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Games like Through The Murky Water

Games like Through The Murky Water

Games like Through The Murky Water

Looking for games like Through The Murky Water? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a horror, mystery and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with BANNED TAPES, Hell Dive or Deep Saturation.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You bought a box of VHS tapes at a flea market. Now you need to look through them and select those on which there are supernatural, scary, violent events, in general, everything that may be interesting to the viewer. Get the full version on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3501370/BANNED_TAPES/ Maximum playtime: 10 minutes Follow me if you liked the game there will be game updates i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BANNED TAPES.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A first-person horror game where you play as Daniel, a Maritime Operative trapped alone aboard a submarine. Sent to investigate an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying horrors await in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dive.

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  3. Deep Saturation is a short dread-driven surface vessel horror game inspired by real-world limnic disasters and the claustrophobic terror of analog scientific equipment.FEATURES Experimental atmospheric gameplay where thick fog limits your vision and isolation breeds paranoia Navigate treacherous waters using only radar, coordinates, and a single-use deep-water camera Document the undocumented th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Saturation.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    You bet your friends that you can survive the night in this terrifying place, but be warned that this bet could cost you your life. Death Education is a first-person horror game that will send you into the dark corridors of an abandoned school, where every lesson could be your last. Explore the classrooms of an old Soviet school and uncover the dark secrets of the past before you are consumed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Education.

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  6. Segments is an atmospheric horror presented in the format of a set of independent video recordings. Each segment is a separate incident recorded on camera by a person who encountered abnormal activity. The records have their own designations and are accompanied by background information: date period place of discovery and a brief description of what happened. All events are reproduced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEGMENTS.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You're taking care of your friend's house while they're away. You need to keep everything tidy and water the plants, but a clay garden gnome suddenly appears. Things get a little unusual after that.Features: Water the garden, get rid of weeds and more while watching over the house. Both night and day settings. (And possibly more.) Deal with Darry the Gnome who will appear without notice. Eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnome.

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  8. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    CASE RECORDS is a psychological horror game that is part of the universe of the games CASE: Animatronics and CASE 2: Animatronics Survival.. The player has to play as a 17 year old female student and solve missing person mysteries by volunteering at the police station of Crowvale, a suburb of Aurora. Patrol and explore the dark corners of the city to solve its terrifying mysteries. But the most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CASE RECORDS: Fear of Abduction.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    70% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    You have to play as the historian-journalist Michael, plunge into the atmosphere of darkness of an abandoned hospital, where you will need to unravel the secrets of the past and try to get out in order to tell the whole world about those terrible events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beside Myself.

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  11. "DISTURBING FEARS" is an episodic horror series inspired by real events that immerses players in disturbing stories. Each episode simulates the frightening experiences of real situations, "It could have happened to you". This is the first episode of the DISTURBING FEARS series. DISTURBING FEARS : WorkplaceTo make some extra money, Emma agrees to work late at the office. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTURBING FEARS - Workplace.

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  12. There is no game, Reed. Not really. This is a system. A story. A study in choices. And you're the variable. But if you're insisting on a summary, then fine. For your sake—or mine— I’ll try to explain what you’re walking into.             In the late 1980s, the Helix Limina Research Group was working on a secret that would change humanity. Then, it vanished from all records. Your ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Promethean Project.

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  13. Thomas takes a job as a night guard, and his job seems simple: check that everything is in order. But his shift turns into an ordeal when he has to spend the night in an eerie, cold and narrow cave. The oppressive atmosphere, strange sounds and the feeling that someone is watching you. Each step in the darkness brings him closer to unraveling the mysteries that the cave hides. Gameplay In the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to somnus.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Famous myth hunter Michael Soloman, while continuing his research and explorations, finds himself in a abandoned area named Grunenberg based on the information he has heard. This region, which has had one relatively unknown witch case, seems to hold significant potential for him. One day, Michael Soloman's grandson, Jimmy Soloman, receives a letter from his grandfather. In this letter, his grandfa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grunenberg.

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  15. About'Crushing Depths' is a first-person physiological horror game, from the perspective of an underwater remote control drone. Explore the vast ocean floor while using 3D spatial sound to locate objectives (a no-sound option is available). The story will unfold as you progress with plenty of hidden mysteries to discover in the depths below!StoryThe year is 1996. It has been over 30 years since fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crushing Depths.

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  16. You are a police officer trying to reveal the truth behind missings of multiple people and their relation with an unkown village with no name. Collect all the evidences and find out a way to escape the mysterious village before 'they' get you. It is an indie horror survival game. Avoid getting caught by the monsters and complete collect all the evidence while completing the ritual to escape the ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gumnaam.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    You arrive at a luxury hotel to stay for just one night. During this time, the city turns into a den of deformed monsters, and the hotel becomes a prison for its guests. After quarantine was announced the hotel residents began to turn into deranged creatures. This alien influence haunts you too. The only chance for you to survive the apocalypse and to not go mad is to understand who you can t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn-Sanity.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker.

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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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  20. 51%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This first-person horror detective adventure! Go to the abandoned mental hospital and photograph spirits, collect notes, build a chain of events and at the end of the game answer questions related to the events that occurred in this hospital. In this game you have to walk, take pictures, collect notes, it is a horror walking simulator with the ability to take pictures of hidden objects. FEAUTURES:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPIRITGRAPHER: THE ASYLUM 99.

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  21. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    44% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is a VHS-style first-person walking simulator horror game. You play as Angel, a girl traveling through the forest who finds a VHS tape lying on the ground. She starts watching it, only to discover that the footage is unsettling and tells a mysterious story. As you watch the entire tape, you realize this is no ordinary VHS footage, and you are shocked by its revelati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thou Shalt Not Kill.

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  22. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

    You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out. Please be aware of any train anomalies.. Platform 8 is a short walking simulator inspired by Japanese subways and liminal spaces.Play time15��60 minsAbout Video DistributionSee the official KOTAKE CREATE website. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform 8.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Paranormal Placeis a first-person psychological thriller. The main emphasis of the game is on the process of exploration, the tension slowly builds up, creating complete and vivid immersive effect.Short description:The main character is a blogger Alex. He runs his own channel and searches for paranormal trends there. Now he goes to an abandoned buildings, where were military barracks in the past, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Place.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Welcome to Project 13, a unique Walking Simulator that challenges your perception and instincts in an repeating Psych Ward Corridor. In this immersive experience, you step into the shoes of a disposable Probant, devoid of rights and a future, tasked with navigating a mysterious, repeating Psych Ward Corridor. Your objective is clear: report any anomalies encountered during your walks. The catch? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROJECT 13.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Quod: Episode 1 This horror-thriller is perfect for those who, in addition to a narrative-driven adventure with action elements, enjoy solving puzzles while immersing themselves in the dark prison world of the 1930s. The main character, Rob Fisher, a former firefighter turned local prison guard, is about to face unexpected twists of events. Follow him, unravel the mysteries of the prison comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quod: Episode 1.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,730 reviews

    Jack Nelson, a 24 year old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in ironbark state park. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fears to Fathom: Ironbark Lookout.

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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 7,019 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 28 reviews

    Discover Still Wakes the Deep at the official PlayStation website. Watch trailers, see screenshots, learn about gameplay features and purchase the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Wakes the Deep.

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  29. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    You are playing as Michael whose Grandparents' (Mary and James) wanted to celebrate christmas alone without me and my parents this year. So instead we all agreed on meeting up the day after christmas, but after christmas was over my grandpa came to visit our home without grandma and looked in shock. We asked where grandma was but he just said she would come over later, 3 days passes and grandpa wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Grandparents' Christmas Mystery.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    84% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    #puzzle #horror #adventure Inside Depth 6 places focus on creating an atmosphere of great terror, suspense, and anticipation for the player. With a dark storyline, and an intensifying horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inside Depth 6.

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  31. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 6 reviews

    Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic. The disaster destroyed much of the world's population, the infrastructure went wrong and the common life remained only in memories. The times when a human has adapted the environment for himself have end and now, in order to survive, he will have to adapt to changes.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 35MM.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 800 reviews

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

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  33. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    62% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 7 reviews

    Sanity of Morris - psychological horror adventure. Discover clues but stay away from the light, or you'll be caught. Try to stay sane in the search for your father, consumed by conspiracy theories about the government and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity of Morris.

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  34. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    The Night Way Home is a Japanese survival horror game. Rina, a junior high school student, learns that a girl who goes to the next junior high school has gone missing. As she is going home, she enters an eerie world. While being chased by an enemy, Rina searches for her home. Will Rina be able to return home safely? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Way Home.

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  35. Sole Mistake is a point-and-click psychological horror puzzle. You sit at a wall of 16 monitors. We didn't make a mistake. They escaped. Somewhere inside that facility, there's a man in a hazmat suit. He doesn't know you're watching. You open doors. Trigger sounds. Route him through the dark, one room at a time. Some rooms are empty. Some are not. There is no direct contact, yet every decision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sole Mistake.

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  36. Silver Falls is a first-person psychological horror game with a VHS aesthetic, telling the story of a complex and unsettling investigation. Take on the role of a detective arriving at the Silver Falls resort. Local authorities have requested your assistance following a macabre discovery. Now, together with your partner, you must examine the motel grounds and forest campsites. Late summer in Alask… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILVER FALLS.

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  37. RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom/ルートフーム.

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  38. Step into the Vault of the Undead Spooky Tales is a retro-horror anthology featuring four short, self-contained horror stories. Inspired by 1920s pulp cosmic dread, the unsettling body horror of Junji Ito, and the gritty charm of 1980s VHS B-movies, each tale delivers its own unique atmosphere. A compact yet intense experience for anyone who loves horror in all its forms. Cursed Ae… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Tales.

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  39. The Silent Bunker: Screaming Echoes is a first-person psychological horror and puzzle game set in a chilling, suspenseful environment. Players play as John, who searches for his brother Robert, a paranormal investigator who vanished years ago. The abandoned bunker is filled with strange clues, cryptic notes, and unsettling events that hint at a dark mystery lurking within its walls. The atmosphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SILENT BUNKER SCREAMING ECHOES.

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  40. Flashbound is an atmospheric horror game with realistic graphics that presents itself as a first-person walking simulator, immersing the player in a dark and intense story. The protagonist agrees to help their friends by staying the night in their house while they leave for urgent business. Outside, a heavy rainstorm rages, with loud thunderclaps shaking the walls and creating a foreboding atmosph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleshbound.

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  41. Survive the Silence. Uncover the Curse.You are hunted. Trapped in the isolation of the South African bush, a heks—woven from local folklore and raw malice—torments you. She whispers in the wind. Waits in the thorns. Every rustle in the grass, every crack of bone, is her call. Follow the clues. Uncover why she chose you. Survive the VeldInvestigate the Unseen South African Horror Dread steepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAS: Heks.

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  42. Mental: The Dark Night is a horror and exploration game powered by Unreal Engine 5. Step into the role of an employee of a company dedicated to researching paranormal events, called Mental. You will have your own office, with the possibility of even creating your own living space within Mental’s facilities. The main idea of Mental: The Dark Night is to provide you with an immersive visual and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mental: The Dark Night.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

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  44. A first-person, realistic horror game that places you in the role of a newly hired security guard at a Malaysian school with a sinister reputation. As night falls, your patrols quickly take a terrifying turn when you encounter restless spirits and supernatural phenomena drawn from the depths of Malaysian folklore. The eerie silence of the school’s corridors and the unsettling shadows lurking in co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls That Wait: Penunggu.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the first-ever blend of classic Sudoku and first-person horror as you descend deeper into the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIVARIUMS.

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  46. PlotMiles Wilson is a journalist known for investigating the unusual and unexplained — disappearances, eerie coincidences, and the dark secrets of shadowy government-linked organizations. One such case begins when he’s contacted by Thomas Green, a farmer whose son mysteriously vanished — seemingly right from inside their home. The police initially showed little concern. The responding officer, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Third Kind.

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  47. Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Available on Survival in a Distorted Reality This is a horror game with elements of exploration and survival. You will explore a strange world, find ways to move forward, and control your fear. Reality will begin to distort, familiar things will become alien, and disturbing events will escalate. Gameplay and Features: Exploration – discover a world full of strange locations, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobotomy.

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  49. Take the night shift in an empty shopping mall. Explore dark corridors, sit in the false safety of the security office, and feel the hours drag on as the building around you grows more unsettling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night At The Mall.

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  50. The Last Transmission is a short, first-person psychological horror game built around isolation, atmosphere, and slow, creeping dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Transmission.

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