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ISSUE #51 Cover - Haven aka Caramellcast Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #51.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

A short and unique psychological horror visual novel with an ever-shifting narrative that explores the deepest corners of the protagonist's mind. Meet characters whose dark secrets will leave you questioning reality, all set to a gripping retro soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop//Error.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

65% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 2 reviews

Unknown Fate is an enigmatic story-driven action adventure set in a surreal world full of mind-twisting puzzles and bizarre creatures. Set off on an amazing journey through Unknown Fate, a strongly story-driven first-person adventure with many puzzles to solve and enemies to beat. Become Richard, who suddenly passes seamlessly from the real world into a surreal universe. You’ll encounter strange … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Fate.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Space Eating Croc is a mystery adventure game inspired by classic horror RPG Maker games. Investigate your surroundings for clues, solve puzzles and move forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Eating Croc.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspried by eastern methology. As the last known rewinder, you'll wield the powers of Sizhi god to explore disrrupted villages, dungeons and save people from their dreams. Explore our unique memory levels and puzzles. As the last known rewinder, use your ability to explore others' memory. Bring them out of nightmares. A unique set of dungeons are waiting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rewinder 2.

ISSUE #24 Cover - YEDO 예도 - Instagram   Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the DIY indie game scene.  Each month will feature games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #24.

About this game:For love, to save her father, and to find her mother, she traveled the world alone, bravely fighting the battle of faith against the dark forces! The background of the story is in the future, in 2035, there is a small leak in the waste pool of a nuclear power plant in Japan, which has been leaking into the nearby sea for many years. There are unwitting fishermen nearby who are fis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to bloody lonely cold.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

It is a fine autumn day, the sun is out, and the voices in your head are screaming with options. OTHERS is a looping story game about thoughts where you unlock new voices in your head, driving new ideas, new scenarios, and new endings. Features Fully voice-acted Classic text-based and point-and-click controls Multiple Endings Good voices to listen to >>What do you mean by "g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OTHERS.

Chapter 1 is available for free!Hello everyone! I've resumed (albeit slowly) development on THE DOUBLE! Chapter 2 will be released around September 2026. If you've just discovered this game, I'd love for you to play Chapter 1 (which is available for free). I also hope to be able to complete Chapter 3 by the end of this year, and then finish the game in early 2027, releasing the final Chapter 4. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DOUBLE.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

89% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Project Songbird is a cinematic first-person narrative horror game set in the Appalachian forest. Take on the role of Dakota, a musician who must record their new album in a remote log cabin amidst a writer's block. Take caution, however. These woods were never empty... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Songbird.

Losted Mind is a linear first-person shooter with horror elements. The game takes place in our time. The main character is a man experiencing mental problems, at some point, as it seems to him, beginning to lose touch with reality. Monsters burst into his already troubled life. Break through the monsters, do not stop at anything. Go through this path with the main character to understand whether e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Losted Mind.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

90% User Score Based on 890 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

ALSO AVAILABLE FREE ON STEAM What happened on the Moon? is a short horror game where you control an AI Moon Rover on a mission to investigate mysterious activity on the lunar surface... Story After a few weeks of observing unusual activity originating from the Moon, Professor Ward assembles an AI Moon Rover to undertake a mission to investigate the cause. 3 months before the mission is due to l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What happened on the Moon?.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

78% User Score Based on 189 reviews

BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beautiful and mysterious Japanese village of Kirisame Mura, where the ancient legend of the Gashadokuro, a giant skeleton from Japanese folklore, still looms. The story follows Naomi Montgomery, who arrives in Kirisame Mura for a major professional opportunity that could launch BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenLore: LOW.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 61 reviews

"It was a human." is a short SF psychedelic interrogation adventure game that focuses on the interrogation of a suspect in a dismemberment murder case. The game's setting begins with a murder that occurred in a hotel in Kase City, Saga Prefecture. When the police arrived, they discovered the bodies of two unidentified men. The cause of death for each was presumed to be traumatic shock d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It was a human..

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

About Game: Insight is a single-player horror game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them. Story: When neighbors heard gunshots and called the police, officers arrived at the scene to find two bodies in the house. Almost certain it was a murder, they called in the detective. Facing a missing person and two m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insight.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

You are a lone soul who awakes in a hostile and sorrowful world. As you explore, you will discover landmarks enveloped in flesh, abominable creatures who will seek you out, and fragments of your past. Your journey will be wrought with conflict, but it is up to you to overcome and unravel the mysteries of this world. If you're interested in playing the final game, wishlist the game on Steam: ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Forgotten.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A murdered father and a missing grandfather... It is under these circumstances that Phebe finds herself moving to the isolated frontier town of Edgefield. Rumors have it that monsters roam the lands after dark and anyone caught outside is never heard from again. With eerie murderous howling heard every night, Phebe has no choice to become accustomed to this new life if she wants to find her missi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Heart of Butterblue.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

78% User Score Based on 627 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

Includes: Base Game - Ad Infinitum Ad Infinitum - Digital Artbook Ad Infinitum Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ad Infinitum.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little.So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 59 reviews

More 16-bit RPG goodness from Warfare Studios with this dark and thrilling adventure. Can you solve the mystery of the Monastery? Brave the unknown terrors inside, find hidden rooms and secret chambers, and unlock the mysterious past before the sun comes up, and you may get out alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Home.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

The Inner Friend features a rich visual environment, supported by an immersive soundscape and a cinematic soundtrack enhancing immersion and emotional moments. Movement, imagery, and music are the main ways for the player to interact with the Shadow, their guide throughout the descent. Dark and scary, mysterious at times, the world of The Inner Friend is a surrealist representation of memories and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner Friend.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 213 reviews

It's a story about dreams. You need to explore this weird house and find the truth. It contains mild decryption and some elements of psychological terror, you don't need too long to pass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have a Nice Dream.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me: The Lost Robots.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

90% User Score Based on 187 reviews

A lonely cloaked being called Mole services instructions from what he believes is the voice of God. As he wanders a desolate, otherworldly underground his faith is tested as he must deliver a baby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Hole is a Mouth of Dirt.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,270 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

63% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Explore a new world of twists and turns where you will be at the edge of your seat. Secrets of the Lost Tomb is an Egyptian-themed role-playing game with puzzles, first and third-person perspectives, and adventure. Players can enjoy a challenging yet engaging campaign and also party up with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Lost Tomb.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

96% User Score Based on 308 reviews

Short handcrafted horror adventure with multiple choices... Make your own way through the madness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isolomus.

This is a mystery horror adventure game with seven chapters. In every chapter, the first part will be solving mysteries and the second part will be like a vision novel. Depending on the choices and the items you collected through out the game, there are going to be two different endings waiting for you to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Frosty Leaves.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 2,247 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

At Dead Of Night is part horror film, part horror game and part ghost hunt. It seamlessly blends live-action and graphics to create a unique immersive horror experience like no other. You play Maya, a student trapped in a remote hotel run by a psychopath called Jimmy Hall. Jimmy has tied up Maya's friends and locked them in their rooms, with evil intentions. Maya has managed to escape, but Jimmy i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Dead Of Night.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 345 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Unravel an ancient mystery and search for an ancient treasure on England's fog-shrouded coastline, famed for its legends of smugglers, pirates and ghosts. Join ghost-hunters Nigel Danvers and Lucy Reubans as they investigate a tale of horror and haunting. Wielding the tools of the modern-day ghost-hunter in a cinematic, richly detailed interactive world of wind-swept coastlines and crumbling crypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Crown.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

81% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Stop a terrible curse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery.

Short story driven RPG-esque top-down adventure with simple puzzles. Escape the Igneferia mini-mall before it's too late. May fortune be on your side! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand N' Thousand: Mimico.

Embark on a harrowing journey through the eerie corridors of Fancyland, an abandoned candy-themed indoor amusement park shrouded in mystery and darkness. Take on the role of Jackson Wright, a determined 22-year-old on a quest to uncover the truth behind his father's disappearance during a nightguard shift a decade ago. As you step foot into the desolate halls of Fancyland, you'll soon realize … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fancyland.

ISSUE #50 Cover - Gil Goletski Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #50.

Abeyance is a roguelite, sci-fi, dungeon-crawler. Salvage wrecked starships in a gritty, post-apocalyptic world. Fight mutants and mechanized defense systems. Battle your inner demons to save your soul… and reclaim your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abeyance.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

39% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Deal with Ivy's trauma through her dreams/videogames and uncover the mystery behind the Moor family's curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hedera.

Game InformationEchoes of Nocturnal Chords is the second full-length horror puzzle RPG created by the author of Feather Of Praying. The game continues the world view of the previous work, focusing on atmospheric immersion and narrative experience, making it suitable for players who enjoy immersive stories and light puzzles. About the Game When all darkness fades away When the torn pages guid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

R-Naught is in the style of a classic JRPG with turn-based battles, level up mechanics, and skills systems that should feel familiar. Set in a dystopian sci-fi / horror world with an ambitious storyline and memorable characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R-Naught.

Warning.... This game contains Jumpscare, Psychological Atmosphere, Flickering Light, Loud Sound. You're Jhon. Just a normal family. A few days ago your wife gone missing. You trying to find your wife ALONE but the result is nihil. You decide to leave the house and buying a new one to escape from your sadnes. But you didn't relize there's something amiss in your house. Update Info : *Fix Issued … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUILT.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Vanildo's Journey is a playful adventure game, focused on humorous characters, comic events and exploration elements with touches of suspense and mystery. The game tells a story full of twists, unique and charismatic characters, secrets hidden by the map and a simple and intuitive turn-based combat. In addition to offering a casual and pleasant environment, RPG brings a rewarding game style … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanildo's Journey.

"Karolina" is a story-oriented game about a girl with a difficult fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karolina.

A mix of platformer and quest with good-old retro aesthetics and crazy trash-metallic storyplot. You play as Denis, a teenage fan of heavy music. He is bored to live a normal life and it seems that others do not understand him. Together with his friend, musician Max, he finds a way to open the door to another Evil-dimension. The friends decide just for fun to check is it really work. "Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Тёмное отражение (Dark Reflection).

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Solve the craziest case of your detective career by finding clues, battling zombie-like creatures and hair-raising bosses. Solve mind-challenging puzzles and explore a story of twists and turns. Opt for classic survival horror fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder. In this heart-pounding horror mystery puzzle game, you'll dive headfirst into a world of horror and intrigue, stepping into the twisted m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connection: The Nightmare Within.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

85% User Score Based on 410 reviews

Step into Dark Pals’ abandoned children’s mental health facility. Once bright, cheerful, and welcoming, it now stands warped by time, neglect, and forgotten memories. Armed with your Ink Blaster, you’ll explore unsettling spaces, solve environmental and logic-based puzzles, and evade the facility’s disturbing mascots. But the more you explore, the clearer it becomes: this place knows you. Do yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Pals: The 1st Floor.

基本信息游戏名称：《星珀庄园的花语》 游戏类型：横版2D解谜游戏 故事介绍很久以前，陨石席卷了这座城市。 无数陨石碎片散落各处，像天空遗落的星辰。 多年后，城市逐渐恢复生机。星珀庄园的女主人月瑶，她作为一位热爱植物的学者，在自家地下室意外发现了一个小小的陨石坑，坑中长满了发光的蓝色苔藓，如同地底的星河………… 出于植物学家的好奇心，月瑶将这些奇异的苔藓带回培育。它们最终开出了花——一种在月光下会散发幽蓝荧光的美丽花朵。 她不知道的是，自己无意中唤醒的，是一段影响深远的家族诅咒………… 百年以后，林白白在阁楼的旧木箱里，发现了父亲遗留的笔记本。奇怪的是，笔记本缺页严重，但是线索却指向了星珀庄园。 林白白的父亲是一位受人尊敬的精神科医生，七年前在星珀庄园离奇去世。官方报告说是意外，但笔记本里的线索可能指向了完全不同的真相。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星珀庄园的花语.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Ah, what's a devil to do in this day and age... Looking back at the past, I'm not sure if I learnt anything. Was there something to, in the first place? May you be my judge, jury and executioner, dear player, as you venture through my mind and life. Through my mistakes and plights. Welcome, to my everyday~ A short, linear story game revolving around fragments of a random demon guy's life. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyday Devil.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 55 reviews

The Holiday Story is an indie horror game about Christmas and New Year, set in the 80s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holiday Story.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Each person has a universe inside of them. A personal universe with characters influenced by the observable reality around them. Your friends, the fans, the local shop clerk, each person you pass without giving pause is another universe. You make up a story about them, they form a story about you. The universes expand. I always wonder how similar our universes can be. You and I. Will I e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Chamber of Stars.