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Looking for games like The Highland Ritual? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with CROWDED. FOLLOWED., Hollowbrook: Apartments or The Heilwald Loophole.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else. A short horror game by NIGHT DIAL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROWDED. FOLLOWED..

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  2. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    97% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbrook: Apartments.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    The Heilwald Klinikum used to be one of the most renowned medical facilities in Germany. That all changed when that curious loophole appeared... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heilwald Loophole.

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  4. "Mr. Zippy is Watching" is a short mascot horror narrative experience, where you follow the objectives until the end of the story and interact with the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Zippy is Watching.

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  5. Spiritus Sancti is a first-person psychological horror where your voice is your weapon. Speak sacred rites through your microphone to repel, stun, and exorcise the forces of darkness. Every encounter is real-time, every word a test of faith. An experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiritus Sancti.

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  6. Step back into the eerie atmosphere of 90s survival horror with The Yamamura Estate, an indie horror game that pays homage to the golden age of PSX graphics featuring Sadako Yamamura. Immerse yourself in a haunting world filled with unsettling anomalies, cryptic puzzles, and a story that unravels in the shadows of a forgotten estate. About the Game: In The Yamamura Estate you play as a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Yamamura Estate.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dye The Bunny is an Easter horror game about little Ellie going on an Easter Egg Hunt down a rabbit hole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dye The Bunny.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A short, first-person psychological horror experience set inside a forgotten hotel where time, guilt, and memory all bleed together. You wake up in Room 9. The corridor outside loops back on itself. Every time you step through the door, something has changed; the walls, the lights, the voice on the radio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Mélancolie.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    The second episode in the series follows 14-year-old Anton, caught in a web of family turmoil and his father’s debts. Forced to relocate to an unfamiliar city, Anton faces a chilling encounter with a Soviet serial killer responsible for horrific crimes in the fall of 1992. Uncanny Tales: 1992 Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a narrative adventure game. Play as 14-year-old Anton, who moves to a new city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: 1992.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The Second Installment of (The Lingering) Series. Welcome to (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit. (The Lingering) is an episodic atmospheric horror series, inspired by true horror events and urban legends in Indonesia. Each episode tells the unsettling stories of those who cross paths with the lingers. In (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit, play as Eki, an 11-year-old boy visiting his late father’s grave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Atmospheric First-Person Horror Adventure. Follow the feverish dream of an industrial worker plunged into a nightmare after a small spider bite... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARAIGNEES.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place, Forbidden.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 634 reviews

    Meet colorful characters, discover mysterious secrets, and reassemble the fractured remains of an ethereal crystal as you explore a series of abstract worlds based on dreams, nightmares, and the places in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnagogia: Boundless Dreams.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    88% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Eschaton is a short, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish highlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschaton.

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  17. Endless Hallway: Asylum is a first-person psychological horror anomaly-hunting game set in a haunting psychiatric hospital. Navigate infinite corridors, spot subtle environmental changes, and make critical decisions to break free from the dark time loop If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Hallway: Asylum.

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  18. A First Person Psychological Horror game demo made by FATAL1N3 A dark room full of dark forces , your only way to stay sane is to Stare at Time... One Demon will want you to look at it, DON'T! The others are afraid of the Light. Inspired by Layers Of Fear and Slender Man. Focus on tense exploration in a dark surrealism nightmare. You play as character who experiences sleep paralysis induced by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staring Time.

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  19. A first-person psychological horror game with a VHS atmosphere and an Eastern European setting. Explore dark locations, uncover hidden secrets, and discover a story where reality may not be what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BREACHED: Follow Me.

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  20. You're locked in your crazy Granny's house. She can hear everything and runs incredibly fast. Hide in closets, be quiet, solve puzzles, and find a way to escape before your days are up. A tense PSX survival horror game where every dropped object can cost you your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the House.

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  21. This is a horror where you play as a miner experiencing a midlife crisis. The final shift before a long-awaited promotion goes wrong: reality begins to warp, turning a workday into a nightmare. Will he be able to escape the depths of his own mind? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mine of my Mind.

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  22. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Twelve-year-old Leva, returning to the mining village after the hospital, learns about the mysterious disappearance of his friend, and the familiar rhythms of school life begin to unravel. Soon, his days turn into a terrifying nightmare, accompanied by the relentless stomping of hundreds of insects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watching Woods: The Louse.

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  23. 78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Invocation is a First-Person Ghost Photography Simulator. Play as a paranormal investigator and explore a dark, atmospheric mansion where lost spirits still lurk in the shadows. This game takes 20-40 minutes to complete. Sarah Winstead is killed in a car accident at a very young age, and awakens to find herself lost in dark labyrinth called the Otherside. Searching for a way back, Sarah encount… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invocation: Ghost Photography.

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    Romb is a short psychological horror game set in a mysterious confined room. Follow the voice's instructions each day if you want to make it out alive; no matter how wrong it feels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romb.

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    'ROOST' is a brief first-person horror game, set in the English town of Mournbrough - a place harbouring dark secrets and seemingly lost to time. Welcome to your happy place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROOST.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Testimonium is a bite-sized, experimental analog horror game designed to push your psychological limits. PLAY THE TAPE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testimonium.

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  27. “Is Anybody There?” is a first-person horror in which you are deprived of sight. You’ll flee a mysterious pursuer by navigating the game world with your hearing and echolocation. Solve audio-based puzzles, survive, and immerse yourself in the story through cinematic scenes, flashbacks, and notes. What lies behind the attempt to abduct you? YOU ARE BLIND You’ll step into the role of a blind boy f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is Anybody There?.

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

    Frog Corner is a single-player horror game where you go to an abandoned arcade looking for the arcade machine "Frog Corner", yet you go too deep inside the building. The deeper you go in the weirder and deadlier it gets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Corner.

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    Face your fears, survive the chaos. Wake up. Work. Drink. Sleep. Repeat. That was your life — until everything went out of control. Now, everything is... wrong. Your apartment is rotting. The bar is empty and silent. And the office has become a maze where creatures wait in the dark. You’re not a hero. You have no weapons. You can only run — or get caught. The Game: FoMO is a first-person psycholog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoMO.

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  30. 26%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Gameplay : The game is a hybrid maze crawler / first person shooter with time manipulation, set inside a claustrophobic air duct filled with deadly traps and unpredictable enemies, you must carefully mark your path and avoid the many obstacles laid out for you all while evading or killing whatever is hunting you inside the maze. Whenever you're in need for resources you can play a round of russia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clostrophobia: Vol 1.

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  31. Tapes of Fear: Smile was created with one goal: to cause as much fear as possible. This first-person psychological horror game guarantees a unique and terrifying experience with each gameplay. At the heart of Tapes of Fear is the innovative Infinity Fear System™, a technology created by Infinity Green Game Studio. Developed based on academic studies on how to induce fear, this advanced system m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tapes of Fear: Smile.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    A first-person, PSX-style horror game about living with a monster. Do as you're told... or don't. Just be ready for the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEED IT.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Dorm 17 is a PSX-style first-person psychological horror game about your first night as a dormitory receptionist, where routine tasks slowly turn into disturbing late-night events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorm 17.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Maple Ridge is a first-person psychological horror game in which everyday life gradually spirals out of control. You play as Alex, a man who, after his wife’s death, is left alone in a suburban home and tries to get back to his normal routine. The GameplayThis is an atmospheric first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on: Dialogues and conversation choices In-game phone ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maple Ridge.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Don’t Open is a PSX-style horror game about routine that falls apart before your eyes. A normal shift at a taco bar, an empty stairwell, and a persistent knock on the door that's impossible to ignore. Based on real events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T OPEN.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    It's 3am in your childhood home. Everyone's asleep, but you. Sneak out of your room to do what you always do - "T.W.I.R.L." - whatever that means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T.W.I.R.L..

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    An 13-year-old boy travels with his parents to a cabin in a remote area for a short trip. During their stay, they explore the surroundings, visit a nearby abandoned house, and spend their evenings at the cabin. The trip does not continue as planned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Family Trip.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.

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  39. You, a lowly janitor, have been forced to go into the sewers to remove blockages that will cause a flood. But the inhabitants of this dark, slimy, stinking, writhing underworld do not like to be disturbed and will not let you leave alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatberg.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    2006. You become the new reserve caretaker. Patrol the territory in your rugged 4x4, check the phototraps, and monitor the area using surveillance cameras. But remember: you are not the only one watching. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: The Watcher.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Poolscape is a retro reimagining of the Poolrooms, evoking the nostalgia of classic PSX games by immersing players in the iconic liminal space with authentic ’90s-styled visuals and atmosphere. DEMO LEVELS Level 1: Classic Poolrooms - A linear, by-the-books Poolrooms experience. White tiles, soft marble, and fake skylights form the comforting yet uncanny liminal space you’d expect from a classi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poolscape.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO WISHLIST :  https://store.steampowered.com/app/4085250/Unseen/ "Unseen (DEMO)" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Full game approximately 60 to 80 minutes. Story It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

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  43. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    85% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    WHERE HOME FEELS WRONG, AND YOU’RE ANYTHING BUT WELCOME PSX Style12 NPCsStealth & SurvivalMultiple Endings Download the installer OR the zipped package.Run installer and follow the instructions OR unpack the zip folder.Run the executable and enjoy the game! NOTICE: Update 1.1a released on 2025-01-23. Contains bugfixes.Update 1.1 released on 2025-01-20. Contains bugfixes and an improve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome Home.

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  44. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A PSX-Style Survival Story Horror Game. (30 - 60 minutes) Story:  A camping trip with friends turns into a horror survival journey in which the player tries to survive his way out of a Bunker. Is it the start of a new apocalyptic era? Will the friends reunite again? Trailer: Screenshots:  "The Bunker was a horrible inhumane experiment that gone wrong killing the crew." … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunker.

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  45. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 674 reviews

    Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker.

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  46. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    You’re home alone… but are you really alone? Step into the unsettling world of a teenager left to fend for themselves in a quiet suburban home. With your parents out of town, you expect a peaceful night, but what begins as mundane chores quickly spirals into a harrowing fight for survival. Key Features: Immersive Storytelling: Experience a suspenseful narrative that unfolds in real-time, keepi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stalked in Solitude.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A broken man is escaping from problems to his garage.His usual safe space becomes a prison conceived of his personal nightmares.Will he be able to get out? Features: 10 - 15 min game timemind boggling retro low poly art styleSurreal urban environments to exploreGripping story to uncover Also available on Steam for free with bunch of other games! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3138170/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garage.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    "C.U.T.S" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 50 to 60 minutes. StoryA man named Ethan, passionate about collecting VHS tapes, receives a box full of them from a friend. But as he starts watching, he realizes he’s witnessing something deeply disturbing and unsettling. GameplayThe game is primarily a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.U.T.S.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    (BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters. The first episode of these tapes is completely free, more episodes will be coming soon. (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner The first episode of BURIED TAPES puts you in the shoes of a young woman … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Explore the labyrinth, collect crystal shards, uncover the truth and escape. The most important thing is: avoid the pursuit of the dark succubus and beware of this sweet temptation. (Female villain costume can be customized) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Succubus.

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