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Games like The Light In The Dark

Games like The Light In The Dark

Looking for games like The Light In The Dark? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Colony Cephea, Project Songbird or Japan Stigmatized Property -日本事故物件監視協会-.

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  1. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A cartographer on a mission to chart routes to the first extra-galactic human colony discovers more than they intended to about the universe. While keyboard and mouse are supported, the intended experience is with a controller. This is a short, experimental top-down 2D action-adventure through space with cosmic horror inspirations. As the captain of a refurbished exploration vessel, you won't … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Cephea.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Note:This game focuses on Japanese-style psychological horror and subtle, atmospheric fear. It is not based on jump scares, action, or chase scenes. Your task is to observe real-world locations in Japan and report any abnormal phenomena. Inspired by Japanese urban legends, this experience blends horror with visual attention. You may find the horror “quiet”—but it lingers in your mind. If you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Japan Stigmatized Property -日本事故物件監視協会-.

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  5. Superstore Survival is a first-person psychological survival horror game set inside a vast, abandoned supermarket that never seems to end. You are trapped in a familiar place that feels deeply wrong. Endless aisles stretch into darkness, lights flicker overhead, and something is watching from just out of sight. The store is quiet — until you make it notice you. Armed with only a gun and a flashl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superstore Survival.

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  6. A 21st Century Noir Horror Game. Pseudo-Psy Play is an eccentric blend of a side-scrolling shooter and a point & click adventure. The time has come – face your fears in this bone-chilling story-driven horror game that feels (and looks) like nothing else in the genre. There is no escape. It is your Pseudo-Psy Play. PSEUDO-PSY FEATURES: "The United States of America – Home of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pseudo-Psy Play.

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  7. Watching my attractive colleague from work, I didn't even notice how I woke up at her house. Only the duct tape over my mouth and the heaviness in my legs bother me a little. I hope this is just a joke and she won't do A N Y T H I N G to me… But who knows, maybe there is something mentioned in the title of the game? Too high to see, do you see anything? Let us take a peek at the daily routine aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For a long time, I built plans to steal a boy at work and didn't dare to do it, but I happened to get him, so now I can do all sorts of T H I N G S with him….

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  8. You've woken up in limbo, somewhere between heaven and hell. As a spirited leader, your goal is to navigate lost souls like yourself into the light and ascend into heaven. How you go about saving souls, is up to you. In this arcade score attack horror game, you as the player, will start off in a random biome. You must navigate around finding lost souls along the way and guide them toward… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baratrum.

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  9. ENTER THE ZONE. FACE WHAT REMAINS.A silent stretch of the front has gone dark. Something happened inside the forbidden region. Something sacred. Something horrific. Whatever it was - no one who’s entered has ever returned. Now, new bodies are being sent in. Chosen for reasons unknown. Sacrificed without explanation. In this first person single-player survival horror game of permanent death a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Hope Voiden.

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  10. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  11. Asleep - Ato 2 has a new Steam page! Please be sure to check Nuuvem's publisher homepage and wishlist the next chapter of our story. The page you are currently reading will be deactivated soon. _______________________________________________________ Asleep is a psychological horror adventure in the classic 2D point-and-click style, set in the Brazilian Northeast of the 90s, with a unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep - Ato 2.

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  12. Heavy in the Hand is a Lovecraftian action horror game that puts the weight of the action directly into the player's hands. Key Features Single-Action Horror Master a single-action revolver to fight off cosmic horrors and descend further into the abyss beneath. Limited Vision Eldritch horrors hide and attack from the shadows. Your vision is limited, and you can only shoot what you can see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy in the Hand.

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  13. NightMariners is a co-op horror adventure game set across dark seas, cursed islands, and dangerous caves. Sail with your crew, reach mysterious islands, and enter deep caves by raft. Your goal is to find lost Core Fragments and bring them safely back to your ship. But once a Core Fragment is taken, the island begins to change. Lights start to fail, navigation becomes harder, and creatures begin … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmariners.

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  14. EN KISA ZAMANDA İNGİLİZCE DİL DESTEĞİ EKLENECEKTİR. HERKESE MERHABA! Bağımsız bir oyun geliştirme ekibi olarak, tutkuyla geliştirdiğimiz oyunumuz " Without Salvation "ı Steam'de yayınlamanın son aşamalarındayız . ✨ Bu süreçteki oyun desteği bizim için gerçekten paha biçilemez. Hayallerini dönüştüren bağımsız oyunlara ve geliştiricilere destek olmak isterseniz, bize bir kahve ismarlayarak bu yol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Salvation.

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  15. About This GameTime is fractured. Pexet Inc. wants you to fix it… or die trying.Pexet Inc. is a top-down 2D survival horror adventure where time itself becomes your worst enemy. Explore the ruins of a corrupted research facility, shift between past, present, and future, and survive nightmarish experiments gone wrong. Solve puzzles that span timelines, manage scarce resources, and fight (or flee fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pexet Inc..

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  16. Add To Wishlist About the GameCan You Survive the Clutches of the Plague in the Depths of Time? Project Plague drags you and your friends into a terrifying time travel to the Middle Ages, where a deadly plague epidemic reigns. Face enemies using your unique abilities and find a way back to modern times by completing rituals. But be careful—there might be a traitor among you trying to sabotage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Plague.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Villa Nocturne blends classic horror elements with a modern narrative to deliver a tense survival experience. Players step into a dark mansion filled with mysterious notes, haunting sounds, and supernatural entities, where every corner hides a secret waiting to be uncovered. Explore shadowy corridors, follow cryptic clues, unlock hidden rooms, and face the terrors that escalate with every step. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Villa Nocturne.

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  18. You have been invited to a mysterious dinner party. But alas, it seems you are to be the dinner! Flee, and you may yet survive!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feast of Fools.

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  19. 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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  20. I rushed into the room and found blood all over the floor. I thought I had made it on time. Our co-workers couldn't even hear what she was doing. The company failed her. The company failed all of us. Why did I not listen? How did I not see the signs? Everything I've done and everything I've learned about her was all a front to make me believe she was happy. I wasn't supposed to be at home. I wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Vanilla 2.

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  21. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Backrooms: What's Next is a cooperative horror game for up to 4 players where you and your friends will explore a spooky environment using your memory and wits to complete the game. Fresh Perspective This isn't your typical backrooms experience. It's a unique interpretation that sets it apart from the ordinary. A bad situation The game is not so easy to play to the end, there are some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: What's Next.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ️️️️️ Step into the shadows in this unsettling arcade-style horror platformer. In a world swallowed by darkness, your only weapon is a flashlight and your sanity. Navigate haunted rooms, collect keys, and unlock the path to a mysterious child trapped deep within. But beware: every encounter with grotesque creatures—ghosts, demons, spiders—pushes your sanity closer to the edge. When it reaches … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK FLICKER.

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  23. In this roguelite horror, rescue survivors on a spaceship tainted by nightmares. Track an invisible foe through anomalies leaking into reality. Use the "Dream Shader" to reveal and fight the enemy. Scarce resources and split-second decisions will determine your survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instant Anastasia.

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  24. Cursed FrontierA 2D platformer shooter where the Wild West meets dark horror. Dive into Cursed Frontier, a somber journey through a desolate landscape, where the frontier is not just a physical place but a boundary between life, death, and something far worse. You are an old herder, lost in an eternal night beneath the imposing glow of the Morning Star. As you progress, you'll face hordes of mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Frontier.

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  25. Welcome to Corbaci, where the soup is hot and the stories are chilling. Corbaci: A Cozy Cinematic Horror blends atmospheric storytelling, light management gameplay, and a taste of the uncanny. Detect the anomalies in your shop. PLAY FREE DEMO In this cozy yet unnerving horror experience, you run a small soup shop during increasingly surreal nights. Each customer brings not only a crav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corbaci: A cozy cinematic horror.

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  26. Classic Survival Horror. Drawn to Ashen Point by a cryptic voicemail, Lyra returns to the island where her band’s story ended in tragedy. Shrouded in fog and prowled by horrors, confront deadly creatures, explore the desolate town, and reveal the truth behind the night that changed everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Point.

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  27. You are not alone in the dark. MOURNIGHT is a 1 to 4-player online co-op horror game where survival is your only goal. A cursed mansion, locked doors, and something watching your every step... Explore your surroundings, collect items, and don’t lose your light. A CURSED MANSIONThe curse of the Venedal Family has turned their home into a living nightmare. Whispers echo through the walls, and un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mournight.

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  28. Welcome to Echoes of the PastWhere the past comes alive, and fears take shape. You are a night guard in a psychiatric hospital, where a seemingly ordinary shift turns into a fight for survival. A threatening creature emerges from the darkness, and your only chance is to hide or outsmart it to survive the night. To make it through, you must endure until dawn, using your wits, limited resources, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Of The Past.

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  29. Xukaackque plunges you into a nightmarish dream realm where you play as a ninja trapped in the dream of the monstrous spider, Xukaackque. Your ultimate goal: find the elusive portals that lead upwards, escaping this arachnid hell. But beware - each death drags you deeper into Xukaackque's twisted dreamscape. Key Features: Dynamic Experimental Soundscape: Immerse yourself in a dark, ever-changin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to xukaackque.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fpp horror game with dynamic light and shadows but retro stylized textures and shading.  Find your self in a empty cold facility where the visibility is scaress, trying to get out in confusion you find out its not as empty as it seems ... In your despair you find weapons and items that help you fight and proceed in your escape. While you are slowly picing together who are you and whats going on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXperiment.

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  31. In the depths of a dark, perilous abyss, the last seed of life falls, only to bloom into a radiant, beautiful flower. Its vibrant petals glow with an ethereal light, a stark contrast to the shadowy chasm that surrounds it. Yet, this fragile beauty is not safe. The abyss is home to countless terrifying creatures, lurking in the shadows, drawn to the light of the blooming flower. They come in waves,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 17_Agape Games_Mahasiswa_Lost In The Abyss.

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  32. ABOUT THIS GAMEDwelling is a first-person psychological horror game set in an abandoned Indian school, where a police investigation turns into a descent into ritualistic terror, violent spirits, and inescapable death. You play as a police officer who went to investigate reports of haunting activity inside the school premises and found out that your friend is already inside the school. What begins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwelling.

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  33. CURRENT WORLD RECORD HOLDERBoobies Peed OnSecret Room Found✨1. Nico ✨2. Kazuma3. Lord Æthelstan4. Kazuma5.  Creach6. Lord Æthelstan7. Kazuma256241201151141116114NoNoNoNoNoNoNo Submit a screenshot of your end screen to become a World Record Holder if you can beat the top score above.  *still working on updates, please report any bugs found/good ideas, and you’ll get a nice Pee Pee ;) Ever been caug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Æthelstan's Booby Pisser.

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  34. Shoot jellies, upgrade your ship, watch out for the big bad boss and try get a good score. If i exported it right you should be able to play it in the browser. If you want to download it as an exe you can do that too...up down left right - all do what you would expect.left mouse - fire/selectIf you do well, maybe post your score below for others to try beat?Honestly this is just me messing about, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jellies In Da Dark.

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  35. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    GTCOYou are a Catbulb trying to start up a big machine by linking things around you.  Find out why, and be careful : there's a bunch of very aggressive mushrooms out there! WARNING / KNOWN BUGS The settings don't work yet (appart from mouse sensitivity and invincible mode) Sometimes the attack isn't working, and you'll have to switch action with your mouse wheel in order to make it work again HOW … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GTCO.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    After their car breaks down, a group of teens find themselves trapped in the clutches of an ancient evil! They must fight against dark forces and find out the truth before it's too late...From Rosaceae Games comes a homage to classic survival horror. Battle your way through dangerous enemies in a top down perspective, and put your brain to the test solving puzzles and challenges to progress. All w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed.

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  37. Game genre: point and click adventure horror game. The game "Winter Night" presents a story inspired by beliefs in Thailand. Players will experience the atmosphere of an ancient, mysterious guesthouse and the intrigue of exploring an old house where horrifying events have occurred. This game emphasizes puzzle-solving and the excitement of escaping from the house. Players must think quickly and us… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Night.

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  38. 扫码加入《街》系列交流群 About the GameIn the summer of 2008, Lin Zitao wanted to hold a graduation travel party for Shen Xinyue, but due to limited funds, he had to choose a relatively remote mountain resort as the destination. They also invited Shen Xinyue bestie close friends, prepare the police Li Mengqi to go together, but because the travel time is Li Mengqi on the first day of training, can not ask f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 降灵 Evil Draws Close.

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  39. Welcome to the World of Nightmares! You play as Aleon, you woke up in an unfamiliar place. You need to understand what is going on and get help from the surrounding objects. After that read the documentation to find clues and then get out of the nightmare world. You have to meet Jouka and get ideas from him about the nightmare world. There are strange creatures that you don't know where they ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALEON's Nightmare 2.

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  40. Introduction: One morning, I woke up and was about to go to work, but upon leaving, I found myself in a strange place filled with dangerous monsters, You must find a way to escape here and return to the real world, but before that, you need to collect materials, food, and weapons to ensure that you can survive here. Gameplay: The game is a 3D horror survival game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Life Record.

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  41. Navigate a nightmarish labyrinth, avoid eerie entities, and uncover dark secrets in this liminality based horror game. Explore realistic levels, unravel secrets, and figure out life or death puzzles. Will you escape the madness? Choose to turn on peaceful mode, and explore the levels without entities. Choose your display quality all the way up to 4k. Continue your old game, or start a new one, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms Recorded.

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  42. Harness the power of eight different elements to cast spells and destroy the legion of darkness! You are a lowly mage that has been cast to the Outer Darkness. Hordes of demons are seeking to destroy you. Become stronger by defeating foes and learning new spells and abilities. Take down evil bosses that lurk in the darkness and defeat the ruler of the Outer Darkness, the Blood King, in order to e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Darkness.

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  43. Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus Interstellar.

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  44. Godless grove - survival horror game with elements of an open world hunting simulator. Adapt to the changing conditions of the grove, learn how to survive, discover the terrible secrets of the locals and overcome the disgusting creatures of evil that filled this forest. . ● The oppressive atmosphere of a dying East Slavic village ● Get food and resources by hunting. Use decoys, traps and don't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godless grove.

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  45. 28%Game Brain Score
    28% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Stay alive by any means as you face hunger, thirst, limited supplies, and consistent threats from both the living and undead. Sneak and Hide quietly to avoid the undead, or blast your way through the hordes with guns out, making every bullet count. Help other survivors to earn resources for crafting, or let the weak fend for themselves - You'll face the consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive Into Night.

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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    We all had nightmares when we were kids. We were scared of the monsters that might have been hiding in the closet and under the bed, but they were just nightmares. Right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Childhood Fears.

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  47. Ideal Nightmare is a tactical light/sound-based stealth game which features: Customizable weapons to fit your playstyle Explore various locales in an alternative WW1 history, where London has been taken over by blood cultists Know if an enemy is nearby by the sound of their footsteps and breathing Tension between lighting your way and not giving out your position If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ideal Nightmare.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    It's winter break, 2016. It's getting late. Really late. "I really gotta get something to eat, then go to bed." About Explore through your house in the middle of the night and complete your chores before the water you put on the stove starts boiling. Sounds easy, right? If only you hadn't seen things you were not supposed to see.  Features Moody, dark environment.Immersive, low fide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Boiling Simulator.

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  49. Mei Paranormies is a 2D top-down survival horror game where you play as Mei, the paranormal investigator, who got a call from the owner of a haunted restaurant to check it out for proof of the paranormal. Nokiloc restaurant was built during the 1980s in San Francisco by Rob, the former owner of the restaurant. The business was booming during the late 1980s. But in the year 1990, there was a devas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mei Paranormies.

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  50. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Japan Stigmatized Property 2: Surveillance Horror Case FilesTo All Personnel: We appreciate your dedicated efforts in the previous surveillance operation. Please be advised that the risk level for the current assignment has significantly increased. You are required to exercise extreme caution while performing your duties. You are an observer for the "Japan Stigmatized Property Association… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 日本事故物件監視協会2 -Japan Stigmatized Property-.

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