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"Deer" is a short horror game, inspired by the trash horror of the 80s, with a bizarre story worthy of a "Tales From The Crypt". SYNOPSIS: Samuell lives isolated in his house on the edge of a lake, his great passion is hunting deer. But he will realize that everything he sowed... he will reap now! About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer.

"Cycle" is a reimagining of the game (P.T. Silent Hills), using original game mechanics and sounds with a short and bizarre story. Using the same "Loop" system to progressively tell the story. Consider this game as a horror experience where there are no goals other than walking as you progress through the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cycle.

In this retro PS1/PSX style game. Play as a reporter (Rosa Salinas) investigating strange phenomenon regarding people mysteriously disappearing after visiting a particular mansion located deep inside a forest. During your investigation you will encounter horrifying creatures ready to tear you limb from limb and devour you alive. Traverse your way through these monstrous creatures and discover the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Beneath.

"Last Scream " is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 90s SYNOPSIS: Emmily She is a young girl who has just moved house. In the new neighborhood there happens to be a murder, in a nearby house... About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Duration: 15 to 25 minut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last scream.

"The night killer " is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 90s SYNOPSIS: Liam is a teenager  who stays alone at home since his mother is going to work... As time goes by, he receives messages from a stranger... About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Duration: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The night killer.

"Thursday the 12 th" is a clear reference and inspiration from the movie "Friday the 13th", the golden age of VHS tapes. A short game with some tense moments and being inspired by the cult horror of the 80s. SYNOPSIS: Mike and his friends Greg, Samantha and Madison meet up for camping. The girls challenge them to enter the abandoned house of a serial killer. Greg and Mike go without thinking, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thursday the 12th.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 58 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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

A PSX Psychological Horror You find yourself stranded in a forest after your car breaks down. would you like to come in, for a call? Rated "W GAME" by CASEOH! Also Rated "W GAME" by CorgiCam! created by: Mehrzad Sepahi Mehran Goudarzi A WORST EVENT GAME Controls: WASD for movement. Shift for Fast Walk. E for interaction. Space or enter for dialogue. Arrow keys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherophobia.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 401 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartworm.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 417 reviews

Unspoken is a short indie horror. You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant. You're making your way through hostile locations, collecting pieces of story and surviving on the edge of madness. You're able… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unspoken.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

Hidden Shelter is a first-person horror game, focused on exploration, developed by the White Vortex studio. It is under development on the Unreal Engine for Windows PC. Explore the area in search of clues and escape from a bloodthirsty being who wants to kill all those who approach the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shelter.

You are a night watchman in 1996. The shift begins like any other: an isolated post, an industrial perimeter surrounded by pine trees, the checklist, strong coffee, and a silence broken only by a distant car. Cameras. Gates. Patrols. Afterward, you finally head home — but the shift seems to follow you into the dark. Stay Inside: After Shift is a first-person psychological horror game focused on r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay Inside: After Shift.

"Trash Night" is a horror and drama game inspired by the cult horror films of the 80s and 90s... The golden age of VHS tapes. With "PS1" style graphics and an environment reminiscent of low-budget films. SYNOPSIS: Joseph works night shift as a garbage man... But his true love is photography. After being hired to take some photos of a famous serial killer's abandoned house... things start to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Night.

"The night killer " is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 90s SYNOPSIS: Liam is a teenager  who stays alone at home since his mother is going to work... As time goes by, he receives messages from a stranger... About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Duration: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The night killer.

    "The last call"  is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 80s, the golden age of VHS tapes. SYNOPSIS: Jhon is a young man who  is coming home after work As time goes by, he begins to receive calls from a stranger.. About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Du… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The last call.

The House of Rats is a short horror game based on the work of the same name by H.P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Rats.

Josh has been working a hotel front desk for a week on the night shift. After realizing that in the elevator of the place there is a mystery... he begins to investigate to find out what is happening. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elevator.

Truth Loop is a short game with a scary story and bizarre moments... It has a "loop" style of gameplay, you keep repeating an action while the game and the story progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRUTH LOOP.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Them’s Tales is a story-driven game series based on Reddit-style storytelling. The stories are written to seem inspired by real events, but they’re completely fictional. Them’s Tale Pt.1 : The Road To Her In this episode, you play as Emily, heading to Maplehill for a simple visit with her friend Rachel. But what should’ve been an ordinary trip becomes the beginning of a night she’d struggle to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Them's Tale - The Road To Her.

Holiday horror comes home... and it's sitting right above your fireplace. Holiday Harry is an homage to killer doll slashers and classic holiday horror films. Alex inherits her grandmother's house after her passing and decides to throw a Christmas party for her friends. However, Holiday Harry has party plans of his own... Survive a night of terror—and try to defeat Holiday Harry, if you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holiday Harry.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

92% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Note: THIS IS A DEMO. Full game available on Steam! A DIRTY JOB BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT Whispers of a shadowy satanic cult connected to dozens of missing people have ignited a firestorm of rumors. Some believe the tales are true, while others dismiss them as a hoax. In the wake of a brutal wave of journalist layoffs, Sarah is ready to chase the story no one else dares touch. But as she digs dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fear Business.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

90% User Score Based on 181 reviews

After countless nightmares about your missing little sister, you embark on a journey with one goal: to bring her home. You play as Harley, a girl who’s going to face horrors worse than anything her nightmares could produce. ⠀ Retro-styled graphics reminiscent of the PS1 era! Classic survival horror gameplay! An atmospheric theme park with engaging puzzles! Fully voice-acted cutscenes! Inve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carnival Massacre.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

63% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Shadow Mansion: Step Into the Shadows From the creators of the upcoming "PARALLEL PLAGUE: Good Old Days, " Shadow Mansion offers a harrowing glimpse into a world where fear and mystery intertwine. An Atmosphere Like No Other Welcome to Shadow Mansion, where every shadow hides a secret, and every sound sends shivers down your spine. This chilling horror adventure unfolds within the decaying walls o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW MANSION.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Invasion of The Halloween Fiends is a First-Person Retro horror game that takes place on Halloween Night. You’re left alone to enjoy Halloween festivities by yourself and respond to the knock at the door. Masked monsters keep visiting you looking for candy. Some of them, less friendly than others. Will you be able to survive Halloween Night? Key Features First Person Blend of Comedy and Horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of The Halloween Fiends.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,588 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

A retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No one lives under the lighthouse.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 314 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

The family is hungry and he must provide, VHS slasher survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Abduction.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

51% User Score Based on 100 reviews

The Fridge is Red is an anthology of different first person horror stories. Each episode explores a specific theme and experiments with gameplay ideas. Liminal spaces, surreal encounters and uncanny strangers. You will see a completely mundane settings spiraling down into distorted psychological terror. Experience the dreadful trip inspired by the retro analogue and PS1-era horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fridge is Red.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 2,270 reviews

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike.

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.

"DAD" is a horror game with a bizarre style and story. Inspired by horror and suspense films from the 80s and 90s. With PS1 style graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAD.

"TRUTH LOOP 2" is a short game (approximately 5 minutes), with a scary story and bizarre moments... It has a "LOOP" style of gameplay, you keep repeating an action while the game and the story progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRUTH LOOP 2.

After some lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappear, Matthews, a police detective, goes to the island to investigate and find out what's going on. He agrees to look after the lighthouse for six months while he investigates the island... But something terrible is about to unfold... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Days 2.

A young man accepts a job in a laundry in the late hours. But he discovers that something terrible has happened there and his life is in danger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Woman.

"Mold" is a short horror game inspired by 80's trash movies. Bringing unique tuning play and a vibe from the golden age of VHS tapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOLD.

Dylan takes a job on an isolated island looking after the lighthouse for six months. The last lighthouse keeper has mysteriously disappeared and as the days go by, Dylan discovers that he may not be alone on the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Days.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Solve the craziest case of your detective career by finding clues, battling zombie-like creatures and hair-raising bosses. Solve mind-challenging puzzles and explore a story of twists and turns. Opt for classic survival horror fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder. In this heart-pounding horror mystery puzzle game, you'll dive headfirst into a world of horror and intrigue, stepping into the twisted m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connection: The Nightmare Within.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

62% User Score Based on 674 reviews

Overcome Your Fears - is a psychological atmospheric horror game that immerses you in a world of the unknown. In this game you are exploring the story of 19-year-old Steve Jackson, who takes a job house-sitting for friends while they are on vacation. What starts as a simple favor quickly turns into a chilling experience as unsettling events unfold in the quiet town. Little does Steve know, that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 678 reviews

The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 114 reviews

A psychological horror anthology inspired by real-life cases. In Route 86, a group of friends ends up in a remote nightmare. Explore, hide, and survive in this first-person experience with multiple playable characters and rising tension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: Route 86.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Dread: The Lighthouse.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 600 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

This is a story about death. Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luto.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

66% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror series where the scariest things aren’t monsters or the supernatural, but people themselves. Each episode tells a new chilling story inspired by real-life fears and unsettling situations. ❄️ Uncanny Tales: Cold Road – The first episode of the series. A late evening, a snowstorm, the eve of the New Year holidays… The protagonist is traveling to her parents’ h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: Cold Road.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Martin has been given an urgent assignment at work. However, for this he had to go to the house of his Boss. And so Martin found himself alone at home, in the middle of a vast field of sunflowers. Everything was going well until there was a knock on the window. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock On The Window.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 162 reviews

KEY FEATURES: Bite-Sized Adventure: Dive into an immersive experience that lasts approximately 40 minutes, perfect for a quick gaming session Retro PS2-Inspired Graphics: Relive the nostalgic charm of early 2000s gaming with visuals reminiscent of the beloved PS2 era Unique Setting: Explore a quaint and authentic Interslavic village, bringing a distinctive cultural flavor to your gaming expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Uncover the mystery behind a cursed rosary in this chilling survival horror game. Evade the Inquisitor, solve puzzles, and interact with NPCs to collect all the pieces of the rosary and break the curse. Can you save Emilia and her mother before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Inquisitor.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

77% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Evacuated from his hometown due to the dangerous bursts of dark energy, the ordinary citizen is trying to overcome and survive a series of events in a new reality, where living as a human being is not possible anymore. 3rd-person horror with fixed camera angles and retro-styled graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastomorphosis.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

84% User Score Based on 593 reviews

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Kowloon.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 254 reviews

Haunted by grief and guilt after a tragic accident, you start seeing a house in your dreams. No matter what you do, you can't get its image out of your mind. You feel it calling for you, so you answer it. The Windows Are Gone is a short, psychological horror game made by Scary Cube. It focuses on creating an immersive and disturbing atmosphere through the manipulation of narrative and audiovisual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Windows Are Gone.