercenary ship!As part of a mercenary crew, your ship will take part in a variety of jobs from bounty hunts to salvage missions, each more challenging than the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Mechanic.

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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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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    89% User Score Based on 361 reviews

    DEATHWATCHERS is a 4-player, online co-op, 'spot the difference' style horror game and the sequel to DEATHWATCH. Using various tools you must find and log a wide variety of different events all while trying your best to not aggravate whatever dangerous entities that may reside within. Once you've figured out the ingredients needed to perform the banishing ritual, build your ritual and try to banis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeathWatchers.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    97% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    "Doll Impostor" is an innovative horror and mystery game that immerses you in the eerie task of being a guardian of possessed dolls. Set in a creepy environment and wrapped in a suffocating atmosphere, the game centers on a unique premise: among your collection of dolls, which at first glance seem to be under control, hides an imposter with sinister intentions.  As a player, you find yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Impostor.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,493 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles - all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new take on classic survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONSCRIPT.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    If you like the demo & want to know more, feel free to check out my kickstarter site Your first priority is to stay alive and get out of this place! To get out you need to: * Explore your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab 7: Cold Nights.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Make your way through disturbing and eeire levels from the backrooms lore. Each level has unique objectives, optional objectives and resources. Bring whatever you get your hands on back to Traders Keep in The Hub or use your resources to craft new gear and equipment. Procedural Generation The Metro brings explorers to random unknown levels with unknown threats. The possibilities are nearly endles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Society.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 711 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    During an emergency winter flight your plane crashes near an abandoned Antarctic research facility in the midst of a deadly blizzard. Cut off from civilization and with no hope of rescue, you must explore Sutro Station and scavenge for the means of escape while enduring blinding whiteouts and temperatures 100 degrees below zero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near Death.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 793 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    A sci-fi adventure into space station management, mysterious radio messages, motherfucking AIs, sociopathic people in charge, and finding one's true self in a galaxy way too far, far away. How far is far enough? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still There.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 736 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1.

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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. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 796 reviews

    You play as a man turned into a ball and you need to steal all the gas from the forest at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukrainian ball in search of gas.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 823 reviews

    I suddenly received Herbert Lee's call for help in an ordinary morning.He said his wife and daughter disappeared overnight and all his wife's daily necessities disappeared too. But the police cannot place the case on file because it did not reach 48 hours yet. So, Lee can only call me for help.I am a policeman. As an elite agent of the Cyber Security Investigation Department (CSID) in Alivia, trac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Manhunt.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    You are driving through a mysterious town, where your friend has gone missing. Damaged road will cause your car to crash. You're in a search for your friend, while holding your Urge and fighting overgrown insects or other uncanny creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urge.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,983 reviews

    Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood.

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  45. CAN YOU SURVIVE 49 DAYS? Survive for 49 days to escape the zone where you've been imprisoned by Z.O.L. Each shift, equip your backpack, pull the main power breaker, and explore the zone. Scavenge valuable items, convert them into scrap, and ship them via the terminal at the starting point. Complete quota deliveries and make it back to your cell before time runs out. But it's never that simpl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Manager - Together.

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  46. Cement is in high demand and you’ve just landed a night shift job at a desert cement plant. Operate locomotives, load train cars, and keep the conveyors running. Sounds chill for 35 bucks an hour, right? Better hope your coworkers are joking about skinwalkers moving out in the yard after dark! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Shift at the Cement Plant.

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  47. PARESIS® II takes place in the same location as the first game, but now you can freely roam the entire estate. GAMEPLAY Players will have to solve puzzles within each room to obtain keys for new locations. Each puzzle will usually center around the location you’re in. For example, if you’re in the Kitchen, you will need to solve a cooking-based puzzle. Furthermore, the game features a robus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paresis® II.

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  48. BELOW LEVEL is a first-person survival horror game set in an underground parking lot. You are an employee working overtime for Genesis, a genome research facility. You are tasked with activating location trackers on four vehicles belonging to a competitor, but be careful, as they have sent abnormals to intercept you. The abnormals have unique abilities. Do not fight them.Some abnormals have ONLY … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW LEVEL.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    You are trapped in the observatory of a star-obsessed professor atop Mount Clearveil. Plan your survival during the day, confront the darkness of the basement at night. Can you break the ritual and uncover the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life & Shadow: Celestial Call - Prologue.

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  50. Ronza is a tense survival game where you sit at a PC, uncover dark secrets, play games and listen for dangers creeping near. Strange characters stalk you, each with their own way to counter. Stay alert, react fast, and survive the night while the computer pulls you deeper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ronza.

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