Games like The Stranding
Looking for games like The Stranding? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Submerged Gallery, Jinxter or The Pawn by Magnetic Scrolls.
- 43%Game Brain Score43% User Score 5 reviews
Explore a virtual gallery of submechanophobia in a retro computing environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged Gallery.
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- 53%Game Brain Score53% User Score 4 reviews
Jinxter, a classic interactive fiction game released by Magnetic Scrolls in 1987. You are recruited by the immortal "Guardians" to save the world of Aquitania from the evil Green Witches. Why can't they do it themselves? Well, that wouldn't be any fun. But more importantly, it's because you are lucky! In fact you have all the luck. Your Guardian friend can help you along the way, saving you from c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jinxter.
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- 58%Game Brain Score58% User Score 10 reviews
The Pawn is a text based adventure game released by Magnetic Scrolls in 1985 to wide acclaim. Remastered by Strand Games for 2017, 2019 Set in the mythical world of Kerovnia, it is an amusing and complex tale. You, the player, are there by total accident. The adventurer is meant to rescue his Princess, not you. Can you escape, back to your own world? If so, not easily and certainly not without lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pawn by Magnetic Scrolls.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding95% User Score 496 reviews
You arrive at a luxury hotel to stay for just one night. During this time, the city turns into a den of deformed monsters, and the hotel becomes a prison for its guests. After quarantine was announced the hotel residents began to turn into deranged creatures. This alien influence haunts you too. The only chance for you to survive the apocalypse and to not go mad is to understand who you can t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn-Sanity.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability66% User Score 154 reviews
Save "Middle Board" from the evil guy named "Dead Serious" and his Fantasy and Popular Culture Rejects in this Card-boiled Tabletop RPG Under the Influence! Expect many parodies and comic moments sandwiched between fantasy and popular culture! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DICETINY: The Lord of the Dice.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music43% User Score 65 reviews
Feel the mysterious world of Molds and the City where the sun never sets. Look for clues, make decisions and follow your own path in the Cyber City 2157. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber City 2157: The Visual Novel.
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Trainers have been disappearing, and strange, rubbery Pokémon have been seen attacking and kidnapping people, all of them wearing the red 'R' of a certain nefarious team... Chosen by the champion themself, you are the region's only hope of stopping Team Rocket in their wicked plans. Armed with only your most trusted Pokémon companion, you need to brave the unknown depths of Team Rocket's secret,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Team Rocket's Lair (18+ Transformation Interactive Story).
- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability96% User Score 150 reviews
A short narrative-driven horror game made in RPGmaker featuring hand-drawn graphics and animated cutscenes. Players navigate the house and its backyard, interacting with the environment and collecting key items to progress the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIRDHOUSE.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability86% User Score 72 reviews
A bizarre campus legend, take you into the traditional Japanese black and white comic horror story. Witness the familiar scenes and contemplate the terrifying moments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost in the pool.
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- 21%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization25% User Score 36 reviews
Caffeine is a quirky first person adventure game with environmental puzzles and a touch of psychological horror. Set in the near future, the entire population of Earth is vigorously addicted to coffee. Massive space stations built by the biggest corporations roam the stars mining minerals to create a synthetic caffeine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caffeine.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding70% User Score 91 reviews
London, 2099. The earth isn't what it used to be anymore. Incredible climate changes have corrupted the weather, causing a permanent rain on most of the Earth's surface. You play the role of Luke Black, a 36-year-old bio-informatic engineer. He is one of the lead programmers at Nanotech, a big nanotechnology research company. But one night, his life is changed forever when he encounters Tanya. Who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Heart.
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- 29%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere37% User Score 30 reviews
Lost Brothers is a single-player first-person adventure, taking place in an abandoned mine. All you have is a walkie-talkie and a map. Explore a mysterious forest and a labyrinth of underground passages to rescue a mysterious lady. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Brothers.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability93% User Score 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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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay91% User Score 88 reviews
“Ziji Liu, a native of Nanyang, is a famous person with good moral character. After hearing about this, he plans to go there.” "During the reign-period Taiyuan of the Jin dynasty there lived in Wu‑ling a certain fisherman. One day, as he followed the course of a stream, he became unconscious of the distance he had traveled. All at once, he came upon a grove of blossoming peach trees that lin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lay a Beauty to Rest: The Darkness Peach Blossom Spring.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding78% User Score 105 reviews
A cute fantasy romance visual novel. One day you discover the other side of your partner you had never known. What is the truth beneath the masks? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Take Off Your Mask.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability78% User Score 979 reviewsCritic Score 63%5 reviews
The Complex is a female-driven, cinematic FMV sci-fi thriller. The interactive movie stars Michelle Mylett, Kate Dickie and Al Weaver. Actors also include Twitch streamer and Xbox UK presenter, Leah Viathan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Complex.
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- 75%Game Brain Score75% User Score 31 reviews
⚠️ Content Warning This is a gay game featuring muscular men. If you are uncomfortable with this kind of content, please do not play. Hello! I’m back with a new project following My Commander—and this time, I’m excited to introduce a game that’s especially close to my heart. 7CP (Seven Corrupted Powers) is a Twine-based interactive fiction game and, in fact, the very first game I ever s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7CP (Escape and rescue).
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== Intro == This is a short fantasy quest game made in SDL2. As this is just a short game, there are a few limitations: * You cannot load or save your game * You cannot adjust the sound or music * You cannot adjust the controls == Gameplay == You are a robot, having awoken in a world that you do not remember. Your memory circuits have lost all their historical data, and so you will need to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SQL2 Quest.
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and the gods said: "go forth and cleanse the earth, until no one is left to cleanse." it's armageddon-o-clock: automate the end of the world and wipe out humanity! Idle Judgment Day is a very simple and short idle / clicker with real-time progression created in Twine (Harlowe) over a couple of days. Though it was created mainly as a proof-of-concept and experiment, it is functional on most… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Judgment Day.
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The Guild of Thieves is an award winning classic text adventure game released by Magnetic Scrolls in 1987. Remastered by Strand Games for 2017 You are an aspiring member of the infamous Guild of Thieves whose legendary exploits and daring deeds pervade Kerovnian folklore. For the test assignment, you have been challenged to ransack a castle, the surrounding area and even the Bank of Kerovnia itsel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild of Thieves.
- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story82% User Score 11 reviews
STEAM PAGE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3039020/404/ Dear User Welcome to the Dreamline Service Center. We are committed to providing every wanderer users with the highest quality dream services. How may I assist you today? "Dreamline 404" is a short-form experimental game centered around phone calls. In the midnight, you're awaken by a message from the "Dreamline Servi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamline404.
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- 40%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization57% User Score 21 reviews
Navigate a haunting corn maze in this atmospheric exploration game. Manage your flashlight battery, search for compasses, and uncover eerie secrets while avoiding what lurks in the shadows. Simple mechanics, immersive tension—can you find your way out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay94% User Score 36 reviews
It was raining und thunderstorming. In the middle of the night. And there happened something ... ... something terrible. At the old abandoned ... WATERMILL. Point and click adventure Simple and clean interface Vast narrative - Experience the story parts by exploring Handdrawn comic-art Thrilling ambience sound and suspenseful soundtrack Short playtime (~45min-1 hour) 3 differen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night at the Watermill.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music67% User Score 46 reviews
“Neighboring Islands” – is an exciting graphic novel, key feature of which is an opportunity to take part in its events, directly influencing the development of the plot. Every decision of the player-reader can change the course of the narrative in one direction or another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neighboring Islands.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability76% User Score 88 reviews
Would you get along with your game character? Do you think you would get along? Would you like each other? Or would you not stand the sight of each other? Find out in this visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestial Crossing.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music56% User Score 96 reviewsCritic Score 47%3 reviews
Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazel Sky.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability82% User Score 1,986 reviews
Soul Gambler puts YOU in the role of Faust, an ordinary young man living in the present day whose DESTINY is about to be change forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Gambler.
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- 42%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay42% User Score 124 reviews
In an endless air ocean of an alien world, small lonesome plots of land float above the abyss. But sometimes approach each other, and lands which have never met before, reveal their secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Island Quest.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics83% User Score 359 reviewsCritic Score 72%10 reviews
The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shapeshifting Detective.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development80% User Score 66 reviews
She's damn pretty thought Max, looking at the girl coming toward him. He only had a few minutes to live, unless a miracle would happen. And what has a purple hamster to do with it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeliria Sanctuary.
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The Ship Is LoadedVersion 1.0By: Joni PääskynpääNOTE: The game might run slow on some browsers. What is this game?-----------------------The Ship Is Loaded is an educational game for kids and people who want to learn English. The main idea is to match pictures to a letter. How to play?----------------Your mission is simple: Find the picture that starts with the right letter! Each round, the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ship Is Loaded.
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Description: Mixed with plants, food, uncommon scenes & even suitable for vegetarian players, recommended for users who'd like to know how simple HTML-codes could define a bunch of exciting stuff? View some funny lines while exploring hidden regions, could additionally direct you to innovative paths with alternate ending-sequences. Controls/FAQ: hover your mouse over specific spots = german tran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to alley 404.
- 52%Game Brain Score52% User Score 5 reviews
A Ludum Dare 49 Jam game by m1nus (@m1nus) , and lucasvb (@lucasvb) A weird vaporwave puzzle variant of the Rock Paper Scissors game! Move the pieces around following the Rock Papers Scissors beating rule in order to get points. Chain attacks to get combo bonuses, but beware of what’s at the end of the chain! As you make mistakes metal blocks start to appear, making it more difficult to create … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Rock Paper Scissors (LD49 Jam Version).
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay79% User Score 19 reviews
You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow the Black Kitten.
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RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a multimodal project that experimentally combines book, game, and several other forms of design to reconstruct a piece of historical background on the Space Immigration Era from different perspectives. Game Introduction The game of RECORD_DrowsyVortex is a post-apocalyptic exploration-focused RPG set in the future era of Space Immigration. It is one piece of recorded d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RECORD_DrowsyVortex.
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//About:Dino the Game has been made by Francisco Diaz (@FMGameDev), a first year Computer Games Technology Student at Abertay University. To know more about him and other projects please visit his portfolio. // Features:Objective of the game: Help dino to dodge the enemies and above all...keep running as long as you can! Commands always visible: You will always see the commands/actions availableso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Runner.
- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
How to play The aim of the game is to see how far you can run through the cave, whilst avoiding various hazards and jumping over many gaps. When the game starts, you will start running automatically and build up speed running on the ground. As you travel further into the cave, the challenge will increase. The game ends when you run out of health, or fall into a pit. This game can played in brows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cave Runner DX.
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- 85%Game Brain Score85% User Score 41 reviews
Gone to HELL in a Handbasket - 18+ Interactive Fiction (wip) - by glucosify tags : urban fantasy (inspired by late 70s / early 80s), romance, supernatural, mystery, satanic and occult themes, cults, 18+ rating for violence, sexual content, mental illness and more A simple pizza delivery turns sinister when you find yourself trapped with 5 other strangers in a decaying place that hides a dark his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gone to Hell in a Handbasket - GTHIAH.
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Plug 'N' Repair is an unique game solely played by plugging and unplugging a single controller into the four ports of a Nintendo 64. With the advance of technology, modern laptops are now able to repair themselves... as long as they have power! And that is why they still need us: you'll have to plug them so they don't run out of battery. But the issue is that you have only 1 power plug, for a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plug 'N' Repair.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding84% User Score 237 reviews
You are a monster under someone's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I live under your house..
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay74% User Score 195 reviews
Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is a strange interactive visual novel and fictional simulation where you stand across from a mysterious girl and an unassuming coffee vending machine capable of producing anything you type, no matter how impossible it seems. She doesn’t tell you who she is, why she's there, or what's the deal with the coffee machine. All she asks is that you type a word—any word—and pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Coffee Machine 2.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability100% User Score 17 reviews
AboutImmerse yourself in a serene Mediterranean island where the worlds of the land and sea intertwine. Embark on a heart-warming, epic journey to help a mysterious girl from the sea find her way home. ️ Having always felt adrift in your own life, you'll meet enigmatic characters who will not only help you unearth the island's rich mythology, but unlock hidden truths within yourself! This fre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iridescence ~ A Charming, Seaside Epic!.
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From the beginning of her service in the World Safety Secret Organization Alice showed herself as a brave and very capable agent. In a few years she completed tasks of the highest difficulty on her own. However, this story had to be about one of them. But her plane crashed and she got into hostile environment of the victims of criminal experiments on people. These hyper-aggressive individuals w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Penalty: Beginning.
- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay87% User Score 119 reviews
The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development70% User Score 326 reviews
Cyberpunk Visual Novel about a girl hacker struggling in a modern World. The story revolves around surveillance, hacking, artificial intelligence, cybernetic implants and those who want to lead a normal life in a high-tech society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invisible Apartment.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay91% User Score 75 reviews
Infinite Stars is a science fiction series played as an interactive visual novel. It is meant to give humanity hope in the current time of fear and uncertainty. It is meant to make us dream about our future as we mingle with other species, their cultures and beliefs that we have yet to encounter. The game and it’s assets are licensed under the Creative Commons license. We want our fans to write… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Stars.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability68% User Score 1,136 reviewsCritic Score 70%16 reviews
The Bunker is a completely live action experience with point-and-click interactivity. Filmed on location in a decommissioned government nuclear bunker, it features a plot crafted by writers and designers behind titles like The Witcher, SOMA and Broken Sword, and incredible cast including Adam Brown (The Hobbit) and Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful, Assassin’s Creed 3). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bunker.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability69% User Score 281 reviews
Relive dark footage recorded from the perspective of multiple characters in this unique first person horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Take.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding85% User Score 139 reviews
Wander No More is a Kinetic Novel (a visual novel without any choices) which centers around the life of Kouichirou Nabatame, a renowned samurai, and Chiyo, a young village girl. Wander No More tells the story of how these two met, became a family, and attempted to restore their lives to what they once were. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander No More.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, music41% User Score 162 reviews
Alone is a Psychological horror game that changes around you as you play. When Sam receives a letter from his sister Michelle, asking for help, he ventures back to the hostel where he grew up. Little did he know, what he was about to encounter. Can you track down your missing sister, and discover the strange occurrences happening at the home where he grew up? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALONE?.
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