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Looking for games like The Ordeal of Opening A Door? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project Platypus, Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1 or Burn Me Twice.

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    Overview After a storm sweeps through the forest outside Mapleford, Larry finds himself lost in a drainage system. Help guide Larry on a journey to find his way back to his home after getting lost in the storm! Pitch Play as a platypus swept away by a storm and lost in the storm drains of a busy town. Your goal is to guide the platypus back to its home at the top of the river dam, solving puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Platypus.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    On her way to cover the biggest story of her career, Brea Tena fumbles her way into a dark mysterious town called Ash Pines, the birthplace of the tragic events that took place in Just Ignore Them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Echoes of the HouseА short, linear psychological horror game that plunges the player into a haunting mystery. The story follows Christopher, who arrives at his grandmother's remote countryside home for what should be an ordinary visit. However, strange occurrences quickly reveal that nothing is as it seems, with the eerie atmosphere building as players uncover deeper, unsettling layers to the narr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Of The House.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 1,768 reviews

    Explore a cursed town, recruit new mascots and solve the mystery of your exile If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Promise Mascot Agency.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Inside an old wooden box lies four curious items: a toy lizard, a captured moth, a screwdriver and a seashell. Each one has its own story to tell… Step into four hand-drawn memories and discover the mysteries lurking beneath the seemingly calm surface. Explore one story at a time, or play them in a single sitting, in this solo-play adventure about the stories we tell ourselves and how … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniatures.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling pixel art adventure with Detective Guy & Cleo as they solve a mysterious murder. Explore an eerie seaside village, search for clues, interview suspects, and unravel the truth in this whodunit mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    You will play a telepath named James. He has the ability to connect with the soul thus he can understand their past. He was hired to explore what happened in the previous 20 years in a haunted house This is the puzzle game! Gameplay uses the first person perspective, your mission searching for items and solve puzzles in order to connect with the souls of those who died in the house and listen t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Of Evil: The Tailor.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 9,550 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 81 reviews

    HORROR REIMAGINED If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layers of Fear.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Hello Goodboy is a wholesome, heartwarming, and cozy non-linear narrative game about adventure in the afterlife together with a dog.Iko, a kid new to the afterlife with no memory of what brought him to the world beyond, Iko must rely on Coco, a strangely familiar dog who will help Iko solve the mysteries of this new existence.Hello Goodboy features a wholesome experience, a series of meaningful ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Goodboy.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    78% User Score Based on 111 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essays on Empathy.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    In her mid-20's, Kelly has been forced to move back to Nebraska. Back to that flat expanse, that seemingly endless sea of rustling cornstalks peppered by rusty silos and rustier towns. A typically intense Midwestern storm is approaching while Kelly is out; she needs to get home. Three Fourths Home is a visual short story in which you assume the role of Kelly during her drive through the storm. In… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Fourths Home.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,334 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

    DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.

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    Theme This game was written for GGJ26 University of Montana with the theme: Mask by D3kryption and L0g1cF@11acy About the Game You arrive in a small rural town just as ideas begin to settle. No one is hostile. No one is certain yet. That won’t last. Belief Is Wearing You is a short narrative strategy game about how misinformation spreads, stabilizes, and takes control. You don’t arg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belief is Wearing You.

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    Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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    Overview For the AI & Games Game Jam 2021 our Team created the game aligning with the Theme "Breaking The Rules".  Unfortunatley, our AI and some other game bits broke 3 hours before deadline in a way we did not want it to break. We were able to patch it up, but had to disable the AI, so imagine the guards searching and hunting you when they see you. We will continue to work on the issue and updat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack 'n' Go.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Kaiyo Mission is a casual, 2.5D, single player, sci-fi based, underwater exploration game set on alien ocean worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kaiyō Mission.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A narrative walking simulator that packs an emotional punch. As the world's first spoken-word video game, it may speak truth into the bittersweet moments of your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapling.

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    It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    A twisted first person horror adventure. As an employee of the SCP Replication Division you are tasked with testing artificially developed paranormal events. Solve puzzles, converse with anomalous entities and explore multiple paths to untangle the secrets behind the Replication Division. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Home Annie: An SCP Game.

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    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, MONUMENTAL MILESTONE!!!!! We listen to our community! Originally designed as a groundbreaking VR experience, we have now adapted it for PC so that this story can live on and be experienced by more people worldwide. This April 17th — the day Phnom Penh fell, marking the start of Cambodia’s darkest chapter and this year the 50th Anniversary — we released Stay Alive My Son o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY ALIVE MY SON (PC Version): A True Story About A Father's Search For His Son.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Explore the sweet gingerbread town while finding cute cats and paint black - white locations with colored paints. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats 7: Cookie Town.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Bring light to the darkness as you color each scene by finding over 1200 hidden objects across 12 levels in the Spooky Village! Discover heroic feline hunters of spooky creatures, collect special cards, unlock bonus levels, and explore haunting yet cozy locations filled with mystery and charm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats in Spooky Village.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    An adventure into a quirky little town filled with easter eggs and game references! Discover new places and meet familiar faces. Helping those along the way and collecting costumes to end the day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTSIDE.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    The world ends in 1 hour. It can't be saved. Wanna chat? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything Ends In 0.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,242 reviews

    Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VLADiK BRUTAL.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    "DINNERDINNNER" is a horror adventure game set in the modern era. ◆ Story You are a staff member at "DINNERDINNNER." Throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening, you encounter various people and strange events. Customers with bizarre stories, those engaging in trivial conversations, and others discussing incomprehensible matters. The town is filled with peculiarities, and you find it quite u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DINNERDINNNER.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    TRIGGER WARNINGTHIS GAME CONTAINS SOME HEAVY THEMES, INCLUDING TOPICS RELATED TO DEATH, LOSS, AND SUICIDE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY FEELING SAD OR HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL BETTER BEFORE PLAYING. ---------------------- "Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Cof… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Who am I, what am I? I'm a robot, right? Anyway, I've got a couple of Objectives I don't have time for right now."  - You'll be asking this all game, Abyssal Reflections is short Atmospheric depressing "non-jumpscare" game where you go through a total of 8 different time periods. You'll have to take care of your owners and how you relate to them is up to you. Used models: https://sketchfab.com/3d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssal Reflections.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,778 reviews

    A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUMMERHOUSE.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 593 reviews

    This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Kowloon.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Bed We Made.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    This horror game offers a unique and unforgettable experience, taking you on a journey into the heart of madness and terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil's Face.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carry Onward.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12,151 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

    A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence. The Plan was developed as a side project by Krillbite Studio while working on Among the Sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plan.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Winner of the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, Fractured Minds is a game created by 17-year-old Emily Mitchell, with the hope of aiding understanding and awareness of mental illness. Embark on a journey through the human psyche and experience six atmospheric and thought-provoking chapters, each symb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractured Minds.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 2,937 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery on PlayStation Store. Solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    The Nadi Project it is a first person graphic adventure, in which you will face various obstacles to escape from your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The NADI Project.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 9,956 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    *Indie Game Award* Find the ancient planet Earth among the star chart If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPUS: The Day We Found Earth.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

    You have been selected to appear on the biggest show in the galaxy: Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game. Controlling three talented contestants, you must pit your wits against Doctor Kvorak himself, an immortal trickster who will challenge you every step of the way. If you win, your success will be celebrated throughout the galaxy. Such skill, such fortune, such heroism! But all is not what it see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    99% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

    In the exciting series finale, The Detective and Lobster Cop are tasked to solve the conundrum of a sheriff-less county. But not all is as it seems here, when a surprisingly simple solution to the case reveals a sinister scheme. Maybe crime is real after all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A Walk with Yiayia is a light adventure game/visual novel about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from having a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful, bite-sized adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk With Yiayia.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 940 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 31 reviews

    Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Set in the near future, Beyond Blue explores the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. Become a part of a newly-formed research team using groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Blue.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 20,826 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

    A first-person exploratory game taking place in 1995 in which Katie, a university student back from Europe, arrives at her family's newly inherited mansion only to find nobody there, with a note from her younger sister Sam suggesting that she's left home. Katie must explore the mansion to put together the stories of where her parents have gone and why Sam has decided to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone Home.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Maya and Devin are separated in a city on fire. In the year 1990, before cell phones or Internet. They’re on their own, wondering about the choices that brought them here, how they met, and what the future might hold. Inspired by Information Society's song of the same name, Fire Tonight is a lighthearted but thoughtful walk through the story of a relationship. A story about believing in each othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Tonight.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    After receiving your Gauntlet, a mysterious new power in the palm of your hand, you must travel to Ember, a long-forgotten world whose past holds many secrets. Find Elsie, uncover the history of Ember, and reveal the true intentions of the dark figure in the Starseed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The Stranger is an intense VR combat game which sets in an incredibly detailed exotic world. Explore the rich sci fi universe and survive with your weapons and wrist blade. Welcome to the world of the Stranger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stranger VR.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Jung's Labyrinth is a psychological exploration game that uses Jungian psychology, mythology, alchemical and dream symbolism in a series of active imaginations to map the process of individuation. Confront your inner archetypes, collect messages that other travelers left behind and reach your Self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jung's Labyrinth.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 919 reviews

    Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring harmony back to the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic DJ.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    My name is Em-A-Li. How about we get to know each other? I know it might be hard having a computer to tag along, but I think we need to work together to escape. You know, teamwork. This is a horror RPG game with voice acting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Em-A-Li.

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