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Looking for games like The Hidden Layer? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Midnight Noodle, [Southern Fjords] Newspaper Day or He Followed Me.

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  1. Midnight Noodle is a story-driven, choice-based psychological horror-thriller. This game takes you on a journey where you experience the stark contrast between the peaceful night vibes of running a local food stall and sudden, heart-pounding terror. Synopsis: Ogik's life has never been peaceful. His days are drained by working shifts as a cashier at a roadside convenience store. Instead of findin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Noodle.

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  2. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    You will play as David, a teenage boy in school, who has a part-time job as a newspaper delivery boy. You must deliver newspapers to your neighbors, talk to them, and learn more about their lives. However, you will gradually realize that there's something strange about one of them. Therefore, you will need to investigate further, very carefully, using your wits, your job, and the clues to bring th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Southern Fjords] Newspaper Day.

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  3. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    HE FOLLOWED ME"HE FOLLOWED ME" is an episodic psychological horror game BASED ON A TRUE STORY PLOTI never thought something small could turn into something like this. It started with an argument at work. Nothing serious. Just words. But after that… I kept seeing the same car. Outside the restaurant. Across the street from my house. Near the market late at night. At first, I told m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Followed Me.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Available on Survival in a Distorted Reality This is a horror game with elements of exploration and survival. You will explore a strange world, find ways to move forward, and control your fear. Reality will begin to distort, familiar things will become alien, and disturbing events will escalate. Gameplay and Features: Exploration – discover a world full of strange locations, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobotomy.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    White Coat, Red Hands by ColourplayGames THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE DONATIONS! If you enjoy the game, please consider donating by entering an amount before download! Every bit helps support development. Click to join our Discord server! Subscribe to our YouTube! THANK YOU CASEOH! Huge shoutout to CaseOh for playing my game on stream! It means the world to me — your reactions, communit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Customer Support.

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  6. Will You Be Able to Recognize Yourself? Step into the shoes of Sipriest, a gruff and solitary man no longer capable of recognizing his own reflection. Every attempt to observe himself unveils an altered, unfamiliar face. As his body feels like a puppet controlled by an intangible force, Sipriest’s fractured life takes a sharp turn when he begins to hear a soft, disembodied female voice guiding him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Splitting Image.

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

    Loss is a 3D, First-Person, Action, Adventure, Puzzle & Horror game with actual gameplay! You'll play as a teenage boy, who wakes up one night only to find out that all of his family is gone. Where did they go? Why is he alone? Who are these strange ghosts roaming around the house? While solving this mystery, you will explore your house, grab items and keys, unlock doors, solve puzzles, go out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loss.

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  8. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In the process of searching for real estate, he comes across a lucrative offer - a 2-storey house with a basement and an attic for only $295,000. After much hesitation, he contacts the seller and agrees to the deal. But what happened on the next day after the move, he was shocked. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed House.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About the game     Throughout the game, you can play 2 main characters to understand the tricky story. Be aware! Each character tells you their side of story. None of the storytellers are the bad figures in their stories. You are the best judge! Good luck! DESCRIPTION      John, a tortured father whose life is turned upside down by the sudden and tragic death of his daughter. Ana, a guilt-stric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Facade.

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  10. 25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Rec: Beyond The Lens is a first-person horror game that tells the story of an unresolved past, with realistic graphics. Explore an unknown location, investigating dark secrets while using a body camera to document every step If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REC: Beyond The Lens.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Owl Lights is a first-person psychological horror game. You play as 16-year-old Paul, who lives in the small town of Windville, where rumors about a cult are beginning to spread. Your parents have gone out of town, leaving you to spend the night alone-or so you think. What was supposed to be a pleasant night at home quickly takes a twisted turn. The neighborhood feels unusually quiet this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owl Lights.

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  12. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    SCP: CONTROL ERROR is a short psychological horror game where you take part in a live experiment inside a restricted underground facility. The test begins. You're observed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Control Error.

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  13. Welcome to the Soul Containers program!Nicolas life seemed perfect - his own house, a fiancée and a well-paying job. One day changed everything. His fiancée vanishes without a trace, and the only clue is a game that should never have existed... The moment you open your eyes, you feel a sense of unease. The daily wake-up in Evelyn's warm embrace is replaced by a cold sense of loneliness. Not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Containers.

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  14. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Route 404 – Are You Ready for a Dark Journey?Will this journey heal you, or deepen the fear within? You are a former bus attendant living in the shadow of what you lost in a traumatic accident. You've decided to return to life by hitting the road again. But this time, the journey transforms into a nightmare that pulls you in, not just the passengers. Hold the line between reality and illusion. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Session Notes: Route 404.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    About This GameA short, single-sitting VHS horror experience. In Empty Gauge, you spend three unsettling days moving between a remote gas station and your home. By day, you work the night shift alone. By night, strange clues begin to pile up, nightmares grow more vivid, and reality starts to feel less reliable. What begins as an ordinary part-time job slowly turns into something far more disturb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Gauge.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Story Withered Haven is a first person psychological horror experience.  Step into the shoes of a man who has had his entire world ripped from him, his family lost to an unsolved murder case. Reality collapses as he struggles to cling to normalcy. Trudging through his days and nights, he begins to notice supernatural occurrences and familiar presences, strangely corrupted beyond recognition. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withered Haven.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Things haven't felt right since the accident. Your mother's passive aggression, your father's refusal to speak, and strange things around the house... Are they unable to move on, or is something even more sinister lurking beneath the surface? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sixth Sorrow.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Gameplay revolves around exploration and uncovering the details of the story. Befriended Curse is a horror walking sim game. The average completion time is 1h20m. The game immerses players in a witch-themed atmosphere, blending elements of realism with the allure of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Jonathan, a final year psychology student, who accepts what seems to be an enticing job of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Befriended Curse.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Bark, chase, run, and hide your way to freedom in this psychological/survival, stealth, horror experience. WARNING: This game is difficult. This game focusses heavily on invoking emotion rather than excessively exploring gameplay elements. Seeing the world through the eyes of a dog is what drives this experience through its story. Be warned, however, that this game is quite challenging. This diff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARK.

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  20. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  21. You are trapped in a strange resort, and every night you need to turn on the lights and check the entire room to ensure there is no danger before going to sleep. Once something goes wrong, the long night will loop endlessly. The danger that follows closely like a shadowDanger may be hidden in any corner. Do not let go of any weapons, bloodstains, or other dangerous objects that appear. Once dange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anyone in the house?.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:ads, atmosphere
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "Don't Flee" - is a psychological horror-thriller, all the actions of which take place in an old abandoned school, in which the player finds himself to save his brother, but soon he realizes... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dont Flee.

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  23. Stories to Tell is a saga of psychological horror video games where each episode is based on dreams/nightmares that I, the developer, have had. (the episodes are short). -This is the second video game in the saga. In "Stories to tell - Downhill Cemetery" you are a young Japanese man named Hiroshi who decided to move to a new house, he did not know what awaited him... key features of &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories to Tell [Alpha 2] - Downhill Cemetery.

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  24. 马来西亚制。 Made in Malaysia. NOTE - When playing in browser (works on mobile browser too): 1. Use Chrome, mouse cursor jitters when using Firefox.  2. When in full screen mode, your mouse might become unresponsive. 3. Download and play locally for best experience. (WebGL version has issues) You must escape. You cannot fight. You have 4 days. Wish you good luck. ... ... ... If only l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE - The Horror.

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  25. You need to pack your stuff, but it's already to late. Story You are finally leaving that sinister, creepy apartment. Tired from your night shift, you must package the remaining things tonight. But those ominous clicks… the feeling of being watched… it must not stop you!  You need to pack quick and LEAVE AT ONCE!   Controls WASD - to move.MOUSE - to control the camera.LEFT MOUSE BUTTON - to pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Packing.

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  26. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    On a street so lonely, in a town so quiet, stands a mall no more, but a place for the old and unwanted, in plain sight to all, but very few enthralled. Yet in this dimness, a strange sight does appear, the building's windows aglow, as if to cheer, amidst the darkness, they shine so clear, a beacon of hope, dispelling fear. Fear not, don't let it take your breath, step inside the mall's welcoming e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Cartridge Collection.

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

    Good Human: a psychological horror journey where the desperate need to connect with someone can become your worst nightmare. Story: You’ve spent most of your life alone. Your days are monotonous, empty, with no one by your side. At your lowest point, you make a desperate decision: to find someone to share your life with, no matter the cost. The story unfolds entirely within your own home… a pecu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Human.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    New update. - Spanish translation system. - New events. - New sounds. - A reference point on the screen to better access objects. (Only visible when you are near them). - More detailed objectives. - Environment improvements. - More detailed story progress. - Some minor bugs fixed. Important Note: This game focuses on exploration and gradually creates tension to offer a deeper experience. The sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    100 DAYS IN GAME DEV: MY PAIN & RESULTS SANITY LOOPS FULL VERSION IS OUT! PLAY ON STEAM! If you enjoyed the Demo, please leave your comments / review / ratings / suggestions - it will help us to improve the future product! Game info Length: 20 minLanguage: English | Russian | Spanish | French | GermanSubtitles: English | Russian | Spanish | French | German Story Sanity Loops puts you in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity Loops.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Letherfall, June 27, 1998. A child is found on the shores of a lake. His eyes wide with terror, his body frozen with fear and cold. Not far from him, dozens of lifeless bodies: Dylan is the only survivor. The police investigate, secret services intervene, but it’s all in vain — the truth lies buried with the corpses and within the twisted corners of young Dylan’s mind. Manhattan, 2018 Dylan sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letherfall.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Story:It's late at night. It is raining. You are a traveler, tired after a long journey. The only shelter you have is an old motel on the highway. It looks ordinary: dim lights, a shabby reception desk, a polite but strange concierge. He keeps repeating one thing: don't go near the wall. He says something is wrong in Room 8. You stay the night and start looking for answers. What happened in this m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  33. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Get the game on Steam! The Game VHS Collection: Goodnight Me is a spine-chilling, atmospheric horror game that takes players on a disturbing journey over the course of five harrowing days. Set in a remote house where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, this game plunges you into a world of eerie visuals and psychological terror. You play as a lone protagonist who returns home to wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS Collection: Goodnight Me.

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  34. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Welcome to Kensingtons’ Manor A young lady named April arrives at an old manor in Maine to assist the Kensington circus dynasty's last heir in preparation for selling his family home. While carrying out tasks for this cheerful old man, she unwillingly learns more about his family's history and gets dragged into the family disputes of his relatives... who seemed to have died long ago. Why has you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why don't they laugh?.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 4 reviews

    “What Happened puts you in the shoes of high-school student Stiles, a teenage boy suffering from acute anxiety and depression. You must guide him through the dark and twisted corridors of his own sub-conscious, with his fate depending entirely on your empathy with his tortured state of mind.” Psychological thriller in which you guide high school student Stiles on an uncompromising journey through… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happened.

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  36. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    As Alex wakes up in his parents' car and finds himself alone, he looks at the house looming ahead of him, where his grandmother lives. There's a weird feeling about it, as if something lurks there and watches, cast in shadows, smiling in the dark. Alex makes way to the strange house. His parents must be there, no wonder, just waiting for him. The question is, what else also awaits? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLINA: Legacy.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Blank Frame is a first person surreal horror game with a look akin to early 2000's pc/ps2 games.. In the small town of Dim River, one resident, Henri, has found himself trapped inside of his own apartment, perhaps not completely by himself. The night is going to be long and peculiar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blank Frame.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    29% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    You find yourself in a strange world with no idea how you got there. As you explore more, the world gets increasingly convoluted and unstable. You are now in... The Backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms.

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  39. You wake up from a nightmare. You can't count how many times you've had a nightmare this month. But this time, after waking up, you find some strange phenomena in your house. You want to go out to see, but the door is locked... In this game, you play as an ordinary man living in an apartment and trying his best to escape this nightmare. The main focus of the game is puzzle exploration, follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Night.

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  40. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Wittengrad Is No More is a surreal, narrative walking sim with horror elements. The city's foggy streets will lead you through the story of a single evening in Barnaba’s life. You will encounter the peculiar inhabitants of Wittengrad, though… does it even matter? After all, Wittengrad is gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittengrad is no more.

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  41. Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

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  42. 52%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    DISCORD CHANNELABOUT THIS GAMELate Shift is a realistic horror serial killer escape simulator. In one of the night shifts you will be kidnapped and trapped in the house of a crazy serial killer. Your goal is to find a way to escape from the madman. Save yourself as much as you can. The house and the area around it is a living sandbox with many possibilities - do whatever you can to survive. Will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Shift.

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  44. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    DescriptionThe Wilson family was not prepared for what awaited them... Your beloved dies in a tragic car accident. Just a few hours before her death, she asked you to drive her to work, but you refused. Now that conversation refuses to leave your mind. Was it a fateful decision, or merely a cruel coincidence? Today, her coffin will be brought into your apartment. While everyone around you prepa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive Me My Love.

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  45.              Cursed Hours is a terrifying dark psychological horror game. You play as a thief who breaks into an old, abandoned mansion, hoping to find treasure. But soon after entering, you realize something is wrong. You’re not alone. Strange things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Doors slam shut. Mysterious noises echo through the dark halls. The mansion itself feels alive, and som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Hours.

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    KUZGUN STORY Raven is a renowned and respected doctor, committed to his profession despite his young age. He has cured many patients and pushed the boundaries of science and medicine. However, one day, he is unable to save someone he holds dear—his wife—who succumbs to a fatal illness. Despite using all his medical knowledge and experience, he loses her. This failure devastates him, not only as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUZGUN.

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  47. Have you ever thought about bouncing and rolling a meatball like crazy? Probably not. But there is a dark secret you weren’t supposed to know: While you are sleeping peacefully in your bed at night, the meatballs in the kitchen are secretly doing exactly that! Get ready to experience a gaming first that pushes the absolute boundaries of next-gen meatball physics with Paranormal Meatball Simulator.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Meatball Simulator.

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  48. Welcome to our game: Man's Best Friend!  In this first person 3D observation duty game you play as a dog trying to protect his owner from malicious entities and ghosts roaming the house at night.  Controls Movement: WASD Bark:        Left mouse click Interact:    E Lore The days are short and the nights feel like a never ending abyss. Walls painted over and over as people move in and out. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man's Best Friend.

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  49. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    How many times have you used resurrection in an RPG? A party member falls in combat. You open the menu and use a spell, an item, or an ability. And then the character returns as if nothing had happened, and the mission continues. But… what if something had happened? In What the Healer Left Behind, you take on the role of a swordsman sent on a common guild mission. Just retrieve an item, retur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the Healer Left Behind.

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  50. -Story- After a long, stressful day at work, you step outside into the cold winter night and head to your friend's house to hang out. As you walk you start to feel something is off, your surroundings are seemingly changing. The streetlights begin to flicker, and strange figures stalk you. It feels as though the world around you is shifting into a past timeline you don’t belong in. A chill crawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palesterg: Echoes From The Past.

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