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Games like the shade between the trees

Games like the shade between the trees

Looking for games like the shade between the trees? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Snack Run Blowout, Forager or Wrack & Rune.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Meet your friends at Lost Lake. Leave something behind. [Space] to advance the story and confirm choices[Up] and [Down] or [W] and [S] to select choices[Tab] to fast forward This game works best in Chrome. If the game window is too big for your monitor, try zooming out a little with Ctrl + Mouse Wheel. Written and Directed by Hadley St. ClairMusic and Lyrics by Joe KenneallyProgramming by Kevin Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snack Run Blowout.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Go mushroom picking for your magical roommate! [WASD] or [Arrow Keys] to move[Space] to talk to people[M] to meow This game works best in Chrome. If the game window is too big for your monitor, try zooming out a little with Ctrl + Mouse Wheel. Based on Forager by Austin BreedMusic by Joe KenneallyGame by Kevin ColeMeows by Houdini This game was made possible by our PatronsBig thanks to:J. Fenn Cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forager.

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  3. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    [Hello! This version is Wrack & Rune as I submitted it to GMTK jam 2020. The updated version is on the SuperTry Patreon.]Descend into the dungeon as a novice wizard with your boisterous barbarian companion. [WASD] to move[Left Click] to cast magic (requires a wand)[Right Click] to dodge backwards Wrack will do most of the heavy lifting when enemies show up. Try not to die! This game works best in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrack & Rune.

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  4. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    [Arrow Keys] or [IJKL] to Move[Space] or [V] to Jump[C] to Shoot (gun does not need to be attached to you)[X] to Throw/Recall your Gun[Z] to Throw/Recall your Head [F5] to Restart a Room[F6] to Skip to the next Room[F7] to Skip to the CreditsIf the game window is too big for your screen you should be able to zoom out with Ctrl+Mouse Wheel. Presented by SuperTry Made for GMTK Jam 2021 Music by Joe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assembloid.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    By rocket or by wing, get to the top of the tower! [ARROW KEYS] or [WASD] to Move[Z] or [SPACE] to Jump[X] or [J] to Shoot[ENTER] or [P] to Pause If you want to play Bazooka Panic with some upgrades (fullscreen, controller support) consider donating to the SuperTry Patreon. We're going to keep working on Bazooka Panic! Presented by SuperTry Studios Music by Joe Kenneally Game by Kevin Cole Special… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bazooka Panic!.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    This is a text-based, auditory nightmare. #1: Three red blots mark liars. #2: Food means depravity and death. #3: Tellers of time are sped up by-- #4: Holes in suspicious places may lead to the Undergoing. #5: Don't trust the wolf. #6: The train is the only escape. The Dark Place finds us all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Dark Place.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 426 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The family was ready to visit the amusement park, but plans are cancelled due to weather. This is a story about an ordinary family spending time at home during the rain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Season.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For all your legit plumbing needs. wasd to move, mouse for camera  Torch and Sword Games Jack Grant and Christian Woolford Assets used: Art Bus Stop by Elbolilloduro -  https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/bus-stop"Character_ Female_01" (https://skfb.ly/oLFV8) by Elbolillo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Halloween by Elbolilloduro - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drainage Ltd..

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    44% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Reflections is a real-world adventure game where every action you take has meaningful consequences that radically shape the experience. Each action you take is punctuated by flushing the black and white environment with color, illustrating your progress and providing clues to what your future might hold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Absent is the first freeware release from FNGames. Originally released in 2013, the game makes its' Steam debut this year. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent.

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

    Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is an all-new comedy text adventure from award-winning Infocom and Legend Entertainment author Bob Bates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumistry: In Charm's Way.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Forest Ranger A simple voxel horror game, originally written for MaxParata's voxel horror game jam (https://itch.io/jam/voxel-horror-jam-2021). Try to get as many points as you can :)  How to play If you are playing in itch, full-screen mode is recommended. Visit http://j1233.minetest.land/forest_ranger/ or download the attached file and open the index.html file  Controls W/Up Arrow - move forward… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Ranger.

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  15. 35%Game Brain Score
    35% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The Elder Pine Hotel. A gorgeous old building just off the center of town. You've been working here as a housekeeper for several months now. Making beds, picking up trash, replacing the towels that the guests keep stealing for some reason. It's a simple, relaxing, and relatively stress-free job. Except you're never alone when you work. There's something there, ever present, ever watching. You've s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Disturb.

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  16. A game about defusing the bomb. The page will contain all necessarry information about each modules of the bomb and how to disarm them. Each module has a light at top right, it is red if the module is active, green if the module was successfully disarmed. I recommend taking notes of the key details of the disarm instructions. Objectives:- Player must review the disarm instructions of each module.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bomb Defuse.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Note: Click fullscreen button to maximize full game Game Controls:  Clicking is the only input. To adopt an animal, click on the computer monitor. This pulls up the adoption site. You can click and drag up the scrollbar to scroll through the available pets. If you have enough points, you can adopt certain pets. Click the adopt button, and they will spawn in your living room. Click the x in the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Alone.

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  18. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Overview Time Flies is a 2D platform adventure for Windows, macOS and Linux, inspired by a natural process we all experience as living beings: aging! Play this innovative game, try to be as fast as you can (your character will lose abilities over the years), survive till the end and go tell people that getting old has never been so much fun! The game is currently in development, and the builds you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Flies.

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  19. recursively_misremembered is an entry for #GameDev101Jam2, which had a theme of "LUCIDITY." It was made in Godot in about three to four days. I know it's tagged as "horror," but it's more... weird, not really scary so much. This is version 1.02, which reduces the file size a tad and allows window resizing. v1.01 was the game jam version, which fixed a crash-inducing memory leak on Linux and contai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to recursively_misremembered.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 826 reviews

    Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to make your own furniture from scratch. Learn with gentle design requests, then relax and create at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MakeRoom.

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  21. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,236 reviews

    Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ithya: Magic Studies.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,553 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Descendant.

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  23. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    79% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Discover the wonders of an uncharted island and help the natives restore their ravaged land to its former glory in Moai: Build Your Dream! Overcome the fury of an active volcano, hordes of attacking ghosts and the threat of dwindling resources as you guide the hero and a native princess on their quest. Save the paradisal island in the wonderful time management game Moai: Build Your Dream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOAI: Build Your Dream.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 2,688 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Distraint is a 2D psychological horror adventure for PC. To secure a partner position in the famous company he works for, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that moment he finds the price of his humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTRAINT.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 3,366 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 3 reviews

    When twilight fades. Where darkness reigns.DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.Help her overcome the challenges that will stand before her. Survive t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadOut.

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  26. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    The Bellows is a VR Horror experience designed to play like an interactive movie. Plunge yourself into a world of nightmares and fear, and discover just how frightening the past can really be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bellows.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 880 reviews

    You've only precious moments before time collapses onto itself to save your family. Warp, jump and rewind through time and space - and pray that whatever lives between it doesn't notice you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reminiscence.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,002 reviews

    The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Tree.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 1,278 reviews

    In FlowScape you can create your own nature scene simply by painting. Choose from 20 landscapes and more than 300 models to create your own little paradise by painting trees, changing the sky, rotating the sun, adding sound effects and adjusting your camera for that perfect photo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FlowScape.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Update: the full game is now available on Steam! Eight is a narrative driven horror game, in which you play as a new home owner that is discovering the rich history of the house and its former inhabitants. The game is currently in development and will release an alpha build on the 18th of September. There are parts that are not fully developed yet in the game, please be aware that bugs are curren… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eight.

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  31. How To Install Simply download the version available from the downloads section, extract it to a folder, and click open the Exile Chronicles executable file. How To Play You play as The Exile, your purpose is to strike your enemies and keep going forward. This is just a prologue to the game that will be released in the future. In the final release, you can unveil the hidden story of the destruc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exile Chronicles.

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  32. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The player is the Grandlandfather and must direct the Landfathers and the folk of the lands to take over new lands and unite the world into one big happy family. Controls Move camera with WASD or move cursor to window border. Zoom in and out with scroll wheel. Use Right mouse button to command units. Use Left mouse button to drag select units. Instruction The large characters in the big white ring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandfatherland.

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  33. Traverse deep dark tunnels and investigate the mysterious disappearance of a local bunker owner, all under the loving watchful gaze of our ever faithful guardian of civilization.  Do you have what it takes to unravel the mysteries and survive the many horrors of Mumei's Not So Scary Brain Game? Please read known issues before playing This game is a short parody of Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumei's Not So Scary Brain Game.

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  34. Instructions Welcome to "The Graveyard," a hauntingly immersive action-adventure game where you take on the role of a stranded man thrust into an alien abyss. Lost and alone, your only hope lies in escaping the enigmatic alien base and finding your vanished crew. However, your survival depends on using a single arrow to defend yourself. Be careful when you shoot it because you must pick it back up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Graveyard.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Get out of your basement and go to bed. [Arrow Keys] or [WASD] to Move[Space] to JumpTap [X] or [J] to Drop BlockHold [X] or [J] to Get Block Tap [C] or [K] for Special (requires Power Up)[F5] and [F6] to Cheat If the game window is too big for your screen you should be able to zoom out with Ctrl+Mouse Wheel. Presented by SuperTry Made for Pursuing Pixels James Jam Game Gam 2022 Music by Joe Ken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blink Blonk.

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  36. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Wendy Edison and her family come home from church, only to find the gate to the pasture broken and one of their cows has wandered off. To make matters worse, Wendy's sister Winona blames herself and runs off as well. Looks like today isn't going to be just another Sunday! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farnham Fables: Episode 2: Just Another Sunday.

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  37. Hi Gamers! :) Lancelot is a tiny and good free-of-charge Open-Source Game Launcher written in Ruby via DragonRuby GTK! It's made for The Tool Jam and amazingly works for Desktops with Keyboard Input currently (No plan to support mobiles yet) Features 1. Add/Delete and Launch games on your own! 2. 8 backgrounds to fullfill your pleasure, And you can also use your own ones! :) 3. Fast, Optimized, P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lancelot.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 752 reviews

    In lush alpine mountains and meadows stands the renowned equestrian capital of Europe, a town called Rein Ravine and its surrounding province of the same name. You have been admitted to study in its highly sought-after Rein Ravine Equine University International, alongside with other ambitious equestrians from around the world. This once in a lifetime opportunity leads you to train in the three m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Rein Ravine.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Watertight is a short psychological-horror experience set aboard a 1950s deep-sea submarine. FEATURES Solve clever puzzles to restore your submarine’s critical systems Explore the submarine’s cramped, flooded corridors Horror ambience that amplifies claustrophobia A concise, intense experience designed to be finished in 30 minutes THE GAMEPLAYYou’re trapped in a failing submarine with syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watertight.

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  40. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,515 reviews

    Play as a big adorable dog and explore a hand-crafted winter forest with a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOGWALK.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 788 reviews

    Join the cutest adventure in the Dino park with Cats and Dinos! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of dinosaurs location and dino-cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Dino Cats.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Psychroma is a narrative-driven side-scroller where you play as a digital medium. Confront the past by piecing together the broken memories of a cybernetic house, and exorcise the ghosts in the machine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychroma.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    Wardwell House is an innovative and realistic horror game with outstanding atmosphere. You must find hidden clues and objects of interest that slowly reveal the haunting story. Feel the build-up of fear as you traverse the forest and make your way through Wardwell House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardwell House.

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  45. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    36% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The game is a first person Gothic action adventure game set in the medieval kingdom of Uhorsko. You play Dominik, a young alchemist summoned to protect the kingdom from a ravenous beast. Dominik's goals soon change as he discovers he has been bitten, and cursed to become the very thing he has set out to stop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guise Of The Wolf.

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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Cmoar VR Cinema brings the atmosphere of your favourite cinema's auditorium straight to your home! Grab your popcorn, sit comfortably and enjoy the show in the most modern VR Cinema in the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cmoar VR Cinema.

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  47. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Alchemist's Awakening combines an open-world fantasy experience with a multiplayer survival/creative gameplay. Use elements as attacks, recombine them into building blocks, and give life to any shape you built: then watch your truly unique creatures stand for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Awakening.

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  48. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 325 reviews

    Shattered Lights is a VR psychological horror room-scale experience, which focuses on drawing the player into the game with unparalleled immersion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Lights.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    In Cooking Witch you are a witch flying to a party in the woods, abducting the children and cooking and eating them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cooking Witch.

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  50. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 537 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Objects in Space is a modempunk stealth space-trading game set in Apollo, a huge cluster of star systems dozens of lightyears away from earth. You are a lonesome ship's captain, buying and selling wares in order to keep your bucket of bolts afloat and stay one step ahead of pirates, organized criminals, corrupt governments and shady laws. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Objects in Space.

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