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Looking for games like The Source? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror, fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder, Castle Of Secrets: Prologue or Drifter's Tales.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 125 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Remainder is a dark fantasy story made of psychological puzzles, romance, and the unexpected. The Complete Edition contains acts 1 to 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder.

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  2. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Special Offer About the Game The curse of the ancient Trantons family forces young Miss Susan leave for a deadly journey, where she is about to face many inhabitants of the world of the dead, find both friends and enemies, and get answers to the most important questions on who is the true killer of her entire family. "Castle of Secrets is a beautiful and enthralling visual novel feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Of Secrets: Prologue.

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  3. This strategic card game invites you to live small stories in the universe of The First Spine. Choose a story and fight fearsome enemies! You may discover the secret that surrounds the Forgotten Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifter's Tales.

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  4. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn is a visual novel game set in an enigmatic city rife with mystery and lust. Navigate the intertwining paths of fate and desire, unearth the haunting secrets of Vaulinhorn, and revel in the thrill of its sensual encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate and Life: The Mystery of Vaulinhorn.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Solstice is a dystopian mystery thriller about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 608 reviews

    Roui, a resilient city dandy, a decipherer, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure AND must return to his gypsy homeland: Latori. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crown of Leaves.

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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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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    99% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    Prose & Codes is an indie puzzle game. Decode the wit, wisdom, and wonder of literature's finest works through deceptively simple ciphers. Decode 350 hand-selected excerpts from literary classics both well-known and obscure and get a taste of 7 beloved genres, from nostalgic children's stories to bone-chilling horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prose & Codes.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    "Lay thy head to rest, souls quickly spent The world has fallen, left no means to its end A harrowed sea bathed in neon light Steel yourself. Metal tends to bite." Vekari: Remote Bypass is a text-based psychological horror ARG built entirely in-browser. Explore the city of Faktoria, Haloran in the vast world of Vekari, where your decisions shape the world around you. An entire city controlled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vekari: Remote Bypass.

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  10. Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

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  12. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 630 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Rue Valley Digital Deluxe Edition includes: - Rue Valley - Rue Valley - Digital OST - Rue Valley - Digital Artbook - Rue Valley - Supporter Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rue Valley.

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  13. Contra Spem Spero (Latin for 'Against all hope, I hope') is a narrative-driven horror experience that blends text-based exploration, immersive visual novel storytelling, survival elements, and puzzle-solving. Your car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Having no time to waste, you decide to continue on foot, grabbing only your journal and camera. Yet imperceptibly, the asphalt turns … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Spem Spero.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    A cinematic thriller told through the classic perspective of point & click adventure games. The Night is Grey is about modern storytelling fused together with hand-drawn animated characters, fully animated backgrounds and an original studio recorded music score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night is Grey.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 11 reviews

    It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saltsea Chronicles.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    If you'd like to join the official Discord server, you can report any bugs/issues there as well as just chat with people as the community begins to grow! https://discord.gg/3XtEKJRRzD CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror, violence, scary imagery, blood, strong language The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2: The Corpse of the Labyrinth After narrowly escaping their previous surroundings, Rina and Jyl find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2.

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  18. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 8 reviews

    TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game. The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum: Dark Sorrow.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    The Eternal Castle: Remastered is a remake of the original "Eternal Castle" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design. Numerous outlets have questioned the title's "lost game" backstory as almost no corroborating accounts have been found to verify the title's development backstory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Castle: Remastered.

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  21. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 19 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Pastorate is a visual novel set in the land of crime and sin that needs to be cleansed. Such tasks are taken up by the Devoters, the special service whose main purpose is to preserve the safety of the country, and the Pastor — leader of this post-apocalyptic community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Pastorate.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Your adventure begins as you take on the role of Gabriel, a young man who lives with his mother in Aramor. From what begins as a normal day, you quickly learn that there is nothing normal about it. With a world filled with mystery and conflict, where will your heart take you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed 2.

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  25. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    From the makers of The Blackout Club and The Magic Circle comes The Killing Stone. A card battler with beautiful stylized art, animated figurines, dazzling effects, haunted sound and music, and an original first-person narrative set in the 17th century in a remote region of the Arctic circle. A Living Game Board At the center of the ceremonial board is the Fanghella, the Killing Stone. A c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killing Stone.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Take part in an expansive choose-your-own-adventure horror story, where you’ll uncover the secrets of an anachronistic corporation reigning over a post-truth world. Solve cryptic riddles, make difficult choices, and escape the depths of SMYRNACORP with your mind intact, no matter the cost. With hundreds of possible story routes, multiple endings, interactive puzzles and RPG elements, INHUMAN RESO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inhuman Resources.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    the World of Daymare Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day? Story You are not alone here. You will meet peculiar daymare inhabitants. Some of them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare Town.

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  31. 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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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    In Once Glorious Artahk, you’ll explore the ruins of the ancient city of Artahk in search of a way to save the world from an endless night. Solve a variety of different puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore, then read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to ret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Glorious Artahk.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

    Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabernet.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    We are absolutely delighted to announce that Act 1 & 2 of Let Bions Be Bygones is now officially available on Steam! The dramatic Act 3 finale will be unleashed to all owners on May 7th as a free update. "Welcome to the planet Terrahive. A planet that never should have existed. Completely encrusted in a disease called humanity. Corporate arcologies and space elevators shadow the layers of pollut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Bions Be Bygones.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 822 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

    STORY Embark on a thrilling sci-fi journey in a futuristic Asian city with MINDS BENEATH US. In a society fully automated by advanced AI, you find yourself trapped in a foreign body, alongside the subconscious of its original owner. As society evolves, a new industry emerges that replaces the hardware needed to operate AI-automated systems with human brains. Consequently, the most disadvantaged … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minds Beneath Us.

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  37. Set in a medieval fantasy world, an era filled with magic and dangers at every step. The main protagonist, Nicole, discovers her magical abilities and falls deeply in love with a simple guy from the neighboring town. As a natural cataclysm divides the Empire into two parts, enmity erupts between the peoples, and the heroes find themselves on opposite sides. The rift in the universe echoes the rif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day Before You Gone.

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  38. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waiting For The Raven.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 3,664 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 583 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME!! About the Game                                                                               During the day the forest is calm and peaceful.                                                                                 It is during the night that you hear the roars...                                                                                                       … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Silentown: Prologue.

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  41. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Every choice you make will change your story. Every small choice will change your relationships with comrades, and change your fate and those of your comrades at critical moments. You may be the villain, or a trustworthy comrade. Everything depends on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7Days Origins.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

    Stay is a nail-biting tale of abduction and isolation, where every single second counts. A pixel-art adventure game with multiple routes and endings, your computer is tethered to a PC inside an abandoned house... where an abducted man finds himself trapped and in desperate need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY.

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  43. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    "Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a five noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade.

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  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Ballad Singer is a mix of a game book, a graphic experience and a GDR videogame. An unprecedented format combines a fantasy novel and masterpiece drawings without restricting the player's freedom to choose! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad Singer.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Master the eldritch art of Kamifuda—channeling long dead powers within arcane cards—in this visual novel and deck builder game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamifuda.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    An inheritance uproots you back to your hometown. Surrounded by mysteries and temptations, which path will you choose? A horror dating visual novel by Fluttering Abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Time.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    Turn-based narrative experience about two housemates with different time cycles. A contemporary take on the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frank and Drake.

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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    In the winter of 1910, professor Crawford Tillinghast mounted an expedition into the mountains of Europe. He went searching for a lost village shrouded in the myths and rumors of a bygone era. This is his story... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Beyond Prologue.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Synthesis Mostly text-based, but showcasing detailed 2D backgrounds for its many locations, Escape from Norwood lets you free to explore the world and try to combine hundreds of items in any way you want, to trigger unexpected effects on the lives of its vast cast of characters. By using the uncanny abilities of invisibility magic you can protect yourself and learn intimate and state secrets alike… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Norwood.

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  50. If you're ready to run and play a deadly game of hide-and-seek, then come on in and make yourself at home. Behind the door, endless oppressive corridors, filthy walls, deadly traps, and a ravenous creature eagerly waiting to get up close and personal with you await. There are doors that should remain locked. There are places that no one should ever visit. Secrets hidden in the shadows should not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Wolf.

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