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Looking for games like TheVanishingPrisoner? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Silent Waters, Not A Safe Place or Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  1. [ How to Play ] Find six ring-shaped floaties before the monster catches you, and grab the key to the escape exit! Useful items are scattered around to help you. For example, if you hold enough “Sprint Candies," you can use consecutive dashes to escape even if the monster spots you. (Further details can be discovered in-game.) Headphones Recommended: Track the monster's position by sound … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Waters.

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  2. Trapped in an endless cave without light. Only the dripping of water, your footsteps – and Zac's yellowed notes. Solve puzzles, find secret paths, and survive as reality and madness dangerously draw near. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not A Safe Place.

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  3. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  4. LIMB: Origins is a dark sci-fi horror game where you must survive in a mysterious parallel world following the disappearance of a research team. Unravel the mysteries of your missing colleagues, explore the world, repair the teleporter, and find your way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMB: Origins.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

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  6. Haunted Jail: Alcatas is a 2D Survival Horror Game based on the paranormal events of the oldest and the most haunted prison in Alcatas, witnessed by those who set foot inside the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Jail: Alcatas.

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  7. Dive into this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click mystery that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and suspenseful discovery. You’ll scan beautifully detailed scenes for cleverly concealed items and put your brain to the test with engaging mini-games. It’s a genre where curiosity is rewarded, and every object found brings you closer to the truth! Step into a see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Echoes: Remnants of the Past Collector's Edition.

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  8. The desert dust has barely settled when you realize something is wrong: you entered the saloon looking for answers, now its doors refuse to let you leave. Inside, time repeats itself and reality shifts with every new cycle. Oil lamps flicker without a breath of wind, the piano plays with no one at the keys, and you can never be sure what time the clock is really showing. The saloon is a living ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infernal West.

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  9. "Curiosity always leads you further than fear ever could." The Dark Curiosity is a first-person psychological sci-fi horror set on an abandoned space station. Left alone, you explore, observe, and piece together what happened. As you move through the station, you uncover fragments of the past while trying to avoid something that reacts to your presence. You awaken alone on a silent sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Curiosity.

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  10. THE JOBYou've been hired for the night shift at a remote cement plant located in the middle of the desert. Your responsibilities seem straightforward: Load the designated number of rail cars with clinker before your shift ends Maintain your workspace by cleaning, sweeping, and removing trash Monitor the control systems from the station office Ensure the conveyor belts and electrical system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Shift at the Cement Plant.

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  11. Movement through the Interstice Facility is dangerous by design. Floors can give way, paths can shift, and environments may not behave as expected. Traversal requires careful timing, awareness, and restraint — rushing forward can leave you exposed or trapped. Sound plays a critical role in survival. Footsteps carry. Objects creak. Distant echoes may signal danger, or something drawing closer. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstitial.

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  12. You are a freelance investigative journalist following a string of unnerving reports: employees of Excav—a private research and excavation company—have been disappearing, failing to show up for work with no explanations, no calls, and no bodies. Your journey begins on a lonely forest roadside, leading you into the isolated security outpost overlooking the dig. The lights are still on. The office s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excav: Night Shift.

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  13. Step into the dark and twisted world of Feigning Innocence, where you take on the role of Nathon Dean, a seasoned detective with a penchant for unraveling the most chilling of mysteries. Recent reports have sent shockwaves through the quiet town of Eldermoor – over 20 individuals have vanished without a trace, dragging dark secrets into the light. As Nathon Dean, you follow a lead that directs yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feigning Innocence.

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  14. Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    this is the first episode, more to come soon. Twilight Tales is a series of short games based on psychological horror and the choices you make, which will determine whether you survive or not. You choose your own ending. In this first episode of Twilight Tales, you'll take care of the tasks in a small store deep in the woods, all while avoiding the dangers that come with it. Hollo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Tales ∣ hollow's store.

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  16. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    JOIN US ON DISCORD! About the Game"8AM: The Swimming Pool" plunges the player into a tense and enigmatic experience of observation and judgment, set beneath the dim lights of an empty public pool. The night has fallen, and the facility is about to close. Only a few late swimmers remain — tired, silent, and seemingly ordinary. You are stationed in the control room, surrounded by flic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8AM: The Swimming Pool.

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  17. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,305 reviews

    A gripping prison escape RPG woven with crime, corruption, and hidden agendas. Step into a maximum-security facility where every inmate has a past—and a plan. You'll have to fight to survive, investigate, and ultimately break free before the time runs out. Uncover a scheme that threatens more than just your life—it could bring down the entire city. In this thrilling adventure, choices matter, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back to the Dawn.

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

    STORYAs a crew member of an oceanography team, you find yourself in the Arctic Sea, facing a startling discovery: a vast underwater cave system lying approximately 1000 feet below sea level. Two exploration teams, Alpha and Beta, were dispatched to survey the caves, but they've now been missing for four days, far beyond the expected duration of their mission. You've been tasked with piloting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submergent.

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  19. Early Access NoteThe trailer provides glimpses into various areas of the game. To ensure the highest possible quality, we are introducing Deadly Shaft in stages. At the start, the ground floor and the basement area will be fully explorable, while the upper floors are still in development and will be unlocked for you throughout the Early Access phase. I have consciously chosen this path because I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Shaft.

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  20. You find yourself on the beach of a small town. Take a shovel and start digging! Sell everything you find, upgrade your equipment and explore the deep secrets of the sandy beach! Features: Voxel beach for your digs Underwater world - don't forget about the air! Various equipment and improvements Will you be able to find out all the secrets of the beach in a small town? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digger Beach.

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  21. The truth was never lost. It was only hidden.Last Rituel is a first-person psychological horror game that combines investigation, exploration, and psychological tension, where perception is the key to survival. The story takes place in 1239. When all communication with Saint Jude Monastery suddenly ceases, messengers, search parties, and even a Vatican Cardinal sent there mysteriously disappear. J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Rituel.

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  22. THE VALLEY HAS GONE SILENT. For three weeks, the watch at Cindermoor has failed to send its scheduled signal. No distress call. No warning. No survivors returning down the road. You volunteered to investigate because nobody else was going to. The Watch Post is an atmospheric dark-fantasy text adventure presented through a fully realized analog CRT television. Type commands, examine abandoned p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watch Post.

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  23. For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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  24. Welcome to the Shadows We offer a terrifying and highly immersive escape room experience designed to push your mind to its limits. Deep beneath the bustling city lies a forgotten subway station, cut off from the world for decades. A horrific murder has just taken place on these decaying platforms, but you will soon discover that you are not alone. Choose How You Face the Challenge Escape the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Urban Underground..

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  25. Fearsome Night An anonymous email. A dead woman's address. Something that needs to be found. You don't know who sent it. You don't know how they got the address. All you know is that the email points to your recently deceased grandmother's house and asks you to find something hidden inside. You never should have gone. Fearsome Night is a first-person psychological horror game where investigati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fearsome Night.

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  26. A "SIMPLE" JOBSecurity 51 is an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please, and SCP paranoia. You're on duty in the underground bunker of Area 51, where the most dangerous part begins at the elevator: the shaft descends for miles down to unknown levels. Whether it's laboratories, anomalies, inhumane experiments, or something alien—you're not supposed to know. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security 51.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Anomaly 404 is a first-person psychological horror in the spot-the-difference genre, where your goal is to find and photograph anomalies. You are a journalist who has received an anonymous letter from an employee about horrifying experiments conducted on people.Armed with only a camera, you infiltrate Void Corporation's secret military facility to expose the truth behind "Project 404"Void Corpora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly 404.

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  28. What you get: A Nightmare Beneath the Surface – A remote island, a hidden underground research facility, and horrors that should have never been awakened. Experience an intense 3-4 hour horror journey. Nowhere is Safe – Something is hunting you—multiple entities lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A Dark and Twisted Mystery – You came here searching for your brothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumble Pines: The Arrival.

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  29. Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

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  30. Survive The Alien Tracing is a survival, resource management and exploration game heavily inspired by Project Zomboid, Stalker and Resident Evil. In the near future, several years after an event called "The Great Cosmic Reset," the Fallen of Elun—a mysterious alien civilization—return to Earth, to the fictional city of Neonix. There, they return hundreds of humans from the thousands t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive: The Alien Tracing.

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  31. Sleepover at Li'l Timmy’s is a spine-chilling horror puzzle game where you, the player, are invited to a seemingly innocent sleepover at the home of your friend, Li'l Timmy. What begins as a cheerful evening of games and snacks quickly turns dark, and you soon realize that Timmy is no ordinary child. As the night progresses, you’re forced to confront supernatural forces and twisted beings that lur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Li'l Timmy's.

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  32. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Hills: Chapter 2.

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  33. In this immersive story, you follow Adam, a troubled man whose life takes a strange turn as he falls deeply in love with Jinny—a woman he’s only ever met in his recurring dreams. With each night, his connection to her intensifies, but so does his disconnect from reality. Or so it seems. Adam’s only hope for answers might lie with his neighbor, Rhonda, but there's a catch—she’s mysteriously vanis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfeigned Depths.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Hangar 8 is a psychological horror set within the unsettling confines of a derelict space station. Brave the looping corridors, spot all ?? anomalies, collect key items, and escape the nightmare! Blending anomaly spotting mechanics from games such as "The Exit 8" and "I'm on Observation Duty", with the liminal-space psychological horror of "The Backrooms", HANGAR 8 challenges both your memory and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HANGAR 8.

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  35. "Star Dawn: Survivors" is a survivor-like game. You will transform into a brave warrior and use high-tech weapons to fight against endless enemies. Explore the mysterious interstellar wilderness, and constantly unlock powerful upgrades to enhance your combat effectiveness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Dawn: Survivor.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 3,002 reviews

    Void Stranger is a 2D sokoban-style puzzle game where every step counts. Descend into the forgotten labyrinth teeming with fiendish foes and traps that defy reason. A swift defeat lurks at every corner for those who neither study their surroundings nor think their moves through with care. Trust you wits and slowly, surely, you will conquer the mysteries before you. You do remember why you are h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Stranger.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    You awaken in a damp cell, located in the deepest basement of the mysterious Waterfall Tower. In making your way out, you discover you weren't the first in this predicament, someone preceded you - and they left behind hints that might help you abscond before the night is over. A compact videogame experience that aims to evoke the classic, puzzle-centered adventure games of the past. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waterfall Prisoner.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    In a peaceful part of the town, a series of deaths occur, seemingly random at first, but gruesome in their nature. One day, you find an object that doesn't belong in your house. An old, worn-out, stained mirror. You'll come to discover that the simple mirror isn't the only thing that is out of place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joana's Life.

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  39. AREA 19 is a psychological first person horror game. Find yourself In a top-secret underground facility where you will have to discover the horrifying aftermath of an operation gone wrong... Horribly Wrong Discover horrifying Alien hybrid experiments as you traverse the Facility. Who created these monsters? Why? Unravel the complex web of secrecy and conspiracy that shrouds each corner. What h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Area 19.

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  40. "I said things I can never take back..." Three days ago, Ethan stormed out of their apartment and accepted a routine work assignment in the Appalachian wilderness of Ravenhill Valley. He was sent to retrieve archived survey files from an old ranger kiosk, completely unaware of what lay ahead. He never returned. The entire valley has been strictly quarantined and sealed by the Federal A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenhill: Initiation.

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  41. 游戏背景: 欢迎进入《夜班护士模拟器》,这是一款结合护士模拟与微恐元素的生存冒险游戏。在这款游戏中,你将扮演一名年轻护士,因高薪机会加入了一家偏远的医院。然而,随着时间的推移,你逐渐发现,这里隐藏着诡异的超自然现象。当你开始感到害怕并决定离开时,却发现原本的来路已不复存在……你只剩下30天的时间:在这段日子里,你需要完成各种护理任务,赚到足够的薪水生还;或者放弃挣扎,成为医院的新祭品。 游戏机制与特色 护士工作模拟:体验多种护士工作,包括病房巡查、药物分发、照顾病人等。每项任务都充满挑战,你必须在高压环境下保持冷静,完成日常工作。 恐怖元素:在夜班巡查期间,医院的黑暗角落隐藏着无法言说的恐惧。你将遭遇随机事件、奇怪的现象和突如其来的恐怖场面。保持警觉,谨慎应对,避免成为怪异事件的牺牲品。 丰富的对话与剧情:通过与病人和同事的互动,揭开医院的神秘面纱。每个对… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 夜班护士模拟器.

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  42. Zero ViewersStart a secret livestream from inside a psychiatric hospital. And give your viewers the “entertainment” they’re looking for. Zero Viewers is a third-person psychological horror adventure and livestream simulation game set inside a psychiatric hospital. Kim Ian was once a popular streamer with a large audience. But after an incident during a livestream and a series of controversies, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Viewers.

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  43. Welcome to the night shift. You've been hired as a salesperson at the small 24-hour supermarket "Nadezhda." Your task seems painfully simple: stand behind the cash register, scan items for the rare nighttime customers, and keep the shelves organized. However, as the night progresses, the routine takes a turn for the worse. Plot and Atmosphere The city is asleep, but something inexplic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hope Incident.

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  44. About the Game"Anomalous Objects" is a first-person horror mystery puzzle game set within a world of containment, secrecy, and unexplained anomalies. You are a junior agent for a clandestine Foundation that contains and manages anomalous entities. What was supposed to be a routine rotation at a remote security post turns into a nightmare when a sudden breach triggers a containment proto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Object.

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  45. Hong Kong Horror Incident: Yik Sin House is a first-person psychological horror game. You are an ordinary delivery rider living in Yik Sin House. For several consecutive days, you are assigned to deliver food to the same unit. At first, everything seems perfectly normal. However, starting from the second day, things begin to feel wrong. The seemingly friendly male neighbor upstairs often invites y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hong Kong Horror Incident: Yik Sin House.

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  46. Jin has been searching for his missing sister for years. Every lead has gone cold. Every trail has ended in silence. Until now. A lead that pointed him to a decaying mansion, a property cut off from the grid and deliberately forgotten. No recent records. No active ownership. No reason for anyone to be there. Yet the signs of past occupancy are unmistakable… and deeply unsettling. What begins a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trace of the Villa.

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  47. Buy Silent Hill: Townfall on PlayStation Store. A full-length, self-contained psychological horror set against the cold, isolated backdrop of Scotland, 1996. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILENT HILL: Townfall.

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  48. A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

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  49. Just Updated Special Announcement The demo for Entity: Midnight’s Watcher is almost here! Get a sneak peek at the psychological horror, immersive atmosphere, and thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for the official release date! About the Game ENTER THE ABANDONED FACTORYENTITY MIDNIGHT WATCHER is a first-person survival horror game set inside the ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity: Midnight’s Watcher.

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  50. Dive into a chilling sci-fi horror where the ocean's deepest trench becomes your prison, and the abyss itself watches your every move. A Thrilling Descent into the Unknown: You are a marine biologist, handpicked for a prestigious research project in the Mariana Trench. Your mission: spend two months on a cutting-edge underwater base, collecting and analyzing the unique life forms that thrive in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Stares at You.

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