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Games like Thursday the 12th

Games like Thursday the 12th

Looking for games like Thursday the 12th? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cannibal Abduction, Trash Night or MOLD.

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  2. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Trash Night" is a horror and drama game inspired by the cult horror films of the 80s and 90s... The golden age of VHS tapes. With "PS1" style graphics and an environment reminiscent of low-budget films. SYNOPSIS: Joseph works night shift as a garbage man... But his true love is photography. After being hired to take some photos of a famous serial killer's abandoned house... things start to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Night.

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  3. "Mold" is a short horror game inspired by 80's trash movies. Bringing unique tuning play and a vibe from the golden age of VHS tapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOLD.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 2,534 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder House.

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  6. Step into the shoes of a vacationer in the late 1990s, arriving at a quaint beach house in a small shore town along the New Jersey coast. You're here to meet up with three friends for a calm weekend getaway, but little do you know what horrors await... As you arrive in this sleepy coastal town, you uncover a web of mystery and fear that will test your wits and nerves. Someone, or something, doesn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beachside Bloodbath.

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  7. Josh has been working a hotel front desk for a week on the night shift. After realizing that in the elevator of the place there is a mystery... he begins to investigate to find out what is happening. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elevator.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    "REC" is a short horror experience with ps1/ps2 graphics being inspired by 80's horror movies. In "Found Footage" style. SYNOPSIS: Myers, a police investigator, receives a VHS tape. This tape is evidence of a crime, found in an old abandoned house that belonged to a serial killer known as "the scythe maniac". About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REC.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,097 reviews

    Welcome to Happyhills, the place where you can indulge your deepest desires, make your wildest dreams come true, and slaughter anyone in any way you want. In this case, all three of these are... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Happyhills Homicide.

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  10. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Note: THIS IS A DEMO. Full game available on Steam! A DIRTY JOB BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT Whispers of a shadowy satanic cult connected to dozens of missing people have ignited a firestorm of rumors. Some believe the tales are true, while others dismiss them as a hoax. In the wake of a brutal wave of journalist layoffs, Sarah is ready to chase the story no one else dares touch. But as she digs dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fear Business.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    The renowned slasher horror films of the 1980s and 1990s serve as a source of inspiration for Terror at Oakheart. The community of Oakheart has been terrorized by Teddy, a masked serial killer. As the body count rises, you discover there is more going on here than just a man in a mask killing helpless teenagers. STORY The side-scrolling, pixel-based game Terror At Oakheart aims to replicate the ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror At Oakheart.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    The Tape is a slow and creepy first person horror game, with mystical story and abstract psychological elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tape.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews

    Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

        "The last call"  is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 80s, the golden age of VHS tapes. SYNOPSIS: Jhon is a young man who  is coming home after work As time goes by, he begins to receive calls from a stranger.. About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Du… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The last call.

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  15. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "Poop Killer 5" is the sequel to the stinkiest and deadliest killer... The Poop Killer Returns... With a different construction from the previous ones, Leaving the gameplay more dynamic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poop Killer 5.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Holiday horror comes home... and it's sitting right above your fireplace. Holiday Harry is an homage to killer doll slashers and classic holiday horror films. Alex inherits her grandmother's house after her passing and decides to throw a Christmas party for her friends. However, Holiday Harry has party plans of his own... Survive a night of terror—and try to defeat Holiday Harry, if you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holiday Harry.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 326 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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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Step into the shoes of Debbie, a young woman ensnared by the clutches of a merciless serial killer. Trapped in a harrowing ordeal, you'll be challenged to solve intricate puzzles within a highly detailed 2D environment, all while evading the relentless pursuit of your abductor. Your objective? To escape the oppressive confines of the basement and unlock the path to freedom within your captor's lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOCKED.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Welcome to a true 80's trash horror experience. This collection has 8 short horror games that you can freely choose which one you want to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Horror Collection.

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  22. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    56% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    See how a game created by the very Jigsaw would look like! Use the available objects, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you dare to Play with Me? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play with Me: Escape room.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    "Meat" is a short horror game inspired by the "trash" horror films of the 80s and 90s. Golden age of VHS tapes. SYNOPSIS: After his father's death, Jerry and his brother Cris take care of the restaurant that was their father's great passion. To prevent the restaurant from going bankrupt, they decide to do terrible things. About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meat.

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  24. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Poop Killer 6" is a sequel inspired by the trash horror movies of the 80's and 90's. Using references from the movie "Scary Movie" among others... Mixing horror and comedy creating a bizarre and funny experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poop Killer 6.

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  25. Dylan takes a job on an isolated island looking after the lighthouse for six months. The last lighthouse keeper has mysteriously disappeared and as the days go by, Dylan discovers that he may not be alone on the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Days.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Faceless Killer is a first-person survival horror game with retro PS1-style graphics, consisting of 2 chapters. Solve logic puzzles, fight against your enemies, or hide when there's no other option. Unravel this mystery surrounding the Faceless Killer. Who is he, and what are his motivations? POLICE FORCES FOUND AND RAIDED THE HOME OF THE FACELESS KILLER A serial killer known as the Facel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faceless Killer.

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  27. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    97% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbrook: Apartments.

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  28. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    97% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    It's the year 2001 and your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. There's a dark presence in this game, and it wants to get out. As you fight nightmarish monsters and solve mind-bending puzzles, the lines between the game and the real world will fade away. Will you survive the night? Whatever you do…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among Ashes.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    In the game "Psalm 5:9-13" you have to plunge into a terrifying place, at first glance it is quite normal, but the further you go, the more it reveals its essence. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS effect and a tense atmosphere, explore the location, find anomalies, and move on. Frightening things will await you along the way, are you ready to face THIS? Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 5:9-13.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 362 reviews

    Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game. Removed VHS filter and Headbob for a better experience. Supporter content can be turned on and off on the title screen. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric, believable environment intensifies the horror experience. Psychological horror: The game will drive you insane. Japanese Theme: Environment art inspired by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Chilla's Art] Jisatsu | 自撮.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Amy Chambers, a young woman on her way to the Black Ridge Mountains to meet with her friends for a weekend of camping will soon find that the forest holds more than just a good time for her and her friends. The saw beckons and it must feed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT SAW.

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  32. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    45% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    "Blood Camp" is a horror game inspired by the horror movies of the 80's. With ps1 graphic style and a classic story from old cult movies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Camp.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Sunshine Manor is an 8-bit blood-soaked Horror RPG that pits you as Ada. Dared to spend the night in the haunted Sunshine Manor she encounters ghosts, demons, blood-soaked horror and more in this prequel to 2016's Camp Sunshine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunshine Manor.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    91% User Score Based on 573 reviews

    Dead Seater is a short adventure horror story. You are Jesse, a man on a desperate mission to reunite his family. Explore the house and keep the lights on. Find items to unlock parts of the Vincent family residence, travelling deeper and deeper as you prepare the house for Father. Father is coming home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Seater.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat in the Box.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,512 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    A serial killer is terrorizing the city, and Sara's deadbeat boyfriend hasn't done the laundry. Can Sara survive a late-night trip to the laundromat, or will the Womb Ripper perform an early delivery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwash.

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  37. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    89% User Score Based on 944 reviews

    Aka Manto, aka Red Cape or Red Mantle, is a Japanese urban legend about a masked spirit who wears a red cloak, and who appears to people using toilets in public or school bathrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aka Manto.

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  38. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The Walking Evil takes you to the great classic of the horror of the survival of the 90s, controlling the main character with a fixed camera system that enhances the feeling that you are incredible in a real horror movie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Evil.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,487 reviews

    A free, VHS styled, first-person found footage horror game, which runs exactly for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEPTEMBER 1999.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 866 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

    Larry's Christmas tree has been telling him to kill. But whose side is the tree really on? And can he trust what he's hearing? CHRISTMAS MASSACRE is an 80's inspired stealth slasher game with low-poly, PS1-style graphics. Sneak, stalk and murder your prey without being caught. You must kill without being seen to complete each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Massacre.

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  41. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    "Last Scream " is a short horror game that tells a bizarre story. Inspired by  horror films from the 90s SYNOPSIS: Emmily She is a young girl who has just moved house. In the new neighborhood there happens to be a murder, in a nearby house... About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mouse and Keyboard only. Graphics: PSX graphics style, inspired by old ps1 games. Duration: 15 to 25 minut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last scream.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Adam is a 13-year-old teenager who lives with his mother in a quiet neighborhood... When they get the news that there's a murderer on the loose... Adam begins to suspect that his neighbor may be the dreaded killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of Carnage.

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  43. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "After Midnight 2" It's not a direct sequel to the first game... bringing another story with a new killer. A short game with 3 different endings... SYNOPSIS: It's Halloween night, Mary is hired as a nanny to take care of Drake, a 7-year-old boy. It was supposed to be a peaceful night... but a terrible killer appears to make Mary's life hell. About Game: Camera: First Person. Control: Mous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight 2.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "Cycle" is a reimagining of the game (P.T. Silent Hills), using original game mechanics and sounds with a short and bizarre story. Using the same "Loop" system to progressively tell the story. Consider this game as a horror experience where there are no goals other than walking as you progress through the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cycle.

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  45. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Poop Killer 4" is a game inspired by trashy horror movies from the 80's. With an over-the-top comedy and weird horror. The game contains 3 possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poop Killer 4.

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  46. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    A craft-based, isometric survival horror game with twisted monsters and warped reality. Scavenge and build to survive terrifying days and nights while using stealth and noise to fight enemies that stalk by sound. All styled with bold comic art and an '80s horror vibe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate This Place.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    You’re home alone… but are you really alone? Step into the unsettling world of a teenager left to fend for themselves in a quiet suburban home. With your parents out of town, you expect a peaceful night, but what begins as mundane chores quickly spirals into a harrowing fight for survival. Key Features: Immersive Storytelling: Experience a suspenseful narrative that unfolds in real-time, keepi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stalked in Solitude.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    "C.U.T.S" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 50 to 60 minutes. StoryA man named Ethan, passionate about collecting VHS tapes, receives a box full of them from a friend. But as he starts watching, he realizes he’s witnessing something deeply disturbing and unsettling. GameplayThe game is primarily a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.U.T.S.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 325 reviews

    The city’s most disturbing serial killer is at large and has his sights set on Belle. Can she escape this maniac’s fleshy, rotting clutches? Or will she lose her skin to this sicko’s collection? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinfreak.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Format.

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