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Looking for games like The Plaything? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solais, Lydia or Masquerade.

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  1. Game will be released for free on December 1, 2025! Solais Step into the unforgiving landscape of WWII Scotland as a Scottish Lighthouse Keeper. Your duty is not just to maintain the light, but to guard your family against German attacks and the encroaching horrors of war. Solais is a narrative-driven game with multiple endings, taking its dramatic foundation from the tragic real-life events at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solais.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    A story-focused adventure game about a little girl in the world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lydia.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Abducted by the dangerous Theater, Juliet has been turned into a puppet. Guided by the mysterious Narrator, Romeo will embark on a twisted journey through faux décors, rotating sets, and deceptive backstages. What secrets lie beneath the Theater? Inspired by the original Romeo and Juliet of Shakespeare, rediscover key beats of their tragedy in this expansive 3D reimagination. Explore the T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masquerade.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

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  5. Step into a lookout tower as Chief Park Ranger Adrian in a point-and-click simulation puzzle game about exploring environments and experiencing natural connections. Director of Forest Service Millie has tasked Adrian with finding new weather discoveries alongside the help of Park Rangers Jeremy and Mark. Complete with a full soundtrack, be immersed in the connection of nature and wildlife that li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Natural Connection.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use your inventory items to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona's relationship, and find the real culprit—if there is one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALTER EGO.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Revelation, regret and redemption in the twilight dreams of an aging artist. Set against surreal landscapes spanning one man’s life and career, Zed is a desperate quest to reconnect fading memories and create a final work for a very special person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZED.

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  9. Whispers of Eldoria is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game set in a magical land teetering on the brink of chaos. As the adventurer of ancient gateways, you must make crucial decisions that shape the balance between realms while unraveling the mysteries of Eldoria’s forgotten past. Whispers of Eldoria Needs You! You’ve been chosen to take on a pivotal role as the adventurer of Eldoria’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Eldoria.

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  10. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

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  11. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

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  12. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Award & Showcases!  EVA DIGITAL 2021 - Best Art Nordic Game Discovery Contest Season V Grands Final - Final Finalist SIEGE 2021 - Best Audio Independent Game Festival(IGF) 2022 - Best Student Game Honorable Mention Moscow Russia International Film Festival - Best Video Game Urban Mediamakers Festival (UMF) 2021 - Best Game Winner Amsterdam International Film Festival 2021 - Best Video Game DreamHa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There You Are.

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  13. Dr. Scarlet O'Beetle, MD. has received troubling news from afar, and her local community seems to be beset with problems as well! The indomitable doctor is never discouraged and will rise to meet any challenge, even ones far, far larger than herself. SCARLET O’BEETLE AND THE UNSEEN WORLD is a classic adventure point-and-click, story-rich puzzle game set in the fascinating world of insects. Whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet O'Beetle and the Unseen World.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    In a world where making love without being in love makes you spontaneously combust, the person you love most may be the one who burns you in Fires at Midnight – a cinematic and interactive visual novel about a couple who struggles to stay together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fires At Midnight.

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  15. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 510 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    TRAUMA tells a story of a young woman who survives a car accident. Recovering at the hospital, she has dreams that shed light on different aspects of her identity - such as the way she deals with the loss of her parents. TRAUMA lets you experience those dreams in an interactive way, reminiscent of Point-and-Click Adventure Games. It builds upon this established formula by introducing a gesture-ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trauma.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    A unique adventure, a stunning scenario to discover in one season! Winter Voices is a narrative-driven, episodic, role-playing game set in an imaginary and timeless world at the start of the Industrial Revolution. Players control a 24 year-old heroine as she deals with the death of her father. She must journey through the heart of Winter and battle her worst enemies - her own personal demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Voices.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 271 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Somewhere deep within the woods a timeless force is stirring. Beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakes.Join the adventure, and uncover the secrets of the past. The legends of the Ancient world will live again; renewed, refreshed and hungry. Time has no meaning, as the sun sets low across the landscape.Come to Barrow Hill and solve the mystery of the D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    The Fan is an interactive photo fiction with real locations and actors. The game is a first person thriller with a unique twist. Driven by a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, it will take you deep within the darkest places of Paris underground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fan.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of HP Lovecraft's classic short story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Terrible Old Man.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Help Lily use her imagination to unlock her memories and relive the events of a night that changed her life. Discover what happened and what is 103. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 103.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep Trilogy.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeswing.

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  25. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordlicht.

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  26. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 6 reviews

    A hungover koala detective, STONE wakes to find his chookie Alex has been kidnapped. YOU need to find out what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STONE.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    School Night Séance is a modern take on the point and click adventure genre. A pair of best friends; the impulsive Melony, and the practical Letty, find themselves separated in a haunted mansion after performing an ill-advised séance. The girls will need to work together to solve puzzles, uncover the mansion’s mysterious history, and finally, reunite and escape the house! ------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Night Séance.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    RISE FROM RUIN is a game being developed at Champlain College as a Capstone project. Started in the fall semester of 2024, the game has continued into the spring semester of 2025 to be shown off in the graduating years Senior Show.  Our game is a Third-Person Character-Action experience where the player takes control of a giant beast who is virtually unstoppable! Protect a city that has been atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RISE FROM RUIN.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For optimal viewing and play experience, run full screen with sound on. We recommend using headphones for the best experience! About Repair & Rewind was created in 96 hours for GMTK 2025, incorporating the theme 'Loop'. Our game follows the theme on multiple layers; through the physical looping of cassette tapes, the puzzle loop present within the gameplay and looping audio, as well as the broad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repair & Rewind.

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  31. About The Dyeing World A once-vibrant world has fallen into ruin. The World Tree, source of all life and color, has been corrupted, draining the land of its beauty, turning creatures feral, and casting a shadow over nature itself. You play as a fairy guardian, the last hope of a fading world, awakening after the fall to restore balance using the only thing left untainted: light and color. Story … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dyeing World.

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  32. Horizon Angler is an atmospheric fishing adventure game blending skill-based microgames, exploration, mystery, and horror. Skill-Based Fishing: Master unique fishing microgames, no simple button-mashing here.Dark Mystery: Uncover the hidden truth behind the Horizon Angler legend.Dynamic Worlds: Watch your serene fishing paradise decay into ominous darkness.Epic Boss Battles: Face off against mons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORIZON ANGLER.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A thousand years ago, humanity tore the moon from the sky, sealing it within you and chaining you to the earth. But all chains rust. It's time to spread your wings once more. Soar between the ruins of a scarred world, exploring floating islands, hidden canyons, and breathtaking monuments, each with unique characters, challenges, and secrets to discover. Using powers divined from the the moon, tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solanis.

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  34. Welcome to Encore! Encore is a 2D environmental horror puzzle game where you play as the Magician who traverses a strange theatre world in order to save a ballerina performer from the clutches of an overseeing Maestro. Explore the world of Encore and learn more about the Ballerina while solving puzzles and sneaking past enemies.  Controls Walking/Climbing - AWSD Throw Playing Card - Left-Click… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore!.

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  35. Lost Euclidean is a mind-bending puzzle game that involves deciphering spatial logic through multiple dimensions. Using your flashlight, you reveal objects in overlapping realities to solve each puzzle. Travel through alternate histories to find your missing family and repair the disaster they created. Feel free to fill out our playtesting form if you can! https://forms.gle/GPj1F3yuY7EGZhJP9 Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Euclidean.

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  36. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Roots Bloody Roots is a multidimensional cat-and-mouse horror game where you play as the young girl Cahya. Her father Darma, a retired spirit-hunter; has passed forward his duty, knowledge and customized rifle to his daughter in order for her to keep up his legacy. Her first mission is to defeat a Buto Ijo who has claimed an entire museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A long time ago, Buto Ij… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Bloody Roots.

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  37. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    ISSUE #32 Cover - Nama Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of "indie gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #32.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    NOTICE is a game about the importance of presence, awareness and having control over your own thoughts. Follow a short story told through ordinary objects. Headphones recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOTICE.

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  39. Play the Demo (v0.8.0.1) ____________________ Being only two months on the job Corporal Lucia Torres’ first assignment by private security company KBA goes horribly wrong. After her aircraft crashes she finds herself all alone and with almost no memory on a deserted oil rig owned by the powerful Tallywater Oil Corporation. Strange things seem to have happened but the orders of Lucia’s superiors ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Devonia: ‘Manticore‘ (Demo).

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  40. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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  41. Confront your darkness in Memories of Fireflies, a Voxel-based Puzzle Platformer which takes place in a dark and dangerous world that you must venture to discover its secrets. Overcome challenges, enemies and puzzles to get even deeper in this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of Fireflies.

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  42. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Rated 15 for mild blood and death. Welcome To The Old Eagle Motel. We Always Have Time For You. She never expected to find him dead. The Old Eagle Motel is a third-person, narrative driven, paranormal mystery game set upon the Great Plains of an alternate New Mexico, following the story of our dual protagonists: Dakota; a kind-hearted, older Cherokee journalist, and his young but fiercely d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Eagle Motel.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kintsugi.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Wake up in the nightmare world you created. This hand-drawn point-and-click adventure blends dark fantasy with psychological horror. Explore strange islands, solve puzzles, and shape the fates of those you meet. Your choices lead to multiple endings. You don't need to have played the first game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Would you forgive yourself if you killed someone you love? Enter the traumatic memories of The Flower, experience death as the killer and the killed, and submerge yourself in a dark, interactive adventure of emotions, suffering, and regret - looking for a way to forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying Flower.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Take.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezrebeth.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    The Signifier is a story-driven tech-noir mystery adventure. Explore the real world and enter the unconscious realms of the victim's mind. Use technology to find clues to solve puzzles, unravel layers of dialogue, and find the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Signifier.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Somewhere between life and death, there is a world made up of hopeful dreams and broken shadows. Souls may sometimes find themselves lured into this strange world to be tested, examined, and to find out where they are worthy of moving on to. The Void The world of Skaramazuzu, has a unique aesthetic of a black and white shadow puppet world, set among the ruins of ancient gothic-like structures, whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skaramazuzu.

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