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Looking for games like They Are Alive? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with DON'T OPEN, He Followed Me or Nullwake.

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  1. View Game
    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Don’t Open is a PSX-style horror game about routine that falls apart before your eyes. A normal shift at a taco bar, an empty stairwell, and a persistent knock on the door that's impossible to ignore. Based on real events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T OPEN.

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  2. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    HE FOLLOWED ME"HE FOLLOWED ME" is an episodic psychological horror game BASED ON A TRUE STORY PLOTI never thought something small could turn into something like this. It started with an argument at work. Nothing serious. Just words. But after that… I kept seeing the same car. Outside the restaurant. Across the street from my house. Near the market late at night. At first, I told m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Followed Me.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Nullwake demo In this demo, you find yourself in a strange, quiet place that feels… strange. Not dangerous, not dramatic—just strange, in the sense that it begs the question: “Why does everything here feel a little off?” There's fog everywhere, empty houses, cracked roads, a long silence. No one's chasing you, no one's jumping out—but everything around you seems to be hiding something and pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nullwake.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Lights of Svetlov.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Game Description “You wake up in a lecture room, the hallway repeats endlessly, and there is no exit.” Explore a mysterious Korean university trapped in a time loop. Investigate strange phenomena, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the secret behind the endless corridors. Every decision and every step may bring you closer — or further — from the truth. Synopsis You awaken amid an inexplicabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honrang.

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  6. Arachnoid is an intense survival horror game where moving into an abandoned home turns into a nightmare. Clean the house by picking up trash, move boxes inside to unpack, and drive your car to complete various tasks. At first, it's just an old house with a few creaks and shadows. But as the days pass, you realize you're not alone - something is watching, crawling, waiting. The house is infested wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arachnoid.

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  7. 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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  8. Blind Boris is a survival horror about a blind person. The character arrives to the hospice and a week later strange things begin to happen in him. Staff disappears, terrible sounds are heard outside, exit doors are tightly locked, and aggressive visitors enter the building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Boris.

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  9. 20%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    33% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    BadTrip - is an adventure game with horror elements and black humor! The game is divided into chapters and the player has different characters. Chapter I “ Jack, the Bad Husband“ The main character ‘Jack’ works at a factory in the city where his family lives. His Supervisor Mark pressures Jack to do his job, or he will be fired. Tired of the routine at work, he decides to move with his family to C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BadTrip:Survival Horror Shooter.

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  10. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The Red Exile is a Survival Horror game with procedural level generation, perks, and an AI-controlled Killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Exile.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    I am a YouTuber and developer who specializes in exploring the Deep Web The red room was fictional but I made up my imagination. Deep Web's Red Room is now... Wouldn't you experience it? This is a horror game. Make sure you are scared and surprised. You look at the deepweb at home and find a site called Redroom. The screen turns strange and you have been kidnapped somewhere. You were drawn to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Room.

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  12. Set in the 1970s, Phantom of the Lily is a psychological horror-thriller about a woodcutter's harrowing experiences in a cursed town. PuzzlesProgression is not just about opening doors; it requires correctly interpreting clues within the environment. Locked chests, cryptic notes, and mechanical contraptions will block your path. You must investigate your surroundings carefully and overcome obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom of the Lily.

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  13. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 5 reviews

    A first-person psychological survival horror game, The 9th Charnel is filled with a rich and frightening atmosphere. While exploring the many mysteries of this world, you must survive- whether you do it through stealth or by using weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 9th Charnel.

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  14. There’s a rumor about a project buried deep inside some forgotten server - something that was never meant to be released. And once you open it… there’s no way out. It’s not really a game. It’s a never-ending nightmare coded for people whose minds are already stuck inside the machine. Welcome to Roach Royale - a brutal online horror experience where 44 players fight like hell for the slim chance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roach Royale.

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  15. 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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  16. A psychological horror adventure where reality quietly unravels. Ayumi wakes up in a strange library with no memory of how she got there. Each day, she performs her usual duties — sorting books, maintaining order — but something isn’t right. Reality bends, memories resurface, and Ayumi starts to question what is real — and what the library wants her to remember. To find the truth, she must exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitary in the Library.

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  17. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Gordy is a First-Person Horror Comedy that follows a hermit in the woods who befriends a feral human and work together. As the months go by a darker energy begins to take hold of the forest and you have to question if Gordy is so trust-worthy after all or maybe you're the real monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordy.

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  18. This is a funny movie theater where you can watch any kind of movie. I saw a movie here. It is a story of a high school boy “Sota Sakurai” until ※※※※※※. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ?? Movie Theater.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー is a Japanese-style horror game where you play as a sushi chef working the night shift. The playtime is 50-60 minutes. There is one ending. Immersive Sushi-Making Gameplay: Embrace the role of a sushi chef as you prepare a variety of dishes like sashimi, sushi rolls, and other Japanese dishes. Follow simple steps to chop and roll. Theme: Unique VHS-style aesthetic. The gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sushi Bar | 寿司バー.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    In a neighborhood plagued by news of kidnappings and murders, a woman who must care for her elderly grandmother takes a job at a roadside motel to work as night manager. While serving the motel's customers, she also witnesses their stories. At the end of these events, reality and delusions intermingle. Are you ready to be alone with the silence and solitude of the night? Go back to the past with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VARDIA.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About the game. Karen is a girl who works as a waitress in a bar, when her boss Joss returns from a trip to South America, strange things start to happen in the bar. Karen will have to start investigating what is going on, but she can't neglect her job either.Caracteristicas. Immersive experience: Atmospheric and photorealistic graphics intensify the horror experience. Gameplay : The game mixes t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six nights to die.

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  22. View Game
    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    When the ritual begins it is feeding time. Find his substance or he will consume your body. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr 333.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    The Caregiver is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game about a caregiver. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caregiver.

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    15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    R.E.G.O is a first-person psychological horror and narrative investigation game. On an isolated farm, the nights reveal clues tied to disappearances and an ongoing police investigation. The deeper you investigate, the further you are drawn into a mystery that was never meant to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.E.G.O.

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    5%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    9% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "Midnight Shift" - is a first-person horror game set at a gas station in Wisconsin. Average gameplay time: 60 minutes It was an ordinary gas station, and it seemed like nothing was happening. However, during one of the shifts, one of the employees went missing, and Alice took her place. Alice is a girl who needs money to live. That's why she agreed to work overtime. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Shift.

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  26. NEW FEATURE: PEACEFUL MODE! ️ Peaceful mode with no monsters. Just stock shelves, watch out for thieves, and grow your store! Weird Store Simulator is a fun FPV (First Person) store management shooter. Organize your shelves, restock products, and keep your customers happy. But stay alert — zombies, thieves, and aliens can attack your store anytime. Survive and grow your business! What if zombi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Store.

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  27. Dead by Headshot is a first-person survival horror shooter with apocalyptic simulation elements, focused on precision aiming and brutal headshot mechanics. ⚠️ Warning: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Step into the shoes of a lone survivor trapped in a once-peaceful suburban home as civilization collapses outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Headshot.

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  28. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Backrooms: Liminal Conflict is a PvP backrooms game with different factions.M.E.G. ResearcherPlay as the M.E.G. Researcher class, trapped in the depths of the backrooms. Your objective: escape to the safety of an M.E.G. outpost. Along the way, you'll find aid from M.E.G. Mercenaries, ready to support you. But beware the Followers of Jerry, a sinister cult lurking in the shadows, intent on indoctri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Liminal Conflict.

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  29. You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.

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  30. STORY: Elena has always shared a strong bond with her best friend, Lisa. However, one day, she uncovers a terrifying secret about Lisa’s boyfriend, Jason: he is a dark and abusive figure who manipulates and torments Lisa, both psychologically and physically. Learning the truth, Elena acts on her protective instincts and kills Jason to save Lisa. But this act is not the end—it marks the beginnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Shadows.

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  31. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Welcome to the night shift, coder. You’re just an ordinary IT guy in a small tech company. While normal people sleep or live their lives during the day, you sit in a dimly lit office, illuminated only by the glow of several monitors. But reality quickly starts to slip away. Because of chronic sleep deprivation and an old head injury, you begin experiencing extremely realistic hallucinations. At fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Office Void.

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  32. A Dark Legacy, Reimagined. Originally a mobile horror pioneer in 2015 with over 2 million downloads, this terrifying journey has been completely rebuilt for PC. The Curse in the Village offers a surreal nightmare where the boundaries between reality and the void blur. Chapters of Horror: Chapter 1: Shattered Reality: It begins with a simple glass of water at night. But when doors slam shut and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse in the Village - Remastered.

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  33. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Japan Stigmatized Property 2: Surveillance Horror Case FilesTo All Personnel: We appreciate your dedicated efforts in the previous surveillance operation. Please be advised that the risk level for the current assignment has significantly increased. You are required to exercise extreme caution while performing your duties. You are an observer for the "Japan Stigmatized Property Association… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 日本事故物件監視協会2 -Japan Stigmatized Property-.

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  34. Nomad Nightmare – Episode 2: Haunted House is the continuation of the psychological horror where reality shatters once again. After the events of the motel, the protagonist tries to return to normal life — grabbing food with a friend, running errands, driving through the night. But the shadow from the past hasn’t vanished. Now he’s being followed by someone who appears in reflections, alleyways, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Nightmare - Episode 2: Haunted House.

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  35. 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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  36. View Game
    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    PLATFORM 0 - is a first-person horror experience focused on tension, stealth, and environmental storytelling. You play as a lone survivor trapped in a massive underground metro system haunted by a mysterious ghost train. There are no weapons. Your main tools are silence, awareness, and the environment itself.  Key Gameplay Elements: Exploration: Navigate abandoned stations, dark tunnels, and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLATFORM 0.

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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Passenger 23 is a horror game centered around a student working at a rest stop.Your first shift is about to begin, and what awaits you is far more terrifying than you ever imagined. Traces of the Past23 passengers and a dark secret... The Midnight VisitorThe answers are dark, the questions even darker. Your shift has started!No matter what happens late into the night, you must keep m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.O.V: Passenger 23.

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  40. View Game
    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    About This Game Lost Child is a walking simulator and horror game with survival elements. Immerse Yourself in a Nightmare With No Escape Andrey wakes up in an endless maze of corridors. They seem vaguely familiar, but his memory is wiped, and reality distorts with every step. Voices from the darkness, children's screams, sinister shadows — what is this? Hallucinations, memories, or someone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Child.

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  41. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You play Elie who's 16 years old. A teenager with no story, curious, a bit of a dreamer, a fan of video games. He/She (your choice!) loves spending his afternoons role-playing with his two best friends, Gab and Medie. Elie lives in Sector G with his mother and little sister, who can be a bit of a handful (but at this age, that's only to be expected). The world around Elie seems ordinary. People … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pluralys.

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  42. In a long forgotten kingdom, a hero is sent to rescue a princess from an evil lord's castle. What can go wrong? Guards vs Goats is a linear, first-person-shooter with swords. It has stealth, it has action, it is story driven and... a bit silly. Just a bit... The Story Once upon a time, in a forgotten land, in a forgotten era, there was a kingdom. The kingdom was living in peace and pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards vs Goats.

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  43. View Game
    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Two have been reborn. One remains in the shadows. Explore a cursed temple, uncover ancient secrets, and survive a gripping and terrifying journey through forgotten gods and darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Third.

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    Step into the boots of an Operator stationed at a covert underground facility where secret military and alien technology is being researched. When an unexpected incident turns a routine shift into a desperate fight for survival, you find yourself cut off, surrounded by hostile forces, and forced to rely on your weapons. Explore dark corridors, uncover classified secrets, and use every tool at you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BANE-FALL.

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  45. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Story The night shift was meant to be simple. A graveyard covered in snow. A town swallowed by fog. A routine that repeats itself a little differently each time. Memories surface without context. Familiar places feel misremembered. The past presses in quietly, never fully revealing itself. What brought you here becomes harder to recall — and leaving no longer feels guaranteed.  Atmosphere … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS COLLECTION: Buried Alive.

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  46. Welcome to WHR Sixty-Six Point, Uh.. Seven! Wasteland Horror Radio is an episodic horror game series by HsRetroGames made in Unreal Engine.  Each game is a new episode, a new short and sweet creepy tale or story of horror.. The Game Series: In our near post apocalyptic future, an old scorched ghoul finds a bizarre shack in the wasteland containing a bunch of vintage radio equipment and a trun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Horror Radio: Episode 1 - The Radio.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A Psychological Horror where you’re offered freedom by joining a trial for a new drug. The experiment is simple: enter the room, observe, and identify what has changed. Complete all tasks, and your sentence is commuted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Anomaly Experiment.

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  48. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    52% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Instead of a traditional flashlight, a camera flash – a brief, flickering, blinding light that reveals dark secrets and leaves you in total darkness when it fades. Every step is a fight for survival, and the use of the flash completely redefines the way you explore dark locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    "Homeless" is a psychological horror game where you play as a man named Albert, a night shift security guard at a Brooklyn subway station. While checking the security cameras, Albert notices a strange figure lurking in the restricted railway are a skinny man in dirty clothes, oddly Tall! Initially, Albert thinks he's dealing with a harmless and vulnerable homeless person, as usual. But as he unco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeless.

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  50. After a night filled with nightmares, you find yourself in an unfamiliar mansion. All you know is that you must escape... But this place is no ordinary building; it’s a labyrinth filled with dark forces that are constantly trying to catch you. In every corner, in every room, dark memories from your past come to life, and every death pulls you back into the same nightmare. The only way out of thes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Loop.

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