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The name’s Rhodes... Rocky Rhodes. Deep in the heart of a lonesome, rain-soaked metropolis, a private eye crawls the streets. He’s on the hunt for a mysterious relic of unknown origin, and leads aren’t easy to come by. He’s on the verge of a breakthrough, but things just aren’t adding up. This case feels strange to Rocky, personal even. It’s time to blow this mystery wide open, and reveal the trut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocky Rhodes and the Cracked Case.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Originally conceived as a submission for ZenoJam 2022. You are but a humble lightkeeper. Keep the light on to guide ships to safety and brace the night, but beware! The same guiding light also attracts the most evil creatures. Are you seaworthy enough to bear the beacon? Team Art  -  Kirill Blumenkrants, Grigory Matovnikov, Olga Serdyukova Programming  -  Joran De Braekeleer Music - Love Sorrow b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm of the Sea.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

ABOUT CASTING WHISPERSCasting Whispers is a first-person psychological horror game where sound is your greatest tool. Investigate the paranormal events that plague a city in 1960s America. Shut your eyes. Trust your senses. Listen to the darkness. THE PAST DOESN’T DIE, IT ECHOES…1961. Corburgh, Connecticut, USA. An old industrial city plagued by urban legends, the sins of its past, and unexplaine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casting Whispers.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

75% User Score Based on 246 reviews

This dark act takes place in a single day of the Lighthouse Keeper. Listen to the keeper carefully and help him to interrupt his twenty-year shift at the Lighthouse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthouse Keeper.

Sail out into the dark on a rescue boat looking for the survivors of shipwreck. Brave the endless sea in the name of your duty, facing the dangers within and, no matter what you find, remember your boat has limited space and you have limited time.  Decide your priorities.  4 Different Endings based on your Choices and your Abilities Controls WASD - Movement [Ship and On-Foot](Interact with Steeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code: Blue.

You are the dispatch operator of Orbital Outpost Kepler-4 — humanity's furthest waypoint on the rim trade corridor. Your job: guide civilian ships to dock, scan suspicious cargo, reject contraband, and keep the station running. Simple enough — until the pirates show up. DOCK. SCAN. SURVIVE. Manage incoming traffic in real time. Civilian ships need routing to the docking ring. Suspicious vess… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Dispatch.

Returning home after a work trip Bion finds that his family is gone and the city is flooded by bloodthirsty creatures that someday used to be people. The hero goes on a search of his family, visiting the most various places and at the same time trying to survive. Hope of Bion is an adventure game with a lean towards story and atmosphere. Visit different locations, examine the objects of environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope of Bion.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

A Journey into Madness and SurvivalLittle Lighthouse of Horror is an atmospheric psychological horror game inspired by the eerie 1900 legend of the Flannan Isles. As the lighthouse keeper, you must maintain the light while confronting growing unease and unexplained phenomena. With isolation creeping in, your sanity will be pushed to the limit. Surviving the LighthouseSurvival depends on balancing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Lighthouse of Horror.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Dread: The Lighthouse.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

72% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Dreadline: Net Quota is a chaotic co-op game for up to 6 players set on dangerous seas. Catch fish with different rods or spearfishing, keep your boat afloat as systems fail, and survive unpredictable encounters without drowning as everything falls apart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadline: Net Quota.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

85% User Score Based on 4,260 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling. Ready your star-faring engine, and venture into an expanse of hostile factions, lurking deities, forbidden knowledge, vast fortune, and fates worse than death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Skies.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 213 reviews

It's a story about dreams. You need to explore this weird house and find the truth. It contains mild decryption and some elements of psychological terror, you don't need too long to pass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have a Nice Dream.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Sea.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

44% User Score Based on 79 reviews

A group of friends is going to have a party in a space motel. If only they knew that they're characters of a story-driven game based on slasher and sci-fi movies... Their fate is in your hands - make decisions that alter the game, like totally! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlucky Seven.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Ebola 2 is created in the spirit of the great classics of survival horrors. In this game, you will control the main character with a first-person camera which makes you feel like you’re in a real horror movie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EBOLA 2.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Family Curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Family curse.

This title is a third-person tactical horror shooter developed from the ground up with the power of Unreal Engine 5. Designed for fans of constant tension and military precision, the game plunges you into a dark, suffocating atmosphere where every decision counts and every bullet can mean the difference between life and death. Face brutal waves of the undead and lethal demonic creatures that will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fallen Vanguard.

Details: Illusion is a challenging platformer game that is story driven. The game is still at  it's early development stage. The version that you will be downloading is the first playable version of the game consisting of 3 levels; a tutorial, a jump puzzle challenge and finally a boss level. The story aspect of the game is not available yet. I have uploaded this version of the game to get feedbac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Illusion.

"Puzzles make keys for great chests" Gameplay Play with Alena and her companion Telarion, and try to save the village problem about water supply.  Walk around, talk with other characters to unveil more of the story content. Solve puzzles alone and with the help of Telarion. But above all have fun. Story Times of despair reach Emerald Bay and the land they live in. Settled over water Emerald Bay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alena's Tale.

LIVE * DIE * REPAIR  2D Horror/Survival Platformer * 1-BIT JAM SUBMISSION *   In the far future, humanity has ventured into space to colonize and build habitable worlds for the human race. However, not all planets are desirable… Take Planet X35T32, better known as The Void Rings, a dark and hostile planet known for its over-ambitious zeal for flesh-eating creatures that stalk the wasteland, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIVE * DIE * REPAIR.

Hello adventurers! Start a charming journey to the world of Dragons Reef. Play as one of eight captains and set off on your own ship into a fantasy world full of dragons, pirates, various sea creatures and gold to be won. Each captain has their own unique skills that will give them an advantage in certain situations. Skills can be developed to the next level. Choose a captain that suits your p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragons Reef.

Protecting Us From Incredibly Worrisome Extremely Hostile Oddities...is what you will be doing with your football! Defend the Earth from the invading disciples of the Deranged Octopus, and learn the ultimate secret of the Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

A spooky fun 2D adventure with focus on exploration and light puzzling. Help GraveBoy to collect 10 rare skulls to save his father from a demon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GraveBoy CrowFeet: A Quest for Skulls.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Tormentum II is a dark, surreal point-and-click adventure with elements of psychological horror. Explore a hand-drawn world, solve puzzles, and make morally ambiguous choices that shape the fates of the characters you meet. It tells a new, standalone story, so no knowledge of the original game is required. A world you created. A prison you don't remember.You play as David, who is building a simula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

An American provincial town has seen better days. Now it slowly withers away, shrouded in fog and surrounded by endless fields. Time feels frozen, and it seems nothing can awaken life in Riverwood. But one day, a group of teenagers discovers a strange, unmarked VHS tape. Driven by curiosity, they decide to watch it, which sets off a chain of terrifying events. The tape seeps into their minds,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pink Noise.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

The Night Is Long is a short Lovecraftian inspired horror game and a remake of a previous game jam game called Night is Long. Story In the midst of grief and despair, a man sets out on a journey to escape the pain of his past. But as he drives through the stormy night, he comes face to face with the impossible - his deceased wife standing in the middle of the road. Without hesitation, he follows h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Is Long.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The ancient Tranton family curse has forced young Miss Susan to embark on a perilous journey—one that will take her deep into the realm of the dead. Along the way, she will encounter ghostly inhabitants, forge unexpected alliances, face formidable enemies, and, most importantly, uncover the answer to the most haunting question of all: Who is truly responsible for the massacre of her entire family?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Secrets.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Watertight is a short psychological-horror experience set aboard a 1950s deep-sea submarine. FEATURES Solve clever puzzles to restore your submarine’s critical systems Explore the submarine’s cramped, flooded corridors Horror ambience that amplifies claustrophobia A concise, intense experience designed to be finished in 30 minutes THE GAMEPLAYYou’re trapped in a failing submarine with syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watertight.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Embark on a thrilling VR journey in Pirates VR: Jolly RogerWhere legends of lost treasure and cursed islands come to life! Stranded on a remote Caribbean island, you’ll uncover dark secrets, face off against undead pirates, and fight your way through treacherous landscapes all while guided by your trusty, but sarcastic, parrot companion. Experience the vivid beauty and lurking dangers of the Cari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates VR: Jolly Roger.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A psychological horror experience created by a team of 5 developers over the course of 4 months, featuring puzzles, immersion, and a unique hand-drawn art style.  In this game, you navigate a snowy cabin. Following a story between a Husband and Wife. Uncovering environmental clues and experiencing an unsettling atmosphere, and quickly realize something is very wrong. The game leverages tense so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies Frozen.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Grimstone Valley is a third-person supernatural action game set in the wild west. Utilize a lasso-like eldritch arm to control your enemies and your environment, taking advantage of deadly and alien objects to defeat your foes in fast-paced, tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimstone Valley.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

89% User Score Based on 8,138 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Discover Still Wakes the Deep at the official PlayStation website. Watch trailers, see screenshots, learn about gameplay features and purchase the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Wakes the Deep.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 91 reviews

London, 2099. The earth isn't what it used to be anymore. Incredible climate changes have corrupted the weather, causing a permanent rain on most of the Earth's surface. You play the role of Luke Black, a 36-year-old bio-informatic engineer. He is one of the lead programmers at Nanotech, a big nanotechnology research company. But one night, his life is changed forever when he encounters Tanya. Who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Heart.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 3,098 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 24 reviews

FAR: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story. When floods ravage your world, captain a ship like no other and search for a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins on your voyage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAR: Changing Tides.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

63% User Score Based on 96 reviews

You'll enjoy a whole lot of fascinating minigames, an excellent quest for the necessary items, and a captivating and outstanding storyline. A great atmosphere and storyline provide the deepest possible gameplay involvement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Mysteries: The Amphora Prisoner.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor

84% User Score Based on 218 reviews

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Horizon.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 926 reviews

Dwarfs!?' offers an addictive, fast paced arcade-like experience, with plenty of difficulties and game modes to play around in. As the new overseer for your underground Dwarf base, your job is to manage the small colony and make it as rich as possible, before they meet their inevitable doom! To survive as long as possible, you’ll have to steer and guide your greedy little fellows to the richest p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarfs!?.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

68% User Score Based on 308 reviews

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation. Claire must decide who she is going to save. With every choice she'll begin to disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire.

Day 7 Released! Welcome to Your New Home! Play as a customizable  engineer who has decided that they have what it takes to survive on a newly terraformed planet. You've taken classes, have a survival guidebook, and a helpful tool to make basic necessities.  All you have to do is survive, it's really that simple! What You're Here For: Terraforming is more efficient when you start with a planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aliens? More likely than you think..

What starts as a simple, highly-paid night shoot in an abandoned marble quarry descends into a psychological nightmare. You are Stefano Caldara, a photographer caught in a web of dark rituals and dangerous secrets. Every choice shapes your morality, your sanity, and your survival... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow.

Step into the untamed forests and face one of the greatest legends of the wild. In Bigfoot Hunting, survival depends on your wits, skill, and careful planning. Every shadow could hide danger, and every choice can mean life or death. Dynamic Combat & Hunting Engage Bigfoot with firearms or melee weapons in real-time combat. Plan your attacks carefully, rushing in can be deadly. ️ Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bigfoot Hunting.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Step into the world of Nyx, a VTuber whose online persona begins to blur with something far more unsettling. After the Stream Went Dark is a short psychological horror visual novel exploring identity, self-perception, and the fragile boundary between performance and reality. Through a series of choices, you’ll navigate increasingly distorted moments and shape how the story unfolds. Will you con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Stream Went Dark.

Welcome to a school where nothing is quite what it seems. Bound Between Desks is a story-driven visual novel set in an ordinary school that's hiding something. Beneath the surface of regular classes and casual conversations, there's a darker mystery waiting to be uncovered. The choices you make will determine not only how the story unfolds, but what truths you'll discover along the way. Key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound Between Desks.

Zoria and the Cursed Land is a metroidvania. Inspired in Momodora 4, CHASM and many other games. Become a Patron! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1622110/Demo will always feature the same amount of gameplay. (From start to Town.)Current Ver. 4.1The actual demo features the tutorial area.You play as Zoria Dunne,  half orc adventurer (human/orc), eager to explore the world. Story: You h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoria and the Cursed Land.

"Improbability Control Bureau" is a spot-the-difference horror game. Monitor live surveillance cameras. Spot anomalies. From eerie furniture shifts to unexpected intrusions, report anomalies to correct them and survive. As an agent of a classified organization, your mission is to monitor the live surveillance camera footage of locations reaching dangerously high levels of improbabilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Improbability Control Bureau.

In the city Nollyn, where money is what counts and what rules, is the private eye, Vin Virosa. He returns from years of hiatus as he's requested a case investigation from the president of Wilsons Corporation, the electric power corporation of the city. But as the investigation continues, something doesn't seem right... Unique backgroundEye of Nollyn isn't about an ingenious hero in a trench coat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Nollyn.