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Looking for games like The Rotting Man? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Rotting Man | 悪臭男, Brutal War or The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty.

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  1. The Rotting Man | 悪臭男 is a psychological horror game that depicts a protagonist working as a clerk in a Japanese internet café. StoryThe protagonist, having entered university, begins working part-time at an internet café. However, as they carry out their duties, strange and inexplicable events gradually begin to occur... Game Features A horror game set in Japan Work as a clerk at an internet … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rotting Man | 悪臭男.

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  2. GameThe person on the game's cover is not a Japanese stereotype or mockery; it's an exaggeration and parody of Hideki Tojo. We're not against any group, nor do we want to trivialize anything. It's a provocative cover that perfectly represents satire and dark humor. An absurd game with dark humor. Immoral actions to restore humanity. Narrative, and First-Person Shooter, with disturbing scenes or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutal War.

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  3. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 722 reviews

    During Chongzhen’s Reign (A.D. 1628-1644), land annexation reached unmitigated extremes, the country faced domestic issues and foreign invasions, coinciding with the catastrophic Little Ice Age. After many years of horrid disasters in succession one after another, the Ming court continued to impose inhumane policies resulting in widespread starvation and leading to the rise of multiple rebellions … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty.

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  4. A side-scrolling psychological horror where you only walk ←. The latest entry of the “Tsugunohi” series now takes place in a Showa-retro rural Japanese town! ■ABOUT THIS GAME With over 150 million views across related videos, Tsugunohi has become a cult phenomenon on the internet. In Tsugunohi, the story unfolds simply by moving the protagonist to the left—a unique and minimalist style of Japa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsugunohi -A Whisper from the Past-.

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  5. Welcome to join our discord server to share the bugs and chat together! About this game. Aberrant Nights is a first-person psychological horror game. The protagonist will travel to a suburban gas station in the middle of the night to become a part-time night shift employee at the gas station. However, suddenly one day, the protagonist's part-time life is shattered and various mysteries sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aberrant Nights.

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  6. Life of Tabayama is a psychological thriller visual novel set in a quiet Japanese mountain town in the early 1990s. What begins as a lighthearted high school romance quickly descends into a dark and disturbing mystery. With a deeply emotional storyline, richly developed characters, and a creeping sense of dread, this is a game that explores what happens when jealousy, desire, and hidden traumas co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Tabayama.

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  7. A short story that turns everyday tasks into journeys. Can you be the voice that doesn’t let her down? Intrusive Thoughts is a visual novel shown through an intense internal world. Simple actions like stepping outside or buying groceries become epic challenges for the protagonist, who is caught between biting humor and dark self-reflection. Each choice you make could lead to moments of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intrusive Thoughts.

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  8. Yearning for ideals, resisting reality, a girl seeks "proof of existence. " A story of despair and demise—and seizing fragments of the future. 'Arishihi no watashitachi e' is a Reversed-Pastoral ADV that depicts a drama woven by a boy and a girl in a world as calm as a fairy tale. In a beautiful frontier land like something out of a fairy tale, they till the fields, raise goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 在りし日のわたし達へ.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Mbembe Radio" is a horror adventure game where you explore the way home from school, encountering strange occurrences and challenges along the way. The progression of the game includes elements of action and survival horror, where unexpected terrifying encounters may occur during exploration. ◆Story The popular radio show among children, 'Mbembe Radio,' presents small challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mbembe Radio.

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  10. Stories to Tell is a saga of psychological horror video games where each episode is based on dreams/nightmares that I, the developer, have had. (the episodes are short). -This is the second video game in the saga. In "Stories to tell - Downhill Cemetery" you are a young Japanese man named Hiroshi who decided to move to a new house, he did not know what awaited him... key features of &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories to Tell [Alpha 2] - Downhill Cemetery.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restless Dreams.

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  12. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    From out of an old vase emerge two Sengoku Era generals but... they're hot babes?! Our protagonist Jun finds himself responsible for helping Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen adapt to modern Japan, as well as fulfilling their (after)life-long regret of not experiencing the joy of motherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Babes.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    What is a home? The safest place — or at least, that is what it is for Camila… In this psychological horror and interactive narrative experience, you play as Camila, a child wandering through a house shaped by memories, cracks, and scars that are not always visible. The story unfolds through exploration, symbolism, and environmental narrative, inviting the player to interpret events and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House Inside Me.

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  14. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    夜勤清掃 | The Night Cleaner is a Japanese psychological horror game. StoryNight shift office cleaning.                                           All that greets you, a new hire, is a dirty floor… and a formless sense of unease.                  In the silent floors above, something is unmistakably moving. Game Features・Mainly a first person walking simulator. ・VHS effects (can be turned off in sett… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Cleaner.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    89% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    KEY FEATURES:  Daily Routine Disrupted: Relaxing with a beer, watching TV, and trying to unwind — until the noise from next door and mysterious holes in your walls make rest impossible. ⏳ Short but Unsettling: Experience a thought-provoking and intense narrative in a 40-minute playthrough, ideal for players seeking a deep yet concise psychological horror experience. Retro PS2-Inspired Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] The Hole.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story. From Fiction Factory GamesCreators of Arcade Spirits, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Cyberspace.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    A new life begins in a low-cost apartment. Strange occurrences at night and the suspicious behavior of neighbors gradually push the protagonist to the edge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Property.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In this short first-person psychological horror game, falling asleep on the subway brings you to the final station abandoned and eerie. Explore and try to survive the entity chasing you in the darkness. Who is it? Its face seems familiar... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Train: Baquedano.

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  19. You have lost both your legs and arms and you can’t remember anything... The Limb-Severing Devil's Confinement and Devotion. Your only way to survive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Severed Love.

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  20. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

           While investigating the evidence left by a stalker and kidnapper, track the fate of a college girl. The player advances and watches the plot by clicking to make choices for the heroine at key moments, with different choices leading to different endings.        Two unnamed police officers are investigating the media sensation “The Raw Incedent”. A college girl was kidnapped and imprisoned i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butterfly Collector.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 1,112 reviews

    It was a morning like all others, until she realized her dad wasn't home. In his place, a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she "takes her medicine". Who is he? Where is dad? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to and Roger.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The main character is hired as a debugger at the game company “Dokidoki Games”! With a time limit of one week, will he be able to find the bug safely? The debugging work with fate on the line begins now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEBUG DEADLINE.

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  23. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You step into the shoes of a woman being stalked by a mysterious figure. What was supposed to be a safe haven in an isolated forest house turns into a nightmare as strange events unfold during the night. Each night grows more terrifying... Can you escape before it’s too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers Of Fear.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Bleeding Roots is a short horror walking simulator taking place throughout the seasons. Water the plants in your garden, learn about them, and grow along them over time. Immerse yourself in a story about loss, grief and obsession. The controls are simple, moving the character through tank controls and reading up on the environment with an interact key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Roots.

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  25. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 4 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    This is the last work of a certain game creator who mysteriously disappeared. The cross reality ADV, known for its shocking conclusion. "Angel Whisper", released by Child-Dream in 1999, became a major topic of conversation with its system of playing the posthumous game while browsing actual websites, raising the question, "Did this really happen?". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Whisper: The Suspense Visual Novel Left Behind by a Game Creator..

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    This game is not about healing patients. It's an SLG game where you play as a quack doctor who kills patients and extorts money from them. ◆Story The story takes place in the near future. While medical technology has extended human lifespan, the "aging problem" has become serious. There are too many elderly people, and pensions and health insurance are on the brink of collapse. Yes, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oyabu Clinic Deathcare Corporation.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Translation English & Turkish Proofreading/Editing/Translation (DONE!) : Oğuz Kaan Aybak (Truthful Road) Japanese Translation (CANCELLED) : Yuki Fujita 藤田 優輝 Spanish Translation (DONE!) : Facundo Seghezzo (facuseghezzo) Chinese Translation (MISSING) : Amor噬鱼 Russian Translation (MISSING UwU) : Daria Braude (unexpectedeath) Portuguese - Brazil (DONE!) : Rocotroco About … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Departed Away.

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  28. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    A miraculous collaboration between Houshou Marine and "Tsugunohi" has come to fruition! When the main character becomes a crew member of a pirate ship led by Houshou Marine and realizes a certain fact, you are struck by a series of horrors. Can you unravel the secret behind Houshou Marine's beauty? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth of Beauty Witch: Marine's Treasure Ship.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Descent of the Hunted is a psychological horror Visual Novel where the player controls the monster stalking a poor, tormented soul to whatever end awaits her. Your choices determine the nature of the beast and its physical make up. Her fate is in your hands. Inspired by transgressive horror like The Babadook and The Lighthouse and taking narrative cues from story-driven classics like Disco E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent of the Hunted.

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    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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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    In the beginning, Crossdressers were the sun... And Goddesses too! A story of turmoil filled romance between man and crossdresser in modern times, brought back to the forefront by the Goddesses of legend! A hymn of love for the new generation of crossdressers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap Legend.

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  32. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Nicole is a dating sim that revolves around your day-to-day life as a college student. You can take up part-time jobs to earn money, explore various locations, do recreational and extra-curricular activities, and meet intriguing characters like Darren, Kurt, Jeff and Ted. You might even get to date the culprit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nicole.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Wander No More is a Kinetic Novel (a visual novel without any choices) which centers around the life of Kouichirou Nabatame, a renowned samurai, and Chiyo, a young village girl. Wander No More tells the story of how these two met, became a family, and attempted to restore their lives to what they once were. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander No More.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 542 reviews

    The Trap was a Goddess?! The enshrined deity turned out to be a cross dressing Goddess that was sealed to... marry me?! This new frontier in the world of cutie boy visual novels is brought to you by the ultimate team! The cross dressing legend starts here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap Shrine.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Cineris Somnia is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CINERIS SOMNIA.

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  37. A point-and-click adventure about paranoia and loneliness, the evils of capitalism and too much web surfing, the material world and the occult universe. Your typical postmodern blues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Personal Rocket.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 11,958 reviews

    A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk.

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  39. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 470 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    Try and navigate your way through one of the world's most tightly controlled dictatorships, with two cute soldiers by your side. Avoid getting shot, executed, black-bagged, or tried for treason as you explore Pyongyang's most famous tourist attractions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

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  41. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 3,444 reviews

    Depression Quest is an interactive fiction game where you play as someone living with depression. You are given a series of everyday life events and have to attempt to manage your illness, relationships, job, and possible treatment. This game aims to show other sufferers of depression that they are not alone in their feelings, and to illustrate to people who may not understand the illness the dept… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depression Quest.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    77% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    A slice of life RPG. Due to family circumstances, Keita finds himself living with his childhood friend Ryoka for the summer. Explore a contemporary Japanese setting, and enjoy spending time with Ryoka. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scars of Summer.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,607 reviews

    This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Class of '09.

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  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 594 reviews

    A mystery-adventure game set in the solitary "Shironagasu Island". Become detective “Sen Ikeda” and explore the secrets of “Shironagasu Island” with your assistant “Neneko Izumozaki”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Shironagasu Island.

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

    You're travelling in Japan visiting one of it's mysterious temple shrines when suddenly you fall into a sinkhole. Underground, you discover a sunken mansion. A sinister presence lingers while you explore it's dark corridors. You must rely your wits to escape the mansion if you want to see the light of day again.This is an early prototype of the game. The full game will be 2 player cooperative with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malice.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror visual novel taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy fog surrounds the village, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient Gods have come back to hunt the villagers down one by one. The Feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raging Loop.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 608 reviews

    John is a young man suffering from severe depression. As he loses his sense of purpose in life, he begins to see the world in unfocused gray. Just when he begins to lose all hope, John meets a girl... a very special girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Gray.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    Hello Comrades ! You think you got what it takes to be tru slav? Then we have game for you ! Prove to all your gopnik friends that you are the superior alpha slav your babushka always wanted you to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slavistan.

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