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Games like The Grotesque and Pixelesque

Games like The Grotesque and Pixelesque

Games like The Grotesque and Pixelesque

Looking for games like The Grotesque and Pixelesque? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with A House for Alesa, The Toy Factory Across the Street or Deeply Dark: Found Footage.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Cover artwork by A. V. DOSSOW When Alesa was 6 years old, she had a terrifying encounter with a man (or thing?) called "Mr. Bob". She barely managed to escape from him and the experience has haunted her ever since...18 years later, Alesa, who became a social worker, has been sent to investigate a quite mysterious family living in a very unsettling house. What seemed like a simple task, might turn … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House for Alesa.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Francesca, a brilliant young transgender journalist, goes back to the house where she grew up to celebrate the birthday of her father. Unfortunately for Francesca, there's an abandoned toy factory across the street where many people have died or have been reported missing, and strange phenomena can be witnessed at night. She has always dreaded that place, and now what was supposed to be a nice cel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Toy Factory Across the Street.

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  3. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    WARNING: This is not a game, this software was found on the Deep Web and contains interactive material about the phenomenon of backrooms, we have received numerous reports of fatal accidents after its use, many claim that it is cursed so we cannot guarantee your safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deeply Dark: Found Footage.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2027 Malva is a typical teenager struggling with typical teenage problems: a black hole is approaching Earth and the world will end in 60 days , her father doesn't allow anyone to leave the apartment, there's a giant frog in the bathroom singing by the toilet, her brother is obssesed with dating apps, her sister is going through a metamorphosis, her mother watches televisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 60 Days till the World Ends.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Once upon a time, in a swampland dreary, a fly awakened, weak and weary. Possessed of hunger, it set out on a search to find a morsel, a corpse, to stop starvation. But there was no death to be found in the swamp, only tormented life. It journeyed on, meeting strange creatures living in the swamp, ever sadder and more tortured, until, by chance, it happened on something delicious.  You are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hungry Fly.

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  6. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    You just moved to HEDGEHOG HILLS, a small village full of ADORABLE CUTE ANIMAL CHARACTERS!  You get your own HOUSE, and can visit the many places in this PEACEFUL area! There you meet STORM THE SWAN, a ZANY and WACKY character who is always SCARED of something.  STORM says there's a MONSTER in the WOODS, but surely, they're only imagining things! Enjoy this CUTE and EDUCATIONAL 8-bit adventure o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm the Swan - And the Power of FRIENDSHIP and IMAGINATION.

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  7. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    My Lovely Daughter is a simulation game with elements borrowed from other works of fiction that involve alchemy as part of the narrative. The game want to focus on the idea that “life is not beautiful,” and the few things that can make it pretty are things like family and success. The game want to present the question of how far will you go to achieve them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Lovely Daughter.

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  8. About This Game## The Story Trace the distorted truth of the protagonist. Wounded inner thoughts and memories you wanted to deny will begin to tighten their grip on you. Key Features: 3-Chapter Structure: Follow the protagonist’s journey to recover lost memories through chapters set in a Hospital, School, and Home. Psychological Pressure and Plot Twists: Cooperate with allies, only to face th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMA : Dark Fairy Tale for Adults.

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  9. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    My name is Marion, I'm 20 years old. 10 years ago, my father disappeared without a trace. He worked at the Anderghast mine, which according to some people, is one of the most haunted places in the world. Some days ago, I received a letter of someone who claims to know about my father's whereabouts. This person is waiting for me near the Anderghast mine. I know...it's too suspicious...but I couldn'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There is Something in the Anderghast Mine.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A unique choose your own adventure with horrific deaths and wonderful choices! Kill The Dragon is a one of a kind hilarious horrific choose your own adventure game. You go in search for the dragon to kill but watch out because there are gruesome deaths ahead! A game to brighten your day during these dark times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Dragon.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.

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  12. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 367 reviews

    A young man named Selim Kara is found dead under mysterious circumstances. When a camera is connected to his computer, the system becomes corrupted and its files turn unreadable. You are an agent at the National Intelligence Center. Your assignment is simple: recover the files. WELCOME BACK TO 2005... BUT DIFFERENT. Boot into a strangely familiar desktop. Old and slow, but just as much … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Does Not Respond.

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  13. The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

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  14. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    It is October 14, 2002.In this game, you take on the role of Chichi Pyonma. She's a 15-year-old high school student from the unremarkable small town of Silver Bay, MN. Today is a particular day — a rather important one — that drastically shaped Chichi's adolescence from this point onward. It is not for the faint of heart.                                                   Before playing this s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to oct 14.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    97% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Mucorales is an immersive interactive horror experience, lasting approximately 30 minutes to an hour, inviting you to delve into a dark reinterpretation of the classic Red Riding Hood fairytale. Explore the twisted narrative and witness how your choices shape the story, unraveling hidden secrets within this captivating RPG Maker tale. Embark on a journey with Blanchette, a young girl visiting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mucorales.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Moving into a shabby apartment, a saturnine girl with hidden secrets finds a notebook that allows her to communicate with another world. A thrilling adventure taking place across multiple timelines ensues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Line.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    While attending a religious recollection, Holly Beltran experiences strange hauntings throughout the convent. At night, broken faced statues and whispered prayers haunt Holly’s dreams — before the recollection is over, Holly may have to face more than her own demons to come out alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Maker.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 1,165 reviews

    Take the Watson-Scott personality test and discover your deepest and darkest fears. 30 multiple-choice questions will tell you if you're more afraid of clowns, snakes, or something more sinister... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watson-Scott Test.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    93% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    (This game, as well as many others in our bundle, is FANTASTIC for Youtubers & Streamers to create content and engage with their audience. This creates a unique experience for all parties involved, and players playing the game themselves can enjoy the solo experience tremendously all on their own as well!)The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening is a social experiment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    I Make Saints is a short first-person psychological horror walking simulator which can be completed in 30 minutes. Wander the personal hell of a deranged individual and discover the true nature of their terrible crimes through notes, objects and saintly icons left over different atmospheric and at times surreal environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I MAKE SAINTS.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 1,943 reviews

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horrorscope.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,593 reviews

    It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily's Well.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    90% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    A lonely cloaked being called Mole services instructions from what he believes is the voice of God. As he wanders a desolate, otherworldly underground his faith is tested as he must deliver a baby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt.

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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    The free-to-play first episode of a horror-mystery game with dark humor and hand-drawn art from award-winning graphic novelist Abby Howard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow: Episode 1.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,252 reviews

    A leisure healing mini-pixel plot game exploring at home. Players will wander at home from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will be encounters in this process? During the exploration, maybe... you can even find some weird secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Home Alone Final.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    You know, my dear, it isn't safe... To wander and creep while oh so weak. In the abandoned, the rotten, the decayed. Society has forgotten you; it won't lift a finger for that which is tossed away. You're just prey that the true prowlers who lay in shadows await to feast upon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Haze.

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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 853 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 541 reviews

    Through a stroke of sheer luck, you've managed to escape death row. Taking to an underground subway, you must try to find your salvation. Can you break free of the past that binds you? And please, can you close your eyes? Just close them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Your Eyes.

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  31. When you wake up, you suddenly find yourself back in time, you have a vague memory, you don't know why you are here, and in the process of escaping, you may discover the truth hidden behind this place. The game requires players to explore different scenarios to trigger and find out different events and solve the mysteries around them step by step At the same time, it is also necessary to pay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before waking up (梦醒边缘).

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  32. Boston, 1926.You wake up with a name that feels borrowed. A city on edge. A serial killer they call the Ogre of South Boston. A past you can't entirely explain. And something — something that doesn't belong to daylight — pressing against the edge of your thoughts. A psychological horror novel that takes itself seriously.MAXIMILIEN is a literary interactive novel set in 1920s Boston. Part inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

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  33. WHAT THE HOUSE REMEMBERSWhat the House Remembers is a narrative-driven psychological horror experience centered on guilt, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and perception. You arrive at a secluded house to care for the property while its owner is away. At first, everything seems ordinary. Then the house begins to remember. Strange sounds echo through empty rooms. Familiar spaces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the House Remembers.

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  34. THE APARTMENT LIESThe Apartment Lies is a first person anomaly horror game that challenges your perception, memory, and nerves. You are trapped inside a seemingly ordinary apartment building, but with each step forward, the environment subtly changes. Your task is simple in theory, yet terrifying in practice: spot what is wrong and choose the correct door to survive. Gameplay Overview The game i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE APARTMENT LIES.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Lucy Gorbalm, 20, went missing a week ago. There might be clues regarding her whereabouts in her hard disk drive; however, her HDD might have fallen in the wrong hands... Warning: in order to progress and play the game as intended, chat with Sandra, Anna and Jennifer and turn off the computer. There is a bug that skips most of the game. Avoid looking at Lucy's photo gallery in her social media TH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucy Gorbalm is Missing.

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  36. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Step into the chair of a vtuber playing submissions for a horror-themed game jam! Chat, is this real? is an interactive horror game that puts you in the role of a vtuber livestreaming a series of user-created video games, and getting their live reactions to your gameplay in the form of an on-screen chat. You will play a variety of frightening games with widely different artstyles, gameplay, and o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chat, is this real?.

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  37. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Japanese↓ 私たちは死の上に生きている ……それでも私たちは殺している 『特殊精神異常患者』 ただの精神病ではない、奇抜な症状をもつ精神病患者を巷ではこう呼ぶ。 そして、舞台は2010年アメリカ、セントルイス__ あるふたりの患者が確認された..。 しかしそのふたりの居場所は、娼館だったのだ。 水商売をする青年と少女の二人の感動系(笑)のラブストーリー プレイ概要 サイコホラーADV、ストーリーメインプレイ時間 1~3時間環境はいまのところWindowsのみです。本作は『RPGツクールMZ』 ©Gotcha Gotcha Games Inc./YOJI OJIMA 2020を使って作られています。 注意書きをよく読んでからプレイしてください。 本作には、成人向けのテーマや過激な描写を含む可能性があります。 (例:暴力表現、喫煙・飲酒表現、心理… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without eyes chapter1 Epsode1.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Hello Anxiety is a pixel art narrative puzzle RPG set in a surreal world shaped by mental health struggles. Navigate eerie bookstores, silent streets, and haunting memories as you explore the layers of anxiety and self-doubt in this emotional, story-driven experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Anxiety.

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  39. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A dark path of love, guilt, and obsession. This psychological horror game takes you deep into the twisted mind of a man whose devotion to his daughter knows no bounds. Through haunting flashbacks and tense interrogations, a disturbing story slowly unravels... Created with RPG Maker MV – atmospheric, intense, and not for the faint of heart. <a href="Broken" class="redactor-linki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Needle.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Apartment 22 is a bite-sized horror game about being trapped in a loop. You look out for clues left by the previous resident or possibly by you to escape the apartment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartment 22.

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  41. Japanese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese Supernatural Horror Adventure  90 minutes to 4 hours(May vary by player) 4 (In addition to the main endings, there is an Ending 0 (Game Over)). A childhood friend has died.Naoko Mitsuba regrets it deeply.If she had been more supportive, perhaps her next-door neighbor, Takuji Honjo, wouldn’t have chosen death.Then one day, she sees a shadow outside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 槨ノ家-kakunoya-.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A certain assassin is tasked with a mission from a mysterious client. What was supposed to be a simple hit, spirals into something much bigger, as dark secrets are uncovered... Shadow in the Lens: Recleaned Edition is a mild-horror, surreal, neo-noir walking/adventure/visual novel style game, inspired by "Paratopic" and David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive". Walk around various places… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow in The Lens: Recleaned.

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  43. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    "Tudo começou com o vento... O maldito vento... Mas eu sou surda...então ele não me afetou..." Oddrietta, um jogo por Axel Vejar Dossow,  criado usando o RPG Maker 2003. Traduzido por Dog e Corvo https://dogncorvotranslations.tumblr.com/ Características 3 finais 39 colecionáveis Eventos afetados pelo número de vezes que você morreu Locais bizarros, situações bizarras, enredo bizarro Trilha sonora … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddrietta.

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  44. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A story-driven adventure about a city and three people that shouldn't be there. Retrace the events of a tragedy through a disjointed narrative. See whether you can make out the true intentions of a people that so desperately try to hide their true intentions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trachi: Autonomy.

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  45. Welcome to The Company.In this first‑person psychological horror experience, your boss “asks” you to work late again. Clock in for another ordinary shift and decide what kind of employee you will be today.  Sift through an endless stream of corporate messages. These workaholics may not be in the office with you, but they sure do send a lot of messages from afar to keep you busy. How you res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Company.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    87% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    About This Game You are far away from home.  Winter chills you to the bone.   Staying at a dingy inn, you perform an old ritual  that who-knows-whom on the internet taught you. This is a story-driven, first person horror game of 15-20 minutes of gameplay.  Guidelines to the ritual are hinted at in a blog called The Channels, which can only be accessed through the inn's private network.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Channel 4 Midnight.

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  47. This is a short visual novel with a touch of Chinese horror. The plot unfolds around the popular familiar scene of "making dumplings," exploring the love and discipline imposed by traditional family and social systems on personal growth. Introduction"Let’s make dumplings" carries that same unsettling vibe as Spring Festival Gala skits with intentionally happy endings?— it's a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's BUG Dumplings.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    STORY - In Our Parlor tells the story of a game developer who falls asleep at home and dreams about the game world they're creating. To end the nightmare and wake up, they must make their way through their own creation and reach the parlor. THE EXPERIENCE - Atmospheric horror and realistic set pieces make this horror walking simulator an immersive and terrifying experience. The surreal setting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Our Parlor.

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