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Games like The Puppeteer's Nightmare

Games like The Puppeteer's Nightmare

Looking for games like The Puppeteer's Nightmare? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with KAMLA, Death Rattle - Hell Unleashed or In My Bubble •°.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Kamla is a survival horror game that involves evading a dangerous evil entity while trying to perform an Indian ritual to exorcise it. You got trapped inside the mansion unexpectedly without any of the ceremonial items you had prepared. Now you must look for items in the house and improvise new plans to banish the spirit and escape. Find necessary recipe items for the ritual around the map while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMLA.

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  2. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Community About the Game You are the Death Rattle - humanity's last hope against the forces of hell! Instead of the sinners being damned to hell, hell came to them! Upon the conclusion of the reaping the creator wept for those left behind, and so you, the chosen - were given powers and gifts supreme. Abilities to defeat the looming evil and save those that remain! You become the last ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Rattle - Hell Unleashed.

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Save dreams from the all-devouring shadows in a world that can no longer sleep.One sheep… two sheep… people used to drift off counting sheep. But the sheep who delivered dreams have been stolen by a shadow that devours the world. As people stop falling asleep, the world loses its balance. Nightmares awaken, and the Dream Factory falls silent. Now you must purify the shadow-stained sheep and restar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In My Bubble •°.

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  4. Awakening before a church stood in the middle of a meadow, Mutsuki follows a white cat inside and begins to explore. Their wristwatch reads 23:50, on the 15th of July 1927. After 600 seconds have passed, Mutsuki must defeat the monsters that appear and escape from this nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 600Seconds: The Deep Church.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Can you survive the nightmare and take control of the dream? You wake up in the maze of the monster - Bartholomew. In this maze, reality shifts between nightmare and dream, a constant cat and mouse chase where you take contrasting roles in each state. During the Dream State you will need to chase Bartholomew and try your best to put him down with your trusty revolver however you need to be quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bartholomew.exe.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Built for fans of classic boomer shooters and old-school campaigns, Melted Valor™ delivers fast-paced, no-nonsense single-player action without the grind, frustration, or distractions of modern multiplayer. Just pure, adrenaline-fueled gameplay—nothing fancy, just fun. In Melted Valor™, the peaceful days of the Green Forces are over. Once guardians of the neighborhood’s harmony, they now find t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melted Valor.

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  7. A psychological horror adventure where reality quietly unravels. Ayumi wakes up in a strange library with no memory of how she got there. Each day, she performs her usual duties — sorting books, maintaining order — but something isn’t right. Reality bends, memories resurface, and Ayumi starts to question what is real — and what the library wants her to remember. To find the truth, she must exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitary in the Library.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 375 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    Out of Sight is a deeply atmospheric horror game that blends first and second-person perspectives with riveting voice-acting to immerse you in a chilling and emotional journey. The world from a new perspective Having regained sight through her beloved Teddy, Sophie knows she must find a way out before it’s too late. Danger lurks around every corner—one misplaced step, a creaking floorboard, or un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight.

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  9. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s the ultimate arcade experience with iconic legends of horror! Cross into the RetroRealms and see if you have what it takes to make it out alive! Enter the RetroRealms™ and take control of iconic horror characters in two separate games filled with over-the-top arcade action! Step into a 16-bit Pixel Art world filled with gory good fun as horror legends Michael Myers and Ash Williams! Slice an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroRealms Arcade.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    You come home from a long day at work, go to bed, and when you wake up, something's very different... Liminality is a relaxing liminal horror game focused on exploration, the poolrooms and other liminal spaces. *the game might look different based on your graphics level and graphics card The game revolves entirely around Liminal Spaces, but what exactly are they? Liminality refers to somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminality.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Launch the SYNC protocol, where you are the ultimate weapon! Leap from foe to foe, commandeering different robotic synth’s abilities in a high-octane, first-person frenzy. Each enemy, a new synth for you to possess; every ability, your arsenal. Master the art of possession, and flip the pace of battle in a blink. As a Divergent AI, you are the embodiment of the SYNC protocol, designed to infiltr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNC.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    57% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    "No-one knew what horrors awaited Jake inside that House of Nightmares. Only God knows what he must have been feeling on that horrific night..." THE STORY:   Play as Jake, a teenager working the late shift in "Sal's Pizzeria" - until he's called to deliver to the HOUSE OF NIGHTMARES! After being kidnapped, try and avoid this TERRIFYING KILLER on her abandoned Farm - filled with challenging puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VILOMAH.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    Undiscovered is a found footage game featuring a unique second-person perspective, It tells the story of two archaeologists exploring a previously undiscovered ancient ruin. Set in the 1940's, explore the cursed eldritch tomb and escape from undead skeletal conquistadors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undiscovered.

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  15. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A new psychological horror game from Aaron Wise. What is worse than working the night shift at your local mall? Not knowing that what you are doing is real. Experience a dark & foreboding story set within the confines of a seemingly abandoned shopping mall. Experience the epilogue "After Hours", an introductory chapter to a bigger story set within the same universe. After … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Patient: After Hours.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    B-12 is a tough, unconventional third/first-person action-platformer with randomized levels and robots with plasma cannons for hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B-12.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a contrasted emotional journey with delicate visuals! Songs from the Iron Sea is a poetic platformer set in a whimsical aquatic universe. Guided by a kind entity, embody a creature lost in a metal nightmare and escape the foreman's gaze to regain your freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs from the Iron Sea.

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  18. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Finding the Soul Orb is a medieval fantasy game. In it, you use your crossbow both as a weapon against werewolves as well as a tool to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding the Soul Orb.

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  19. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    47% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Bloody Glimpse will take you on a immersive journey through bloody and dark world, the one that you always dreamed of. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Glimpse.

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  20. Pogo Quest is a 3D platformer set in a vibrant theme park full of challenges and collectables.When you're a robot who is programmed to love Pogo Quest, nothing beats an action-packed day at Pogo Quest. Complete 10 park attraction areas, meet the park stars, collect everything and solve a mystery before it ruins all the fun. You play as Buddy Bot #112935, ready for fun and adventure as you arriv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Quest.

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  21. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    1981, man has fallen. As the day sets, the dead shall rise! #retro #horror #shooter #action #zombie #stealth #cinematic #singleplayer #scifi #survival #arcade If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day of the Rising Dead.

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  22. Unhuman Nightmare is a 4 player online co-op game where a team of thieves want to steal items from haunted places. What they don't know is that the places are full of traps set by ghosts. Chances are, they'll not escape alive...  You and your friends go to abandoned places in order to steal goods  What you don't know, or what you should... Is that these places are haunted Worse than that... The p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unhuman Nightmare.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Famous myth hunter Michael Soloman, while continuing his research and explorations, finds himself in a abandoned area named Grunenberg based on the information he has heard. This region, which has had one relatively unknown witch case, seems to hold significant potential for him. One day, Michael Soloman's grandson, Jimmy Soloman, receives a letter from his grandfather. In this letter, his grandfa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grunenberg.

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  24. Introducing Dreadfall, a chilling psychological horror platform game that will immerse you in an intricate and captivating storyline while offering innovative gameplay mechanics. Prepare to embark on a journey like no other as you step into the haunting world of Dreadfall. Dive into the depths of fear and unravel the dark secrets that await you. This spine-tingling adventure will keep you on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadFall.

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  25. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You have to get out of a hospital filled with zombies. In the course of the passage, you need to inspect all the places so as not to miss something important. A large arsenal from knife to flamethrower, but a limited amount of ammunition will make you think about their consumption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from hospital.

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

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

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  28. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Work together to survive the knight shift in this co-op PvE horror game. Serve your villagers’ as a disgraced knight by completing their commands in a cursed kingdom. Reclaim your lost honor to earn items and a chance at your freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights End.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Play through three VHS tapes, uncovering the mystery of a decrepit facility, eluding tormented beasts, and discovering the truth of the chosen one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uh Oh!.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    From the creator of Chicken Feet comes Below Nowhere, a first-person survival horror game about life, memories, second chances, and the Meat Man. Trapped deep underground during humanity’s final war, you are pulled into a shifting reality built from memories that aren’t yours. Each place is different, yet they all share a tragic similarity: dried bloodshed. MEET THE MEAT MAN You aren't alo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below Nowhere.

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  31. Zombie Invasion Zombie Invasion is an intense, action-packed first-person shooter that throws you into a relentless battle for survival against waves of the undead. Set in a mysterious, crumbling temple, you'll face hordes of zombies in an ever-escalating fight to stay alive. Features: Endless Survival Mode: Test your endurance in a non-stop zombie onslaught, where each round become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie invasion.

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  32. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Prison Alone is a psychological horror game set up in an empty prison. Some strange things started happening in this place, including disappearance of some people. While trying to investigate this further, the authorities ordered that all the prisoners should be transferred, but you bribed one of the guards to be left behind and use this opportunity to escape from the prison. But it won't be that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Alone.

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  33. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    From the makers of The Blackout Club and The Magic Circle comes The Killing Stone. A card battler with beautiful stylized art, animated figurines, dazzling effects, haunted sound and music, and an original first-person narrative set in the 17th century in a remote region of the Arctic circle. A Living Game Board At the center of the ceremonial board is the Fanghella, the Killing Stone. A c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killing Stone.

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  34. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to the Depths of Darkness. RADIOACTIVE, INC. invites you to the decaying, dangerous halls of a deserted nuclear research complex. Face your fears across 20 unique levels, each filled with new horrors, secrets, and challenges. Uncover the mysteries behind failed experiments, hidden agendas, and the feeling that something is always watching you… Are you brave enough to continue? Featu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RADIOACTIVE INC..

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  35. Mixture is a VR fantasy action-adventure in which two enemies in an alliance of necessity traverse barren worlds in a quest for redemption. In this dual character control game, you alternate between playing as the master alchemist Sephairos and exiled knight Sola, in both first and third person perspectives. As an odd couple, you must platform, mix materials, cast and melee, solve puzzles, and def… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mixture.

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  37. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 798 reviews

    Description. Dreamcore is a psychological horror game that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces. Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, the game enables players to freely explore expansive, non-linear worlds for extended gameplay sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore.

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  38. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 357 reviews

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

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    98% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    PlotYou have been abducted into a underground facility where doctors are doing disturbing genetic modification experiments on people, but something has gone wrong and you have a chance to escape. GameplayThe gameplay revolves around fighting different monsters the lab has created with guns. Lots of running away and shooting. You can play in first person and third person. You can also upgrade y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deformed.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In My Head.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Get the game on Steam! The Game VHS Collection: Goodnight Me is a spine-chilling, atmospheric horror game that takes players on a disturbing journey over the course of five harrowing days. Set in a remote house where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, this game plunges you into a world of eerie visuals and psychological terror. You play as a lone protagonist who returns home to wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS Collection: Goodnight Me.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 511 reviews

    除邪(CHUXIE) is a super realistic single player first person shooter game built using the latest technology from the next-generation Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Developed independently by a gaming enthusiast, this game features a portable camera perspective combined with realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects, providing players with an immersive experience. This time,the player … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 除邪(CHUXIE).

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  43. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Features Levels: A collection of 48 handcrafted levels built to test your parkour skills Parkour: Fluid first-person parkour with wall running, wall climbing, vaulting, sliding, jump pads, ziplines and a grappling hook Combat: Simple but satisfying combat where you slice meat statues in half with a katana Leaderboards: Compete globally or with your friends for the fastest runs Music: A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRUTAL KATANA.

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  44. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The Deluxe Edition includes: • Magical Bakery (base game) • Digital Artbook • Original Soundtrack DLC Experience the entirety of Magical Bakery and access exclusive extras, including the base game, a digital copy of the concept art and the in-game soundtrack. Welcome to a flour-filled magical world! Magical Bakery is a cooking and management, single-player game set in an enchanted ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Bakery.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 469 reviews

    Gear up for Robot Mayhem, Action and Adventure! In this 3D, action-adventure platformer, play as Exe, an outlaw robot with his unexpected sidekick, Shipset, as you blast your way through armies of robots, control spaceships and forge your own path on a mission to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akimbot.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    A horror anthology in the Dread X Collection series. Featuring 12 new games from up-and-comers along with veterans, all wrapped up in an old, run down party venue that may be hiding more than it's letting on... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection 5.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Void Slayer is a fast-paced shooter with a unique twist, where the arena is also your health. Armed only with your magic gloves, fight through countless hordes of enemies, advance your power and fight to avoid falling into the Void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Slayer.

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  49. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Paranormal Placeis a first-person psychological thriller. The main emphasis of the game is on the process of exploration, the tension slowly builds up, creating complete and vivid immersive effect.Short description:The main character is a blogger Alex. He runs his own channel and searches for paranormal trends there. Now he goes to an abandoned buildings, where were military barracks in the past, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Place.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    The Raymond Mitchell Association Welcomes You Limb From Limb is a card roulette game about surviving encounters against a monster with your fingers as a sacrifice for losing. Between encounters, navigate your way across a board of randomized events that forces you to consider what path you take out of this accursed experiment. Fighting Patient Zero Engage with a patient in a lethal card game o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Limb From Limb.

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