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Games like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King

Games like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King

Games like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King

Looking for games like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kartong, The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge or Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Kartong - Death by Cardboard! This "cute" FPS stealth game puts you up against evil experiments inside a miniature cardboard city. The maze of traps changes with every game, paper cuts are deadly and Mr Chuckles is very ANGRY. But hey, who doesn’t love the smell of cardboard in the morning? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kartong.

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  2. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 8 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Action game based on Henry Selick's stop-motion movie masterpiece. Players slip into the role of Jack Skellington, King of Halloween, and relive the adventures set in Tim Burton's dark world. Following the events of the Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas movie, players take control of Jack Skellington who sets out on a search of new ways to spook kids during Halloween. He returns home to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Step into a world of gothic and Egyptian horror and adventure, set in the campaign setting of Ravenloft. This series of entrancing horrors includes Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession and its sequel, Ravenloft: Stone Prophet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series.

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  4. Multiplayer co-op survival horror returns in this early 2000s-inspired, undead apocalyptic nightmare. Kill or be killed, then rise from the dead and kill your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak: Shades of Horror.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 1,988 reviews

    The new Endless Nightmare game released! The story happens in a scary hospital. Jack wakes up in the scary hospital, he is investigating the case that the people are missing in the Oak Town, dangers are everywhere in the scary weird hospital. What kind of weird and creepy case will he encounter? Many evil eyes are looking at him. What creepy secret is hidden in the scary weird hospital? Jack will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Nightmare 2: Hospital.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Equipped with cunning and agility, you must navigate through a series of intricate chambers filled with traps, deadly adversaries, hidden chambers and mind-bending puzzles. Your quest? to reclaim the gold that was stolen from you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chambers.

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  7. Prepare yourself for an intense and thrilling journey into a world overrun by the undead in our zombie survival game. Brace against relentless hordes of zombies as you battle for your life, wave after wave, in a desperate struggle to survive. With each passing wave, the challenges become more daunting, pushing your skills and fortitude to their limits. In this heart-pounding game, you'll find you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine Town.

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  8. Gu Lady is a cartoon style third person action game. In the game, you'll have an adventure of nightmares and there are also puzzles for you to solve. You'll act Gu JiuXun, a Miao girl, to explore the grave filled with monsters,puzzles and traps,to save her younger... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gu Lady.

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  9. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Amidst a catastrophe, the protagonists find themselves trapped inside a hospital that has been conducting mysterious research. While they manage to survive the initial disaster, they are soon confronted with insane mutations—and the struggle to escape the hospital which leaves both their sanity and physical forms under siege. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasitic Evil.

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  10. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    The Store looks familiar.That’s the problem. You enter a brightly lit furniture superstore made of showrooms, aisles, and corridors. Everything is clean. Orderly. Normal. Then it repeats. The rooms return in the same order, with the same layout — but not always in the same state. Something may be wrong. Or nothing may be wrong at all. And knowing the difference is the only way forward. Observatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-3008: Infinite Store.

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  11. In Zovid27: The Last Vaccine, humanity’s survival hinges on the aftermath of a global disaster caused by a deadly virus known as Zovid. In 2026, the world falls into chaos as the virus spreads rapidly, turning the infected into savage, zombie-like creatures. The outbreak is linked to a controversial vaccine that was designed to combat the original pandemic but had unforeseen and deadly side effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zovid27: The Last Vaccine.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Several EpisodesJoin us into the abyss Evil Sinister will have several chapters, so stay informed by: And join: These smalls actions really help me a lot and you will get updates about the game release. About the GameEvil Sinister: Introduction In Evil Sinister you are an independent journalist thrust into the heart of darkness as you lead a daring investigation into an infamous abandoned hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Sinister.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome aboard the 'Sunchaser' at the dawn of the 20th century with Jack and crew! Backed by his good friend, Jack lands his first major career move as an apprentice in the Archaeology department aboard the colossal airship. On its capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. A madness spread across the ship. The crew l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whitestone.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,848 reviews

    Buy Lost In Random for PS4 and PS5. From Zoink, developers of Fe, dive into a dark wonderland where only the brave survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Random.

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  17. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    This Cthulhu Mythos RPG is a retro styled horror RPG containing modern elements. What terrors await you in the abandoned mansion...? Create the protagonist "YOU" to your liking. Select your companions and unravel the mystery of the mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Mythos RPG -The Sleeping Girl of the Miasma Sea-.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In this Home Alone meets Doom fright fest, fight off Krampus on Christmas Eve, in a terrifying, double-barrel wielding, jump-scaring, thrill ride! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krampus Kills.

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    Embark on an extraordinary journey as RoboKid, a robot housing the soul of a child, determined to cleanse a spaceship infested with otherworldly creatures. Dive into a metroidvania experience that combines combat, atmosphere, and deep exploration. FIGHT Arm RoboKid with a versatile arsenal, with attachable weapons, to battle a diverse array of monsters, ranging from regular aliens to formidabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robokid.

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  20. House of ghosts is a single-player horror survival game. Stop the demon and find out the name of his victim before he drags you to hell. Run and hide. Just don't get caught. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Ghosts.

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  21. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    •Free-moving horror shooting game. •Are you tired of brainless targeted zombies? Enjoy the pleasure of walking freely and shooting freely in the VR world! •Advanced move algorithm is used to avoid sick. •Horror/Action/Exploration/Power up etc.Refuse boredom! •Story Synopsis:Dog Town, a small town in Northwest Maine, USA. It has a long history, is remote and quiet.SHIELD Ltd.A multinational… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Die.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Set in a limbo realm, this strategic first-person horror game, charges the player with traversing the world while solving puzzles and challenges. With each discovery, collect items, repent your sins, and be freed from evil. Can you survive the wickedness within? Story mode: You find yourself in a strange dark place with no one around to help. You solve different puzzles and present your find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Purgatory.

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  23. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Conquer your demons and you may conquer the world in this distinctly styled role-playing adventure for the PlayStation 2. Some have compared the look of this game to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and the fluid, stop-motion appearance of the three-dimensional characters is not completely unlike that seen in seasonal television specials. OKAGE: Shadow King is not a holiday story, howev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Okage: Shadow King.

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  24. You are Maia, a trusted forest guardian, a speaker to all birds and most importantly a fighter. What will you do to save your people from being ravaged by the deadly Grey Death toxin created by a tyrannical mutant otherwise known as your father? Guardian Maia is a 3rd person action-adventure game set in 2750 where the world of science fiction and traditional Indigenous Māori culture collide. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Maia.

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  25. The mining colony has ore. The bugs have an appetite. You have an orbital station, an irresponsible quantity of firepower and one simple order: keep the colony off the menu. Build towers. Call strikes. Burn the sky. Survive swarms of billions of bugs in a tower defense built around huge battles, persistent progression and increasingly excessive solutions. The only good bug is a dead bug.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs. Billions of Bugs..

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Birthday Boy: A First-Person Psychological Horror Experience In Birthday Boy, players delve into the haunting psychological landscape of "Brian," a successful Manhattan investor who is forced to confront the traumatic memories of his past. The game explores the dark corners of his childhood, dominated by his father, Jo, a disturbed engineer with a penchant for dressing as a clown. Jo's eccentrici… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birthday Boy.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Plot Driven Play as Evo, a jobless loner living in a decaying, futuristic city. Your therapist sets you up on a date with Brunilda, and it's not long before you find out that her life is in danger. You are the only person who can help her. Technological Threats Fight the Negative Agents, a horde of cybernetic creatures terrorizing Brunilda and her family. Their origin remains a mystery - but some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Evo.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    THE WATER KNOWS WHAT YOU DID Paradise Fall is a chilling psychological horror point-and-click where uncovering the town’s buried mystery comes at a terrifying personal price.  Intrusive ThoughtsYou play as Dennis, a man pushed to the very edge by his own mind. He is plagued by dark, intrusive thoughts; his nightmares and visions haunt his every waking moment, and his violent urges seem beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Falls.

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  29. Explore a Vast and Beautiful Universe:Step into a breathtaking open-world environment filled with diverse landscapes, from lush forests to unforgiving deserts. But what truly sets RTE Worlds apart is the ever-evolving universe. Thanks to our groundbreaking procedural-generation technology, you'll never run out of new places to explore. Every corner of the world is a fresh adventure waiting to be d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RTE Worlds.

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  30. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about fixing up a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music! Initially, the shy May runs in fear from the monsters lurking about! But as you explore the town, solve puzzles, play minigames, and fix up houses and buildings, May becomes more confident and can meet the monsters that scared her before. Mayor May Knott features over… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayor May Knott.

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  31. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Step into a tale of parallel universes… Iris was born in World DE-1, a world that mirrors Earth in the 2000s. With her birth, a series of tragic loops was set in motion, which were gradually unraveled by the efforts of Arata Mizunashi and his team. With her goodwill restored, Iris created a copy of World DE-1 named World DE-1.5. Here, feuds gave way to friendship, each person a perfect cog in a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death end re;Quest Code Z.

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  32. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Long Live Caesar is a real-time and turn-based strategy/RPG/brain-twister in which you play Gaius Julius Caesar, who must uncover all conspirators in the Senate, Magistrate, and Legion. Dark days are coming to the Republic - senators weave intrigues, the army will rebel, and the Roman citizens expect strong-willed decisions from you. Can you resist the impending threat and save Rome? Famous h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live Caesar.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Your Spider is a 1st/3rd person horror game. Solve unique puzzles and work together with your spider to defeat formidable monsters, which do not like humans or spiders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Spider.

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  35. Step right up to the most twisted carnival you’ll ever encounter! In The Carnival Killer, players find themselves trapped in a nightmarish amusement park where laughter turns to terror. The colorful lights and cheerful music mask a sinister secret: a killer clown stalks the grounds, hunting down anyone who dares to wander too close. Key Features: Stealth and Strategy: Use shadows and distractio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Carnival Killer.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    It's all about adventure! A complete collection of cliff climbing, gunfights, zombies, freediving, mystery dungeons, mystery traps, ziplines and roller coasters! ALL IN ONE AD VENTURE An unforgiving, hardcore first-person fantasy dungeon VR adventure. Unfathomable fortunes await those brave and foolish who dare to delve into the desolate depths of the ancient citadel. Use your courage, wit, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN ONE ADVENTURE VR.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    ⚠️ This game is a tribute: It’s based on true events — a heartbreaking story of a dear friend who is no longer with us.  ☠️ Attention Players ☠️ A huge update has just been released! We've added new areas, enemies, weapons, a reworked interface, and improved performance across the board. Thank you so much for your patience and support during this time!! The Midnight Town Stories: Adam’s Forgot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets.

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  39. Outside is 2043. Humanity is suffering from a zombie virus and hiding in basements, suffering from hunger and disease. The plot tells the player the story of the mercenary Dorian Stealth, who is given the task of rescuing a young girl - hacker Cassie Jefferson and delivering her to the Investment Corp. The two of them will have to go through many tests and break through the crowds of distraught zo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invention 4.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    “Tales Of Wakana” is a fairy-tale-style action-adventure game brimming with fantasy and challenges, inviting you to step into a vast and mysterious fairy-tale continent. The game features a rich variety of gameplay elements, including puzzle-solving, tower defense, racing, platforming, and character progression—much like a world that combines 99 different games into one. You’ll skillfully wield th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Wakana.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 512 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    Enter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions. Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gylt.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King.

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  44. Talismans are magical items that contain great power, even with some that can grant any desire. Kronos, a boy training as a wizard, and Serene, who consider one another as siblings, become enveloped in a Talisman conspiracy. Will they be able to save themselves and the world from the threatening danger? Equip Talismans to the Skill Board to acquire skills and fatal moves to turn the tides in turn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Links.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Tracery of Fate is not just a VR game; it's your personal journey into the dark yet captivating world of Alfira, teetering on the brink of annihilation. Once a grand realm, this world is now fading, but even in its twilight, it mesmerizes with apocalyptic beauty and holds countless secrets that only you can uncover. Every step in this dying land is a challenge: ancient puzzles test your intellect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracery of Fate.

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  46. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    55% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Merry Christmas! Santa Claus is ready to take over your soul and gain a few more years of life. He only needs two days to get all the resources he needs for the ritual, so this is your time to escape! You can escape on your own or finish off Santa, it's up to you, but we don't know how to finish him off yet... Just make sure he don't catch you or he will just make your life difficult. Technical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Horror.

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  47. 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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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Easy difficulty level for free About the GameYou are inside a multi-level dream. No one knows when it is over and you wake up in reality. Observe your surroundings and inspect everything. All around you is just a dream if you spot something strange. Kill yourself. It's the only way to Wake up. If you think that everything around you is the reality then try to survive until the time-out. However,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock Harder.

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  49. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 38%Based on 2 reviews

    Lithium Inmate 39 is a platform and 3D puzzle game for horror genre. It tells the story of a psychiatric patient who must find the way back to his origins, discovering his past and getting explanations to understanding what is going on in his mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lithium: Inmate 39.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Beyond The Gates is a 1-4 player online co-op horror which mainly focuses on the storyline. Discover the truth behind a dark mystery that has been hidden until now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Gates.

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