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Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Looking for games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unavowed, Impartial or The Banner Saga 3.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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  2. Impartial is an intriguing short 2D narrative game where you take on the role as a conflict resolver - tasked with resolving moral dilemmas between the Police Force and Superheroes to fight crime in Neo-Victorian London. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impartial.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 1,533 reviews

    Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga 3.

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  4. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    When I was first asked by my fans to 'fix the thief', I had had no idea that it was broken.  I was surprised by the ask, for multiple reasons. Firstly, because Jesse Ross (yes. The one who wrote Trophy! I was as surprised as anyone. He apparently reads and enjoys my work? I talked to him, really nice guy) directly asked me to do this. He's obviously a man who knows a thing or two, so I gave this a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Thieves are Anti-OSR, 3 Thieves That Aren't, & why we Love them Anyways.

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  5. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A horror-filled visual novel full of suspense and mystery where you navigate Katie through a living nightmare. Her move-in day on Halloween throws her into a centuries-old curse. Can she make it through the night? Will her new neighbors perish? Decide their fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not It: Spookiest Edition.

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  6. View Game
    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Tutelage What is Tutelage? Tutelage is a collection of small games for two players. Each of the games explores the changing relationship between a master and their apprentice, from their first encounter to their final showdown. You might be clashing swords in a duel, learning new skills in gruelling training montages or sneaking off for a clandestine encounter with a romantic interest. The games a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TUTELAGE.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Featured globally on Google Play, the game ranked No. 4 worldwide and No. 1 in China on the “Popular Upcoming” chart during Steam Detective Fest in January 2026. The Early Access version includes 90% of the full game's content. Only the ending is still in development and will be completed and added during Early Access. The game features full voice acting and subtitles, seven locations, and ten cin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

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  8. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A fully live-action immersive interactive movie game where you play as an ordinary urban youth. An accident awakens an ancient artifact hidden within you, instantly making you the focal point of a three-way struggle among celestial, earthly, and underworld factions. Their methods vary—coercion, bribery, or feigned alliances—and every choice you make ripples outwards, shifting the world's balance a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaker of fatalism.

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  9. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A tribute to a friend who has passed — and to the adventures we still need to live. A story-driven adventure about a young polyglot traversing mystical islands and using the power of words to confront his own fate and save a world tamed by darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    High school students return to school late after hours, each with their own reasons and an ominous feeling. After midnight...the fears deep inside become a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gwan Moon High School: The Ghost Gate.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Gakuen Club is a school life love story that begins when you discover a secret at your academy, setting off a chain of events that you never imagined. Enjoy the different distinct and unique characters along with their own stories and wonderful voices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gakuen Club.

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  13. ■Genre. Love Novel ADV ■Play time. 1 to 2 hours ■Number of EDs 4 4 The dialogue and visuals change slightly depending on the choices made in certain events, although they do not affect the EDs. ---- ■Synopsis. I wanted to fall in love, too. A boy with good looks falls in "love" with an unusual girl who has romantic feelings for a stone. In order to protect her, he almost caused a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 無垢を裂く.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Alex is persuaded by his childhood friends to reconnect on a fun camping trip together. He feels superfluous in the company of students, and his confusion grows when the buddies venture further into the forest. Alex's fears are well-founded, because in the remote wilderness the carefree travelers await something much more sinister than the usual dangers. Enter a nightmare in the dark caves to sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Under.

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  15. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    A self-exploration game that uses the power of psychology, personality tests and cute bugs to help you better understand yourself and others. Discover where you belong on a train bound for an unknown destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracks of Thought.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 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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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Join Freyja, Bam, Mishima, and Phenez on their journey Towards The Pantheon! Gone are the rpg cliches of potions and elemental powers; in Towards The Pantheon you dive head first into a simultaneously lighthearted, fun, dark, and painful adventure in this fresh and exciting world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towards The Pantheon.

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  18. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Barry and his friends Arlene and Nellie decide to visit the Pit of Evil, the place where they lost their friend Fynn. While spending the night in a tent, things take an unexpected turn. The group gets seperated, while Barry suffers the same fate as Fynn, falling into the Pit of Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pit of Evil.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A Light in the Dark is a new, suspense-filled visual novel on PC. A collaboration between CreSpirit, developers of Rabi-Ribi, and the tag team duo of Storia and Narrator, developers focused on visual novels and RPGs. Having worked with CreSpirit on Rabi-Ribi and Narrator on Companion, Sekai Project is teaming up with this dream team of developers to bring their new game project to the West! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Light in the Dark.

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  20. Find friendship, hate, or even love with your traveling companions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Different.

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  21. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    55% User Score Based on 35 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    What are the most important moments in your life? Lost At Sea is a game about life. It's about the journey we all take and the monster we all face. Set on a beautiful island, you will fight death and fear to remember the moments that connect us all and make life worth living for everyone of us. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost At Sea.

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  22. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Cascades.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

    A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Root Letter (stylized √Letter) is a visual novel adventure video game that is developed and published by Kadokawa Games as the first title in their Kadokawa Game Mystery brand. In the game, the player must figure out what happened to the character of Aya, a girl who mysteriously vanished after receiving a particular letter. The gameplay will be split into two distinct parts; the adventure part, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter.

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  26. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 285 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The World Next Door is a narrative-driven, action adventure game that follows Jun, a rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel world inhabited by magical creatures. Inspired by the emotional storytelling and thrilling action of both anime and indie games, players can expect to meet and develop friendships with an eclectic cast of characters while uncovering the mysteries hidden within this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World Next Door.

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  27. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    The Hanged Man is a freeware horror PC game. It is the last game in Uri's "The Strange Men" series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hanged Man.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

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  29. Hallowed Core is a story-driven turn-based RPG inspired by classic RPG's such as Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 6, and Golden Sun. In this hollow-earth setting, the surface is but a legend. Foretold to someday return, the people of the core await the chosen one, prophesied to arrive in a time of turmoil. The war between the fire-wielders of Granlest and the water wielders of Sylvestria rages on. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hallowed Core.

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  30. You have entered an isolated testing sector of the AEON DIRECTIVE, the final system that determines who may enter The Building, humanity’s last refuge. Nothing here is decorative. Every question you answer and every change you notice shapes your evaluation. The evaluation consists of 50 binary questions. You may answer only YES or NO. On the screen in front of you, two constantly shifting value… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AEON DIRECTIVE: THE INTERVIEW.

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  31. Game Introduction: This is a pseudo reality visual novel that will advance the plot in the first person. The game contains elements of horror, gore, negative emotions, and is not suitable for children or those with weak psychological resilience. Background introduction: I am a Social livestock who almost died suddenly due to overtime in a big city. I chose to return to my hometown's fourth ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 幻想症 Fantasy illness.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Spanish Civil War epic, decide the fate of 4 Spaniards. Will they live or die? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divided We Fall.

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  33. The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Power.

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  34. Tren0 is an indie pixel story game developed in RPG Maker. A story about five strangers trapped on a mysterious train. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tren0.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  36. The violent clashes in the suburbs ended as a result of the military's harsh interventions. During the clashes, a general was killed brutally by a group of rebels. Seven people suspected of killing the general were arrested in next morning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modest Hero.

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  37. KHAN 2 – The Return of a Legendary WarlordTwenty years after the original KHAN defined an era of early MMORPGs, the legendary world rises again—reborn, renewed, and more powerful than ever. KHAN 2 is the true continuation of a beloved classic, bringing the essence of the original back to life while expanding it for a new generation of adventurers. Step into a vast ancient kingdom shaped by war, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KhanII M.

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  38. When the King of Dicleus is assassinated, the Diclean army razes their neighboring kingdom of Jesagris in retaliation for actions Jesagris never committed, creating many orphans. Sorrows End follows the story of one said orphan and her quest to find a way to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. Will she make friends? Will she save others? Will there be a talking cat? Yes to all! Expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorrows End.

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  39. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Wandering Souls is a sword-and-sorcery tabletop RPG of enveloping shadows, dangerous and fast combat, and an impending doom in The Shrouded Realm. This is a PREVIEW of the final product and is currently in development. Inside Wandering Souls you will find a game designed for solo or cooperative play, with options to add a GM/guide to the mix. Each player will take on the role of a Wanderer, a tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Souls - Preview.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Roll Dice! Make Characters! Play Mini-games & Strategize Combat! Slime Dice is a Turn-Based Party RPG where you settle battles by playing Yacht Dice, all in a early 3D handheld aesthetic. Combat offers many decisions, both when creating your team, and while in battle. Gather a team of characters to defeat the beasts of Spegroon!Make Your CharactersMake your own characters into whomst'ever you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Dice.

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  41. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A NTR visual novel. One man's beloved wife tells him about all the hot, steamy sex she's having with another man: her ex-boyfriend, whom she reconnected with at a class reunion… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfaithful Wife: Ayano's "Netorare Report" - My gentle wife is fucking another man -.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Oops.. Where's My Bikini?! – A wild mix of mystery, adventure, and steamy romance! A luxury trip turns dark after a murder, pulling you into a web of secrets, seduction, and danger. Uncover the truth, indulge in passion, and make choices that shape your fate. Ready to play? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oops.. Where's My Bikini?!.

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  43. A medieval fantasy text-based visual novel where you guide Santi’s choices, unlock secret routes, and discover hidden CGs through interactive scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pillar of Knight.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    DLsite 2023 Newcomer Award NominatedExhilarating Combat System There was a girl named Laura who lived in a remote village called Hatayaki. She was close friends with a girl named Lunaroa who lived next door, and they promised to marry in Yuriscene, a country where women can marry each other. Reuniting after five years, the two girls were swept up in an incident and set off on a journey to Yur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laura of Reigetsu.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Connected Fates is a surreal top down Puzzle Adventure game where you guide a child through a dying world and help him return home. The game knows you exist, and you are able to influence it through unconventional means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Fates.

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  46. **A Tiny Space Adventure** follows a brother and his dog, Jupiter, on an exciting journey through space to rescue his sister. With fun puzzles, quirky characters, and unique aliens, this adventure offers a delightful experience for players of all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Space Adventure.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Meet an endearing cast of characters, find self-acceptance and take on a Demon King as one of three playable protagonists in this heroic JRPG-inspired adventure. Communication and relationships are the key to success in this sprawling world, as your standing with them directly affects your companions’ ability to battle. Put your skills to the ultimate test in Hardcore Mode, or immerse yourself in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Midnight Sun.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 449 reviews

    The pack is back! The Jackbox Party Pack 11 transports your game night with 5 new mind-bending party games. Battle monsters with team-based trivia, sleuth through social clues, destroy wholesome jokes, create the kookiest of cookies, and noise-make your way through endless timelines of fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Jackbox Party Pack 11.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 801 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 9 reviews

    A time travel adventure spanning two hundred years! Dive into the past with time agent Fia Quinn as she embarks on seven trips through time. History is up for grabs, from the speakeasies of Prohibition to the vicious gangs of the Gilded Age to the World Trade Center on September 10, 2001. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Skies.

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  50. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Conversation is a dangerous game. Manipulate a fractured band of renegade divers to reach the depths of this short narrative puzzle. Uncover alliances and expose betrayals — before something horrific from the dark abyss silences you all. Don’t let the conversation get too deep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sub-Verge.

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