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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A first-person psychological horror game where you play as a night watchman: explore the facility, check cameras, make rounds, and investigate irregularities in the routine based on the story of a real serial killer with everyday tension that mounts shift by shift until the breaking point. 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.

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.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 314 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Set in the summer of 1984, The story follows Alfred Baptiste as he venture into isolation world as he battles a mutating virus that caused him temporary paraplegia. Help him find solace and a cure before its too late.—Will you save him? BEFORE YOU BUY! Before They Wake is a short third-person horror experience set in 80's. Play as Alfred Baptiste following into his journey of finding solace an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before They Wake.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

83% User Score Based on 685 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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

94% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

Homebody is a nostalgic survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Emily and her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They try to rekindle the bonds they once had, but lingering emotional wounds and social anxieties leave Emily feeling more alone than ever. When the power suddenly goes out, it’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Amy Chambers, a young woman on her way to the Black Ridge Mountains to meet with her friends for a weekend of camping will soon find that the forest holds more than just a good time for her and her friends. The saw beckons and it must feed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT SAW.

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.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

91% User Score Based on 394 reviews

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat in the Box.