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Games like The Necessary Sacrifice

Looking for games like The Necessary Sacrifice? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project Songbird, Malum or Chased by Darkness.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 183 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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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Malum is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Hell has come to Earth and only our most fearless warriors can hold back the tide. Unfortunately for us, that means you guys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malum.

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  3. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    69% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    Chased by Darkness is a 1-4 players co-op survival horror. Your mission is to face supernatural entities and banish them to the spiritual plane. Explore, fight enemies and don't let the darkness reach you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chased by Darkness.

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  4. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Playtime Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours Gameplay You step into an abandoned military base. There, you will face unspeakable horrors… and your only goal is to survive and escape. Background The story begins when a curious child enters a restricted military zone. Inside, they experience terrifying events that defy explanation. Developer’s Note Frontier Outpost is the very first horror game c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Outpost.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A first-person horror game where you play as Daniel, a Maritime Operative trapped alone aboard a submarine. Sent to investigate an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying horrors await in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dive.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Paranormal Night Shift is an observation and spot the anomaly game set in a haunted house in the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Night Shift.

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  7. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

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  8. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    45% User Score Based on 594 reviews

    Surrounded is an up to 6-player cooperative horror game where you will encounter a lot of different variations of paranormal activities, strange sightings, and creatures capable of ending your life. Grab your gear, and be ready to experience the strange mystery of the Surrounded world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surrounded.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    This place is far more than you ever imagined. Here, the Collision is Not Found. Traverse the entirety of levels from The Backrooms, unravel deep-rooted mysteries, and try to escape before reality collapses around you. Powered by the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, Backrooms: Collision Not Found delivers a breathtakingly eerie visual experience. Featuring hyper-realistic environments, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Collision Not Found.

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  10. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Play Things v1.2.7.1 In this game, you'll be investigating a collection of dolls. Some ordinary, others hiding a dark curse. Through a series of tests, you must determine which dolls are merely toys and which conceal something sinister. However, not everything is as it seems... WARNING: This game includes slight jumpscares, dark themes, murder, domestic abuse blood and flashing lights. AD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play Things.

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  11. “Somewhere in the abandoned subway, gold is hidden.” You stepped into the sealed underground, guided by nothing but that rumor. But this place wasn’t just ruins. Something is after you There is something that follows you. It moves through the darkness and never gives up. Stay quiet. Move carefully. Sometimes, you must fight back You have the means to resist. Running alone may n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Line.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,348 reviews

    Co-op horror (1-4 players). You are sent to explore a mysterious building at night. Find the Moon and try to return alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emissary Zero.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Average Playtime: 10-15 minutes Story The protagonist (Mitsuo Nakamura) falls asleep on a plane on his way back from a business trip. And when he wakes up... Gameplay This game is a loop-based horror game. Controls  WASD to move Left shift to runLeft click to ActionF to LightESC to Pause Developer's Anecdote Developed single-handedly by a 15-year-old. Video Distribution Guidelines Indiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Family - Flight.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    Horror Party Game 'Spectral Scream' is an online cooperative horror game that can be enjoyed by 1 to 4 players. You enter "Purgatory, " the space between the living and the dead, wearing a mysterious mask, and must gather the scattered cores of Purgatory. Features Players, drawn by a mysterious flyer promising easy money, gather filled with greed and desire. However, they soon discover they must e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectral Scream.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    As the night darkens and you set out for home, an unsettling occurrence takes place on the road. Will this lead you to hell? Unveil the truth in a bone-chilling driving horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive Me to Hell.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews

    You awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to honor the Nordic Gods and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago. Unveil the secrets of the inhabitants, the artifact, and the nine realms of Yggdrasil in Apsulov: End of Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apsulov: End of Gods.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,315 reviews

    Witch Hunt is a horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Hunt.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    83% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    Wick is a survival horror game where ghost stories are brought to life. Explore a local legend about the long lost children in the woods who can still be seen, but only by those who dare to enter alone by candlelight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wick.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 366 reviews

    EXOME is a co-op survival shooter with a focus on exploration, weapon progression and horde AI. Discover what grim mysteries are hidden in this deep forest. Explore and fight for survival, alone or with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXOME.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 186 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities in an immersive storyline where your choices matter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror Forge.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Phobic Nightmares is a first-person psychological horror game where you're investigating your sister's disappearance. Find notes from your sister and her team to find out exactly what happened, and why. P.S.: It's not pleasant. Face increasingly difficult challenges as the entity that you're facing keeps altering the environment. You haven't felt real dread till now. You're looking for your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobic Nightmares.

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  23. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  24. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 401 reviews

    JOIN THE DISCORD About the GameAs a gifted member of Paranormal Property Solutions (P.P.S.), you will tackle requests from troubled clients and exorcise the evil spirits haunting their discounted property. Exercise caution as you help clients sell their house ghost-free and secure your well-earned share! FACE THE UNKNOWNNavigate through the diverse range of supernatural phenomena that’s plummet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Unknown.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    All you need to know about that this place is that it was a really bad idea. You have to be brave and determined to learn all the secrets hidden in dark corners. Good luck, you will need it! Do you dare to face the revenge-seeking, bloodthirsty Krasue or the haunting demon Charles? This is just the beginning, more monsters are waiting for you.Collect as many bags of money as possible and escape fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes: The Horror Game.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Extend your roots, imbibe fresh blood, and expand without end. Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Devour.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    "Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team.STORYIn the foggy woods on the outskirts of Lowell town, you'll find the quiet Lowell Orphanage. It's surrounded by old stories and spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    [Media 2152885] [Media 2152886] Dungeon Nightmares II is a first-person psychological horror that takes you through a journey of discovering what nightmares are. It is the sequel to the very... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory.

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  29. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 2,600 reviews

    You see a newspaper ad about a house-sitting job. Since you're short on money, you decide to sign up. What awaits you... Did I mention that the house you'll be staying at has the latest home automation systems of the 80s!? Now you know! Simply clap twice in any room in the house to toggle the lights on/off. We sure are lucky that there are no entities around that can take advantage of this. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 576 reviews

    Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. It's your job to locate and neutralize the mimic in order to keep the area safe. Average playtime: 25-30 minutes Key features:A short creepy horror experience VHS aesthetics Atmospheric ambience Open world horror Volumetric lighting Controls:WASD to move Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimic Search.

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  31. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    An innovative survival horror imbued with the eternal brilliance of dungeon crawling In a confined space with no escape, face relentless attacks from masked humans. Use your limited resources and wits to survive this desperate situation! Simple combat system with grid-based movement and free camera control. The only way to survive is to dodge dangers and defeat the approaching masked humans! Adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Mask.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Hub.

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  33. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 822 reviews

    Story driven horror game with Christmas theme. It has a dialogue system and multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Snow.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Eldervale is a survival horror game reminiscent of early 2000's classics. Many elements will be instantly familiar to veterans, while also introducing newcomers to the genre. Exploration and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldervale.

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  37. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Deathwatch is a horror game in which you are tasked to observe haunted locations, log supernatural events and eradicate any potential paranormal threats. You'll need to keep a keen eye on every camera and even your present location for any supernatural occurrences. Possible events vary from Audio to Victims and paranormal sightings, plus many more. Using your computer systems you must log each eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHWATCH.

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  38. 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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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 862 reviews

    Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mists of Aiden.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Forsake is a 1 to 4 player co-op online survival horror game where each player is a member of an urban explorer group. Choose your equipment to explore places full of paranormal and exorcise them, if you think you can handle it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsake.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    92% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    INESCAPABLE HORROR IMMURE is a story driven, psychological horror game. Will, the protagonist, has found himself trapped inside a foreboding Mansion with no exit. To escape, he must travel... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMURE.

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  42. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Lazaretto is a first-person survival horror video game set in the current day. You play the descendant of a man who once worked at an old and inactive facility, rumored to be located on a haunted quarantine island - a Lazaretto. Armed with only with a flashlight and nagging curiosity, your goal is to explore the environment, uncovering mysteries surrounding an artifact which has recently fallen in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    WHAT IS A LIMINAL SPACE?: Liminal spaces are those strange, evocative, and occasionally unsettling locations that appear to be the entrance to another realm. When someone enters a space that is outside of typical space and time, they are said to be in a condition of liminality. These people straddle the boundaries set by law, custom, and convention for the typical roles, behaviors, and positions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAM LOGIC.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 4,434 reviews

    DESOLATE is a first person survival horror. Form a research team with up to 4 other players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions or do it all by yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATE.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    DISCORD About the GameAs a survivor of a car crash, you enter a world affected by a mysterious drug substance that controls everything around you. Formerly known as a joyful place, now transformed into a wasteland full of disturbing monsters, mysteries and an eerie atmosphere. Here, any action can lead to the increase of the hazardous fog, which when maxed-out will make a living hell out of your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urge.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,983 reviews

    Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,231 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    "Please, kill me." "If you get out with me, then I'll kill you." Their strange "promise" formed a peculiar bond between the two of them. Where are they? Why were they caught? They desperately try to escape from the sealed building! "Angels of Death" is a psycho horror adventure game, which consists of four episodes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels of Death.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    In the social network, the main character plays the quest "Hide and Seek", but this time the organizers decided to move the quest to the real world. They indicate the coordinates of the place where the quest item was hidden, the one who finds it first will receive a cash prize. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You_Must.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    You are an elite mercenary, known as Operator8. A distress call came in to the agency, claiming death and chaos on the moon Triton, a location few have ventured to. The money is good and there are lots of aliens to kill, what's not to like? An unparalleled alien invasion has overwhelmed the Mining Block Facility on the moon Triton, leaving only death and horror in its wake. Because of the ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operator8.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 315,218 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest.

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