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Games like The Rat & The Machine

Games like The Rat & The Machine

Games like The Rat & The Machine

Looking for games like The Rat & The Machine? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Papa, Last Days of Lazarus - Prologue or House of Lost Souls.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    About This GamePapa is a short psychological horror game set in 1991, deep in an isolated forest home. Years after escaping your childhood home with your sister, you receive news that your father has become seriously ill. Your sister is unable to face the past and refuses to return, but you decide to visit him one last time. At first, everything seems normal. But the longer you stay in the house… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papa.

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  2. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Play the first two and a half chapters from Last Days of Lazarus! Last Days of Lazarus - Prologue is a narrative driven adventure game, played in first person, where you explore mysterious locations, interact with other characters, find documents to piece together what happened in the story, pick up and use various items to solve light puzzles and progress. The Prologue gives you a chance to expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Days of Lazarus - Prologue.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Lost Souls.

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    (Formerly known as "The Rat & The Machine")Separated from its family and mercilessly hunted by an unstoppable machine, a tiny rat embarks on a doomed quest for salvation. Traverse the wreckage of a ruined world, outwit and outmaneuver a godlike machine, and find your family, if they're even alive. **NOTE: This game is in active development. The current download is for the old game jam version of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varmint.

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  5. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Enter the Mysterious World of the Backrooms! Find weapons left behind by other wanderers, fight off dangerous entities, and make your way to the exit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Bodycam 2.

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  6. A gruelling first-person exploration game. Delve Deep, Ascend High.To progress you must explore The Tower over three separate levels, The Underground Dungeons, The Industrial City and The Dark Palace. Each level is made up from many different locations which change each time you play. The Queen and Her Heresies.Demented skeletons roam the halls and dungeons, fight your way through them using… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletons.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dye The Bunny is an Easter horror game about little Ellie going on an Easter Egg Hunt down a rabbit hole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dye The Bunny.

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  8. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Explore five prehistoric oceans on desktop or in VR. Photograph 48 species from three perspectives, collect DNA samples, and expand your walk-in aquarium. Upgrade your equipment and return to base before your oxygen runs out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleo Dive.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Enter a winter fairy tale with cat people, elves and cute atmosphere. Explore a cozy forest and Santa's workshop, uncovering over 300 hidden objects, from winter sweets to magical surprises. Relax with hand-painted scenes and soothing melodies in this enchanting seasonal adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Winter Things.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    A young police officer arrives at a country house after a disturbing call... This VHS tape captures the horrors that happened to him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazing: Night Shift.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    "You will never get out of here" ATTENTION!!! THIS GAME HAS FLICKING IMAGES AND QUICKLY CHANGING BRIGHT FRAMES! IF YOU SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY - DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME! "Last Lesson" - creepy psychological horror from the first person. The action takes place in an abandoned Soviet school, which was converted into a nightmarish quest. Anyone can pay money and get an extreme dose of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Lesson.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Hot Dog Reporter is a (very early access) game about a hot dog in a hurry. It's a fast paced platformer with a speedrun mode that will eventually turn into a metroidvania with a mystery to solve and charmingly weird characters to meet (and a speedrun mode). Once the linear levels are iterated on enough to finalize Hot Dog Reporter's mechanics, gameplay will begin to spill onto the sprawling, inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Dog Reporter.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Full Void is a 2D Puzzle Platformer set in a dystopian future. A young teenager, scared and alone, must use all their skills to defeat a rogue AI that keeps mankind oppressed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Void.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Explore an abandoned children's recreational camp and uncover the dark secrets covered up by its founders. Find clues and apply specific commands in the Discord channel to find out what truly happened. But be careful: Sparky has been activated and the monster inside of it never sleeps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparky Marky.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Arrested and sold at auction, you have been transported to a secret testing facility in deep space. Perform the required tasks while avoiding the abomination lurking within the complex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kohate.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 674 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Infliction is a story driven first person physiological horror experience. Set in a regular suburban home, the story is told over alternating time periods spanning 13 years. Through environmental storytelling, Infliction tackles taboo subject matter. While you're discovering what has happened over the last 13 years, you're being stalked by an evil entity. Can you learn enough to vanquish the evil … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infliction.

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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    62% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    Join Ludovik in a 2D Stealth Platformer and Graphic Adventure, as he explores the jungles of a futuristic Babylon to discover the secret behind the Library of Babel’s sudden lockdown and the mysteries behind their mythical creators. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Library of Babel.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.

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  21. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    THE LIGHT KEEPS US SAFE is a procedurally-generated apocalypse in which only The Light can save us. Use stealth and evasion to avoid terrifying machines that patrol the desolate world, and employ the powers of Light to unpick their deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light Keeps Us Safe.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Follow the ray of hope in a world of darkening silhouettes as you help Elin save his friend and face his deepest fears. Immerse yourself in Elin’s childlike wonder, and witness each new puzzle, secret, sin, or dilemma unfold to discover the truth behind this shadowy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulless: Ray of Hope.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    The Devil Within: Satgat is a 2.5D stylish action adventure that follows the journey of an Eastern warrior infected with demonic blood. Dig into the secrets of a ruined world while taking down enemies in stylish action sequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil Within: Satgat.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Behind You is the game for those who want to remember the vibe of indie horror or just have fun. A robbery that turned into a nightmare You and your partner decided to rob the most profitable attraction in the city - a dark horror park with creepy animatronics. But you make a mistake, and the robots come to life ... and now they are hunting you. Go through three stages of horror Run and hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind You.

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  25. Verdantis begins in the soil. Play as R-0B and restore power in an overgrown research facility. Cel-shading, chloropunk, and environmental puzzles. The game offers about 2 hours of play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdantis.

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  26. The Rusted is an atmospheric 2D action-platformer set among the remnants of a rusted world after humanity’s extinction. Players take control of a once-loyal robot dog, embarking on a dangerous journey through abandoned cities, crumbling factories, sand-buried deserts, and colossal data centers. With every step, you face the silent traces of humanity’s downfall and the threat of corrupted machines … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rusted.

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  27. In the game “Psalm VR” you are waiting for a journey through an ominous place, which at first glance seems ordinary. However, as you progress, you will start to notice that it hides many secrets. This first-person walking simulator horror game with VHS effect and tense atmosphere will allow you to explore locations, find anomalies and move forward.With VR-glasses you will be fully immersed in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm VR.

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  28. Having finally escaped your white room, you find yourself in an overwhelming and unfamiliar world hidden from you all your life. Piece together the true reality kept from you and people like you whilst locked away. This game is a VR climber game where you must physically climb out of the concrete and metal hell that towered over your head all your life. Explore a monolithic environment and asce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony 19.

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    Rosie is a horror adventure game that takes place inside multiple virtual pop-up books.   You play as Rosie. A 6-year-old who lives with her family at the top of the hill of a small town. The townsfolk avoid the family, as they claim to see ghosts and demons. Rosie is starting to question this for herself. Help Rosie discover different paths she can take and decide her ultimate fate.   Are gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosie.

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  30. The Perilous North is an arctic survival strategy game in early development. Uncover the fate of a lost expedition. Lead your crew through brutal cold, creeping madness, and cosmic horror. Manage relationships, make hard choices, and survive a time loop where death is only the beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perilous North.

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  31. Game Overview — MycoBlast In MycoBlast, you play as a lone mushroom warrior in a world overrun by infected spores. Armed with nothing but your agility, instinct, and evolving fungal abilities, you must eliminate every threat standing in your way… or so you believe. Traverse haunting wastelands and abandoned fungal colonies, fighting what appears to be mindless zombie mushrooms. But in this da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MycoBlast.

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  32. CONTROLS: Movement: W | A | S | DView: Mouse Left | RightAttack: Left Mouse ButtonMinning: Right Mouse ButtonBoost: Left ShiftScreenshot Mode: PGallery: G You are the last line between a planet’s salvation and total ruin. In Dustmere, a stylized 3D bullet hell co-op shooter, you and your squad of transhuman sentry bots must escort a critical payload through unforgiving landscapes—climbing, fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustmere.

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    At first, even paddling might feel difficult. That's okay. everyone starts out that way. Ride a kayak with your guide cat and travel across the world, collecting hidden items along the way. By the end of your journey, you'll have become the true King of Kayaking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAYAKING.

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  34. Citizen Pain is a first-person dark fantasy action game. Play as Catherina, warrior princess of the Moges Empire, who gains the supernatural force known as Pain and leads the fight against the Undead King. Classic single-player combat meets modern visuals in this skill-based indie experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Pain.

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  35. Transcontinental is a short, narrative-driven exploration game blending horror and first-person shooter elements. Set during the Western Expansion era in the United States, immerse yourself in a chilling journey with unique musket-era shooting mechanics and detailed object inspection, uncovering fragments of a dark tale about a settlement's supernatural struggles. Key Features: Unique Musket-Er… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transcontinental.

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  36. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    This game has both VR and Non-VR suport! The Arctic depths conceal mysteries that are impossible to fully comprehend. An tempting offer: a short contract, generous compensation, and an expedition beyond the Arctic Circle. How could one resist? Your task seemed simple — to service the carrier vessel of the enigmatic soviet submarine  called "Sever-3" (North-3). But fate had other plans: You volu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project SEVER.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  39. Space Station Escape is a simple find-the-difference game. Players take on the role of an astronaut wanting to escape from a spaceship running out of oxygen. Don't overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, turn left immediately. If you don't find anomalies, turn right immediately. Press SHIFT or RB to GO UP Press CTRL or LB to GO DOWN To go out from Station. STORY You are an astronaut s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Escape.

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  40. Embark on a harrowing journey of courage, sacrifice, and vengeance in The Deadlands, a captivating 2D platformer/side scroller that combines intense gameplay, formidable boss battles, and atmospheric pixel art graphics. Inspired by the renowned Castlevania series, this single-player epic introduces players to a dark world steeped in gothic aesthetics and sinister undertones. As a devoted father h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deadlands.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Enter a minimalistic, low-poly horror world and try to make it out alive. Navigate a maze-like map filled with unsettling, repetitive ambiance. Encounter terrifying apparitions that can end your journey. Explore the depths of fear in this debut game that offers 25 to 90 minutes of suspenseful gameplay. Be among the first to play this game and have an impact on future updates! Note: Though thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasomnum.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Delve into the spine-chilling world of "Spirits Uncovered" where you will accompany the fearless YouTube Ghost Hunting sensation, Scott Warren. Scott is excited that after years of building his... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Episode 666.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    What Is the Game About:In recent weeks, the once peaceful of Oak City have turned into the hunting grounds of a merciless predator, leaving behind a trail of fear and death. Authorities urgently advise residents to stay indoors after dark. Remember: Do not go out at night! This is an immersive puzzle adventure that will test your wits and courage. As you navigate through the enigmatic and eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killer.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Shoot The Zombirds VR is a gallery shooter starring undead birds, pumpkins and a crossbow. Excellent shooting fun for all skill levels with support for home-made accessories for extra immersion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot The Zombirds VR.

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  45. 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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  46. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DON'T MOVE is an immersive VR game where your ability to HOLD YOUR NERVE and stay PERFECTLY STILL, no matter what comes at you is key to succeeding. Perfect for Friends and Families - Using the 'GALLERY' mode - and unlocked sequences can be replayed at any time. Challenge each other to 'hold your nerve' for as long as possible. A statement from the FLINCH-INC Dummy Testing Facility -  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T MOVE.

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  47. STORY: Elena has always shared a strong bond with her best friend, Lisa. However, one day, she uncovers a terrifying secret about Lisa’s boyfriend, Jason: he is a dark and abusive figure who manipulates and torments Lisa, both psychologically and physically. Learning the truth, Elena acts on her protective instincts and kills Jason to save Lisa. But this act is not the end—it marks the beginnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Shadows.

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  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

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  49. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Play Things v1.2.7.1 In this game, you'll be investigating a collection of dolls. Some ordinary, others hiding a dark curse. Through a series of tests, you must determine which dolls are merely toys and which conceal something sinister. However, not everything is as it seems... WARNING: This game includes slight jumpscares, dark themes, murder, domestic abuse blood and flashing lights. AD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play Things.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Every noise has a consequence you don't want to know about. Hold your breath and immerse yourself in King Of Silence, a horrific experience where the strange, the paranoïa and the frightening are combined. Story It was the last Sunday of the summer vacations, and my friends and I had spent the whole day at the beach. As usual, on the way home, we passed this building, which looks like an old r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Silence - Prologue.

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