Games like The Forest of Candles (And The Man With A Lighter)
Looking for games like The Forest of Candles (And The Man With A Lighter)? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Silent Age, Underway or Walk with the Living.
1 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmonetization, grinding91% User Score 9,971 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsIn The Silent Age, players assume the role of Joe, a maintenance worker in the 1970s who discovers a time-travel device. He uses it to explore the past and future, uncovering a conspiracy and attempting to save humanity. The game features point-and-click puzzle mechanics, with players solving problems by interacting with the environment and using items from their inventory. The story is presented in a minimalist, film noir-inspired style with a haunting soundtrack.
View Game2 View GameWhen Leo gets a request from his boss to come in to work at an unusual time, he's confused, but goes in anyway. When he gets there, his boss tells him to come up to his office. But when Leo attempts to go up, he faces some obstacles... Find your way to the fifth floor and figure out what's going on!
View Game3 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, music79% User Score 43 reviewsWalk with the Living is a strategy role-playing game with visual novel elements taking influence from series like Fire Emblem.
View Game4 View Game98%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, atmosphere98% User Score 57 reviews"Closer To Home" is a narrative-driven adventure game where you play as a young author returning to their hometown after a long absence. The game explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of small-town life as you reconnect with old friends and confront the ghosts of your past. As you navigate the town and its inhabitants, your choices will shape the outcome of your story, making for a unique and personalized experience.
View Game5 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherereplayability, grinding79% User Score 514 reviewsCritic Score 55%9 reviews"The Charnel House Trilogy" is a point-and-click horror adventure game that tells the story of Alex Davenport, a private detective who explores a mysterious and dark world. The game is divided into three episodes, each with its own self-contained narrative that adds to the overall plot. Players must uncover the secrets of the Charnel House and its inhabitants while facing psychological horror and atmospheric puzzles.
View Game6 View Game92%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalstability92% User Score 50 reviews"All the Words She Wrote" is a visual novel game that follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and romance. The game features multiple branching storylines, with the player's choices affecting the outcome of the story. The protagonist communicates with others mainly through letters and texts, making the game's title fitting and adding a unique twist to the gameplay experience.
View Game7 View Game56%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmusic, stability56% User Score 224 reviews"Play With Me: Escape Room" is a horror-themed video game inspired by the Saw movie franchise. As an investigative journalist, Robert Hawk, you must solve puzzles and optical illusions to find your missing wife and uncover the truth about the mysterious "Illusion" killer. The game features unique puzzles that break the fourth wall, requiring players to move closer or away from the screen to read codes and outsmart the traps. Will you dare to Play with Me and uncover the dark secrets that lie ahead?
View Game8 View Game99%Game Brain Scorestory, musicreplayability, grinding99% User Score 2,466 reviews"Your Turn to Die: Death Game by Majority" is a visual novel game where players must survive a lethal game or face execution. Players make decisions to influence the story and interact with other characters to form alliances or betrayals. The game features multiple endings based on the players' choices and actions.
View Game9 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding71% User Score 572 reviews"Belladonna" is a single-player horror arcade game now available on itch.io, previously exclusive to Steam. As a corpse girl rising from the dead in a gothic, twisted setting, uncover the mysteries of your own death and reanimation. The story follows a doctor and his wife dealing with the tragedy of their child's death, leading to a dark obsession and Belladonna's descent into despair. Experience sensational graphics, masterful music, and a chilling atmosphere in this gothic adventure.
View Game10 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, graphics78% User Score 294 reviews"Archimedes" is a horror-themed video game with real-world puzzle elements, requiring players to use steganography, cryptography, geographical knowledge, and external applications. The game becomes more personal and intense as players progress, and community interaction may be necessary for some puzzles. Players must keep the game updated and be prepared for mature and potentially seizure-inducing content. The sequel, "The Basilisk," is also available.
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