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Games like The Nightmare

Looking for games like The Nightmare? Here are top survival platformer recommendations with a horror, mystery and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Grinnel, AUTO-CRISIS or Cursed Loop.

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  1. Shifting Reality: Corridors move every time you turn around. Doors you once passed vanish; you will lose your sense of direction in this living labyrinth. Move or Fade: The moment you stop, your flashlight dies. The only way to survive in the dark is to never stop moving. ️ The Price of Paranoia: Look back too often and your mind blurs, turning everything you see into a hallucination. In this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grinnel.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    You're driving away on a forest road, late at night, under a heavy storm. Your car breaks down. Luckily, there might be a gas station nearby. But a misfortune never comes alone. The storm has brought something else, something otherworldly that oddly smells of spilled diesel oil. When it rains, it pours. AUTO-CRISIS is a short horror game (~60mn) about cars, rain, being lost, and bad days. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AUTO-CRISIS.

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  3. After a night filled with nightmares, you find yourself in an unfamiliar mansion. All you know is that you must escape... But this place is no ordinary building; it’s a labyrinth filled with dark forces that are constantly trying to catch you. In every corner, in every room, dark memories from your past come to life, and every death pulls you back into the same nightmare. The only way out of thes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Loop.

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  4. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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  5. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    62% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 7 reviews

    Sanity of Morris - psychological horror adventure. Discover clues but stay away from the light, or you'll be caught. Try to stay sane in the search for your father, consumed by conspiracy theories about the government and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity of Morris.

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  6. WARNINGThis game contains intense horror sequences, flashing lights, and sudden visual effects that may affect players with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. A world between memory and nightmare. EnvironmentExplore a frozen, forgotten reality inspired by the quiet landscapes and architecture of the post-Soviet era. Covered in winter silence, abandoned locations hide betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Suffering.

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  7. Step into the haunting world of "Phantom Asylum", a gripping VR psychological horror game that will test both your courage and your sanity. Explore the dark, abandoned halls of a long-forgotten mental institution, where ghostly presences and disturbing visions blur the line between reality and madness. In "Phantom Asylum", it’s not just the lurking phantoms you need to fear, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Asylum VR.

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  8. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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    Sebastian is a janitor in a nursing home, but in a world of drugs and mysteries, his reality unravels. Under Dr. Malverick's watch, his ordinary life twists into strange experiments, missing patients, and inner turmoil. What is real? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Story SummaryPlay as Veloria, a high school girl who awakens in a world that feels both familiar and alien. Following the fragmented traces of her memory, she must solve puzzles and encounter strangers who seem oddly recognizable. She seeks not just a way out, but the ultimate truth: Who is she? And why has she returned to this place? The girl wakes before a gloomy orphanage. Ashes swirl through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veloria.

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  12. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About This: Insider threat is a first-person survival horror game. The game takes place in a scientific complex located somewhere lost in the universe. The plot tells the story of one of the patients who has survived the latest events that occurred in the complex. After waking up alone and disoriented, you will soon discover the terrible experiments that were being carried out in this strange pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insider Threat.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 876 reviews

    The game "Find Yourself" - psychological horror from the first person in a closed space. Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Yourself.

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  15. Awakeness – Steam Description (Revised)Awakeness is a first-person psychological horror game set within Barzakh — a higher layer of reality that exists between states of being, where familiar spaces obey unfamiliar rules. You awaken as Yalda, alone inside an immense, distorted environment that feels unsettlingly close to reality, yet fundamentally wrong. There are no explanations, no guidance, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakeness: YALDA Night.

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  16. ABOUT THIS GAMENamiko is a PSX-inspired psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional storytelling. You play as Namiko, a young girl navigating spaces shaped by ritual, belief, and unresolved trauma. Horror in Namiko is not loud or constant — it lingers in silence, distorted memory, and the unseen presence of something watching. This is a slow-burn experience where vu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

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  17. Residue Of The Lost"Some souls aren't lost... they're just left behind." Residue Of The Lost is a psychological horror experience set within the confines of a single house. StoryThe player awakens in the body of a sorcerer who once lived in the distant past, reincarnated into the modern world after death. However, with this rebirth, the sorcerer’s identity has been completely lost. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Residue Of The Lost.

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  18. In Oblivio, you and your companions are patients of the psychiatric hospital Abyss. After a mysterious incident, you find yourselves free—right at the gates of the facility—only to discover with horror that it has long been abandoned. To recover the fading memories of what happened—and of who you truly are—you must return to its ominous halls. Escaping the grounds is impossible—an unknown force… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblivio.

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  19. "Dream Escape" is a first-person horror chamber escape type of game, there are 6 different dreams, the player can choose one of the dreams to adventure, but also can save the current record, enter the next dream, if you are very strong, soon can complete all the dream adventure. Operation instructions The game control is mainly controlled by the keyboard and mouse, W is forward, S is bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Escape.

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  20. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

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  21. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    [Media 2373982] It Will Find You is a first person narrative driven horror experience, utilising a reactive narrative system that alters narrative elements based on player actions. With a focus... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Will Find You.

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  23. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

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  24. 《Back3:Spooky》​​ is a horror FMV. As the third installment in the 《Back》 series, players will continue to embody protagonist Ren Xing. After escaping the Art Horror Dimension(Back2:fade), the protagonist awakens in an enigmatic faction, only to find his escape companion Gao Yan missing. When interrogated about Gao Yan's whereabouts, Ye Tan – who survived the Haunted Manor Dimension(Back1) – appear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 背后3:阴戏.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Hope Deferred is a first-person psychological horror RPG. Explore nightmare worlds and search for understanding in this PSX inspired dungeon crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope Deferred.

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  26. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Buzz About the Game "Kunkun Terror Express" is an immersive horror adventure game that thrusts players into the heart-pounding scenario of being trapped aboard an infinite loop of the Kunkun Terror Express train. This game offers a unique blend of suspense, puzzle-solving, and survival horror.You must find a way to reach the platform Kun and escape. As a player, you find yourself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kunkun Terror Express.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Puppet House is a puzzle-adventure horror game with escape room themes. Take on the role of detective Rick, investigating a series of mysterious disappearances of local residents. All the clues lead to an abandoned ventriloquist's house, full of dark secrets and terrifying surprises. When the peaceful town of Field Town begins receiving reports of mysterious disappearances, Rick decides to invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppet House.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Telephone is a first-person psychological horror game that will transport you to a world governed by anxiety. You will have to explore the house in which you are locked and the mysterious town of Lonely Plain, searching for clues that can help Roberta regain her memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Telephone.

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  29. A 3D side-scrolling adventure game, you will dive into a bizarre dark world and unlock the secrets hidden in it. Use the props you've earned to fight against a variety of sanity-shattering monsters and bosses, challenge creative decryption, explore chilling truths, and reveal your ultimate destiny.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Breath.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 427 reviews

    The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan that he does not tell anyone about. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Father's Day.

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  31. 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.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    We always search for truth while awake, but truth can be found in our nightmares… Experience the terror in Silence Channel 2, a first person horror game based on a true story. Navigate through eerie environments, solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and even wield firepower in a desperate bid for survival. Can you escape the relentless darkness in this terrifying sequel? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence Channel 2.

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  33. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    46% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 11 reviews

    Story-driven FPS mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Zodiac Speaking.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A woman with multiple personalities disorder and a doctor to uncover the mystery of her missing boy. A first person survival horror adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noosphere.

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  35. RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom/ルートフーム.

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  36. Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

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  37. Shadow of the Cursed Realm is a gripping first-person psychological horror experience that blends atmospheric exploration, mind-bending puzzles, and relentless terror. Step into a forsaken world where reality twists into a nightmare, and unseen horrors stalk the shadows. Setting and Atmosphere: Cursed Realm: Enter a decaying land consumed by darkness, where every corner hides a sinister secret.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Of The Cursed Realm.

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  38. IMPORTANT NOTE: The game emphasizes atmospheric exploration and slow-building tension to deliver a deep and immersive horror experience. Its story unfolds through symbolic imagery, cryptic environments, and subtle narrative cues. Be prepared for a challenge that goes beyond conventional gameplay mechanics. OverviewStep into a first-person psychological horror where the elevator becomes your priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Observer.

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  39. If you're ready to run and play a deadly game of hide-and-seek, then come on in and make yourself at home. Behind the door, endless oppressive corridors, filthy walls, deadly traps, and a ravenous creature eagerly waiting to get up close and personal with you await. There are doors that should remain locked. There are places that no one should ever visit. Secrets hidden in the shadows should not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Wolf.

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  40. After a long day at work, your only goal was to get home. But your night turns into a nightmare when you wake up trapped inside a forgotten mansion, lost somewhere between reality and dreams. Features: Explore a vast, mysterious mansion full of hidden paths and secrets. Solve simple puzzles to unlock new areas and find your way out. Multiple endings based on your choices and actions. Min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfound Footage.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in "Prison Loop," a captivating puzzle game. Trapped in a mysterious temporal loop within a high-security prison, your objective is to observe anomalies throughout the environment and react if something alerts you. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Loop.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME As the protagonist, you will delve deep into the realm of dreams, utilizing your mastery of black magic to manipulate the very fabric of reality. Uncover hidden secrets, encounter enigmatic beings, and overcome formidable challenges as you navigate through a series of mind-bending dreamscapes. However, be cautious, for the influence of black magic comes at a price. As you delve d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horrors Origins.

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  43. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Liminal Leap: A Descent into the Unfamiliar ____________________ Liminal Leap is a heart-pounding escape room challenge set in the unsettling world of the Backrooms. Reality warps, familiar spaces twist, and you're trapped in a labyrinthine facility – a distorted reflection of the everyday. Your mission: Escape. Uncover the secrets of this insidious place and find your way back to reality. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Leap.

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  44. Welcome to the world of our thrilling first-person horror game, "Conquered Dread" Prepare to embark on a chilling and suspenseful journey as you navigate the treacherous depths of a mysterious cave to save your friend from an evil cult. But beware, as you must remain stealthy and outsmart a relentless red-hooded henchman who will stop at nothing to capture you. Story: In "Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquered Dread.

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    Room is a psychological horror game. THE SUBJECT OF THE GAME In Room players find themselves trapped in an unnerving and ever-shifting nightmare where escaping one room only leads to the discovery of another, each more sinister than the last. Confronted by an ever-evolving environment, players must navigate through a series of intricately designed rooms, each harboring its own unique set of cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room.

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  46. For those of you who are hungry for survival horror. Welcome to the new world of survival horror, where the elements of survival horror are fused together. THE MADHOUSE | Infected Mansion is a survival horror game where you try to survive from an abandoned house. This game is inspired by Japanese horror games such as "Resident Evil" and "SIREN".■Announcements Gamepad (controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE MADHOUSE | Infected Mansion.

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  47. Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

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  48. Your family’s past has already made the choice for youOn August 13, 1992, Nastya arrives in the remote village of Mokhovo, where she once spent her summers with her grandmother. After a failed business venture and mounting debts, she hopes to find money or valuables in the now-abandoned house—something that could help her start over. The last bus departs, the house turns out to be empty, and all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Evil Sleeps.

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    DREADCELL is a first-person psychological horror experience where reality doesn’t break… it repeats. 2 to 3 hours of gameplay with multiple endings (good, bad, and secret) Each cycle evolves based on your actions and perception Hidden secrets, anomalies, and details to uncover with every exploration An experience designed for players who enjoy psychological horror, exploration, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADCELL.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    The Store looks familiar.That’s the problem. You enter a brightly lit furniture superstore made of showrooms, aisles, and corridors. Everything is clean. Orderly. Normal. Then it repeats. The rooms return in the same order, with the same layout — but not always in the same state. Something may be wrong. Or nothing may be wrong at all. And knowing the difference is the only way forward. Observatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-3008: Infinite Store.

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