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Games like The Nightmare (Demo)

Games like The Nightmare (Demo)

Looking for games like The Nightmare (Demo)? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with illWill, Arruyo or Protothype.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Eliminate hordes of monsters in illWill, a thrilling first person shooter. The game features breathtaking locations filled with hundreds of monsters and polished gameplay containing all the best of old school shooters. You have a variety of weapons at your disposal - from a double barrel shotgun, warm and beloved as grandma's soup, to a soul ripper with gameplay mechanic unseen before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to illWill.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    52% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Arruyo is a 3D first person terror game, where the player is inside a farmhouse with different monsters that will try to kill him/her. To survive and discover the mystery of that place, the player will have to hide from these monsters while investigating the farmhouse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arruyo.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Protothype it's a short game experience that will allow you to discover the tormented love story of a young developer for a classmate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protothype.

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  4. [Full game is available on Steam with NOW with launch discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3656990/_Warehouse/][Demo Available NOW only on itch.io]The demo and the full version will have dramatic changes, and the level you played before has undergone major changes: - Core puzzles redesigned for a more immersive and challenging experience - Limited ammo system added – every shot matters n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 工廈 Warehouse.

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  5. (Downloadable file is at the bottom) (下载链接在页面的最底下) Hello world! It's WT here! You can call me "Representing my brain" because after all, I am a "body driver" who sits inside of the skull. 大家好,我是个人游戏开发者WT!或者你们喜欢的花叫我“颅内来客”,一个驾驶着躯体的大脑。 Since the around June of last year, I started to work on a dark story driven game called "The Backward". I have been working as a solo developer so far, and It's been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backward (Demo Scene).

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Delve into the forest after the strange disappearance of Kali Müller and find out if the legends are true... ABOUT THIS GAME The Rockrose region has always been shrouded in an aura of mystery. Its trails were walked by hikers who claimed to have seen some figures crowned by a halo of light, but that is only part of the legend... Even so, there are those who have found in these lands a frequent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lapso [DEMO].

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  7. The Abandoned is a short First Person Horror experience where you will solve puzzles and use your abilities to blast through waves of enemies while you uncover the story one chapter at a time. Chapter 1 : Awakening is included with this purchase of The Abandoned, with the remaining three chapters being released as DLC as they are developed. There are content updates and extra features being added… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Abandoned.

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  8. The Darkest Paths - The House is a Single-player Psychological Horror Game, adapting the VHS-Style format to give you the best horror experience.Story Summary You take the place of Michael Holster, a journalist who used to live in Ravens Hollow, a small-city near a beautiful large forest. However, in this beautiful small-city weird, strange, and sometimes scary events unfold. People going missing,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Paths: The House.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Mark Thompson accepts a late-night shift in a mysterious office, but what seemed like a routine night quickly turns into a nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Shift.

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  10. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Welcome to the realm of the Child Eater. Escape a Cold War orphanage in this 1-6 player co-op survival horror. Solve shifting puzzles, evade cultists, and survive the Child Eater’s arrival. Escape the orphanage Hide. Loot. Solve puzzles. Work together. Multiplayer co-op survival horror for 1-6 players Communcation through proximity voicechat Dynamic escape room mechanics where every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cult of the Child Eater.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    Kill your clone before it kills YOU! In this roguelite sandbox horror game, experience true paranoia as you hide, hunt, and try to eliminate your double. Fight to survive as you unravel this terrifying tale of clones and biological horrors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Has My Face.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the ungraceful clambering, oftentimes painful crawl towards closure. Interact with domestic objects, seek out memories, and embrace feelings that cut as sharp as a knife. SOMETIMES, YOU HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE A THOUSAND TIMES OVER. It feels like the apartment is alive with the remnants of her in every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of You.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 3,407 reviews

    Explore, admire and listen in this pensive artistic experience in PS VR2. Buy Pools at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLS.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 1,115 reviews

    Subject: #131389145 . Property of the Gent Corporation. No unauthorized viewing or interaction. Danger. Unstable.SUMMARYDiscover the interactable Secrets of the Machine by exploring Gent's creation and solving the puzzles within. Lurking amongst the shadows are glimpses to the past, the present, and the future of the Dark Puddles. But stay alert, this realm changes often...FEATURES Explore The Dra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bendy: Secrets of the Machine.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Plunge into the world of the bloody tragedy that took place at the boarding school and feel the fear and someone's frightening presence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presence.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 968 reviews

    Tales of Escape is a series of multiplayer, VR (also playable on nonVR computers), escape room adventures. Cold as Ice is the first story, which puts you, and up to 5 friends (VR or not) in an abandoned butcher shop late in the last millennium. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Escape.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,332 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 1.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it. The procedurally generated islands are home to creatures natural and imagined, tranquil valleys and ruins with magical properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proteus.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Escape the underground research facility and discover the truth of your origin. ShadowBringer is a 3D stealth game where you take on the role of a shadowy monster. Awakened with no recollection of the past, a voice in your head whispers softly to you: "Get out of this place". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShadowBringer.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    89% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    En route to a scare game, Lumi realizes that she is suddenly alone. Then, suddenly appears the old abandoned hospital... Explore throughout the tragedy-stricken hospital. Search for the student IDs of Lumi's classmates. And find out what really happened. Maybe all you need is the courage to "flee?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 754 reviews

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. HeatWave is a new chapter of spider hunting sim coming this Summer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill It With Fire: HEATWAVE.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    61% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    Neverout is a unique puzzle game with innovative mechanics and immersive, unsettling atmosphere. The game puts the player in a small, claustrophobic cube, that has only one way out. Will you survive? HTC Vive Required on PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverout.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 698 reviews

    The player takes on the role of Einar, who is on a quest to kill the inhabitants of a Norse fishing village who are infected by a mysterious material. Use different weapons such as the bow, hammer and axe to clear the village of the monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Einar.

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  25. Nightmarise is a challenging climbing game mixed with psychological horror. When you go to sleep, the nightmare begins. The ultimate goal is simple - you have to wake up. To do that, you'll need to climb and reach the top. Find your way up through strange structures that don’t belong in the real world. Every jump matters. Every mistake sends you down again. Compete for time, help each other thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmarise.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Playing Satori | 悟り, the player loses himself in a dream world to take an inner journey of meditation.The game is based on feelings of sadness and restlessness. The gameplay features a series of puzzles based on sound effects, space, music, and video.The setting, music, and interaction is made to create a complete and coherent experience, in which the player must find his way around, seeking calm … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satori | 悟り.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Final Outcry is a first-person horror game that centers on classified government found footage of an urban exploration trip gone wrong. As you venture further into an abandoned prison, do you have what it takes to face the horrors lurking within and reach the end of the V/H/S tape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Outcry.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    "Echoes of Despair" invites you on a chilling journey into the heart of an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Take on the role of Sarah, an investigative journalist, and explore the mysteries surrounding the troubled past of the hospital. Uncover the truth behind inhumane experiments and long-buried secrets as you navigate through haunted corridors inhabited by supernatural entities and tor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Of Despair.

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  29. The Demon's Exorcism is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience the story of a family trapped in a haunting curse. Immerse yourself in the chilling narrative as you exorcise the demon and break the curse.EnvironmentEnter a mansion where chilling events took place. Explore dimly lit hallways and discover the stories hidden in each abandoned room, each space echoing with the memories o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Demon's Exorcism.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ADEPTH "Adepth" is a 10-15 min first person horror experience where you must survive a sinking submarine. Move quickly through the submerged vessel and close the leaking valves to surface the ship and escape the craft.  Be careful though, you aren't alone. Best played Fullscreen with headphones & in the dark. THE STORY The date is March 12th 1945, The USS Bass has been scuttled in the depths of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adepth.

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  31. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Case Kovacs: Agent 228 is a very short and intriguing mini game telling the story of Elizabeth Kovacs, the missing woman from the game NoseBound. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Kovacs: Agent 228.

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    A game in the genre of horror that will immerse you in the story of a prisoner who had a chance to try to get out of the bunker in which strange things happen. In the game you will have to solve small puzzles, learn the history of the game while reading diaries and of course hide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUNKER.

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  33. A Horror FPS That Will Test Your Nerves. You wake up in a world that has changed forever. A priest, obsessed with forbidden knowledge, performed a ritual that actually worked—opening the gates of hell and unleashing chaos. Now, survival is your only goal in a place where creatures and humans can no longer coexist. Creatures everywhere They could come from any direction. Stay alert, keep y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Alert.

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  34. The Temple Of is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler game. It is 3D, procedurally generated, and packed with ancient horror around every corner! Use your torch to find secret passageways, treasures, and mysteries all while avoiding (or seeking?) the supernatural. Explore ever changing environments, from dusty and forgotten tombs to subterranean jungles. Experience exploration like never before in a brand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Temple Of.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Basement of Hellish is a survival horror game with zombies in 1st person. Survive and struggle to find a way out in this horror game with tense and dark atmosphere. Explore and manage your resources. Basement of Hellish is a game where every bullet matters. Escape and find a way to survive in a basement infested with zombies and a powerful enemy.Key Features: Dark atmosphere Tense enviroment. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basement of Hellish.

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  36. Against All Odds is an immersive story based top-down shooter, where you follow the tragic story of Maxwell Philben. Maneuver yourself through different unique levels either by sneaking or gunning down the enemies. Collect different weapons, gold and gain experience to enhance your gameplay and skills. Against All Odds offers you hours of entertaining gameplay, different gunplay, fun and difficu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against All Odds.

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  37. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Dead Static Drive is Grand Theft Cthulhu—a survival-horror road trip through a nightmare version of 1980s Americana. Scavenge, fight, and sneak your way across small towns and eerie highways as reality begins to unravel. Play as Hearst, a wayward traveler searching for their missing parents—and answers—in a world collapsing under the weight of something ancient and wrong. Trust is your most valua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Static Drive.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    52% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    Step into Ningyōmachi, once a thriving hub of doll-making mastery, now a decaying ghost town haunted by the bloodstained legacy of a twisted craftsman. As you uncover the town's dark secrets, you'll confront the eerie remnants of the Hanabira Doll Factory and the lifelike creations that refuse to stay still. Will you survive the horrors hidden within the forgotten "Doll Town," or will you become a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Doll Town.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

     STEAM https://store.steampowered.com/app/3102000/Madness_inside/ WHAT IS MADNESS? "Madness Inside" is a psychological horror walking simulator. Average time to complete the game: 60 minutes There are two endings Lieutenant Vic Voyt, chasing a dangerous criminal, unexpectedly finds himself in this dark place where horrifying experiments once took place. Players will explore dark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Inside.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    There is no penalty for death. Even if you suck at games, you can still enjoy 99% of the content including the colorful writing, trippy visuals, and banger soundtrack! If you're a "Gamer" gamer, this game will humble you! You should try beating it in Chaos Mode.  死んでもペナルティはありません。たとえあなたがゲーム下手でも、カラフルな文章、トリッピーなビジュアル、そして最高のサウンドトラックを含むコンテンツの99%を十分に楽しめます!本物のゲーマーなら、このゲームで自分の実力の無さを思い知らされるでしょう!ぜ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Void.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 894 reviews

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

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Several EpisodesJoin us into the abyss Evil Sinister will have several chapters, so stay informed by: And join: These smalls actions really help me a lot and you will get updates about the game release. About the GameEvil Sinister: Introduction In Evil Sinister you are an independent journalist thrust into the heart of darkness as you lead a daring investigation into an infamous abandoned hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Sinister.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    97% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    "Doll Impostor" is an innovative horror and mystery game that immerses you in the eerie task of being a guardian of possessed dolls. Set in a creepy environment and wrapped in a suffocating atmosphere, the game centers on a unique premise: among your collection of dolls, which at first glance seem to be under control, hides an imposter with sinister intentions.  As a player, you find yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Impostor.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 503 reviews

    Eliminate your victims as a serial killer dubbed ‘The Sniper Killer’. Terrorize the city with your keen eye and thirst for blood while staying one step ahead of a detective hell bent on bringing you to justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Killer.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    44% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    GUN JAM is a rhythm first-person shooter where the player must shoot to the beat to survive. It features an original core mechanic and firefights choreographed to the soundtrack in a vibrant world. Prepare to obliterate enemies whilst blasting to the beat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN JAM.

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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 681 reviews

    Grace in the Dark is a free-to-play prelude to Alone in the Dark, a reboot of a horror classic. It gives players their first glimpse into the story of Alone in the Dark and helps set the atmosphere, which is expected to be a more linear experience with some exploration and basic puzzles. Grace in the Dark will provide about 15-20 minutes of gameplay but will not feature any combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone in the Dark Prologue.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    The Heilwald Klinikum used to be one of the most renowned medical facilities in Germany. That all changed when that curious loophole appeared... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heilwald Loophole.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    The glass sphere burst in the night of 1996. The world of distortion opened its gates and took away from you someone very important. However, in 2005, the past emerges again to hunt you once more. An atmospheric horror about love and time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umfend.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 2,340 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 2.

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