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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.

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.

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.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

98% User Score Based on 59 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.

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 75%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.

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.

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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 59 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.

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.

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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

A THOUSAND MOUTHS TO SCREAM is a space horror visual novel with interactive point and click elements. You will observe the life of Nick the only crew member of an intelligent spaceship. This ship has everything it needs to keep itself and its crew alive. The ship feeds, treats Nick, makes sure he's well. It's a choose-your-own-adventure style game. You will have to make choices and see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A THOUSAND MOUTHS TO SCREAM.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

It's a visual novel horror game that's published on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MY ADAPTATION IN(TO) HUMAN.

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.

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.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 250 reviews

Traum is a short, story-driven adventure about a man with a dream. Can even the best of plans be shattered by unexpected news? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traum.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 292 reviews

To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to lure.

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.

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.

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.

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 66%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.

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.

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?.

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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 15 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.

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.

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.

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-.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Confusing Incident: Pinch Me is an adventure game with horror elements. You play as an ordinary guy who got into an accident and ended up in a mysterious house. He has to find a way out of the house and solve the mystery of this house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convoluted Incident: Pinch me.

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.

"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.

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.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Project Songbird is a cinematic first-person narrative horror game set in the Appalachian forest. Take on the role of Dakota, a musician who must record their new album in a remote log cabin amidst a writer's block. Take caution, however. These woods were never empty... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Songbird.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 367 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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

85% User Score Based on 444 reviews

The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loan Shark.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

77% User Score Based on 132 reviews

What would you do for the person you love? Are you sure you're actually in love with them? They say love is all about sacrifice. What are you willing to lose for the one you supposedly love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take the Dream IX.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Wishlist on steam our coming soon title: The Faceless Man is a first-person horror game inspired by an old creepypasta. Brace yourself to confront one of the victims of the ancient legend known as The Faceless Man, whose intentions remain shrouded in mystery. Powered by the powerful Unreal Engine 5, The Faceless Man offers modern mechanics and stunning graphics without requiring high-end mac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Man.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Play on STEAM PLAY FREE DEMO HANA : Hide and seekThis RPG game is both cute, fun and horrifying. All chapters are full of mystery, and as you play along with Hyeon's character you will found yourself more and more in trouble. Slowly unraveling a tragic story. With a strange woman that's lurking around your home the entire time.But luckily your friends have your back, and will help you throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HANA : Hide and seek.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

This horror game offers a unique and unforgettable experience, taking you on a journey into the heart of madness and terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Face.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 443 reviews

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF WONDER AND DARKNESS, WHERE REALITY AND DREAMS INTERTWINE AND SECRETS LURK AROUND EVERY CORNER. Pocket Mirror is a surreal indie adventure game that will take you on a journey through a mysterious realm where nothing is what it seems and everything is connected. As a young girl with a clouded past, you wake up in a strange and eerie mansion with nothing but your pocket mirro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Mirror �� GoldenerTraum.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

In this game it's in your best interest to comply. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Stories: PLEASE COMPLY.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

A stranger arrives at a quiet and isolated town... Pigblue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIGBLUE.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 4,142 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Mad Father is a horror-puzzle game that follows the experiences of a young German girl by the name of Aya Drevis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Father.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

87% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Alone is a horror adventure game. You have to help Yeongchul trapped inside his home, navigate the house to protect himself from suspicious people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALONE.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 276 reviews

My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.

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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

99% User Score Based on 3,664 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews

A reverse-detective point-and-click adventure where, instead of choosing dialogue options, you control the character's face manually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's Lila?.