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Looking for games like The Hypnic Chain? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with RPG in a Box, RPG Paper Maker or Happy Bones Infernal.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    RPG in a Box lets you easily create 3D grid-based, voxel-style RPGs and adventure games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG in a Box.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    RPG Paper Maker is a game making engine, free for non commercial use, allowing you to create a 3D universe with many 2D sprites and even 3D objects using a simple interface for all available platforms: Windows, Linux, and MacOS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Paper Maker.

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  3. Upon arriving at a correctional academy located in a remote mountainous region, a young man named Roan quickly finds his surroundings are falling into disarray. In order to make it out alive he and the other students must band together, fight, and ultimately survive the infernal legions that march endlessly towards them. From the haunted halls of Rothsbury Correctional Academy, to Icy Wastes, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Bones Infernal.

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  4. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Music by NicoTeenLow This is the Last Time This is a short narrative game with a dark and heavy atmosphere. Experience Jon’s final day at work—just before heading home… or so he thought. Music and Sound design With carefully selected and arranged audio, every detail serves a purpose. Listen closely. A brief story This is a simple yet immersive experience, lasting no more than 5–10 min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Last Time.

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  5. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    A strange journey throughout an elaborate labyrinth awaits, featuring hundreds of characters and happenings as you try to gather items that once brought happiness to others. Explore a randomized labyrinth with light rouge like optional mystery dungeon combat, or play the game purely for exploration viewing the various point and click adventure styled scenes. Features well over 400 animations, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disillusion ST.

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  6. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Tower of Madness is a linear psychological horror game where you play as a cowboy ascending an ominous floating upside down tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Madness.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Horror puzzle game with spot-the-difference elements for survival. Complete interesting puzzles throughout your home to gain access to more areas and unlock more of the story all while using your modified camera to survive the threat that is lurking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confabulation Homestead.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Alagossa decides to go for a walk in the early morning dark. Her walk takes her through an underpass. Deep in the tunnel, the lights go out. Alagossa attempts to exit the tunnel but, finds herself on a dark, narrow plateau instead. Alone, you would probably die here. But, there is another here with you, sharing the same problem as you. Perhaps together, you can find a way out. GAMEPLAY: - W a l k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our way down.

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  9. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    68% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    iFAction TutorialWe have updated the full English version of the quick start tutorial, and we will continue to update more full English tutorials. ACT Tutorial: ARPG Tutorial: Visual Novel (AVG) Tutorial: UI Editor Tutorial: If you have any question about the software, you can feel free to contact us for help. Email:[email protected] About the SoftwareThe Visual Novel (AVG) mode of iFAction … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iFAction Game Maker.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    59% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Railroad tracks is a 2D exploration based adventure game about a lonely circus artist who has fallen into amnesia. As you progress through his surreal twilight world, unsettling memories start to return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Tracks.

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  11. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    For Evelyn II is a captivating adventure RPG in the magical world of Aura. Rich story, handcrafted 2D/3D environments, classic adventuring, choices, and retro pixel art. Explore, level up, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where your decisions shape your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Evelyn II: Shards of Creation.

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  12. Surreal, ethereal, and liminal environments Infinite procedural generation, both vertically and horizontally Cities made of plastic, serene fields of grass, and massive abandoned warehouses Lovely entities and critters to meet scattered throughout your dreams Fend against fiendful foes like manikins, squishy gels, higher-dimensional beings, and colossal spiders Wield grappling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Blocks.

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  13. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    ️ Roadmap From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    FriendShapes v2.2 Demo Out Now! [Controls: Keyboard / Joypad / Mouse (Mouse not recommended for traversal)] [Media 17987566] Explore the twisted remnants of Leavalley, a place you're fairly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FriendShapes.

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  15. 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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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    Hypnagogia is an exploration in themes involving deep dreams, liminal spaces, sleep paralysis demons, and much more. Can you collect all 8 dream crystals and finally wake up? Influenced by the nostalgia-fueled polygonal games from the mid and late 90's, Hypnagogia takes players on a short but intriguing journey through various worlds inspired by real dreams.  Hang out with cats in a relaxin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnagogia 催眠術.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Get the full version on Steam! Join our Discord! Inspired by classic space games, Underspace is an open-world space arcade dogfighting game, where every star system is crafted by hand, and every star system has something to see or do. Jump into the bizarre galaxy of Croft, step into the role you want, and thrive alone or online with friends. But beware! The storms rule the stars. Be a miner picki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underspace.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Lost, confused, alone, and hunted. You need to reach the top but a relentless creature bears down on you, and all you have to protect yourself are your wits and skill. You’ll need to try different approaches, honing your strategy as you play—but be careful, mastery of this game leads to discovery, and some things are better left unfound. Don't find it. Don't let it find you. It's trying to con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 526 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    A collection of short horror games by 10 different creators, all made in 7 days. Includes: Carthanc (Scythe Dev Team) Don't Go Out (Secret Cow Level) Hand of Doom (Torple Dook) Mr. Bucket Told Me To (Strange Scaffold) Outsider (Mahelyk) The Pay is Nice (Oddbreeze Games) The Pony Factory (David Szymanski) Rotgut (Snowrunner Productions) Shatter (Lovely Hellplace) SUMMER NIGHT (Airdorf) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection.

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  21. View Game
    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 586 reviews

    An odd tower filled with odd characters in lands you don't remember ever existed. almost like it's a dream? A first-person dungeon crawling RPG with an emphasis on interacting with the characters around you. Heavily inspired by other games such as LSD dream emulator, eastern mind lost souls, amongst others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disillusion.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

    If you were given another chance, would you take it? Or leave it in the hands of a little girl? Play as Roh, a young girl stuck in a bizarre nightmare of dark and eerie creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Bow.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Understanding, The Game.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,017 reviews

    Yume Nikki is a 32-Bit freeware game created by Kikiyama, a Japanese solo game designer. The game was made using RPGMaker 2003. The game is regarded as one of the most original applications of RPGMaker 2003, and the start of a possible new genre of games. "Yume Nikki" means "Dream Diary" in Japanese, and the game follows a young girl named Madotsuki as she dreams. The goal is to seek out and acqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Nikki.

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  26. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    It Moves is a horror game that will try to scare you without too many of the typical "screamers", instead relying on atmosphere and suspense. You'll be solving puzzles along the way, and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Moves.

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  27. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    54% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Dear Red is a game based on two choices: Truth or Lie. Each of your choices will lead to a different result. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear RED: Extended.

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  28. Experience the Backrooms like never before.There are no obvious monsters. There are no clear explanations. Only spaces that seem to watch you… and a constant feeling that you should not be here. Backrooms: The Levels is a psychological horror and liminal exploration experience, designed for players seeking deep immersion, constant tension, and the unsettling nostalgia of places that feel as if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms The Levels.

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  29. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    TRY THE FREE DEMO! / WISHLIST ON STEAM A text-based open world fantasy roguelike adventure Master the secrets of a changing fantasy world over the course of many 30-90 minute adventures. Explore the wilds around a single village as you track down magical treasures, aid or disrupt encroaching factions, and match wits with an enigmatic Magician. Thousands of possible endings! Complete player f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upheaval.

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  30. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome to Lovely Sweet Dream! A game made for the Yume Nikki Dream Diary Jam 5! Inspired by Yume Nikki and LSD Dream Emulator. A girl called Lulu is walking home from school one day when she finds an interesting looking charm at a flea market. The box describes that the charm will give the user wonderful dreams. Intrigued, Lulu takes the charm home and it introduces itself as LOVELY. With LOVELY… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Sweet Dream.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WHAT IS HACKVENTURE? Hackventure is a quirky surreal RPG about a normal boy and multiple worlds fusing into each others creating chaos. To stop this chaos, Mike and the allies he'll befriend along his journey will face powerful enemies, explore different realities and live horrifying nightmares.  However, it seems like fate has different plans for Mike, and is preventing him from fulfilling his mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hackventure.

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  32. 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.

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  33. You live in a dimly lit, exotic apartment basement in a small, cluttered office. You don’t know what your neighbors are up to. But you want to know everything. Build a NetworkIn Beyond the Doors, your job begins every night right when your neighbors shut their doors and disappear. Place recording devices near their doors. Build a chain to transmit the sound back to your basement office. Coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Doors.

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  34. View Game
    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Abyss Veil is a genre-bending first-person shooter / visual novel that retraces the lives of Ivy, Mel and many others in a war torn world. Ivy searches for her brother, the only person in her life who she could find solace in. They both shared a common dream with their friends... What was it? Anyway, she is now part of the Whitehounds, a fate perhaps worse than death itself. Mel ran away from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Veil.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    A short narrative-driven horror game made in RPGmaker featuring hand-drawn graphics and animated cutscenes. Players navigate the house and its backyard, interacting with the environment and collecting key items to progress the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIRDHOUSE.

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

    "In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

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  37. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    90% User Score Based on 890 reviews

    Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Every night, you awaken in your studio and paint your masterpiece. Or, at least, you try to. Oh, if only your muse would return. If only lifting your brush didn't fill your fingertips with agony. It Paints Me is a short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain, and love. It features: 3.9k words 3 endings hand drawn artwork original music partial voice acting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Paints Me.

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  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Step into the enchanting world of Mystical Mushrooms, where you play as Cyne, a brave and adventurous pink mushroom girl. Explore Bhokniva, a hidden and mystical realm now plagued by a mysterious disease that alters the behavior of its inhabitants. As Cyne, your mission is to uncover the secrets behind this enigmatic disease and restore Bhokniva to its former glory. Gather resources from vibrant … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical Mushrooms.

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  41. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Relive the nostalgia with Oyasumii, a horror and exploration game inspired by PSX and N64 classics. Enter liminal spaces and face surreal terrors in an adventure that challenges your skills and sanity. Are you ready to relive the golden age of video games with Oyasumii? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OYASUMII.

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  42. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. One Night 2: The Beyond is the highly acclaimed sequel to the original RPG Maker survival horror classic, first released in 2010. Now available on Steam and itch.io for the first time, the Ultimate Edition of this terrifying tale comes complete with an updated engine, a brand new soundtrack, overhauled gameplay and a greatly expanded story. Set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night 2: Ultimate Edition.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Ertugrul of Ulukayin is a 3rd person action-adventure game that takes you into the heart of the Turkish medieval era, set against the stunning landscape of Ahlat. Explore breathtaking landmarks and forge connections with neighboring tribes as you navigate this vibrant world. Stand up for the innocent and face the secret order that's seeking to corrupt the land, be ready to fight the Mongols and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ertugrul of Ulukayin.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    87% User Score Based on 279 reviews

    Crawl to the top of the Tower of Kalemonvo, a hardcore isometric ARPG experience with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists, scavenge for magical items, use powerful spells and customize your stats and skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Kalemonvo.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    ✨ Start an epic yet relaxing world-building adventure with Nekokami! Architect beautiful, cozy planets in a far-future where Cats rule the universe. Befriend wondrous and whimsical spirits of nature. Restore and manage extinct Humans. With Cats in charge, what could POSSIBLY go wrong? In Nekokami, you will: Create beautiful worlds of natural habitats and human settlements with strategic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nekokami - The Human Restoration Project.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    You've never known what would happen after death. And now that you have woken up in a dusty attic, it is time to figure out what happened to you and meet the family living in your home. Ghost Simulator is a 300,000-word interactive horror novel by Morton Newberry where you haunt a family in the American countryside. Customize your powers and be the ghost you never thought you would become. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Simulator.

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  47. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Survival Horror?Choose your map and try to escape. It's up to you if you want monsters chasing you or if you want a peaceful experience with no threats.Customize Your GameplayTry playing with VHS graphics or retro style 90's graphics (I know this trope is becoming overdone but it looks cool).Atmosphere Is EverythingImmerse yourself with a haunting soundtrack of over 15 unsettling dreamcore/weirdco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Space.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 791 reviews

    Hello, new Puppeteer! Meet Charlotte - a puppet you will control. Meet her alien friends, maggot cat and a certain Observer. Dive deep into horrors of junk food, TV world, religion and romance novels for middle-age women. Keep your puppet safe at all times. Or don't. ​ Have fun dying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo.

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  49. View Game
    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    The Emperor's Own is a story-driven adventure game with RPG elements, set in an alternate universe, inspired by the Russian Empire at the dawn of the 19th century. It features multi-dimensional characters, difficult moral dilemmas, and a mature, branching narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Emperor's Own.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Corrosive Studios is proud to introduce Waste Walkers! A unique, post-apocalyptic role playing game. Waste Walkers allows players to discover the horrors of the apocalypse through a harsh struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waste Walkers.

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