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Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Last Light in the Night: You have been challenged by your friends to visit an abandoned mansion. There, you find a mysterious mirror that sends you in a haunted version of this mansion. Use your torchlight to find a way out from the darkness.5+ minutes of gameplay.   The Team Last Light in the Night  is a Horror Game prototype made as a Game Design assignment during our 2nd Term in the Independent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light In The Night.

Welcome to Legacy of Evil II: Beyond the Devil, an immersive first-person horror game that will take you on a chilling journey. In this game, you will play the role of a skilled thief who sets out to rob what appears to be an empty estate, but hides a secret forgotten in time; it is shrouded in darkness and harbors eerie and unexplained forces. As the protagonist, you will have to make your way t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Evil II.

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.

⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

Jayvin an unlikely hero, if every there was one, stumbles into a portal and finds himself in the land of Naturnum. Unbeknown to him, his arrival has been expected. Evil forces, commanded by the Dark Lord, Arachemon, are wreaking havoc across the Universe. Only Jayvin has the power to fight these forces and put an end to Arachemon's reign of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Jayvin.

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.

DungeonSpell Play as a young witch-in-training who has gotten trapped in a dungeon. Escape the dungeon and solve 5 unique puzzles by summoning your ghostly friends to help you out! FEATURES: ★ 4 cute ghost friends★ 1 witch-in-training★ 5 fun puzzles★ a handy-dandy tutorial★ you can fall in lava★ relaxing lo-fi and lo-fi adjacent music★ volume slider for your volume adjusting needs https://player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DungeonSpell.

step into the world of dysto-wanderer, a captivating 3d puzzle adventure set in a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. play as Pia, a young girl who wakes up in the toxic slums of a ruined city with no memory of what happened. feeling lost and disoriented, she embarks on a journey to find safety and, if there are any, other survivors. dysto-wanderer offers a unique blend of exploration, puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dysto-wanderer.

Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

*** Game is actively in development, this release is not the final version. Summary Thief and Co. is a couch cooperative multiplayer game for 1-4 players where you play as a band of misfits trying to heist a valuable diamond from a museum. Description In Thief and Co., one to four players explore a fully procedural museum level and try to complete up to 4 different types of objectives to take dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF AND CO..

BeamStalk is a puzzle platformer where you must save a falling platform by growing beanstalks to hold it in place! Plan and execute your path through each time-sensitive level to save your treasure from the vicious, inconveniently placed lava pool! Controls: ActionKeyboard & MouseRun Left/RightA/D JumpSpaceAim BeanMove MouseThrow BeanLeft ClickEquip next/previous bean (Left -> Right)Q/E Or Scroll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeamStalk.

UPDATE: Fixed some minor issues that impacted playability. Such as some basic control bindings and some extra text to help explain the objective. Also added a linux build! It is untested, please let me know if you try it out.Facet Starlight's entry for the Summer Slow Jams August 2020 Horror edition. Hosted by PIGSquad! You play as a maleficent Jinn who has broken into an ancient Ibis prison to fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ibis.

"i am smiley" is a game project developed in two weeks as an entry for the International Game Concept Challenge (IGCC 2017) held in September 2017 at Trident College in Nagoya, Japan. The player controls a rogue AI on the run and  has to solve puzzles by possessing different kinds of robots with varying abilities, all the while avoiding being detected by the guards. The team behind the project con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am smiley.

This is a game I made in a semester at Butler Community College. It is a simple horror game where the plan is to escape whatever is in the forest that you have woken up in. Look out along the way for special collectables for an extra achievement.  UNITY ASSETS USED (all credit goes to respective owners) - FIRST-AID SET: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/first-aid-set-160073  - 12x70 R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted Forest.

The Real Me gives classic survival horror a new coat of paint. Enter a world of horror inspired by films such as "The Shining", "Hereditary", and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things". Play as Lily, a young woman trapped in a nightmare hotel, as she's chased by horrific creatures and a man she thought she knew. *This is the first chapter of the game. The rest will be released as it is finished* Design,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Me (demo).

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

Find your way out of the sewers while fighting off an unstoppable monster and slowly succumbing to a mysterious illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAGE-FACE | Case 2: The Sewer.

[BASIC INSTRUCTIONS] [AGENT FURTHER ADVISED TO READ LETTER ATTACHED BELOW INSTRUCTIONS] Move with WASD, click to interact, right click to throw. The VT-500 GITCORP Terminal at the end of the rooms contain orders and instructions (show final needed result by using command "c"). Any line prepended with "++" should be put through the green "PAINT ++" machine. Any line prepended with "--… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oi! GIT!.

Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

You will created to be tortured by a sentient job application. You will learn to live, laugh, love until the walls bleed. You will become a succulent beverage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRINK HUMAN BEANS.

A simple puzzle game about exploring different perspectives and navigating through a perilous world.  The protagonist's perspective might vary slightly from what the reality is - click on other people to see the world through their eyes, and work out how to get through each level. Collect all the mushrooms before heading to the portal to finished each level. Game is controlled through WASD + Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust Your Eyes.

This project is a 3D horror maze game where the player must survive, explore, and escape from the creatures that haunt its dark corridors. The environment is designed to create constant tension through low lighting, ambient sound, and unpredictable enemy behavior. As the player navigates the maze, they must collect key items, avoid detection, and choose their path carefully. Every step is a risk,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProjectECHO.

Defeat the silly boss to release the rains and save your village! Energy is used for super jumping and sprinting, and it also acts as a shield and life support to protect your health. It decays slowly over time and there are limited batteries around the map to recharge. The boss randomly selects a set of animations, using more animations, moving faster, dealing more and taking less damage on hig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rain Gods Challenge.

This Game was made for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam. The theme was Loop. You have just been teleported to a mysterious new world, a place that shifts and transforms as time passes. To hopefully find your way home, you must explore strange landscapes, uncover secrets, and solve intricate puzzles. Every discovery brings you closer to understanding this ever-changing realm and it's history. Will you esc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Seasons.

Muddled Traffic is a short puzzle game made for GMTK gamejam 2025 where the theme is "Loop", the goal of the game is to place all the cars such that they will be able to loop endlessly without colliding. ### Spoilers ### Solutions to all levels can be found here : https://stripe-fig-a09.notion.site/Solutions-24382d7d10968068aac8ea1137f41610?pv... Credits : Assets:Kenney Barn by Poly by Google… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muddled Traffic.

What the game is: A consequence-driven, light-hearted puzzler about going to work and getting better at your job, and getting better at your job, and getting better at your job, and getting better-Development: This project was developed by a team of 5 second-year AGM Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) students over the course of 6 weeks, and was based on a proof-of-concept created in 7 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growth Plan.

Step into the darkness of the Fukushima Asylum where the walls whisper forgotten secrets, and every shadow hides a threat. Tenshi is an intense, bodycam-style horror experience that plunges you into a world of paranoia, desperation, and fear. Explore the eerie halls of an abandoned asylum, uncover its chilling history, and survive against relentless enemies that only move when you aren’t looking. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi.

6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

A 1st person 3D treasure hunt game where you play as crystal-infused animals and search for crystals to unlock new animals with different abilities and other progression. Features 4 distinct nature themed realms where the crystals are hidden.  The game is intended to be played on a 16:9 or wider aspect ratio. Using monitors with different aspect ratios may make UI elements overlap or in worst cas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrystAnimals.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

38% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Embark on a journey with "River God: Enshrouded Current," where an ancient village battles a curse woven into its very fabric. Uncover the secrets of a malevolent priest whose dark rituals connect the village to a realm beyond life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River God: Enshrouded Current.

Welcome to Knockout! This is a simple multiplayer deathmatch game, where you get points by knocking opponents off the map into the blue abyss below. Your only weapon is the ability to launch red projectiles that, when hitting an opponent, launches them back: if you hit them in the head it will send them flying across the map to immanent peril. Controls This Game is Multiplayer, and best suit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knockout!.

Controls Space - interact with computer and bedEscape - exit menur - reset position Inspiration This game was created for the the 24 hour BeeLikeCoders 2.0 Hackathon with the theme of Health.  I have struggled with work-life balance and mental health in the past.  I wanted to make a game where the player needed to balance work, energy levels, and relaxation levels.  I focused the game on exploring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindful Outdoors.

A puzzle-platforming Metroidvania made for the MvM20 jam! Explore the mysterious ruins, gaining new movement and destruction abilities to further your progress. This is a chill, relatively low-stress game with no enemies or player death. Just explore, enjoy the atmosphere, and smash things! Controls are the arrow keys or WASD. Sound Effects: https://www.kenney.nl/ Music Credits: "Ossuary 5 - Res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Round Wrecker.

Nightmares that wake you up in cold sweat. The world of dreams hides secrets and your sins. The game 'Bozalleth's Curse' tells you the story of Mary, who had an unfortunate accident eight years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bozalleth's Curse.

In Apricot and Fern, have a relaxing evening exploring this cute cafe nestled deep in the woods. Talk to the patrons, who love to spend their time lounging, playing games, and chit-chatting the night away. Note: In the interest of performance, the Mac build has pretty heavily downgraded graphics, while still performing pretty slowly, so the Windows version is highly recommended, if possible. The M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apricot and Fern.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

A dark sci-fi horror where ancient rituals intertwine with secret Soviet experiments. Explore atmospheric tunnels, hidden laboratories, and abandoned shrines inspired by real locations—and survive by solving intricate, mind-bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Format.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Game Overview:  A survival horror game inspired by the great PS1 era classics. A blend of third person action, exploration, with light puzzle solving elements.    Survive the trauma  Something has transformed Lake Forest Academy. Its classrooms tell a story of terror and mystery. Its monsters a reflection of people's nightmares.    Combat the horrors  Outsmart depraved creatures. Find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something Took Her.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

77% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Evacuated from his hometown due to the dangerous bursts of dark energy, the ordinary citizen is trying to overcome and survive a series of events in a new reality, where living as a human being is not possible anymore. 3rd-person horror with fixed camera angles and retro-styled graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastomorphosis.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Silent Rain is a challenging and immersive co-op horror game, for 1 to 4 players. Explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the threats lurking in the dark. How many tries will it take you to master your fear? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Rain.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

87% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Impasto is a first-person horror adventure game inspired by the works and legacy of Francisco Goya, the revered yet tortured Spanish painter. Set within a world irreversibly altered by his fraying sanity, the player must use both stealth and wits to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impasto.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

68% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astray.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

86% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Immerse yourself in an adaptation of an old story about Ewan Berrington. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fibrillation HD.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

91% User Score Based on 188 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Dust.

A mysterious event causes an entire town to vanish, leaving it wrapped in dense fog and cut off from the world. Explore impossible underground structures, manage your limited resources, and solve complex puzzles as you try to survive this nightmare. Estimated playtime: 4–7 hours If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still in the Fog.

Join us. Survive. Unearth your past and unlock the unsettling mysteries of this deserted retro-futuristic colony to decide the fate of the HMAS Eden and the souls within it. About This Game You wake up aboard the HMAS Eden, a last-ditch attempt for humanity to ascend beyond their doomed planet, with no memory of how you got there. Afraid and isolated, navigate through arduous puzzles in an u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Eden.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Liquidator 2 is an action-packed, first person shooter game with large cinemalic adventure components. Three unique game environments Massive lighling sequences Rich variely of characters & super charged power-ups Progressive character & story development Automatic gameplay adjustment system Liquidator fills ils encompassing alien worlds with suspense and intrigue making each gameplay experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquidator 2: Welcome to Hell.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

87% User Score Based on 99 reviews

As the latest prey of a deranged serial killer, you must use your wits and resources to survive in this atmospheric first-person escape room-style horror game. Explore, uncover secrets, and plan your escape... but be quiet, or you'll be his next victim. Inspired by true events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SLACKJAW.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Trapped in a cursed village, you’re pitted against a vicious monster. To survive, an appointed Warden must harvest the cornfields and face the monster using stealth, strategy and handcrafted tools. Face new challenges every night while being relentlessly hunted. Can you save your community? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Hunt.