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Looking for games like The Volunteer? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with SALVATIONLAND, REPUNK or Realm of Dread.

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  1. The year of 2052. The dark future after the global flood. A young wanderer from the wasteland named Victor learns about the "city of dreams" in the northern mountains, where ancient technologies and an antediluvian way of life have survived. Deciding that he has nothing to lose, he goes on a risky trip to see it with his own eyes. Having reached the city, he quickly realizes that the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALVATIONLAND.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    MISSION BRIEFING 018-57432908578930245-2047 Our satellites captured images of a Device on the surface of Mars. All attempts reaching it with Crawlers have been futile. A human Envoy is required. If you are reading this, it means you have been chosen for this mission. You will land in a solo Astrodrop-od, near the Device location. It is your first Directive to retrieve the Device. You will have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPUNK.

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  3. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  4. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Experience the first chapter of Nova Hearts for FREE! As Luce, become a superhero in your hometown of Vermillion after a mysterious force magically transforms some of its residents. Reconnect with friends, family and new people, building your relationships as you progress. TEXT, DATE and FIGHT in this turn-based combat dating adventure. EXPRESS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATEGIC TURN-BASED COMBA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Hearts: The Spark.

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    19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    20% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Join Discord Join our Discord to play with new friends. The link is in the right-hand column of this page. About the GameA Containment Breach has occurred around the site, bringing a heavy mist. Behind it, monsters are stirring. Among the people, betrayal is spreading. Welcome to MISTERY, a multiplayer game about cooperating, crafting, surviving, and escaping. Or, it is more about pretend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MISTERY.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 29 reviews

    The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackhaven.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  9. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead and exciting promises to deliver add Scavenger Project to your Steam Wishlist and join us early.SCP: Scavenger ProjectA 6-12 player asymmetric co-op horror game set in the SCP universe. Locate. Secure. Survive. Something is wrong with one of us.Your Scavenger team was sent to an abandoned Foundation site for a routine job. It should have been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Scavenger Project.

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  10. Orange Dawn: World Description  Team: Team Orange for GSD 405 at UIUC SP 2023 Team Members: David Zhu, Tom Jiang, Yifeng Ni, Fransico, Marta Art Style: pixel art Tone: dark, gloomy setting Environment After an outbreak of a virus in 203X, the virus has turned people into zombies. In the apocalyptic world, metropolitan areas are overrun with the infected, and people try to survive in the less po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Dawn.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Blackshard is a first-person exploration game. Wander through a strange megastructure, the Labyrinth, to unravel its mysteries... Your behavior within the Labyrinth will define the outcome of your journey. What path will you choose to take? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKSHARD.

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  12. Empire: Sound of the North, a swipe em up cards game. Swipe the cards, Manage your Town, go on Adventures, solve puzzles and mysteries, make everyone happy and create your own Kingdom. Once upon a time, your father, one of the most famous blacksmiths in the north, was known for his skill and strong character. His swords and armors were renowned not only for their beauty but also for their durabil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire: Sound of the North.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Delivery.

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  14. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    61% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    Your husband is dead and you want to visit his grave. There is an abondoned house in a village, and in that house you will find a red rose. You don't want to go to your husband's grave empty handed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drizzlepath: Glass.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Panel houses, snow, overcast sky, tiny kitchen, shabby staircase… It's Winter is an indie game which genre could be classified as sandbox, post-soviet, sad 3d, russian sadness. Nothing awaits you: there is no chance to get out, no room for adventures and breathtaking plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Winter.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Daybreak.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Use physic powers in Atama to see through the eyes of your pursuers to avoid detection as you investigate a cursed rural Japanese village. You can't fight back; you must rely only on your powers and your wits to avoid your enemies. Inspired by Forbidden Siren and Junji Ito. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atama.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    An adventure about searching for a missing hunter and meeting with alien beings! Explore wild nature, follow the friend's trail, climb on a rock, lure out a boar, meet a wolf, survive in a rockfall. Heal a deer and trick a creature! Meet the Unknown! Save a friend and yourself in a strange alien world. Find the mystery behind a friend's missing!Key Features Explore the wilderness of the cold lan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Frosts: First Ones.

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  20. In 1985, a peaceful life of a quiet industrial town have turned into a pure nightmare. Police started to receive phone calls about aggressive creatures attacking citizens. The sheriff and his assistants drove out to investigate the scene, but managed to only report themselves being attacked by a group of people who had went insane. He asked for reinforcements before the connection with him was lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Invasion VR.

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  21. After working all your life you have finally managed to build a device that allows you to travel between parallel worlds. will you be able to return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voyager.

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  22. About This Game Play Time: 30 ~ 60 minutes Gameplay: Operation is a zombie horror action game where players must survive inside an operation zone overrun by infected creatures. Players are deployed into a dangerous area after a mysterious outbreak. Inside the zone, they must fight against zombie attacks, complete mission objectives, and survive with limited resources. Explore dark corridors, ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to operation.

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  23. Is this world truly real??In this game, you play as an international student who doubles as a rookie VTuber, seeking a sense of security behind the screen. To gather material for your evening streams, you start investigating seemingly harmless urban legends around the city: a convenience store receipt printing gibberish at midnight, eerie noises echoing from the basement of a maid cafe... You tho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emocritical.

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  24. Hell has begun to seep into the world. A random group of 3–6 people find themselves in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with far too many missing pieces. You cannot get out of here alone. You will need your friends’ hands, legs, heads, voices, and, more often than not, their terrible decisions. To escape Hell, you must work together, operate cursed machines, solve physics-based puzzles, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone Stuff.

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  25. Lead high-risk surface rescue operations across a storm-scarred Earth. Power your rover, tools, and modular pack with limited energy resources as you recover survivors, salvage critical supplies, and help reclaim the world above. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windwalkers: Below the Storm.

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  26. Backstory – Survival ProjectIt started with good intentions. In a world buckling under climate collapse, famine, and failing governments, the Survival Project was meant to be salvation. Deep underground, scientists worked to design a cure for hunger, disease, and human fragility itself. The plan: reengineer the immune system, making humanity resistant to the harsh new world. The early trials look… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Project.

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  27. Half-dead, but still open. You run a grimy wasteland saloon and junk stall where ghouls are just customers with eccentric tastes. The heart of the game is managing the venue: craft the menu, serve and seat patrons, set prices, haggle, keep the floor clean, juggle power and supplies, and decide what to invest in next. Your daytime choices shape who shows up tomorrow - and what stalks around after c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghoul's Saloon.

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  28. Brutal combat. Open-world freedom. A world in mayhem.        You awaken from a nightmare and Midgard is in chaos. Your simple way of life on your farm has been cut short and now you must fight to protect the ones you love, avenge the ones you lost and drive back the evil that plagues the lands of Midgard. Every decision matters. Every swing costs stamina. Every mistake hurts. Leveling, skill un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Eden: Midgard.

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  29. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    You better Call The Abyss! You cannot survive the relentless forces of 'good' on your own. Better call allies from the Abyss, so pick up the necessary ingredients and summon them out of your cauldron! Controls Move: W A S DSelect Ally: Mouse Scroll Wheel or Q - ESummon Ally: Left ClickAim Ally Attack: MousePlayer Attack: Right ClickDash: SpacebarPause: P Credits Programming: Carlos Sanz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call The Abyss.

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  30. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Drill and Delve is a mining game in which you must unravel a mystery by exploring your surroundings. Venture through a unique world made of a fully destructible terrain. Dig in every possible direction thanks to the 3D voxel technology. You're a miner in the far future who works for a mega-mining corporation. Today was supposed to be just another day at work, but when things go wrong d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill and Delve.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 307 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tides of Tomorrow.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    89% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    KEY FEATURES:  Daily Routine Disrupted: Relaxing with a beer, watching TV, and trying to unwind — until the noise from next door and mysterious holes in your walls make rest impossible. ⏳ Short but Unsettling: Experience a thought-provoking and intense narrative in a 40-minute playthrough, ideal for players seeking a deep yet concise psychological horror experience. Retro PS2-Inspired Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] The Hole.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tatari is a first-person adventure game where you take the role of a detective assigned to a disappearance case. As a police detective, you are sent to investigate from the last place the person of interest was seen. From there, you will find yourself experiencing some paranormal behavior that your logical mind can’t seem to get hold of. You will follow the evidence to a village that has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tatari.

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  35. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    IMPORTANT : Each run lasts 20 real-time minutes, but exploring the world, uncovering its secrets, and realizing what was possible all along can keep you discovering for much longer. Eternal Afternoon is a poetic walking sim about wasting time before the end of the world. You play as Sasha, a 10-year-old boy wandering his neighborhood in the final minutes before a giant black wave swallows eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Afternoon.

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  36. 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.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component. What would happen if a ghostly-looking humanoid figure suddenly appeared in your living room? It doesn't speak, it doesn't move, it doesn't react. It just stands there and something tells you not to get too close. And if this same thing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Atlas: Infernum.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 482 reviews

    From ZA/UM comes ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies – a story-rich espionage RPG. You're a brilliant but tormented operant on a desperate assignment. Pick up the pieces of your broken network, untangle a bloody web of intrigue at the End of History, and prove yourself on the big stage or blow it all up – again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Open your Martial Arts SchoolAre you ready to build your own martial arts school and become a legendary master? Set up training equipment, organize training areas, and create the perfect school for your students. As your school grows, attract more students, train them, and rise to the top among rival schools! Learn New Moves from MastersComplete tasks given by the Grand Master to learn new tec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight School Simulator.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    2017. Around the world, oil and gas reserves are being depleted. In the United States, forces hungry for world domination are coming to power. In Russia, the economic and political situation is on the verge of complete collapse. The government is paralyzed. Anarchy reigns in the streets of cities. Control over nuclear weapons has weakened. Taking advantage of the crisis, the U.S. government declar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patriot: DemocratiZation.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    In the much anticipated follow up to Albino Lullaby; Alice's Lullaby, players are plunged into a haunting narrative that challenges their perception of reality. Explore in first person as your world revolves around the desperate mission to rescue young Alice from the grasp of the enigmatic Grandchild Cult, a group whose madness has led them to construct a device capable of turning back time.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice's Lullaby.

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  42. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    ABOUT THE DEMO Thank you so much for playing the prototype and providing feedback!Thanks to your support, PAGER now has a 10-floor demo! I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear what you think. If you like the demo, please consider adding PAGER to your wishlist. Thank you! ABOUT THE GAME PAGER is a 1-bit 3D Kafkaesque horror game set in a 90s office building.It’s your first day at work, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAGER.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pecaminosa.

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  44. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Journey to the Depths of a Lost Soul Jennifer's Fragments is an adventure game that offers a deeply atmospheric experience of exploration and puzzle solving. Prepare to uncover the dark secrets of a lost soul as you navigate the fine line between dreams and reality. Story: Jennifer is a young woman trying to rebuild her life after a tragic event in her childhood. But the shadows of her past c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jennifer's Fragments.

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  45. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Experimentation.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,294 reviews

    Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition is the definitive edition of the visual novel style adventure game, now with all new voice acting. Asteroids emitting a sound known as "Starsongs" have become the center of conflict for the immense power they hold. Determined to claim asteroids of his own, a young man ventures out with a girl who can imitate starsongs, lending her voice to unravel an an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ItsJustAStory is a solo post-apocalyptic game, it's a story about a doctor and a build-up to the production of the actual game. your goal is to stay alive and find the cure, you play through a series of events with tasks simple to complete. the main focus here is to get the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ItsJustAStory.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Orwell’s Animal Farm is an adventure game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell's Animal Farm.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothered.

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