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Games like THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS

Games like THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS

Games like THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS

Looking for games like THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a horror and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with STIGMA: The Salem Legacy, Good Human or Where is Mother.

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  1. About the Game STIGMA is a short, first-person horror game focused on oppressive atmosphere and environmental puzzles. The game is a linear, nighttime walking simulator where you piece together the story by thoroughly exploring the locations. Estimated Playtime: 1.5 hours Genre: Horror-Puzzle / Walking Simulator Setting: Nighttime farm and ancient manor Graphics: Realistic visuals The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STIGMA: The Salem Legacy.

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

    A psychological horror experience about a lonely mind haunted by guilt it can’t escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Human.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You return to your mother’s house. The door was open. The place is a mess… Where is Mother is a psychological horror narrative game with no HUD and no combat. Explore a realistic, heavy atmosphere in first person — a place filled with memories, silence… and something else. The discomfort of being alone in a home that used to feel safe… and might now be haunted. Realistic and immersive atmosphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Mother.

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  4. A Rural Argentine Horror ExperienceDeep in the Fields is a first-person atmospheric horror game set on a remote Argentine farm. You arrive at an isolated rural ranch in search of work, but as you explore the property you begin to uncover unsettling secrets hidden deep within the fields. Explore abandoned buildings, barns, and underground spaces while piecing together clues about what happened on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep in the Fields.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Seth and May have moved out of the city and into a big old house that uncle John decided he didnt want anymore. Although the holiday spirit brings color and joy to an otherwise barren house, something lurks outside hidden in the snow. Watching. Waiting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Snow.

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  6. Last Stop: House of Horror is a first-person indie horror experience where a late-night delivery takes a terrifying turn. As you approach a remote mansion, a pair of dogs suddenly begin chasing you—reacting to a dark presence inside the house. With no choice but to run, you rush toward the mansion for safety… only to become trapped within something far more dangerous. ️ Explore a Haunted MansionN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stop House of Horror.

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  7. The Blessing of Airon is a First Person Story Adventure (Walking Sim) telling the story of a society which has lost access to all electronic devices capable of processing a neural network due to demon infestation. It is a horror game which focuses on exploration and uncovering mysterious events through a large variety of inspectable items with story text, custom sounds and vfx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blessing of Airon.

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  8. The wilderness was supposed to be your escape. It becomes your nightmare. In Darkness Up North, you set out for peace and solitude in the remote forests of northern Canada. What began as a tranquil retreat quickly spirals into a psychological descent as reality distorts, haunting whispers echo through trees, and unsettling events challenge your grip on sanity. Explore a lonely cabin and its surr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Up North.

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  9. Family man Philip Oakes wakes up with a piercing headache, unable to remember his past. Dazed, he explores an old home, receiving guidance from a caller on the phone. As Philip walks through the familiar rooms, he uncovers a reality better left forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Belong Here.

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  10. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "The Darkness That Envelops All" Immerse yourself in an emotional story about a difficult family tragedy. A story where every step you take can have an unexpected outcome. Every diary fragment you find, every note you leave, and every dark sound reveals more and more of the storyline to you. Average playthrough time: 30 minutes “Cursed New Year” will immerse you in the atmosph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed New Year.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Pressured by the economy, you move into your grandfather’s old home, where a tedious task soon becomes something far more dreadful. Feel the vibe of ps1 style graphics. Unpack your stuff. Let your phone guide you. Make sure to unpack them all, otherwise it might be the last thing you ever do... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moved In.

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  12. Blind Memory is an affluent experience to feel Lost, Chaos and Blinded. You will play as Amnesiac and Half Blinded person who wakes up in a weird place knowing nothing about himself Nor about the place where a murder apparently took place. So, Your choices now will shape your destiny—they’ll define who you are and how far you’ve come. But hold on tight… the journey’s just getting interesti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Memory.

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  13. Collect trash in a park at night while pursued by an eerie presence. A short retro horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortanum.

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  14. This is the first game I've ever made! I'm so happy to have completed it! Game Background: Ella is critically ill and near death. Her loving parents performed a sacrificial ritual to an unknown entity in a desperate attempt to save her—but instead invited a deadly parasite into their daughter. After the ritual, Ella’s consciousness was torn apart: one half became controlled malice, the other a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwilling Host.

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  15. The time to escape is now. The guards are the least of your problems. An entity has found its way into a little doll. A doll that wants to end you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House She Haunts.

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  16. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies merges first-person puzzles with a poignant narrative. A driven lieutenant, haunted by hidden grief, confronts a sudden blackout. Clues force him to face buried truths, while a lurking darkness waits in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

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  17. “Look at Me” is a first-person horror game in which the player is chased by a clown. Playtime (Demo): 10 min Solo developed by S.P Dream of Guinea Pigs The player finds themselves in the middle of a creepy hallway, being chased by a clown. A clown is chasing you—but if you try to stare at it, it freezes. The hallway is often dark. Press the F key to use your flashlight. Even while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look at me.

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  18. MEAT ROOM is a first-person horror survival game. You play as Dimitry, a middle-aged man who lives in an Eastern European country and works the night shift at a meat packaging factory. One night, strange and scary things start happening. Dimitry finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to stay alive. Walk through dark and quiet halls and discover the scary secrets hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT ROOM.

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  19. The Forest Watches is a short first-person psychological horror experience about rituals, obedience, and being observed. You arrive at a secluded forest compound as the newest member of a quiet, watchful cult. Your days are simple: complete the tasks they give you, follow the routine, and avoid drawing attention. The game is designed to be completed in around 30 minutes, making it a compact, tens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Watches.

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  20. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Do you like horror movies from the 80s? Think you can survive the murderous rampage of a masked killer? How fast are you at pressing the keys? "My Bloody Weekend" The new game from "Necronomicon Games" takes place in a quiet mansion where a girl waits for her boyfriend to spend a quiet weekend ... of blood! Will you be able to survive? This game is entirely made up of cutscenes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Bloody Weekend.

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  21. It starts with a quiet room. A television flickers. An apartment door creaks open. Something is watching you. Famous author Janus Brennhart is giving an interview right after his latest book. The interview takes him to old days and stories some of which he doesn’t recall now. The Remains and The Residue is short atmospheric puzzle-adventure game that invites players to explore stories and memori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains and The Residue.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Can you survive the night in a house that doesn’t want you there? Trapped inside a quiet home with something watching you, Maria must uncover the truth behind a growing nightmare. Explore every corner, solve unsettling puzzles, and survive unpredictable events in this retro-inspired psychological horror experience. Nothing is random. Nothing is safe. And someone is always closer than you think.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Stories: Inherited Silence.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    You are trapped inside a hospital that refuses to stay the same. This is a first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, tension, and repetition. The game takes place in a looping hospital environment where each cycle introduces new changes, altered spaces, and escalating threats. What begins as a familiar location gradually becomes hostile and unpredictable. The core experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Exit.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Dark Legacy is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore an abandoned surgeon's estate. Uncover hidden memories, solve narrative-driven puzzles, and face the chilling consequences of forbidden experiments. The game emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Legacy.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding Hour.

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  26. Game Overview: PC based Horror game that uses the keyboard and mouse to move the player through the abandoned subway station. Game includes puzzles, challenges, and scares. The player will learn how to interact with the environment including graffiti painting, moving objects, opening doors, and finding hidden keys. The game is based on the Unreal Engine Horror Engine expanded into a completed cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Late Arrival.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Haunted by loss and guilt, Arya is lost between reality and delusion as he tries to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Valeria, the daughter of his late friend that worked at his shop If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsessed : Trace.

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  28. "My Bloody Weekend 2" is a new survival horror experience for the MBW franchise. Try to survive at some new and improoved Quick Time Events, set in a new mansion ready to be explored. Play as a new character for this live action game. A new week is going to pass, a new terror is about to rise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Bloody Weekend 2.

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  29. Unfound Footage is a short, atmospheric psychological horror game where you must survive inside a mysterious mansion after a strange disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfound Footage.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Letherfall, June 27, 1998. A child is found on the shores of a lake. His eyes wide with terror, his body frozen with fear and cold. Not far from him, dozens of lifeless bodies: Dylan is the only survivor. The police investigate, secret services intervene, but it’s all in vain — the truth lies buried with the corpses and within the twisted corners of young Dylan’s mind. Manhattan, 2018 Dylan sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letherfall.

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  31. This game is made my students from De Montfort University over approximately 7 weeks. You have been invited, but not by your own will, rescue your best friend before HE finds you... Your surroundings are deceptive, and mysterious forces have transformed your physical being to that of a doll!     Be wary of The Host, for he is unwilling to allow you to escape his domain so easily. Overcome him a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting Invitation.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO WISHLIST :  https://store.steampowered.com/app/4085250/Unseen/ "Unseen (DEMO)" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Full game approximately 60 to 80 minutes. Story It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

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  33. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Story Withered Haven is a first person psychological horror experience.  Step into the shoes of a man who has had his entire world ripped from him, his family lost to an unsolved murder case. Reality collapses as he struggles to cling to normalcy. Trudging through his days and nights, he begins to notice supernatural occurrences and familiar presences, strangely corrupted beyond recognition. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withered Haven.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Nightmares of awful creatures and twisted worlds have haunted you since you received a letter from a prospective client. Delving into the mystery behind this cursed page may be the only chance you have of ever sleeping again. Nobody ever said being a paranormal investigator was easy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Archives.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    Graveyard Shift is about a man who is sent to guard a cemetery on his first day of work. his duty is to watch over this place. However, with the coming of night And be heard paranormal sounds and observing strange things through CCTV cameras, he realize that this is not just a terrifying place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Shift.

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  36. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 3,032 reviews

    In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer of '58.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A free short first-person horror game of dream puzzles - unsettling, surreal, and hauntingly atmospheric. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Dream.

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  38. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology, you will discover the gloomiest parts of human's brain. Overcome your fear and get to know what has really happened to your family. Where will the insanity lead you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Insanity.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Are you ready for your shift? Step into the shoes of a convenience store employee in Mexico, handling everyday tasks like sweeping, restocking shelves, and taking out the trash. But be careful — you never know what might happen late at night. A horror game that blends daily routine with the tension of facing the unexpected, reflecting the harsh reality of those who encounter danger day after day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHT SHIFT NIGHTMARE.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL 35 of your classmates were murdered. Law enforcement's response was to cover everything up. Not a single living soul could tell you the whole story, so you decide to find out for yourself. Take on the role of Amanda, an aspiring podcaster who yearns for a good story- something to really get some people tuning in. You break into your own high school to investigate, find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Senior Sunset.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 685 reviews

    This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Kowloon.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    HOUSE CALL is a short 10-minute experience heavily inspired by Adobe Flash point-and-click games of the late 2000s, including THE HOUSE by Sinthai. Use your mouse to explore the environment, solve puzzles, and proceed through the house to find what lies within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOUSE CALL.

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  44. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 674 reviews

    Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker.

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

    The Protagonist is a narrative-driven psychological horror game set 635 years after the sun died. You play as Varon, a man searching the underground ruins of humanity for his missing daughter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Protagonist.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 287 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself. EXPLORE A STORY OF FATHERS AND SONS You play as Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WILL: Follow The Light.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    48% User Score Based on 727 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Autopsy Simulator is a first-person horror-sim hybrid where players take on the role of a practice pathologist and study case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic doctors, to help guide their dissection of anatomically accurate bodies to determine each subject’s cause of death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autopsy Simulator.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 768 reviews

    In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survey.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,252 reviews

    A leisure healing mini-pixel plot game exploring at home. Players will wander at home from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will be encounters in this process? During the exploration, maybe... you can even find some weird secrets? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Home Alone Final.

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