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Games like the footsteps came from the desert

Games like the footsteps came from the desert

Looking for games like the footsteps came from the desert? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dark Notes, rupture into me or Grotesque Insight.

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

    Contact usFollow our official accounts for more information. Facebook: @gamefpscom Twitter: @gamefpscom Discord:https://discord.gg/kPNcQB4FdC About the GameDark Notes is a dark suspense plot puzzle game. It is a new style of puzzle new work tried by the Black Book Studio under the Paper Bride team. You will play the two protagonists, traveling through time and space, to explore the secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Notes.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a Binksi game made using the 'Tiny binksi Visual Novel template' by PRINCESS INTERNET CAFé, submitted for the 99th Bitsy Jam 'TEXT ONLY' 'rupture into me' is my second game created with Binksi; this time, I followed the jam's theme by making visuals strictly minimalist, exclusively using text to describe what is supposed to be represented in them, or just using blank images without the us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to rupture into me.

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  3. About This GameSet in the harsh desert of western North America in 1933, amidst a world of alcohol-fueled, ruthless bounty hunters, there exists a more peculiar kind of hunter—the Grotesque Hunter. Step into the game and encounter the most mysterious Grotesque Hunter, becoming their partner as you unravel the secrets of this world and your own. Grotesque Insight is a narrative-driven point-and-cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grotesque Insight.

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  4. You’re the night operator at a secluded outpost, intercepting radio signals. Sometimes it’s crackly old broadcasts. Sometimes it’s something you can’t explain. Can you figure out what's really going on before it's too late? This game is a short, atmospheric interactive fiction. Features 5–20 minute story variations Multiple endings with each one unlocking a new item in your office Your cho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Frequency.

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  5. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    (you love your wife very much) A short gothic horror game made in the bitsy engine. Made in a week for SCREAM JAM 2025 Content Warning: this game is gothic horror, and as such contains a lot of themes from that genre. Major warnings are: Body horrorImplied abuseThere are no explicit jumpscares in this game. For a more thorough (and spoiler-filled) list of warnings, please view the blog post h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exquisite Cadavre.

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  6. Season 31 is a short narrative experience about loss, degrowth and embracing change. April 2131. In the deserted countryside, rally cars are racing endlessly to entertain the public far in the capital. Recruit, film, manage to make the races go as smoothly and spectacularly as possible. Everything should go well, as long as you keep everything under control… Season 31 aims to explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Season 31.

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    A meteor crashes to earth revealing a map to the stars. Project Icarus is formed to send a team of astronauts back to the source of the message. Join the crew of the Icarus as they land on a mysterious desert planet. What are the strange plants that grow in the caves? Who built the massive long abandoned pyramid?  The Gate is an interactive science fiction graphic novel. At various points in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gate.

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  8. Out of the Deep is a narrative game about an underwater expedition. You play as a ship mechanic whose task is to keep the engine in working order. Explore the submarine while your fellow crew members descend into madness. Controls Arrow keys (left, right), A, D - Movement E - Interact C - Open log Arrow keys (up, down) - Scroll log Credits Who made this game mrzuerg [Nikolai Gilev] - graph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of The Deep.

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  9. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    03:01. You hear the telephone ringing. What will happen next? Should you pick up the phone, or not? It's up to you. This game has English and Ukrainian translation, and takes about 8-15 minutes to complete.  I recommend to download the game instead of playing it on browser. Just saying.  ------------------------------------------- Це моя перша гра, тож очікування ваші будь ласка не завищуйте. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 03:01.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Made for the overdue library books #BitsyJam with Bitsy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Fees and Damages.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    WISHLIST US ON STEAM Click to Wishlist Thank you for your support! As a group of fresh graduates, we are currently working on the new demo and will release it on Steam in late Nov, 2023. Please wishlist us and be among the first batch of folks to play. About the Game Hi guys! We're a team of five and Bride into the Cave is our first game! Bride into the Cave is a horror puzzle game about a gir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bride into the Cave.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE Use WASD to move and interact. Created using Bitsy for the October 2018 Bitsy jam with the theme of 'Ritual'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROTTEN SUN.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    A containment breach was declared in the Aegis Research Facility, caused by a Class 4 or above UT of unknown type. The Special Response Team is sent in as part of a contingency plan. You play as Specter 8 and must maintain radio contact at all time with Morpho, your operator. PLAY WITH HEADPHONES. THIS GAME REQUIRES STEREO OUTPUT. This is a short horror adventure where you role-play as a hardened … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10-103.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "Project Vostok" is a non-linear horror visual novel about a group of airplane crash survivors finding a mysterious Soviet-era bunker in Russian mountains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vostok: Episode 1.

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  15. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    "THERE SWINGS A SKULL" is a short story made in RPG Maker 2003 by Conor Walsh and Quinn K., with music by Leaf Let. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THERE SWINGS A SKULL.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A new computer game is not as innocent as it appears when strange and sinister events start to occur. This is my second Bitsy game - the first one was for the "Ghost" Bitsy Jam and this one is for the "Tarot" Bitsy Jam. I wanted to create a simple font in Bitsy with one letter per tile and also had an idea to make a Bitsy game set in a computer where the avatar is the cursor, so I combined the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarot.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Mary, I can't believe you're already turning ten years old. It seems like only yesterday I was holding you in my arms.  Ten is a very special age in our family. Why? It's a secret. You'll have to wait and find out!  I have a few things I need you to do for me before you get your presents. Do you promise you'll do them, no matter what I say? --- Yes, Mama is my first game! It's a short horror story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes, Mama.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Content Warning: Flashing images, self-harm, depression, suicidality | Website | Twitter | Itch | Email |i hurt myself -+- postjam edition is a short Bitsy game based on the original jam version from 2018. I decided to update it to be something I could be more proud of, since it's my most viewed project on the internet.This version is greatly expanded, and is almost entirely a new game, so "postj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i hurt myself - postjam edition.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    There's this old 90s virtual pet game at a yard sale. It's called 'Babette'. Now you can play with Babette the cat from the comfort of your bedroom. Just you and her! Keep Babette happy by playing with her, feeding her, and more! Except... Babette's more than just a cat. And she's coming for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babette.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Boyhood's End is an adventure game following Giovanni, the boy with the lowest human score in the universe, and Campanella, the delinquent genius, and their journey on the galactic railroad regarding the "human" and "inhuman". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boyhood's End.

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  21. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Pastorate is a visual novel set in the land of crime and sin that needs to be cleansed. Such tasks are taken up by the Devoters, the special service whose main purpose is to preserve the safety of the country, and the Pastor — leader of this post-apocalyptic community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Pastorate.

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  22. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    AT THE END OF ALL THINGS... A game/poem from the ODE TO ARTEMIS narrative - the world of my first game, NEVERMINE. ☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾☾ A 5 minute Bitsy experience I created a few months ago but lost confidence in. The text is a mashup of a poem I wrote from ???'s perspective in 2024 and a short film script I never ended up producing.  Bitsty was super fun to mess around i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AFTERBURN.

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  23. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME This is a short, unsettling psychological experience.  You will interact with an artificial intelligence that speaks calmly, kindly, and logically. It will ask you simple questions. Obvious questions. Reasonable questions. There are no wrong answers. Or so it seems. As the conversation unfolds, the system quietly analyzes your responses. It learns how you think. How y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI'm Domingo.

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  24. In abandoned biomes, forgotten cities, and lifeless waters, you cast your line — often without knowing whether it is still worth it. Rare fish, fragile systems, and a world without explanation create an atmosphere that observes rather than entertains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Fisherman.

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  25. Welcome to the Afterlife, Dear SpiritsMatchmaking for Ghosts is a character-focused, narrative-driven visual novel about love, loss, and unfinished business. You’re dead sure, but now what?The defining hook of Matchmaking for Ghosts lies in choice of perspective. Rather than following a single protagonist, players can step into the role of multiple ghostly leads, each with their own past, regrets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchmaking for Ghosts.

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  26. Game This game is about make decisions, Depending on the decisions you make at the end of the game, you can get 3 different endings .Another thing to keep in mind is that due to time constraints we have had to remove one of the trials. Winter MelonJam 2025 this game is Make For the winter melonjam 2025, the theme of the jam ,It's  mask. Knowing the theme, we started thinking about how to make a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Dump.

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    Encryptid is a short FMV horror game about hunting and catching cryptids. Use real-world footage recorded exclusively via the Gameboy Camera to identify, locate and capture iconic creatures of myth and folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encryptid.

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  28. Vacation Terminal is a short 2D Psychological thriller, horror and survival based visual novel with evading based puzzle elements. Following the story of two strangers, Gavriil and Yeva. Two strangers who happened to meet by chance, both travelling together, on the same train, in the same cabin, but really with not much to talk about. But when their train derails in the middle of nowhere, they're… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacation Terminal.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The game must be played in landscape! Congratulations! You’ve been chosen as the newest Deity of Judgment—a prestigious but slightly chaotic position. Your sacred tool? A claw machine. The universe works in mysterious ways. Your job is to declutter the human world of lost spirits who have unfinished business. Some linger because of regret, some because of misguided intentions, and others because… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judgement (mobile).

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  30. Ace of Rubies is a short adventure alongside the desert highway. You are trapped inside an evil hotel, and must get through the floors to defeat its manager and leave. You will use both sword and magic to fulfil this goal. In this turn-based RPG, at every turn you can choose to Hit or Stand. If you Hit, your Attack and Magic go up greatly, but your Defense and Agility decrease slightly! If you St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Rubies.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    WARNING: This game contains flashing images. If you are sensitive to flashing lights, please proceed with caution. A Bad Christmas Story is a short, horror interactive fiction experience set in the same universe as Bad Summer. Whether you’re already familiar with Bad Summer or stepping into this world for the first time, A Bad Christmas Story is a standalone, tightly focused horror story you ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

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  32. Destiny IsleGame Overview"Legend of the Solitary Isle" is a narrative adventure game that combines survival horror, multiplayer combat, and puzzle-solving elements. Set in a mysterious isolated academy, players take on the role of newcomer Xu Fan, uncovering the academy's chilling secrets while navigating between darkness and hope. Core Gameplay FeaturesMultiple Trial Modes Battle Royal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Isle.

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    This game is ideal for YouTubers and Streamers: it allows you to create content, interact with your chatters and let your audience get to know you better! This creates a unique experience, for all parties involved. Players who play this game themselves can also enjoy the single player experience a lot! Imagine that you are in purgatory. Imagine that a demon of lust and debauchery has spoken t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shift.

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  34. Hello USER, we invite you to participate in a perfectly normal and safe survey! Completing the survey will enrol you to have a chance to win a cash prize. The questions are simple, answer as honestly as possible. Jump right into a interactable environment that rewards you for exploration and experimentation. Mess around with a simulated computer interface, or get up and walk around the room. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Survey.

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    The Wall is a cinematic visual novel set in a post-apocalyptic world in which your existence is confined to a futuristic but disturbing city, safeguarded by an immense wall that protects its inhabitants from the horrors that lurk beyond. However, the city harbors a dark secret, and you are entangled in it. Will you discover the truth behind the wall? Live the story, make decisions and enjoy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wall.

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  36. Come investigate the old Kilminorth Manor Farm, in Cornwall. The place is said to be haunted! A mysterious sealed box was discovered at Kilminorth Manor Farm during renovations. Inside, secreted away, were letters, old census information and strangest of all, a few glass photographic plates, from the era of early photography. The photographs, although ancient, clearly show the farm. A terrible cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Lantern: Kilminorth Farm.

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  37. Pursue the Artisan, save your sister, and uncover the past, but remember what the stories say…Meet his face, and never wake again. Camera Anima is a point-and-click visual novel where you take on the role of Essie, a young woman trying to save her sister from the soul-stealing serial killer known as the Artisan. On the Floating Isles of Awyr, citizens live in a society where their liveliho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camera Anima.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    What is Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts? Hope is a sci-fi point & click adventure focused on narrative.  You are Agatha Hope, a leader of the Cicadas, a rebel movement fighting against NexxusCorp's  tyranny. To escape their oppression, you must steal their spaceship. To save humanity, you must unite your crew. Your decisions will shape the course of your story. You must overcome challenges  through min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts.

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  39. Second Thoughts: Terminal A text-based psychological horror game where you execute a list of people based on gradually revealed information about their lives, all while secretly following a trail laid out by a mysterious messenger. You are tasked with managing the lives of various subjects via an old computer terminal in the form of a collection of experiments. Your interaction with them is lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Thoughts: Terminal.

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  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Bochi Collection is an anthology of short narrative experiences. Each story offers a unique world, art direction, and tone, from unsettling to heartwarming, designed to be experienced in just a few minutes. Though brief, these experiences aim to linger in your mind long after they end. Every story holds its own atmosphere, emotions, and hidden details waiting to be discovered. Each experience in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bochi Collection.

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    Description: In Outsanity, you awaken on unsettling confines of a building shrouded in mystery. With no memory of how you arrived, your only guide is the pulsing fear that tells you something is deeply wrong. This place is a labyrinth of secrets, and you must unearth the truth that lies buried within its walls. Gameplay Features: Explore: Navigate through the eerie corridors and rooms. Each step… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outsanity.

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  42. 3 short stories set in a mystical fantasy universe. You are a newborn Face of God and must decide which face you are by hearing 3 drama-packed tales of human suffering and triumph. Choose a different ending for each story. A short, linear experience that is introspective and emotionally powerful. DRAMA-PACKED SHORT STORIESThe stories have deep emotional, psychological and philosophical significan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firelore: Short Tales.

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  43. A psychological visual novel where two observers entangle, trade places, and turn the gaze into a weapon. Switch perspectives, sift through evidence, and decide who walks away—and who gets rewritten by the story. Overview Thorned Gaze is a character-driven thriller about obsession, control, and identity. Two people fixate on each other until the roles of watcher and watched collapse. Chapters alt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thorned Gaze.

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  44. ⏱️ Runtime: �� 10-15 minutes �� my longest project yet. ⚠️ Content Warning: Illustrated blood, violence, and heavy themes. DISCLAIMER: This project explores morally gray territory through dark fiction. It is not a political or religious statement, nor is it intended to promote any ideology. It's storytelling. eerie, intense, and deliberately uncomfortable (and a bit edgy) in some parts. If you’re … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project CIVIL.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    It seems that your best friend, Trey, has invited you to be a part of the local neighborhood's greatest annual competition: the much-anticipated Trick-or-Treat contest with the Rat Gang! It seems that they've brought you here because you know the most about the residents in the neighborhood. Take note of each resident's quality traits and deduce which friend will best match the personality to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greatest Trick-or-Treat of All Time!.

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  46. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    - THE COLOR OF THE SKY - A short, emotional descent into guilt and the choices that haunt us. A 10-minute narrative experience following Jean Pierre as he confronts his guilt and the consequences of weakness. With original, deep and immersive soundtrack. F5 TO FULLSCREEN HEADPHONES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR A FULL EXPERIENCE Controls You can use ← ↑ ↓ → or W A S D … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Color of the Sky.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    It seems that your best friend, Trey, has invited you to be a part of the local neighborhood's greatest annual competition: the much-anticipated Trick-or-Treat contest with the Rat Gang! It seems that they've brought you here because you know the most about the residents in the neighborhood. Take note of each resident's quality traits and deduce which friend will best match the personality to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Greatest Trick-or-Treat of All Time!.

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  48. Premise Bearnie the bear has been hired to aid in an experiment that could advance the future of agriculture. He is stationed at a greenhouse with Catie as the doctor. Once all tasks are done, he can go to bed. Remember to stay hydrated and ignore anything weird! That's securities' job. Game play Controls Button Action A Left D Right B (Hold) Run E Interact If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Agriculture Experiment.

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  49. This game was made in 10 days for a local game jam where the theme was 'Uh oh--Retro!' I don't really think the game fits the theme perfectly, but I tried my best! Controls: WASD/arrow keys to move E to interact Click to progress dialogue and select choices The game takes about 20-30 minutes to play and is story-based. Enjoy! This game includes some themes of grief and loss. Extra Info: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowed.

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  50. Game introduction During the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city of Sui'an had not yet sunk beneath the lake; it was still a thriving, prosperous city in western Zhejiang. Shuijsheng's opera troupe received an invitation to perform for a ritual sacrifice to the "River God," and the destination was none other than this ancient capital, nestled between mountains and water. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the River.

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