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Looking for games like The Purpose? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with THIEF'S SHELTER, Darko or The Unsettled.

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  1. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

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

    Acerca del juego: Las cicatrices del pasado se están abriendo y traen consigo terribles manifestaciones sombrías que dañarán tu psique hasta acabar contigo en Darko, un juego de terror psicológico desarrollado por Psicostudios. Ponte en la Piel de Alex, un joven que sufre un brote psicótico en su casa y que se ve obligado a encontrar sus pastillas para recuperarse. Sinopsis: Un fin de semana tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darko.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Unsettled is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious School with horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience. Note: The game can get a bit challenging at times, so if you get stuck, you can follow this easy Tutorial Walkthrough.StorylineYou are an investigative journalist willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unsettled.

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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne’s Manor is a first-person puzzle-horror experience that plunges you into the unsettling depths of a long-abandoned estate. Your friend vanished after attending a party at the manor, and no one has seen them since. Armed with little more than your wits and a faintly glowing lantern, you step inside, not knowing what you'll find on the other side. Shadowed rooms, cryptic puzzles, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    What starts as a routine investigation soon turns into a descent into darkness. They call him Manivore. More than just a killer… He is cold-blooded, intelligent, and manipulative. He doesn’t just kill his victims; he erases their traces, dismembers them, and leaves behind nothing but a grotesque work of art. For him, death is not an escape but the final piece of a meticulously crafted puzzle. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manivore.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Important note: The game takes place inside a house, where you will have to discover the hidden mystery that lies in this fast-paced horror story. The Maid is a first-person psychological horror game.. Environment Feel the terror in my first person and live the experience of feeling loneliness and fear in your own skin. The game guides you through the interior of a Victorian h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maid.

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  7. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    You find yourself in front of an apartment building in the middle of the forest (how did it even get here?) and see a man calling for help. What will be your next move? Solve puzzles, search for items, hide from danger, and above all, FOLLOW THE RULES. Don’t know what they are? Find the list, and if you want to survive, stick to it. Panelak is a horror adventure game that takes you to the fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panelak.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

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  9. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    In a remote provincial town, teenagers mysteriously disappear every 25 years. You're a high school student about to turn 18... But what if you become the next victim? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamless.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    You are Simon Hopper who tries to find his missing sister Alice. Near the scene of the events stands Skyland, a secret government facility. You are convinced that Skyland members are responsible for her abduction. Break into the military base and discover the truth... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyland 1976.

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

    Silence is survival in Home Invader, a first-person psychological thriller that blends stealth, tension, and puzzle-solving into a grounded yet unsettling experience. As Rushad, a contract infiltrator hired for a dangerous assignment, you must enter a private estate, uncover sensitive information, and escape without being detected. Every step matters. "In a place where you do not belo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Invader.

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  12. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    You wake up in an abandoned hospital, with no memory of who you are. The silence is heavy. Shadows move. Something—or someone—might be watching you. Trapped between reality and nightmare, the only way out is to piece together the truth hidden in your surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Is Ethan?.

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  13. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME The Colony game presents players with a gripping first-person horror experience characterised by its spine-chilling atmosphere and intricate puzzle-solving mechanics. The game immerses players in a haunting narrative set within a creepy bungalow, where the primary goal is to unravel the mysteries and escape the clutches of an evil spirit. The eerie environment and unsettling sound… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Our story begins with a college student waking up in a mysterious Western-style mansion filled with uncanny statues, trap doors, and spooky mechanisms. To make matters worse...he can't seem to remember much of anything. The only clues he has are a shattered phone and scattered fragments of memory. As he explores the creepy building, he encounters a stunning young woman who also claims to be trappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol.

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

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

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Butcher's Village is a psychological slasher horror game that provides a horrifying experience. Explore unsettling environments, solve intricate puzzles, and struggle to survive in a village that is at once eerily familiar and terrifyingly real. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butcher's Village.

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

    Tamil gamers, this one's for you—with complete English support included. Terror Call blends horror, puzzles, and mystery into a chilling journey. Every step tests your courage, every clue leads to survival or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror Call.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    SummaryA story about the mystery of a boarding room inhabited by a supernatural being, where its caretaker is required to perform a mourning ritual. Rocky, who has just returned from work, is asked by his grandfather to look after the boarding house. However, the haunted room forces Rocky to carry out the ritual on his own. The ghost, known as “The Girl”, wants to share something she has been ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grieving (Berduka).

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  19. Blue Maiden is a psychological horror game that takes place in a traditional Japanese neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Maiden.

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  20. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Gameplay revolves around exploration and uncovering the details of the story. Befriended Curse is a horror walking sim game. The average completion time is 1h20m. The game immerses players in a witch-themed atmosphere, blending elements of realism with the allure of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Jonathan, a final year psychology student, who accepts what seems to be an enticing job of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Befriended Curse.

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  21. View Game
    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    83% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Dean Holt, popular Urbex vlogger, sets off on another exploration of an abandoned home but this time things aren't going as planned. Something dark is lurking inside and Dean quickly finds himself in over his head If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dire.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    Early access game!!!DISCORDRemake of the Granny game.If this idea turns out to be interesting, then I will continue to develop the game.Buy me a coffee (DonationAlerts) Other download links: Mediafire If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Granny Remake.

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  23. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Embark on a mission to unveil the truth behind a missing daughter case. Utilize the search engine to gather clues and uncover the dark secrets of TempleTech. Experience a suspenseful journey through the eyes of Hazel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye 4 Eye.

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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

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  25. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Traverse your way through this Atmospheric Psychological Horror! Explore the 9 eerie levels of The Backrooms, a place where everything seems familiar, with a constant feeling of something or someone watching you. Why were you chosen to enter The Backrooms? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Exploration.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

    The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

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  27. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Basement.

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  28. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,332 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 1.

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  29. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 277 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona II Brume.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Descend into madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and H.R. Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new, more accessible cut of the fan-favorite survival horror Lust from Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust from Beyond: M Edition.

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  31. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    45% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The sequel to "Wooden Floor". Reveal the truth hiding in the dark, haunted mansion of Blackdust Field. A mysterious and horrific adventure game by Pheenix93. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wooden Floor 2 - Resurrection.

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  32. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Yuki Onna is a PS1 inspired survival horror game. Some children went missing out of the blue. You receive a letter that says, "Come alone or I'll freeze them to death." Out of desperation, you decide to embark on a daunting rescue mission to an abandoned inn up the piercing cold mountains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuki Onna.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sceptic's Guide to Magic.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A psychological indie horror game. While seeking to find the truth about the disappearances in the forest you find a lot more than you expected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave of Illusions.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Doorways is a survival horror game played from the first-person perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways.

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  36. Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

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  37. Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. You come for answers, but find only the remnants of innocence. These walls once filled with children's laughter, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Faceless Killer is a first-person survival horror game with retro PS1-style graphics, consisting of 2 chapters. Solve logic puzzles, fight against your enemies, or hide when there's no other option. Unravel this mystery surrounding the Faceless Killer. Who is he, and what are his motivations? POLICE FORCES FOUND AND RAIDED THE HOME OF THE FACELESS KILLER A serial killer known as the Facel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Killer.

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  39. 17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    33% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Story:Mila Ristevski is an experienced journalist who has been investigating disappearances in the city for many years. Recently, she managed to find an important clue that led her to the old estate. She decides to reveal the secrets of this house, but on the way to the truth, Mila will face real evil. An old house is full of dark secrets, and every corner can hide danger or valuable information.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death From The Darkness.

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  40. 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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  41. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Loss is a 3D, First-Person, Action, Adventure, Puzzle & Horror game with actual gameplay! You'll play as a teenage boy, who wakes up one night only to find out that all of his family is gone. Where did they go? Why is he alone? Who are these strange ghosts roaming around the house? While solving this mystery, you will explore your house, grab items and keys, unlock doors, solve puzzles, go out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loss.

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  42. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    STORY You’ve been a Boston resident for decades. Today you happen across an abandoned nursing home in Boston that you’ve heard many mysteries about. Peering in, you notice stained and piled furniture that indicates a sudden and serious incident… So you grab a flashlight, walk into the building and begin to discover the secret inside. FEATURE Explore Explore this creepy nursing home, experience the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boston Nursing Home.

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  43. View Game
    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:humor, optimization
    17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In Welcome Home, you take on the role of an individual who has just purchased a rundown house with a disturbing past. Drawn by a cryptic message left behind by the previous owner, you find yourself entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences and unexplained phenomena within the walls of your new residence. As you explore the decaying rooms and shadowy corners of the house, you unearth a histor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome Home.

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  44. View Game
    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Horror is a test of your logic in the face of primal fear. You are unarmed. You are vulnerable. All you have is a flashlight with a dying battery and your intellect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror.

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  45. View Game
    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    /FORGET ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONSIn a concrete slab buried deep beneath the earth, a lone technician is sent for what should be routine maintenance on a network of supercomputers. Run the scripts. Get the job done. And remember, they're just machines. /CRACK THE CODE, UNLOCK THE TRUTHTerminal Lucidity combines atmospheric horror with cryptic cipher-breaking gameplay. Each terminal operates on its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Lucidity.

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  46. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.

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  47. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.

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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Mark had a terrible car accident. His wife Jane, who was sitting in the passenger seat, died in the accident. Overwhelmed with guilt, Mark moves to the old country house they had bought to enjoy the summers and starts organizing his wife's funeral. But the house soon reveals a disturbing presence: Jane's. Mark is followed by a psychologist who has left some recordings in the house. In these, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Shadow Spot - Last Farewell.

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  49. The Seven EnchantmentsThe Seven Enchantments is a first-person psychological horror game set in the village of Pradonin, a forgotten place deep in 1800s Eastern Europe where religion, folklore, and sin intertwine. You are Józef, a fraudulent exorcist sent to help, only to realize something real and terrifying awaits. What begins as a simple con spirals into a psychological descent as you uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Enchantments.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Step into the haunting realm of Bobo's Funzone, in this horror/puzzle adventure. Your mission: find your daughter, who was attending a birthday party here. Navigate the eerie corridors, unearth what happend, and be careful and cautious as Bobo is about.Navigate Bobo's Funzone a kids entertainment centre as you look for your child Roam through the dimly lit corridors of Bobo's Funzone, a once joy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bobos FunZone.

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