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Games like The Obsessive Shadow: Former Residents

Games like The Obsessive Shadow: Former Residents

Games like The Obsessive Shadow: Former Residents

Looking for games like The Obsessive Shadow: Former Residents? Here are top arcade role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm, Whispers in the fog or Namiko.

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  1. For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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  2. The road disappears into the fog, but something out there already knows you are here. Whispers in the Fog is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, environmental storytelling, and uncovering a deeply personal mystery. You awaken alone on a remote, rain-soaked road with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. With only a flashlight to guide you, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.

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  3. 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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  4. Every family hides secrets. Every victim has a story. Every clue can lie.Investigate a haunted mansion in this first-person psychological horror detective game. Search for hidden evidence, solve interconnected mysteries, and identify the real killer before the darkness consumes your sanity. Every investigation unfolds differently, and every decision brings you closer to the truth... or further fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Witness.

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  5. 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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  6. Step onto the desolate shores of an isolated Norwegian Island, a place shrouded in mystery and haunted by the remnants of a forgotten past. Once a thriving fishing community, the island now lies in eerie silence. As you explore the abandoned island, each clue, note, and hidden relic unveils more of its dark history. From dark lighthouses to abandoned homes, every corner holds pieces of the lives … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FYR: The Lost Island.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Warning: This game contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Vellar is a first-person psychological horror game where reality fractures, memories return in fragments, and recordings tell a story that doesn’t add up. Explore a shifting house and uncover a truth buried deep within a past you may not fully remember. A fami… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vellar.

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  8. Caspian’s Quest: A Merchant’s RoadA side-scrolling medieval fantasy RPG about trade, travel, town-building, dungeons, relationships, and dangerous roads between kingdoms. Genres: Dating Sim • Retro • Cozy RPG • Merchant Adventure • Life Sim • Story-Rich Fantasy • Exploration • Crafting • Romance • Pets • Dungeons • Farming • Fishing • Mercantile • Trading Caspian’s dream is simple: earn his … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caspian's Quest.

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  9. We Pretend is a retro-style psychological horror game about memory, trauma, and the truths people pretend not to see. You play as Minufuri, a second-year student who awakens in a place between realities known as the Shrouded Shack, a strange waystation for lost souls. There, an enigmatic Observer watches over you and offers doors formed from memories you seem to have forget. Each door leads to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Pretend.

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  10. Oppressor of Dreams is a psychological survival horror experience crafted as a Hungarian indie project, delivering a uniquely disturbing vision unlike anything seen before. Step into a world where reality fractures, fear takes form, and your own mind becomes your greatest enemy. You are not a fighter. You are a witness to something far worse. Synopsis:You play as Stecher, a disaster tourist o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oppressor of Dreams.

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  11. A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

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  12. JOIN THE COMMUNITY About the GamePine Creek is a story-driven, first-person horror game that blends the tense gameplay of modern stealth horror with the eerie atmosphere of classic survival horror, featuring an authentic ’80s setting, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzles that change with every playthrough. Story-driven, first-person survival horror Tense stealth gameplay with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

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  13. Game OverviewPlay the role of a forest ranger who finds herself stranded in a jungle that has undergone a mysterious anomaly while on an animal tagging mission. As night falls, a mystical energy turns the once-peaceful wildlife into dangerous threats. In this open-world survival game, you must manage your thirst, hunger, and health while uncovering the secrets of the jungle. Your MissionSurvive t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins of the Forgotten: A Wild Survival.

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  14. Ashentia Hauntings is a 2D top-down survival horror game based on the story of a paranormal enthusiast called Noah, who decided to investigate the various haunted locations of Ashentia, a place that is surrounded by hills and forests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashentia Hauntings.

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  15. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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  16. ■ Demo and Full Release Currently in Development!We are aiming to release the demo in 2026. Wishlist the game and stay tuned for future updates! Please note: The game itself is currently available in Japanese only. An English version has not yet been confirmed. ■ About the Game Tea Party at the Extinction Museum is a cute yet slightly unsettling gothic exploration adventure where you switch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 絶滅博物館でお茶会を.

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  17. 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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  18. Movement through the Interstice Facility is dangerous by design. Floors can give way, paths can shift, and environments may not behave as expected. Traversal requires careful timing, awareness, and restraint — rushing forward can leave you exposed or trapped. Sound plays a critical role in survival. Footsteps carry. Objects creak. Distant echoes may signal danger, or something drawing closer. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstitial.

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  19. Operation Stutter is a first-person psychological horror game set in the shadow of the Cold War, where the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. As nuclear annihilation looms, you descend into a haunting, fractured narrative, uncovering a top-secret operation, unraveling your identity, and confronting the paranoia that threatens to consume you. You wake up in a cold, dimly lit room de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Stutter.

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  20. Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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  21. Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go. Game Overview: In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and haunti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

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  22. A Tragic Tale of Family and Sacrifice'The Tragedy at Deer Creek' is a cinematic adventure set in a remote, long abandoned logging camp, exploring the ambition, hardship and struggles of its people, and the tragedy that ultimately befell them. A story about the bonds of family and the sacrifices we make to protect those we love. A Lingering Sorrow Sleeping Beneath The SnowExplore the abandoned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tragedy at Deer Creek.

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  23. Konike (pronounced cone-EE-kay) is a turn-based strategy RPG about hunting ghosts for money. Play as Daniel B., an unfortunate soul forced to hunt unseen spirits in rural America under the authority of the mysterious Zone 3C Command. Take part in this dangerous job with new friends you meet along your travels, and explore an almost fully open map that lets you choose what road to go down. Just ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konike.

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    GILLES is the Gilles Villeneuve Metaverse. A Exploration Story Driven Adventure. You play as the New Guest invited for the Klown movie premiere. Shows the Journey of a Theater Director's 10 years exile to write a Theater Play of his Great Work, The Klown. Gilles settles alone while he waits Sam Path and his crew to arrive and join him on his Journey to show the The Klown's Great Premiere.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GILLES.

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    It was never meant to be understood.  ABOUT THIS GAMESEARCH FOR YOUR MISSING BROTHERYour younger brother, Michael Mercer, travelled into the Australian Outback investigating rumours of a forgotten military installation hidden beyond the edge of the map. He never returned. Weeks later, an emergency transmission was received containing a single set of coordinates. Determined to bring Michael hom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X300.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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  27. The Repeating Knot is a psychological survival horror set in a small Polish town — a love letter to fans of classic horror games such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Explore a world torn between reality and nightmare, uncover the secrets of the past, and fight for survival in a place where dreams and waking life become indistinguishable. You play as Tomo, a lonely, aging fast-food worker who dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Repeating Knot.

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  28. “Once you open the book… there is no way back.” A mysterious, ancient book chooses you and pulls you into a forgotten world where magic is real, and the past refuses to stay buried. In Daimiens: Town of Witches, you step into the role of a young witch whose fate is sealed the moment the book is opened. Transported to the 17th century, you will explore a dark and atmospheric world filled with sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAIMIENS TOWN OF WITCHES.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    93% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

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  30. His Last Film is a short psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and narrative discovery. You play as Stan, a cameraman drawn back to an abandoned subway station tied to a disturbing event from his past. Explore forgotten tunnels, hidden rooms, and decaying spaces as you uncover fragments of a film that was never meant to be seen. The deeper you go, the clearer it bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to His Last Film.

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  31. In Blood & Bytes: Kagura you are not a chosen hero. You are part of the last human squads holding the line in a ruined Japan where cyber-yokai flood the streets every night. Each run is a last stand against the next wave: grab your weapons, sync with your team and dive into neon-lit districts haunted by corrupted spirits, abandoned shrines and towers lit by synthetic light. Survive long eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Bytes: Kagura.

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  32. Bhangarh: The Untold Story Bhangarh: The Untold Story is a psychological survival horror experience set in the cursed ruins of India’s most haunted fort. The Real Bhangarh Bhangarh Fort is a real location in Rajasthan - often called the most haunted place in Asia. Built in the 16th century by Raja Madho Singh, the fort now stands abandoned, shrouded in mystery. According to legend, a sor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bhangarh: The Untold Story.

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  33. STORY When a young child falls asleep in what seems to be an ordinary room, he finds himself in a strange world between reality and dreams. Every night, he opens the door to a different dream that brings him one step closer to the Moon. However, these dreams are not innocent; childhood memories, suppressed fears, and unexplained sounds slowly begin to change shape within this world. Starting fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Doner.

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  34. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  35. Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

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  36. Step into the shadows of the Exclusion Zone Become a war correspondent sent into the Exclusion Zone to investigate its secrets and document what’s happening. In the heart of radiation chaos, you’ll face dangers lurking around every corner. Your mission is not only to gather information and artifacts but also to safeguard critical data. Create stash spots to store your loot and leave flash drives … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHERNOBYL: The Secrets of Pripyat.

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  37. 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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  38. Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

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  39. You were never meant to find this place. Beneath your feet, or outside of reality, lies The Deep, an impossibly vast labyrinth of forgotten places, winding corridors, abandoned structures, and something growing where nothing should.  Everywhere you travel has its own stakes, resources, inhabitants, secrets, and rules.  You have no map.  You have no way home.  Uncover HIS truth. Make sure YOU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The LOST Saga.

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  40. About This Game Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go.Game Overview:In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

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  41. It’s not finished. The walls aren’t clean. The lights flicker when I’m tired. But I’m still here, getting the place ready for you. Try not to die before the performance is complete. Welcome to ... There is no game, Reed. Not really. This is a system. A story. A study in choices. And you're the variable. But if you're insisting on a summary, then fine. For your sake—or mine— I’l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Promethean Project.

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  42. Feature List ABOUT THIS GAMEWhat Secrets Lurk Within the Puppeteer’s Strings?Unravel the Mystery. Confront the Terror. Survive the Nightmare. Dive into a gripping narrative horror experience where the line between truth and legend frays. In The Puppeteer, you’ll guide Emil as he follows a trail of scorched reports, broken toys, and conflicting testimonies around a figure blamed for disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

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  43. What if the tapes you found weren’t just recordings... but warnings? Playback is a first-person psychological horror experience that blurs the line between reality and memory. Dive into a disturbing mystery as you uncover the fate of the tenants in a cursed building—all through a haunted collection of VHS tapes. You play as an investigator drawn to a seemingly abandoned apartment complex. As you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playback.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    StoryYou are a college student who has just moved to a big city in search of a new life. But instead of a fresh start, you begin to suffer from recurring nightmares. In your dreams, you see a mysterious hill. It’s calling you. Each night the visions grow more vivid: underground tunnels, abandoned structures, and a strange device that once kept something contained. Trying to understand what’s h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gretlow Tapes.

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  46. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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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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  48. After working all your life you have finally managed to build a device that allows you to travel between parallel worlds. will you be able to return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voyager.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dying Flame takes the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with their heavy emphasis on jump scares and puzzle solving and ramps it up by taking away the consistent source of hope and comfort: - Light. Dying Flame is designed to leave the player plunged in darkness, while solving puzzles to not only escape the twisted mansion, but also uncover the full story of addiction, guilt and marital loss. Dy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Flame.

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  50. Haunted Jail: Alcatas is a 2D Survival Horror Game based on the paranormal events of the oldest and the most haunted prison in Alcatas, witnessed by those who set foot inside the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Jail: Alcatas.

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