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Games like The Terrifying Carnival of Fear

Games like The Terrifying Carnival of Fear

Games like The Terrifying Carnival of Fear

Looking for games like The Terrifying Carnival of Fear? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Retro Horror Story, Deadline or Bunker Invaders.

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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Step into the eerie, pixelated world of the 90s with Retro Horror Story, a chilling first-person survival horror game inspired by classic retro games. After playing a cursed cartridge, you find yourself stranded inside a maze-like liminal space that has claimed the lives of many before you! Navigate the twisted maze, solve puzzles, uncover the mystery of the labyrinth, and escape a terrifying en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Horror Story.

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  2. DeadlineDeadline plunges you into the heart of indie horror with spine-chilling themes and relentless tension. Developed solo in Unreal Engine, this pixelated survival horror game challenges you to outlast the encroaching darkness across three haunting levels: a sterile Lab, a Creepy Carnival, and a forsaken School. Each environment drags you deeper into a world where every choice could be your la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadline.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    87% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game the Earth has become uninhabitable. You've been hired by the bunker managers. It's your only chance. Don't screw it up or you'll be kicked out of the bunker. your job is to fix the problems of the bunkers and make sure they stand. The creatures are causing problems in the bunker. their life sources are becoming unusable, find them and make them work.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunker Invaders.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Kamla is a survival horror game that involves evading a dangerous evil entity while trying to perform an Indian ritual to exorcise it. You got trapped inside the mansion unexpectedly without any of the ceremonial items you had prepared. Now you must look for items in the house and improvise new plans to banish the spirit and escape. Find necessary recipe items for the ritual around the map while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMLA.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy.Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew. Follow the tormented Oliver Mills as he struggles to survive and escape.Fall into the evocative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    That's the day it all started on Sept. 13. 2020. In the early morning of the same day, I was already standing at the bus station, waiting for my bus. I had to travel a couple of three hundred kilometers to a small town. I found a hotel quickly. It was quite a modern building at first glance.Not very high at the bottom was normal such sizes of a signboard, on which the trap hotel Veranda, beautiful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel in the Dark.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    When lost in the Depths, the only way to go is up. You will Escape- one way or another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GERASCOPIA.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    A highly stylized horror adventure game set in the depths of an ancient dungeon. With torch in hand, explore and find a way to escape before falling prey to the unspeakable horror that lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wailer.

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Delve into the infinitely AI-generated, ghastly haunted mansion of TORUTARU. Use talismans, maps, your wits, and the friends you make along the way to fight off the angered spirits and survive. Every playthrough is a unique experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToruTaru.

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  10. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    A soldier wakes up in darkness with a headache - Where is he, and how did he get here? Towards The Pantheon: Escaping Eternity is a prequel mystery minigame to the upcoming full length RPG Towards The Pantheon. Follow the journey of this soldier as he must solve puzzles and explore to escape from nowhere, discover how he came to be here, and face what lies ahead. Towards The Pantheon: Escaping Et… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towards The Pantheon: Escaping Eternity.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 944 reviews

    Aka Manto, aka Red Cape or Red Mantle, is a Japanese urban legend about a masked spirit who wears a red cloak, and who appears to people using toilets in public or school bathrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aka Manto.

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  12. Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

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  13. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take on the role of Mike, a lonely child trapped in his worst nightmare: a sinister circus. Move carefully and stay hidden to survive the demonic clown stalking you. Explore the circus and uncover its secrets to save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the Clown.

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  14. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Stuck in a submarine at the bottom of the sea, guide your crewmate around the sea floor to gather parts and repair the sub while avoiding the source of a mysterious light. Learn the required Morse Code on the fly, or surrender to the mysterious presence lurking in the deep blue... The Old Gentleman is a short half-hour horror game inspired by the real-life "Old Gentleman" dive suit and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Gentleman.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    I Believe in Capybara Supremacy! About the GameAVOID THE PYRAMIDS! We are trying to escape from a dark and extremely disturbing mysterious place. We are trying to rescue our character, who has lost his memory and is waiting to be sacrificed, without getting caught by the enemies around and open the hidden areas of the room by exploring the surroundings.DON'T GET LOST IN THE MAZE! Keep an eye on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrami Head.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    86% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    You're locked in a room where your only chance of survival is to play blackjack against a sinister dealer. Every hand isn't just a gamble, it's a deal with fate. Fail to repay your debt on time, and you'll fall into darkness... or something far worse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackjack Descent.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Take.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 185 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    In BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, immerse yourself in the haunting world of Shinji, a young hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment. As his mind unravels, confront a malevolent entity watching from the shadows. Will you uncover the truth before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Schizo Dark immerses you in a world of nightmarish dreams, where you are a detective investigating disappearances in your sleep. You will need to avoid monsters, conserve ammo, and find a way out of this cursed world. Key Features: A gripping survival horror with a terrifying atmosphere. Survival strategy: limited resources and the need to hide. An intriguing investigation and dark storyline… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schizo Dark.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a horrifying creepypasta survival horror game where you must survive in a dangerous territory under the constant threat of a menacing, swollen corpse head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,188 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameDark Hours: Prologue is a free version of Dark Hours. Experience the core gameplay and get a taste of the experience that awaits in the full game. Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Just when you think you've pulled off the perfect heist, your break-in is suddenly interrupted by an unexpected supernatural event. You find yourself t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Hours: Prologue.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    This is an immersive horror game where you have to find your dog by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Microphone input is totally optionally and can be turned off which will switch to voice-acting instead for calling, but microphone input is highly recommended for the full experience. If you enjoyed it, please considering getting the game on steam here or on itch.io. It really support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Flesh - Cosmic Horror Survival Game.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    When an otherworldly storm descended in 1988, it brought something worse than cold. As civilization crumbled, the Entity Containment Division became humanity's final hope. Now you serve in their "workforce," venturing into abandoned facilities across America to repay the price of your survival. But beneath the howling blizzards and crackling radio transmissions lies a truth colder than t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Frontiers.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    "Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cocoon.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Lost Tape.

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  30. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A point and click adventure game with a horror twist! You play as 2nd Officer Walton on the SS Carolina. Explore the ship, use items, find the crew, and try to survive! A fun, challenging and satisfying experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape: The Endless Dogwatch.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep Trilogy.

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  32. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious retro dungeon crawler about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lulu's Temple.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Dark Fear is a pixel horror game with RPG and adventure game elements. Explore a diverse landscape filled with forests, mountains, lakes and deserts. Make allies in the local village, upgrade your weapon and armor, go hunting/fishing and fight your way to the truth by slaying your foes, solving puzzles and helping people with their problems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fear.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Christmas lights, winter snow, and a serial killer on the loose. Follow a gifted detective through a twisted holiday night in this story-driven, interactive horror game. Your choices determine who lives, and who dies. Can you outsmart the killer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bad Christmas Story.

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  35. "Little Droid 2: Escape" is the second part of the game. New enemies, bosses, traps, secret places are waiting for you. In the game you can improve weapons. As in the first part, the droid will have to be constantly charged to complete the entire game. When a mysterious droid tricked you into landing on an unknown planet — there was no way back. You are a small exploration unit, cut … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Droid 2: Escape.

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  36. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  37. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

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  38. House of ghosts is a single-player horror survival game. Stop the demon and find out the name of his victim before he drags you to hell. Run and hide. Just don't get caught. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Ghosts.

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  39. PinDrop: Escape The Room is a single-player horror adventure that thrusts you into a dark, procedurally generated world where zombies hunt by sound. Survival depends on absolute silence, making stealth your only weapon. The question isn’t just if you’ll survive, but how long you can play before the undead catch up. Among the four exits, one of the four doors is the true door, your only path to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PinDrop: Escape The Room.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Relive childhood nostalgia, and fear, of past-bedtime gaming in this first-person horror stealth game, where hiding from mother is crucial. In this nightmare, mother watches over as she patrols in the dark of night. To escape, avoid being seen awake and complete your handheld games while mother isn’t watching. For survival, always remember: 1. Keep an eye out for mother. If she’s about to catch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time for Bed.

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  41. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    77% User Score Based on 743 reviews

    A 1-3 co-op horror game. Play as ordinary shoppers trapped in an accursed megastore. Find the exit together at all costs before the employees catch you. Find your way through a shopping complex that was never meant for you. During opening hours, lights flicker across deserted halls, inviting exploration. When closing time comes, employees roam the aisles looking to "assist" you. Silence, teamwork,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storebound.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A broken man is escaping from problems to his garage.His usual safe space becomes a prison conceived of his personal nightmares.Will he be able to get out? Features: 10 - 15 min game timemind boggling retro low poly art styleSurreal urban environments to exploreGripping story to uncover Also available on Steam for free with bunch of other games! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3138170/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garage.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasfemia.

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  45. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Italian Brainrot: In Prison is an atmospheric survival horror set within a terrifying prison consumed by absurd madness. You play as a night-shift guard, unaware that you've become the target of entities spawned by the enigmatic and disturbing phenomenon known as Italian Brainrot. Creatures with bizarre yet sinister names—NOOO NIKOTINE, TUNG TUNG SAHUR, TRALALERO TRALALA, BRR BRR PATAPIM—have esc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Italian Brainrot: In Prison.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Midnight Snack is a short and surreal first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Snack.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    SKUF BACKROOMS is a psychological horror game that takes the player to the Backrooms level, consisting of intertwining transition zones of post-Soviet living spaces. Key Features: Unique environment: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of places where time has stopped its course and where people lose themselves. A terrifying foe: During your journey you may encounter the inhabitant of these places,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKUF BACKROOMS.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    (BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters. The first episode of these tapes is completely free, more episodes will be coming soon. (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner The first episode of BURIED TAPES puts you in the shoes of a young woman … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    TRIMJOB is a small action-arcade game about trimming weeds in a golfly manner! Aim, click and trim across 4 different gardens each with 18 levels inside. Can you get a TRIM-IN-ONE in all 72 levels? - And while you're at it, enjoy the fully handcrafted original soundtrack and satisfying sound effects nicely accompanying the bold retro aesthetics Features Juicy arcade-style minigolf-ish gamepl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trimjob.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    87% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    SAHUR: Escape Together – A cooperative survival horror game for 1-4 players. Band together to survive a night of terror and stop the deranged Sahur. Explore dangerous streets, scavenge for resources, and stay clear of his minions… Key genres: Horror, memes, action, coop. What makes it special? Smart AI that adapts to your playstyle. Rising difficulty as you progress. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAHUR: Escape Together.

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