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Looking for games like The Pines? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Welcome to Lightford, The Sinking City or Remnant Records.

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  1. After a string of personal setbacks, Steven returns to Lightford, a normal boring 90s town surrounded by forests in the pacific northwest. But something dark stirs beneath the surface—rumors of strange phenomena, secret experiments and a mysterious company pull Steven into an eerie journey that tests both his wits and courage. Every choice you make will shape your fate and the story that unfolds a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Lightford.

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  2. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 1,942 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    The Sinking City is a game of investigation genre taking place in a fictional open world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The player incarnates a private investigator in 1920s, who finds himself in a city of New England, Oakmont Massachusetts. It's currently suffering from extensive waterflood, and its cause is clearly supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking City.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

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  4. You are dropped into a hostile forest where survival depends on what you eat, where you go, and how much risk you are willing to take. Hunger constantly pushes you forward, but every mushroom you find is a gamble. Some will keep you alive, while others will poison you, mutate, or attract something far worse and spell your doom.  Your goal seems simple enough: survive long enough to find an escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Doom.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,813 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Drova is a pixel art role-playing game inspired by classic role-playing games. We want to create a challenging and interesting world and offer a well-rounded and consistent gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drova: Forsaken Kin.

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  6. Eight years ago, the radio destroyed Roland’s life. Since then, the young farmer has lived his life cut from the world and from himself. Everything changes when, one night, the old station wakes up and lightning rips the sky in half. In White Week, you travel through a rich 2D world looking for answers and secrets. Your actions are minigames based on four gameplay cores, dexterity, agility, chari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Week.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Wishlist it on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2373890/Into_Samomor/ In the quaint town of Samomor, a resident disappears without a trace every year. They all had one thing in common:... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Samomor.

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  8. A FIRST-PERSON PARKOUR MYSTERY ADVENTUREVanished without a trace. Explore an abandoned city where you are not alone. As photojournalist Alo, you return to your childhood home—Chendao, a once-sprawling metropolis that, overnight, became an abandoned exclusion zone. In this single-player adventure, you're armed with nothing but her camera and parkour abilitiesas Alo traverses the procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AnotherWhere.

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  9. AN EMOTIONAL AND DREAMLIKE ADVENTURE Follow My Steps is a narrative open world RPG blending exploration, stealth, magical combat, and impactful moral choices. Play as Sova, protect and raise Lou, your wolf pup. Together, forge a unique bond that will shape your journey and lead to one of its many endings. Sova is neither a chosen one nor a warrior. She is a mother. And her world is falling apart.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow My Steps.

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  10. “In the darkness, survival is not a choice — it’s an instinct.” Step into a dying world consumed by darkness. Every night is a fight for survival as the infected roam freely and the horizon burns with hopelessness. With only your torch to guide you, you’ll explore a massive open world filled with danger, mystery, and the remains of humanity. Experience the tension of true next-gen zombie surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Way Back: Dark Horizon.

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  11. 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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  12. Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

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  13. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 3,850 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 66 reviews

    Discover Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden on the official PlayStation website - trailers, screenshots, editions, story details, DLC and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

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  14. Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

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  15. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You wake up from a nightmare and find that your memory has become ambiguous, and you can't even confirm your name. You can only rely on the name "Qi Yi" called by people around you to find your own survival, but the bizarre events that followed have made your identity more and more confusing. Is the truth hidden behind the fog really what you expected? After a burst of inexplicable di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misty Judgment.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,313 reviews

    Pre-order the Atomfall Deluxe Edition to receive: • The entire Atomfall game • 3 days Early Access • “Story Expansion Pack” – (*not available Day 1): • “Basic Supply Bundle” Pack • “Enhanced Supply Bundle” Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomfall.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 2,466 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death. As Sherlock, your legacy is written by the decisions you make in this open world. Deception, violence, and deduction are just a few resources in your arsenal—your mysterious companion and soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes Chapter One.

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  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 522 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 4,353 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 30 reviews

    Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Glorious Commonwealth’s first Airship has been sabotaged! Uncover what the passengers are hiding and write the grisly conclusion. Open-ended who-done-it mystery where others may suspect YOU if you're not careful! Dziękujemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karaski: What Goes Up....

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  21. An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

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  22. After vanishing from his hometown and being spotted in a different one, a creative yet confused 14-year-old named Chaos finds himself in a world that seems determined to destroy him. As he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances on Kathario, Chaos begins to wonder if his own vanishing is somehow connected. Filled with mystery, joy, grief, love, and ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vltra Mayhem.

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  23. UnderPath takes you into a dark and mysterious world where danger lurks around every corner. One of the many ominous locations you'll explore is Pinecreek Forest,a dense, haunting woodland filled with unsettling sounds and hidden threats. As you progress, the story unfolds through hidden documents and the horrors you encounter, revealing dark secrets about your past and the world around you. The o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderPath.

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  24. Washed Ashore on a Living WorldAwaken on the mystical Isle of Valor and set out on a journey shaped by time itself. In Valorwood, every realm, timeline, and dimension holds its own dangers, biomes, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Each choice you make forges a new path through a world bound to the fabric of time. Survival Across RealmsDevelop vital survival skills to endure changing climates,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valorwood (Early Access).

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  25. 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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  26. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In the wake of a catastrophic disaster, the once-vibrant district of Nichishima lies abandoned, earning its haunting moniker, The Ghost of Nichishima. Dive into the eerie yet beautiful ruins of this rural Japanese village, where the dark, twisted threads of its past, present, and future intertwine. Uncover the secrets of what happened and bring peace to the restless spirits that linger in this atm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost of Nichishima.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,613 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 18 reviews

    Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. You are a healer, and to save anyone, you'll have to survive in this bleak and strange world, where even food and medicine are scarce. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathologic 2.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

    Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

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  29. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 170,220 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore a thrilling, open-world MMO filled with danger and opportunity where you'll forge a new destiny for yourself as an adventurer shipwrecked on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge await you among the island's wilderness and ruins. Channel supernatural forces or wield deadly weapons in a classless, real-time combat system, and fight alone, wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New World: Aeternum.

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  30. The city of Kaila. A city for the outcasts, for those who seek comfort in a place far away from the rest of civilization. Now, prey to the most vicious of evils, its inhabitants have turned into unrelenting aberrations, and the dream of comfort has turned into a nightmare. Prepare to be brutalized by aberrant creatures in this horror-driven adventure. Take care of your party members or watch them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAILA.

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  31. 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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  32. Add to your wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2712720/Depths_of_Darkness/ With a government assignment, you are sent as a four-person team to investigate a state nuclear weapons depot where communication has been lost. You enter the tunnel where the nuclear depot is located through the depths of the forest. However, you find that the tunnel is occupied by predatory animals an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Darkness.

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  33. Step into a world where old-school cartoon charm meets pure horror. Horror Camp is a survival horror puzzle game set in a twisted, ever-changing maze filled with deadly traps, cryptic puzzles, and a relentless monster hunting you down. Explore the eerie labyrinth, collect valuable resources, and use strategic thinking to escape before it's too late. Every corner holds a secret, and every decision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Camp.

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  34. Coret X Universe is a massive online anime-inspired sandbox MMO built around fast-paced combat, Battle Pets, planetary exploration, survival, PvP, and player freedom. Explore a connected universe featuring 9 unique planets, deep space travel, dangerous enemies, boss battles, destructible worlds, and multiplayer systems designed for players who want to fight, build, explore, survive, and create th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Covert X Universe.

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  35. ABOUT THE CHARACTER AND STORYYou are Sasha, a person who has lost both their memory and family. Thrust into a world torn apart by chaos and violence, your sole mission is to find your loved ones and save them. However, you soon realize that you are caught in a much larger and more dangerous fight for survival, one that will decide not only your fate but the fate of all humanity.STORYAfter waking u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to project ZAKAT.

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  36. Forest Of Fear On a mission to explore a secret island discovered by the military, your plane crashes, leaving you as the sole survivor. Now, on the Island of the Condemned, your only concern is to survive and escape at any cost. In search of help, you come across an abandoned camp. However, instead of assistance, you discover a helicopter project. Your hope for escape depends on exploring the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Of Fear.

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  37. Ben Stevenson, a rookie search and rescue service worker, embarks on the most mysterious and dangerous mission of his career. What began as a simple mission to find missing tourists soon evolves into a chilling nightmare filled with paranormal enigmas and secrets. Immerse yourself in the deep forest thickets where reality merges with the darkness of the unknown. Come face to face with mysterious … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Hunt.

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  38. Step into the forgotten world of Vokir Island, where echoes of a lost past stir within the mists. You are the Lost Guardian, awakening with fragmented memories and an unshakable pull toward an uncertain destiny. As darkness tightens its grip over the land, specters of your former life rise to meet you — foes, allies, and secrets long buried beneath the sands of time. Lost Tales of Altoris invites… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Tales of Altoris.

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  39. "Mourningwood Lodge2:Hidden Voice" is a full-motion video (FMV) live-action horror mystery game. As the second installment in the "Mourningwood Lodge" series and a prequel to the original title, it introduces an entirely new storyline where players assume the role of a fresh character embarking on an intensely terrifying journey. In the game, players step into the shoes of Qin … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 林葬屋前传:冥声.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEDRA.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,352 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    This ghost hunting simulation is a first-person single player experience. You’re equipped with an EMF Meter, Thermometer, Audio Recorder, Camera, and a Flashlight collecting evidence to satisfy homeowners concerns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I..

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

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  43. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,108 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackout Club.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 3,984 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    The Council is an episodic game that delivers a fresh new take on the narrative adventure genre. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills, and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, interacting with a cast of alluring characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Council.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A branching-path narrative horror RPG set in Vienna, Austria. Guide the Unnamed through the worst night of their life: Harass your neighbours. Debate with birds. Smoke to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Outcry.

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  46. Betrayed and shipwrecked, Fred finds himself marooned on a mysterious island after a devastating betrayal by his wife. STAKE YOUR CLAIM The wilderness is wild, but it can be yours. Build a new life from the ground up, piece by piece. Construct a sturdy shelter to survive the night, lay down fences that cleverly connect to protect your farm, and furnish your home with handmade workbenches and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hoarder.

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  47. What you get: A Nightmare Beneath the Surface – A remote island, a hidden underground research facility, and horrors that should have never been awakened. Experience an intense 3-4 hour horror journey. Nowhere is Safe – Something is hunting you—multiple entities lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A Dark and Twisted Mystery – You came here searching for your brothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumble Pines: The Arrival.

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  48. It seems you've been led astray, haven't you? April 26, 2003You arrive in Aerie Vista to finally meet your online friends in person. What starts as a simple trip soon takes a dark turn. When a trip to the bookstore leads you all into a gateway to the other world, you find yourselves in an alternate realm filled with mystery and danger. As a Soultracer, you're able to separate your soul fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soultracer.

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  49. WARNING: The game's content includes sudden loud noises, flashing lights, violent elements, and bloody scenes that may disturb some players. These elements are left to the player's discretion, and caution is advised during the experience. About the Game: Isaac has a detective career full of failures. To make ends meet and pay his bills, he accepts small and insignificant cases. One day, he re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who is Paul.

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  50. Your character is a man with a troubled past who finds himself trapped in a city on the brink of civil war. Look for ways to get out of the city and make peace with the past. Will you pull yourself together or drown in the abyss of despair? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Can't Even See the Sky.

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