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Looking for games like The Nightmare In The Backrooms? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story, CAGE-FACE | Case 2: The Sewer or DESOLATION.

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  1. Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Find your way out of the sewers while fighting off an unstoppable monster and slowly succumbing to a mysterious illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAGE-FACE | Case 2: The Sewer.

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  3. What is Desolation? It was meant to be a normal day of work. In the distant future, as an engineer on the Vomulus Space Station, your normal day goes haywire as the elevator malfunctions and you hear everyone get killed by monstrosities, leaving you isolated with unspeakable terrors stalking you every step you go. Experience the dense and unsettling atmosphere of a lived-in space station, defend … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATION.

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  4. Cold Chains is a first-person survival horror game set in an inhospitable environment full of mysteries. After waking up from a years-long coma, you find yourself alone in an abandoned hospital and must search for answers and find a way out of this nightmare filled with violent creatures and hopeless agony. Explore the locations, taking advantage of what you find along the way. You are not the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Chains.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Casa Caballero is a single-player, first-person survival horror game set in a fictional area in the Philippines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casa Caballero.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    See also About the GameHope is Gone is a first-person action horror game with a retro art style. You play as Zoe, an ordinary woman who has made many mistakes in the past. Zoe takes a bus to go to the hospital where her husband is hospitalized, but falls asleep. When she wakes up, she is in a totally decadent and dark parallel dimension. The beings of this world hate humans and will do anything… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope is Gone.

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  7. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 860 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 5 reviews

    Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik. Join forces with your former foe Rimat and battle against scores of angry denizens, preventing their dastardl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeno Clash 2.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 10,416 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 43 reviews

    Scorn is an atmospheric first person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. It is designed around an idea of "being thrown into the world". Isolated and lost inside this dream-like world you will explore different interconnected regions in a non-linear fashion. The unsettling environment is a character itself. Every location contains its own theme (st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scorn.

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  9. CAN YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH?Scary Cave Diving is an immersive, first-person survival experience. You are trapped in a deep, underwater labyrinth with one goal: find the exit. But the caves are dark, your oxygen is draining quickly, and something massive is stalking you through the water. SURVIVE THE DEPTHSDropped into a randomly generated cave system, no two dives are ever the same. You must navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Cave Diving.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameAre you ready to face 7 different evolved monsters across 7 different maps? In this game, you will experience 7 different gameplays, each taking place on different platforms. You are trapped as a test subject on a seven-layer platform developed by scientists. This platform, built by scientists searching for a solution to prevent the extinction of humanity, i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform.

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  11. Scary Tales: Horror School – A Terrifying First-Person Horror AdventureTrapped in an abandoned school haunted by dark entities, you must find a way to escape before it’s too late. Eerie corridors, spine-chilling whispers, and a sinister past lurk around every corner—every step you take could be your last. Storyline - Chapter 1You were once a cheerful schoolboy, enjoying carefree days of laughte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Tales: Horror School.

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  12. --- ​​Roguelike Mode, Now Available!​​ ---Ancient monsters are invading the castle—join the fight and defend against the dragon’s assault! • Mix and match equipment for diverse combat styles! • Summon divine guardians to fight by your side! • Unlock 20+ new achievements—take on the challenge! --- ​​Identity Deduction Mode​​ ---"Castle of Mist" draws inspiration from social deductio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Mist.

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  13. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Gates of Despair is a horror game that works level based. The game is still in a very early development phase and far from final. So far the first level "Chapter 1" is playable. The current upload serves as a test and serves to improve the game. In the future, this will then be available in full and  chargeable. The gaming experience is unique after each restart due to a randomly generated game pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gates of Despair.

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  14. «Permanent: Hope & Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and ir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent: Hope & Vacuum.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    I Believe in Capybara Supremacy! About the GameAVOID THE PYRAMIDS! We are trying to escape from a dark and extremely disturbing mysterious place. We are trying to rescue our character, who has lost his memory and is waiting to be sacrificed, without getting caught by the enemies around and open the hidden areas of the room by exploring the surroundings.DON'T GET LOST IN THE MAZE! Keep an eye on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrami Head.

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  16. Enter a world of fear and survival in this thrilling first-person shooter and survival horror game where your mission is clear: eradicate a deadly monster and unravel the mysteries of a haunted, forsaken land. As the tension builds, you'll be forced to scavenge for supplies and fight your way through hostile enemies, all while the lurking terror of a monstrous entity threatens your every step. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Hill Wendigo.

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  17. 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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  18. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Become an uncompliant process and fight off the corrupted digital zombies that haunt the crumbling halls of a dying digital world. Technically a first-person shooter (it's in first person and you shoot things), The Corruption is in feel really a bit more like a liminal or backrooms game, except that you usually also have a grenade launcher to fight zombie-like enemies, instead of always running. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corruption.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces. Work together with teammates to solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and escape. True cooperative play and unsettling atmosphere make every moment a tense challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BodyRecords.

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  21. 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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  22. 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 amazin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane: Horror.

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  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Step back into Hanwell and discover the world beyond it. Set in the deeper parts of London, explore Westminster and uncover the truth about yourself. Explore a rich, atmospheric take on Westminster and it's various Locations. Filled with lore and secrets to discover. All new dual control melee combat system, land each hit and combo with satisfying intensity. Scavenge scarce but available weapons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Hanwell.

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  24. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Unsafe is a co-op horror sci-fi game for 1-4 players. Your space station has gone dark and something lurks in the shadows...Your team must investigate, use tools, extract all data and return to safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsafe Express.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    You love to geocache. It's a good way to escape the daily life. You like doing it alone and at night. It has that special adrenaline rush. But what will you do, when you find out that you're not alone? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunted: One Step Too Far.

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  26. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 5,030 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Vivo.

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  27. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring every nook and cranny of this place will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remorse: The List.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 733 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ball.

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  29. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 771 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 15 reviews

    Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcosis.

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  30. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The year is 2012. A team of U.S. scientists returns from Mars with a small, metallic object - the first hard proof that life exist beyond our planet. Rushed to a top secret underground facility, through a maze-like series of hallways and test chambers, the object is secured in the lowest level laboratory - at the end of Corridor 7. Subjected to gamma radiation, the sphere explodes - transformed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridor 7: Alien Invasion.

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  31. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortuito: Lost History.

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  32. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Shadows Peak is a story-driven atmospheric horror game focused on exploration. You play as a writer who decided to visit mysterious place called Shadows Peak to gather materials for a new book about legends. Be warned, Shadows Peak will not hold your hand. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Peak.

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  33. Step into the shoes of Margherita, the brilliant delivery girl of Pizzeria 4Spicchi, in a first-person horror shooter. Defeat the food-aliens attacking the pizzeria using a weapon capable of turning pizza ingredients into bullets, the only way to eliminate the mysterious creatures. Track down the powerful enemy commanding the alien ranks: if it gets its hands on Margherita’s latest research, it co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4Spicchi.

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  34. Glass Monsters is a single-player first-person 3D survival shooter where every battle takes place in a procedurally assembled glass arena. You fight through constantly shifting spaces filled with transparent walls, domes, bridges, ramps, and other geometric structures, fend off waves of aggressive creatures, and search for safe ground where cover can stop being cover at any moment. At its core, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glass Monsters.

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  35. A Dark Legacy, Reimagined. Originally a mobile horror pioneer in 2015 with over 2 million downloads, this terrifying journey has been completely rebuilt for PC. The Curse in the Village offers a surreal nightmare where the boundaries between reality and the void blur. Chapters of Horror: Chapter 1: Shattered Reality: It begins with a simple glass of water at night. But when doors slam shut and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse in the Village - Remastered.

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  36. Welcome to Dead Beyond You awaken in darkness—disoriented, alone, and trapped inside a house that should not exist. The air is heavy with decay, and the silence is broken only by distant, guttural groans echoing through the halls. You’re not alone. This house is crawling with the dead. Zombies roam every corridor, their lifeless eyes searching, their bodies driven by an endless hunger for fle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Beyond.

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  37. “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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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The story that you play as a German soldier named Private Heinrich. He entered a mysterious bunker seeking shelter from bombing. When he opened the bunker door, he triggered an otherworldly anomaly. The air crackled with energy, and he found himself in a surreal future, the bunker revealing itself as a time portal, thrusting Heinrich into an unfamiliar era—a horrifying journey. The game is still… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten bunker 1939.

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  39. Take part in heart-stopping first-person action with waves of ravenous zombies. Use your weapons wisely, keep your ammo count at bay, and stay focused—all decisions are literally matters of life and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 2.

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  40. Polaroid is a first-person horror game where a simple job turns into a horrific nightmare. Tasked with printing out pictures (taken with a Polaroid camera!) and placing them into a container, you must perform the same act around about 120 times... whilst being paranoid about the nightmarish creatures that await you outside your office. The lights occasionally turn off, and you must venture out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polarize.

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  41. F20 Eclipse is a dark and realistic first-person shooter in the genre of combat survival horror. Fight your fears and doubts on the battlefields of World War I. The events of the game take place during the First World War. The main character is a soldier of the British Expeditionary Force fighting in northern France, who becomes a victim of a cunning plan and tries to escape a series of inexplicab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F20 Eclipse.

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  42. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Backrooms: What's Next is a cooperative horror game for up to 4 players where you and your friends will explore a spooky environment using your memory and wits to complete the game. Fresh Perspective This isn't your typical backrooms experience. It's a unique interpretation that sets it apart from the ordinary. A bad situation The game is not so easy to play to the end, there are some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: What's Next.

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  43. NEW KELLAN COMING SOON  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kellan Graves: Fallen.

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  44. View Game
    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    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.

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  45. View Game
    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ROADMAP About the Game In the 10 years following the pandemic, humanity has fallen to millions. Billions died, but very few could stay dead... In this dark world, our extraction team, which conducts hostage rescue operations to save even a single person, will be pulled into the depths of darkness in search of light after stumbling upon a clue by chance. Infect Cam: A high-risk, adre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infect Cam.

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  46. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 4,725 reviews

    Join our Discord server to follow updates and fixes related to our game. Additionally, you can meet other players and play with them. We value our community greatly, and therefore, our Discord server is very important to us. Most of the ideas we get for the game come from this server. You can also join our Discord server to follow our projects and be a part of our community. In this game, which… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zort.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Tyler receives a sudden location from his missing brother’s phone. It leads him to a remote, fog-covered island — a place of cults, silence, and things best left forgotten. He thought he came to rescue. Instead, he walked into a nightmare. A Cinematic Psychological Horror ExperienceBleak Haven is a survival horror game in which you'll explore abandoned villages, crypts, ruins, and underground ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleak Haven.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    SAHUR: Escape Together – A cooperative survival horror game for 1-4 players. Band together to survive a night of terror and stop the deranged Sahur. Explore dangerous streets, scavenge for resources, and stay clear of his minions… Key genres: Horror, memes, action, coop. What makes it special? Smart AI that adapts to your playstyle. Rising difficulty as you progress. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAHUR: Escape Together.

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  49. View Game
    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    One Last Toast is a first-person adventure set in a Venetian villa owned by the Bepi's family. You awaken in the chilling silence of a ballroom, surrounded by the deceased guests of the family's latest celebration. Just hours ago, you raised a glass to their new wine. Now, the opulent Venetian villa is a tomb, strangled by monstrous vines visible beyond the windows, and haunted by a sinister f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Last Toast.

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  50. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Loot the treasures left behind and find your way out before it’s too late! Danger still lurks in the dungeon, and surviving on your own is not an option. Only through teamwork and skill can you and your allies make it out alive.   ⚔️ Cooperation and Survival Up to six players must join forces to overcome the dangers within the dungeon. Whether it’s unlocking sealed doors or opening heavy treasure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Done.

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