Games like Vague
Looking for games like Vague? Here are top survival puzzle recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with No one lives under the lighthouse, The Inheritance of Crimson Manor or Locked Fears.
1 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregrinding, stability86% User Score 1,588 reviewsCritic Score 74%4 reviews"No One Lives Under the Lighthouse" is a mysterious old PC game from the early 2000s. You discover it among your old CDs and are drawn to its enigmatic title and description about taking over duties at a lighthouse where the previous keeper has gone missing. The game's atmosphere and poor translation from another language add to its intriguing and possibly ominous appeal. Explore the island, uncover the lighthouse's secrets, and discover what happened to the missing keeper.
View Game2 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding87% User Score 760 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"The Inheritance of Crimson Manor" is a narrative-driven mystery game set in a Victorian-era mansion. Players step into the shoes of a detective, unraveling the dark secrets of the recently deceased Lord Crimson and his family. Through exploration and puzzle-solving, unearth clues, interrogate suspects, and June 12, 2022 update: now features voice acting and new animations to enhance the storytelling experience.
View Game3 View Game68%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, graphicsgameplay, story68% User Score 59 reviews"Locked Fears" is a horror puzzle game where players must escape a series of rooms while avoiding terrifying creatures. Each room features unique puzzles that must be solved to progress, and collecting hidden pages reveals more about the game's story. With limited resources and a tense atmosphere, survival depends on quick thinking and careful planning.
View Game4 View Game70%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, optimization69% User Score 790 reviewsCritic Score 73%3 reviewsThrough the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure where you play as a mother searching for her missing son in a forest inspired by Norwegian folklore. The game features reactive narration, high-quality sound design, and a setting influenced by Norse mythology. Your goal is to find your son while uncovering the mysteries of the forest, using sound as a core mechanic to navigate the dark and scary environment.
View Game5 View Game50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviewsSTORY Sarah's consciousness has been taken over by an alien mind from the ancient race of Yith. After three years she has found herself back in control of her own body, awakening in the ruins of an ancient vault, but the Yith are not finished with her. They now demand her help finding an artifact taken from them, that if fallen into the wrong hands could result in the end of all humanity. An ori…
View Game6 View Game57%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayatmosphere, graphics84% User Score 19 reviewsThe Hollow Lighthouse is a story-driven survival horror game that drops you on a remote, forgotten island off the Romanian coast. You’re an electrician sent to fix the lighthouse—but soon realize the light is the only thing keeping you safe. Wander through thick pine forests, climb eerie cliffs, and explore abandoned buildings scattered across the island. Strange figures lurk in the woods. …
View Game7 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability78% User Score 1,163 reviews"Die Young is an open-world, first-person action-adventure game where you must escape a picturesque Mediterranean island after being left for dead. Focus on staying hydrated, exploring to uncover the island's secrets, and using limited resources to equip and fight against any danger that stands in your way. This is not a typical survival game; your main goal is to escape as soon as possible."
View Game8 View Game63%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyatmosphere, music85% User Score 26 reviews"I'm writing to myself so they won't find my words..." Notes To Myself is a first-person horror game where you must navigate and escape from the embodiments of your worst fears. Pull switches, collect flashlights and run from demons in an unsettling world that exists between reality, your nightmares and your OS. So, you want to escape from the control of your keepers? Maybe the inspect…
View Game9 View Game95%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, gameplaygrinding, stability95% User Score 78 reviews"GeraScopia is a single-player Horror Adventure Platformer, where you must escape the depths of an abyss using limited tools and resources. The game features a Dynamic Difficulty and an "Explorer Mode" for a safer experience. With a dense atmosphere, simple platforming, and multiple endings, GeraScopia offers a unique and thrilling experience for each player, including fishing and the discovery of numerous secrets."
View Game10 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregrinding, optimization89% User Score 2,943 reviewsIn "The Painscreek Killings," become a journalist investigating the mysterious abandonment of a once-vibrant town. Solve logical puzzles, explore freely, and uncover dark secrets as you search for the truth behind the town's haunting past. This story-rich, murder mystery game encourages careful exploration and critical thinking.
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