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Games like The Show Must Go On

Looking for games like The Show Must Go On? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Faceless Killer, This is Interesting or Ordinary Day.

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

    The Faceless Killer is a first-person survival horror game with retro PS1-style graphics, consisting of 2 chapters. Solve logic puzzles, fight against your enemies, or hide when there's no other option. Unravel this mystery surrounding the Faceless Killer. Who is he, and what are his motivations? POLICE FORCES FOUND AND RAIDED THE HOME OF THE FACELESS KILLER A serial killer known as the Facel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Killer.

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  2. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM FOR FREE! Ordinary Day On Steam In this short psychological horror you awaken to your regular routine, however, something is scratching to get out, something buried deep...Something that has always been with you waiting to get out, waiting for the opprtunity granted by the loss of your closest friend. Ordinary Day was #3 best rated graphics for the Brackeys 2022.2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ordinary Day.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Devil's Hideout is an upcoming fully-voiced horror point and click adventure. Lauren learns from a mystic that her young sister is still alive, with cultists staging her death. Traveling to the hospital where her sister received care, Lauren plunges headfirst into a nightmare. Release date: September 10th. Demo available below!  The world of Devil's Hideout is pure horror - narratively, aurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Hideout.

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  5. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 14,426 reviews

    In this story-driven adventure game, players will interact with Sal's world and his nightmares. The main path typically requires casual effort. However, there are hidden surprises to be found and bonus mysteries that may invoke a bit of head-scratching for those players up to the challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sally Face.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 948 reviews

    Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.

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  7. You wake up in a maintenance room, alone. Your partner's journal is out in the open. You probably shouldn't read it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rachel's Journal.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    WISHLIST US ON STEAM Click to Wishlist Thank you for your support! As a group of fresh graduates, we are currently working on the new demo and will release it on Steam in late Nov, 2023. Please wishlist us and be among the first batch of folks to play. About the Game Hi guys! We're a team of five and Bride into the Cave is our first game! Bride into the Cave is a horror puzzle game about a gir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bride into the Cave.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    You play as Miyuki, a woman in her late 20s whose new marriage is shattered by the sudden, mysterious death of her husband. As you search for the truth, you’ll navigate love, loss, and the shadows of a dangerous cult—making choices that could heal or break you. Along the way, you’ll meet 4 unique male leads, each connected to Miyuki in a deeply personal way. Some may protect you, some may deceive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lover's Enigma.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Things haven't felt right since the accident. Your mother's passive aggression, your father's refusal to speak, and strange things around the house... Are they unable to move on, or is something even more sinister lurking beneath the surface? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sixth Sorrow.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Full Game release on October 24th About You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else.Estimated playtime: 10 - 15minsHey everyone! We're back this year with an updated demo as well as a full game release date on October 24th! If you're interested, I would really appreciate it if you could add it to your wishlist on Steam :) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROWDED. FOLLOWED..

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Tales of the Forgotten features 3 short ghost stories that haunt everyday locations. Explore PSX-style environments in first person, endure jump scares, and experience surreal moments. Unlock multiple endings to uncover the secrets of the forgotten ghosts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror, Mirror.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Average Playtime: 10-15 minutes Story The protagonist (Mitsuo Nakamura) falls asleep on a plane on his way back from a business trip. And when he wakes up... Gameplay This game is a loop-based horror game. Controls  WASD to move Left shift to runLeft click to ActionF to LightESC to Pause Developer's Anecdote Developed single-handedly by a 15-year-old. Video Distribution Guidelines Indiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Family - Flight.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 4,337 reviews

    Wake up, get dressed, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, go to work. A true horror story. A game about mental health. Made for Spelkollektivet's 2019 Halloween Game Jam! The main theme was Horror, and the sub-themes were: Archenemy, Profession, Personal. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mental health, depression, anxiety, self-loathing, dysphoria, eating disorders The theme we chose was: Personal + Archenemy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cages.

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  16. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    For less than the price of a movie ticket, experience your very own horror-fueled slasher flick in Massacre at the Mirage. Step into The Mirage cinema and face a chilling nightmare, where staff and patrons must survive a masked killer's rampage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Massacre At The Mirage.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    What could happen to two lovers who decided for a short break in Venice, Italy? Among all the possible scenarios, being pulled apart and tricked by a demon is certainly not what Daphné and Luca were expecting. Awakened as a pure soul in a twisted world he doesn’t understand, Luca is trapped in the reality of Buer, a demon with ulterior motives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goetia 2.

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  18. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depression The Game.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Your Future Self is a thrilling time loop "conversation-em-up" with a unique conversational "battle" mechanic. It harks back to the aesthetics of text-based adventure games whilst deliberately subverting your expectations; both in story and design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Future Self.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,327 reviews

    A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Date in the Park.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 295 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Lovely Wife.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,417 reviews

    Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more? Could you be the one that unfolds the truth about the Wychwood forest that have been hidden about hundred years, and release the forest from its curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick and Treat - Visual Novel.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    TRAFFIC is a First-Person Psychological Horror game about a troubled child in a home where he must deal with both internal and external stresses. You will communicate with your parents, do your chores, and stay out of the way. Secure the front gate and lock your doors. You never know who might be out there. TRAFFIC is about a family living in Wyoming as they traverse through the economic recessi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRAFFIC.

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  24. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,545 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    A heartbroken clown, wayward souls, and juicy mechanical lips. As “The Big Event" draws near, help the troubled residents of the Habitat and de-mask the mysterious Doctor Habit... before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smile For Me.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    This is a story about the fall of a man. Told in the form of an interactive comic book with sounds and animations, Saint Kotar: The Crawling Man follows the appalling life of Mojse, his fall from a beloved teacher to a bitter and vengeful leader of a sinister cult. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Kotar.

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  28. Welcome to Paranormal Girlfriend, a visual novel with elements of 3D investigation, a mystical atmosphere and a gripping plot. Takashi, a writer, a man who rarely leaves his house without opening the curtains, discovers that he has a girl in his apartment! He doesn't know who she is or how she got there. Maybe he's already going crazy, or maybe it's worse than that... Enter the mysterious world of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PARANORMAL GIRLFRIEND.

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  29. Trapped in a frozen dimension of depression, you fight despair and fading sanity as memories of Christmas haunt you. Every step is a battle, every memory a lifeline. Can you survive the season when even hope has frozen over? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noelle.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    HE FOLLOWED ME"HE FOLLOWED ME" is an episodic psychological horror game BASED ON A TRUE STORY PLOTI never thought something small could turn into something like this. It started with an argument at work. Nothing serious. Just words. But after that… I kept seeing the same car. Outside the restaurant. Across the street from my house. Near the market late at night. At first, I told m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Followed Me.

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  31. Come investigate the old Kilminorth Manor Farm, in Cornwall. The place is said to be haunted! A mysterious sealed box was discovered at Kilminorth Manor Farm during renovations. Inside, secreted away, were letters, old census information and strangest of all, a few glass photographic plates, from the era of early photography. The photographs, although ancient, clearly show the farm. A terrible cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Lantern: Kilminorth Farm.

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  32. The game is still in development and is therefore subject to potential changes. Feel free to follow us on our Discord server and add the game to your wishlist!A night of nightmareAppearances is a single-player first-person horror and puzzle game where you play as little Suzy, who is being cared for by her babysitter in the family villa. In the middle of the night, you hear a strange, piercing sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Appearances.

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  33. Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

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  34. You wake up in an abandoned carnival. Rusted rides, flickering lights, eerie silence. You don’t remember how you got here, but something feels off. Something wrong. A voice echoes through the empty fairgrounds: playful, mocking, inhuman. A clown has chosen you for his game. Solve his puzzles. Win his challenges. Earn your freedom. But there’s a catch… If he sees you, he hunts you. Each area of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Dreams.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A body horror, physics-based sit-n-survive. Prevent abstract threats from twisting your body. Endure nightmares and a reality gone mad. Dive into the kanvas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odiumfloreo.

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  36. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    CHHAYA – A Haunting Story of Music, Loss, and Truth A narrative-driven horror mystery about a girl who dreamed of music but was trapped by expectations — and the friend who returns to uncover the truth. “Every room tells a piece of her story.” CHHAYA is a first-person horror mystery where you explore an abandoned home to uncover the tragic past of Chhaya, a gifted pianist who disappeared… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHHAYA-A SHADOW.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A First-Person Psychological Horror Puzzle Game                                                                    Who killed Judy? You wake up in a nightmare of your own making—Jolene, a young woman haunted by the death of her best friend, Judy. But as you piece together the fragments of that fateful night, a chilling question arises… Are you the murderer? Solve the Mystery Explore a colleg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Walls.

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  38. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    On a rainy day, Daisy went through a tunnel to wait out the rain. Suddenly she found herself in a place that looked like a sewer, but hellish. Daisy needs to escape from that place full of ghosts and a beautiful mysterious women. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leucanthemum Eyes.

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  39. A short, liminal experience where you have the chance to immortalize that what is otherwise destined to become a lost memory. This project was the primary element of a sensory experience experiment. In this experiment, people would play this game on a very large screen, standing very close, while barefoot on carpet. The players would be provided with noise-canceling headphones as well. While pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [i ô ].

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  40. A short, liminal experience where you have the chance to immortalize that what is otherwise destined to become a lost memory. This project was the primary element of a sensory experience experiment. In this experiment, people would play this game on a very large screen, standing very close, while barefoot on carpet. The players would be provided with noise-canceling headphones as well. While pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [i ô ] | snapshot.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    There's an ancient legend of idols and angels... Looking over who SHE deems worthy... Unaware to those they watch... Until now. In STARECROWN, you will learn why some things should stay the way they were through a visual-novel merged with a puzzle-based horror experience. But you won't be alone. Just out of sight stands someone very familiar with you, fueled by words from an ADVISOR hiding in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starecrown (DEMO).

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  42. "In Her Head" - a captivating visual novel that offers players a unique glimpse into the daily struggles of the main character with social anxiety. Immerse yourself in her inner world, where anxiety, procrastination, and unease are constant companions. In this visual novel, you will experience several days in her life, with the central challenge being a single task — making a phone call … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Her Head.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "Chernobyl: Origins" - is a quest game with psychological horror elements. You have to solve a lot of puzzles to find out the terrible secret of the catastrophe at the nuclear power plant. The game will take you to 1986, to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. You will have to be in the shoes of one of the scientists of a secret laboratory based in the depths of the Chernobyl nuclear power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chernobyl: Origins.

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    What if walls could answer? Whatever that means, you’ll explore the memories of a neurotic scientist resolving puzzles that could help his mental state, discovering different endings of his life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to if.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A Hostile Hospital Awaits...You awake in a vintage hospital room connected to a strange IV stand, unsure of who you are or why you’re here. All you know is if your IV disconnects, you won’t last long. You push through the doors in the middle of the night, finding no one around at all as you wander the dark halls. Your IV begins to slow, and your vision begins to fade. Before you collapse, the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InVein.

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  46. Adéntrate en un mundo futurista de misterio y tensión donde todo parece ser un juego. Solo que... tal vez... tus decisiones te digan algo sobre ti. Trama: La ciudad ha sufrido una serie de asesinatos en las últimas semanas. La policía ha apuntado a una relación entre las víctimas, por lo que se ha dictaminado que el culpable es un asesino en serie.  Con el objetivo de encontrar al asesino, se ha … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner Doors.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    A short-form psychological thriller. Confront the mysterious Finn through a monitor. No strategy or puzzles—just choices and their consequences. Simply answer his questions and witness the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive or Finalize.

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  49. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You came here seeking silence. Instead, you found something that won't let you leave. YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST is a 2D psychological horror game that tells the chilling story of a young girl trapped in a nightmare she cannot escape. What began as a peaceful retreat into nature quickly transforms into a desperate fight for survival when Nora discovers an entity stalking her through the trees.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YAMIGATARI: FOR3ST.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Obsessive Shadow is a short survival horror game set in 1986 American Suburbs. You play as 9 year old Liam Robertson. While watching tv, the power mysteriously goes out. You quickly find out that your mother is missing when a strange phone suddenly call becomes your only hope at surviving the night. While only armed with a flashlight and a familiar voice on the phone, you must rely on your eye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Obsessive Shadow.

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