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Looking for games like The Search? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hotel Sowls, Paradise Killer or IMMORTALITY.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Hotel Sowls is a mysterious adventure game with unique and appealing 2D graphics. As an pharmacologist, you managed to get a valuable and mysterious stone after a hard journey and you decided to take a break at the Hotel Sowls. But the next morning, someone in the hotel stole the stone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Sowls.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 4,353 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 30 reviews

    Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,247 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 4 reviews

    Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. The new game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTALITY.

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  4. Creation background:"One day, when I began to ponder the meaning of life... I decided to create a game." "This is the story I want to tell you." "And thus, my story with you all begins." Regarding the game:"Mind Detective" is an independently produced puzzle, drama, and interactive novel game. You need to follow six partners with different backgrounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 心灵侦探.

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  5. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Death in the Red Light.

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  6. OTHER SIDE OF MIST AND MOUNTAIN IS A JAPANESE-STYLE HORROR MYSTERY ADVENTURE GAME. The game's story blends elements of horror, mystery, deduction, and folk tales. Gameplay is primarily based on visual novels, enriched with interactive scenes and puzzle-solving mechanisms. Through meticulously crafted scripts, it presents a series of captivating and enigmatic stories that will tug at your heartstri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Other Side Of Mist And Mountain.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    98% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    The Gap is a sci-fi first person narrative exploration thriller. You play as Joshua Hayes, a neuroscientist who's lost it all. Your mysterious ability to explore parallel realities through deja vu seems to be the only way to recover your memories and salvage your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gap.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Draugen is a first-person psychological horror adventure, set amongst the deep fjords and towering mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring west coast. The game is a dark and disturbing journey into the pitch black heart of Norwegian national romanticism, as seen through the eyes of an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugen.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Embark on a dangerous quest through mysterious ruins and magical woods in the second chapter of Grim Legends series. Save the young queen from a mortal danger and change the faith of the entire kingdom. When a mysterious illness befalls the queen of the Eagle Kingdom, a famous healer is summoned to Eagle Castle to examine her. The Healer’s quest takes a sudden turn when the infant prince vanishe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

    David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little.So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 334 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

    Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a found-phone horror game developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Dreams in the Witch House is an open world horror adventure game, where you guide Walter Gilman, as he prepares to face the dreaded May-Eve witch ritual in the legend-haunted city of Arkham. Choose your own approach and reveal the secret of the Witch House before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firework.

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  16. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    74% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Follow the Dark Path into a world of Druidic lore and Celtic myths. It is the Autumn Equinox on Barrow Hill, a time of great power, when the ancient standing stones are at their most powerful and dangerous. You have one night to make the offerings, follow the Dark Path and escape Barrow Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill: The Dark Path.

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  17. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Mysteria.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    The Fridge is Red is an anthology of different first person horror stories. Each episode explores a specific theme and experiments with gameplay ideas. Liminal spaces, surreal encounters and uncanny strangers. You will see a completely mundane settings spiraling down into distorted psychological terror. Experience the dreadful trip inspired by the retro analogue and PS1-era horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fridge is Red.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 822 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    "The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is a horror themed murder mystery FMV game where you play as a therapist questioning patients. The game features the simplest of interfaces, over 1600 HD video responses, six main characters, and a randomly chosen murderer at the start of the game (which determines your story path)." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 4,669 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Hypnospace Outlaw is a '90s internet simulator in which players act as Enforcers, volunteer moderators who scour Hypnospace's surreal network of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers while also keeping an eye on their inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnospace Outlaw.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    A young man is interviewed by the police only to turn up dead a week later. 3 years have passed, a special agent from Santa Fe navigates the police database in order to solve the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The List.

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  23. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    From Below is a short narrative-driven eldritch horror game created for a game jam. You play as a detective investigating the disappearance of a young girl named Dorothea. Your search leads you to the decaying mansion of her grandfather, a place heavy with silence, rot, and forgotten secrets. What begins as a routine investigation slowly turns into a descent into the unknown: deeper into the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Below.

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  25. The Truth Is a Dangerous, Unforgiving Thing. Lost Traces: Genesis is the full, commercial continuation of the psychic horror saga, picking up immediately after the chilling events of the False Awakening Demo. Step into the shoes of Evelyn Strom as her personal descent into a family nightmare escalates into a global conspiracy against the mysterious organizations and the ultimate secret of her GEN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Traces: Genesis.

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  26. Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

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  27. Controls WASD - MoveQ - Climb (for Metro Station 9 and Military Base)E - InteractCtrl - Crouch Game Description Trapped in the quarantined city of Phylacria, an ordinary factory worker is forced to leave his basement when food and water run out. Venturing into the dangerous streets, he discovers a terrifying truth: exterminators patrol the city, burning anyone they deem infected, and a st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phylacria.

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  28. About the game: Dualis is an isometric horror thriller whose plot will take you to an underground research complex. In this place, you will have to fight not only for your life, but also to understand if you really exist. What is consciousness and personality are the questions you will have to ask yourself. This is a story-oriented game that combines stealth action with survival horror elements in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dualis.

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  29. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Localization NotesThe English and Japanese translations have not yet been implemented.We are currently working on the English and Japanese localizations of Buy a Croquette!, and will release an update announcement as soon as the translations are completed. Stay tuned! About UsJoin our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Join our players’ QQ group chat: 1061372406 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Et… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buy a Croquette!.

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  30. About UsHello everyone, I’m Plutinos, a developer from ReturnCircleGames and the producer of Unwhole Hill·LAKE. Over the past two years, we released some early concept previews of Unwhole Hill on Bilibili, mainly showcasing the game’s art scenes. In its initial design, Unwhole Hill was conceived as a first-person narrative game, blending action elements with survival gameplay and puzzle-solvi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwhole Hill:LAKE.

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  31. ABOUT ME Hey, Steam! I'm Filipe, and I quit my job during the pandemic to pursue my childhood dream. Started the development with some freelancing gigs by the side, but since last year, I've been 100% dedicated to Gloomy Juncture, living off my life savings. For better or worse, every single "thing" in Gloomy Juncture is done by me. RECOGNITION Gloomy Juncture has already received mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Juncture.

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  32. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You wake up in a dimly lit room, with your classmate Katagiri-san in front of you. Why are you here? Who could've done it? Why is she here? Maybe there is a way to get out of this place... Try to find your way out in this short escape room RPG with hints of horror, comedy, and a bit of spice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katagiri-san is Very Cold.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tatari is a first-person adventure game where you take the role of a detective assigned to a disappearance case. As a police detective, you are sent to investigate from the last place the person of interest was seen. From there, you will find yourself experiencing some paranormal behavior that your logical mind can’t seem to get hold of. You will follow the evidence to a village that has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tatari.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    YOUR HOUSE is a unique, text-driven mystery game that blends immersive reading with interactive puzzles, pulling players into a gripping thriller. Set in the 1990s, it follows Debbie, a rebellious teenager on a mission to uncover the secrets of a mysterious mansion. The house itself is a living puzzle, holding the hidden pasts of three enigmatic characters. As Debbie progresses, she unravels the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

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  35. "Mourningwood Lodge2:Hidden Voice" is a full-motion video (FMV) live-action horror mystery game. As the second installment in the "Mourningwood Lodge" series and a prequel to the original title, it introduces an entirely new storyline where players assume the role of a fresh character embarking on an intensely terrifying journey. In the game, players step into the shoes of Qin … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 林葬屋前传:冥声.

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  36. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    ️ Grab your pastels and find over 1,000 cats across maps set in more than 10 countries, alone or with a friend. Once you find them all, color and bring the black-and-white maps to life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats Lost In World Find & Color.

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  37. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,981 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Detective Worden is a narrative-driven word puzzle game set in a noir world, inspired by Wordle and classic detective fiction. Each word brings you one step closer to the truth. A mysterious informant sends you cryptic clues in the form of single words. Through deduction, pattern recognition, and a touch of intuition, you'll sift through layers of language to piece together the full picture. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Worden.

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  39. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Game TipsMust Read Before Play: ※ Starting the game for the first time may take a long time, please be patient and wait ※ If there is a crash during game loading or running, please restart and continue the game ※ During the game, please follow the Task Tip Label on screen to play Contact customer service: [email protected] QQ communication group: 965661157 About the Game        It i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鬼灵的冒险GUILING's Adventure.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

    an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 is the long-awaited conclusion to one of the most acclaimed psychological horror mystery trilogies. Building on the tension, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling of the first two games, Part 3 delivers the final chapter of Holly Stonehouse’s journey - a dark and unsettling investigation where every answer raises new questions until the truth can no longer be avoi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3.

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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    90% User Score Based on 890 reviews

    Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Alice awakens in an unfamiliar place. In search of her lost sister, Alice ventures through the eerie mansion. This is an escape adventure game. Within a building full of traps and mechanisms, your goal is to find the exit. Players will play as Alice, navigating through sealed rooms using click-based interactions to find items and solve the mechanisms to advance to the next stage. Es… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in the Nightmare Land.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Unreliable Narrator: Centum challenges traditional gaming conventions by weaving an intricate narrative where reality is as fluid as the mind of its narrator. Mind-bending Gameplay: Navigate a series of daunting scenarios, each shrouded in uncertainty and enigma. Every click and decision is remembered, forcing you to grapple with the unreliable nature of the narrator's hints and guidance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centum.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 213 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    Lose yourself in the mystery of "Phoenix Springs", a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Springs.

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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to Sweetwater, a once-idyllic suburban neighborhood now shrouded in terror. In Waffle Cone Willie, a first-person horror survival game, you must evade a haunted killer ice cream truck as you unravel the sinister secrets lurking in the shadows. Run, hide, and sneak from house to house in the town of Sweetwater, as you uncover its mysteries, solve puzzles, and survive the ever-hunting threa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waffle Cone Willie.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Sunset High is a 2D, story-rich, choose-your-own-adventure game set to release in 2025. Get to the bottom of the mystery by playing students against each other, rewinding your decisions, and leveling up the protagonist's inner personas as you navigate the cliques and social dilemmas of being a student trapped in a time loop. As you loop, change the course of the timeline as you explore different o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset High.

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