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Looking for games like Trail of the Cryptid? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with BIGFOOT, Folklore Hunter or This is a Ghost.

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  1. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 22,164 reviews

    You have a unique opportunity to gather a team of friends or go on a solitary expedition to the forests of wild reserves and feel like a real hunter for Bigfoots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIGFOOT.

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  2. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 1,518 reviews

    You are a hunter world reknowned for slaying supernatural beasts. Your next contract is to hunt down a wendigo plaguing a section of woods in north america. Gather resources, set traps, prepare your equipment, use your hunters instincts and take down the beast, before it hunts you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folklore Hunter.

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 500 reviews

    This Is a Ghost is a horror game in which you embody a ghost hunter. This action game will immerse you in the heart of a paranormal investigation, in solo or multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is a Ghost.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Dirge: is a 4v1 survival horror where players take on the role of paranormal investigators in the post war era to hunt down and defeat dark entities haunting various tortured locations across the world. Or Stalk the interlopers as one of these dark entities, and expel them from your domain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dirge.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Phylakterion is a 1-4 player online co-op horror game. You and your friends will enter different locations in search of a possessed vessel. Search, Identify, and Destroy the vessel and the entity inhabiting it – and be quick, or the entity will find you first! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phylakterion.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 404 reviews

    In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MetaPhysical.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 366 reviews

    EXOME is a co-op survival shooter with a focus on exploration, weapon progression and horde AI. Discover what grim mysteries are hidden in this deep forest. Explore and fight for survival, alone or with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXOME.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

    Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    CONTAINMENT CORP INC. is a co-op survival horror game for 1 - 4 players. Contain the anomaly and exterminate enemies in the zone. This is your chance to fight back! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? 1-4 PLAYER ONLINE CO-OP Take control of your operative in this unique online co-op survival game where you must work together to clear the infected zone and trap the otherworldly anomaly. For science. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Corp, Inc..

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  10. WOLFMAN, is a survival horror game about hunting a Wolfman. You can fight alone or with your friends against a Wolfman controlled by artificial intelligence or a real player. This survival horror game called WOLFMAN is about hunting one of the most terrifying creatures in history. The Wolfman is either controlled by artificial intelligence or by one of the players. In both cases, you will face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOLFMAN.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 664 reviews

    Tackle cases that will each take place in a different part of the world. Find clues to aid you on your mission to solve these cases. Once the case has been solved, you’ll be tasked with having to deal with whatever creature is responsible. Use the knowledge gained from your cases to capture these ferocious cryptids. Traps and other weapons can be used to subdue the creature, once secured, they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Day Out.

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  12. Roadmap About the GameStep into the role of a detective whose family has been abducted. Re-join your former agency to track the culprit, only to realize the threat is far larger than a missing persons case. The Astral Plane has begun bleeding into our world. The abductor’s failed experiments have left behind a trail of possessed humans and fanatical cultists. Track their footsteps. Collect … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solve or Die.

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  13. Discord Server About the GameZONE ONE Dive into an intense survival action experience that blurs the lines between reality and science fiction. Step into the role of a mercenary unit on a mission to find evidence of an alien species. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, weapons, and your bodycam, you must navigate through invaded space stations and survive the horrors within. Key Featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZONE ONE.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 553 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Embark on a spine-chilling adventure with The Other Side, a gripping 1-6 player cooperative ghost hunting experience that pushes the boundaries of fear and excitement. Developed using the latest graphics technology available in Unreal Engine 5, this game offers a visually stunning and immersive journey into the supernatural. With Unreal Engine 5's cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Side.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    67% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    On Dark Terms is an online 1-4 player co-op open-world horror set in a post-apocalyptic world where you have signed a contract with Bwonsombdi – Loa of the Dead – to acquire protection in the form of a cat to look over your spirit while you attempt to investigate and discover a way to push back the Darkness. You’ll scour the open-world for materials that you can use to craft consumables and Bio Fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Dark Terms.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    OverNight is a multiplayer co-op Ghost Hunting horror with multiple Ghosts per session. Explore some of the most haunted locations with your friends, using a variety of paranormal equipment, engage in rituals, and attempt haunted communications to connect with the other side.Multiple Ghosts per Session Session with multiple Ghosts: Session has multiple Areas (Houses) on the map. Each Area (House) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OverNight.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    You have a unique opportunity to feel like an operator of a special squad to fight paranormal creatures and monsters (Special Paranormal Assault Team - S.P.A.T.). Solve challenging problems with unknown monsters in the dark corners of the earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.P.A.T..

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  18. The Bornless is an FPS action shooter packed with a variety of gameplay modes. Dive into last-man-standing co-op gameplay or try the thrilling demon versus disciple mode, all within a terror-filled world. Players pair up and form teams, conjure demons to aid in combat, and utilize strategic planning and resource management to survive. Whether you choose an aggressive playstyle or prefer a more cau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bornless.

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  19. Haunted Mines Haunted Mines is a psychological horror game set in dark, abandoned mines where a terrifying Monster powered by a unique Dual-Brain AI hunts you relentlessly. Gameplay Your main objective is to restore power by completing various tasks scattered across the map, all while being stalked by something that learns and adapts. Activate the power Find key items Earn money ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Mines.

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  20. Find your fate in the Forsaken Facilities. Explore vast dungeons to gather a valuable resource for your mysterious kidnappers to meet the goal set forth by your kidnappers. Each day you enter a facility the only way to return is if you find the required resource. Test your luck to see how long you can survive through a variety of facilities. Procedural GenerationExperience ever changing levels … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Facilities.

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  21. Description: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and hostile gangs in the game "All in Vain." Explore a vast open world, engage in diverse quests, and develop your survival strategy. Utilize an advanced crafting system and weapon customization to create unique items and enhance your combat prowess. Your decisions will determine your fate in this harsh and ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL IN VAIN.

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  22. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In Frostgrim’s Revenge, players are plunged into a remote, snow-covered village deep in a dense forest, long abandoned after a string of mysterious disappearances. Set on Christmas Eve, the village isn’t filled with festive cheer, but rather, an ancient and malevolent presence. A brutal blizzard traps players inside, while a supernatural snowman, Frostgrim, hunts anyone who dares to enter his froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostgrims Revenge.

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  23. JOIN EARLY. LEAVE A MARK.Early Access is your chance to step into Phantom Containment before protocols are finalized. During Early Access, players can earn legacy gear variants, experimental relics, and early-issue equipment tied to specific development phases. These items rotate with major updates and reflect the era in which they were obtained. Legacy items are not stronger than later gear — t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Containment.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    "Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team. STORY In the foggy woods on the outskirts of Lowell town, you'll find the quiet Lowell Orphanage. It's surrounded by old stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

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  25. View Game
    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    74% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Abnormality is the authentic realistic multiplayer ghost-hunting horror experience. Jump in with friends as you explore abandoned locations in search of proof that ghosts exist. Immersive Ghost-Hunting Experience Step into the shoes of a group of young enthusiastic urban explorers, equipped with the best in business ghost hunting tools they could find online. Your mission is to team up with up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abnormality.

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  26. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 4,137 reviews

    Species: Unknown is a first-person survival horror game, playable in co-op with up to 4 players (private or public servers) or solo. You play as a mercenary sent aboard an abandoned spaceship. Your job? Execute high-risk contracts, make it out alive, and claim your reward. But keep in mind that you’re not alone. Something is hunting you… Form a squad of up to 4 players to take on different con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Species: Unknown.

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  27. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,352 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    This ghost hunting simulation is a first-person single player experience. You’re equipped with an EMF Meter, Thermometer, Audio Recorder, Camera, and a Flashlight collecting evidence to satisfy homeowners concerns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I..

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameTruth Seekers is a class-based immersive horror multiplayer cooperative shooter game that throws players into the heart of environments where urban legends and folklore monsters reside. Join forces with your friends to track down and confront the legendary Bigfoot, and the elusive Stagwalker. Teamwork and strategy are key as you and your team navigate through dange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Seekers.

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  29. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Mothman is a phycological horror game in which you and up to three other players seek down and hunt a sinister demon known as Mothman. Your goal is to kill the demon, it is the only way you will survive. You have gone deep in the woods of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA armed with guns and traps in order to finally kill this monster. You must hunt down Mothman while ensuring you remain quiet, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothman.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Immerse yourself in NightSpawn, a heart-pounding multiplayer horror experience playable in first-person or third-person perspective. Join the enigmatic Hollowgate Society—a group of investigators dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the paranormal—and gather your courage to face unimaginable terrors. Collaborate with up to three friends in this escape room-style adventure, or dive into thrilli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightSpawn.

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  32. View Game
    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Arcanum is a online co-op survival horror game unlike any other which hopes to immerse you in sheer dread as you learn the secrets held inside. Your role is to investigate strange rumours about the previous residents, collect any evidence and escape whilst you can... You and up to 3 friends can join forces in a co-op experience where you will find clues, evidence and solve the mystery of Arcan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanum.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,315 reviews

    Witch Hunt is a horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Hunt.

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  35. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    They Die Tomorrow is a co-op horror investigation game for 1-4 players that sends you to the scene of a murder right before it happens. Use discovered evidence and observed behaviors to identify the killer, but be quick about it... You don't want to be the next victim! Multiple ways to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Die Tomorrow.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    DOGMAN is a survival horror/mystery game based off of the Michigan Dogman legend. Hikers have gone missing in Hopkins State Park. Secret trail cams need to be retrieved in the Blue Ridge Campground. Suspicious happenings have been noticed in Amberg Industrial Park. Rumors of a horrific beast roaming the woods has taken hold of the town, and something sinister is to blame for the disappearances. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOGMAN.

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  38. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,108 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackout Club.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 1,138 reviews

    White Noise 2 is the sequel of the successful White Noise Online. Be a part of the investigator team, or take control of the creature and devour them! White Noise 2 offers a 4vs1 asymmetric horror experience that won't let anyone unmoved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Noise 2.

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  40. What is Kindawn?A first-person atmospheric horror exploration game. You play as an adult returning to the Siberian town where you grew up as an orphan. As you piece together fractured memories and uncover what happened in your absence, the line between folklore and nightmare begins to dissolve. The game is designed for a single playthrough of approximately 3-5 hours. There is no combat. Explorati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.

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  41. Hunt. Survive. Adapt. Step into the untamed wilderness, where legends aren't just stories—they’re real, dangerous, and deadly. In Chasing Legends, you are a hunter in a world where cryptids roam free, and no two hunts are ever the same. Work alone or team up with friends in intense co-op gameplay to track, outwit, and take down cryptids lurking in the shadows of dark forests, abandoned towns, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Dimensions: Chasing Legends.

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  42. After Midnight is an open-world, online multiplayer ghost hunting game that plunges you into a vast and eerie world filled with haunted locations waiting to be discovered. Whether you're braving the darkness alone or teaming up with friends, your mission is to explore this chilling world, uncover its secrets, and identify the terrifying entities lurking within. During early access, there will b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight.

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  43. When playing Footage, you have to unravel what kind of ghost is haunting the area by collecting evidence. During your investigation, you will have to deal with the entity's events. Every event has a jumpscare trigger that you must understand to avoid being in danger. Your character has an anxiety gauge that will go up as you experience paranormal events. This will reduce your stamina and put you i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Footage.

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  44. NOTICE:  DISCORD AND SOCIAL LINKS IS FOR FEEDBACK AND COMMUNITY ONLY. JOINING FOR THE SOUL PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SERVICES IS CONSIDERED HARRASSMENT TOWARD THE COMMUNITY AND WILL BE BANNED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROMOTE A SERVICE YOU MAY CONTACT ME VIA GMAIL AT [email protected] OVERVIEWPROJECT CORRUPTION is a tense and atmospheric survival-horror game set in the industrial depths of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Corruption.

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  45. Something's Out There is a micro-horror creature hunting game, featuring multiple creatures across multiple maps. Hunters work together using the tools provided at base or found around the map to track down, hunt, and ultimately kill the creature of which only stories claim exist. The game is focused on exploration, patience, and efficient usage of your equipment to accomplish your objective. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something's Out There.

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  46. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Save Us is a multiplayer free-for-all survival game where players are forced to survive and escape a deadly paradise and tropical island known as Lacuna Shore. To escape, players need to find 1 of 2 relics and use a flare to call for extraction. Relics are hard to come by and must be defended when they have been possessed. You can find them by completing challenges, avoiding deadly traps and facin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Us: Island Escape.

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  47. Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat — is an epic action shooter where the legends of ancient gods and modern technologies intertwine in a captivating story. The world of Asgard is once again on the brink of destruction, and only you can stop the impending catastrophe. Are you ready to accept the challenge and enter a battle that will decide the fate of the entire world? You and your friends will t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat.

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  48. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    70% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    Backrooms: Extractions is a 1-6 player co-op horror game set in 2062. As a MEG operative, enter the Backrooms to locate and extract lost agents while evading lurking entities. Use advanced tools, solve tense puzzles, and survive eerie environments. Stay alert: every sound could be your last! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Extractions.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Damned 2 is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where four survivors must explore cursed locations, solve puzzles, and escape alive — while a fifth player takes on the role of a deadly creature hunting them down. Each match is unpredictable and filled with tension. To escape, survivors must search for items, unlock doors, and complete puzzles scattered across the map. Every match reshu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damned 2.

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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Explore an old mansion full of paranormal dangers alone. Find clues, identify ghosts, collect their dossiers, and exorcise them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bureau of Contacts: Mansion.

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