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Games like Waiting For Franklin

Games like Waiting For Franklin

Looking for games like Waiting For Franklin? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Pale Beyond, Yogoe Hunter or Cryphora.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,632 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Beyond.

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  2. Yogoe HunterA choice-driven roguelike text adventure rooted in East Asian mythology If the West has "monsters", the East has "Yogoe" — mysterious beings from Korean and Japanese folklore. Feared or revered, these spirits, demons, and mythical creatures were passed down through oral traditions and even recorded in historical texts. Yogoe Hunter is a text-based adventure where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yogoe Hunter.

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  3. A remote mountain cabin, a raging snowstorm, and the line between reality and madness begins to blur. Make difficult choices, explore surreal worlds, and confront what waits in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryphora.

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  4. A Tragic Tale of Family and Sacrifice'The Tragedy at Deer Creek' is a cinematic adventure set in a remote, long abandoned logging camp, exploring the ambition, hardship and struggles of its people, and the tragedy that ultimately befell them. A story about the bonds of family and the sacrifices we make to protect those we love. A Lingering Sorrow Sleeping Beneath The SnowExplore the abandoned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tragedy at Deer Creek.

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  5. Welcome to the world of our thrilling first-person horror game, "Conquered Dread" Prepare to embark on a chilling and suspenseful journey as you navigate the treacherous depths of a mysterious cave to save your friend from an evil cult. But beware, as you must remain stealthy and outsmart a relentless red-hooded henchman who will stop at nothing to capture you. Story: In "Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquered Dread.

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  6. ■ Overview Shin Jinrui Complex is a cinematic text adventure about a scientist on a mission to save her dying world, only to become stranded aboard a derelict spaceship drifting at the edge of the universe. As she uncovers the ship's forgotten traces, her consciousness is drawn into memories from different points in time. Experience the intertwined stories of three protagonists living across sep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 新人類コンプレックス.

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  7. **TRIGGER WARNING** **THIS GAME HAS DEPICTIONS OF SUICIDE AND MURDER. THERE IS AN BABY IN THE GAME THAT IS UNDEAD. THERE IS ALSO GORE AND DEATH. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED** Step into the eerie shadows of an old haunted house in 'Lost in memories,' a gripping narrative-driven game that will unravel the mysteries of the past. As you wander through the decaying corridors and dimly lit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Memories.

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  8. A gothic dating sim.     Welcome to the Madam's Academy, a once-prestigious boarding school for witches, reduced to a echo of its former splendor. With neither heart nor hand left to tend it, many promising young witches have been turned away, and the manor has slipped into quiet disarray. The chandeliers struggle to hold back the shadows, furniture is coated in thick dust, and where magick onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witches'Butler.

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  9. Rent is due. Your boss is a psycho. And the customers at 3 AM are acting very strange. You have been hired for the night shift, navigating the decaying streets of suburban America. Your job is simple: deliver the pizza, count the exact change, and do not keep the customers waiting. But as the hours bleed together, the line between a terrible minimum wage job and a psychological nightmare begins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Roads are Terminal.

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  10. Bhangarh: The Untold Story Bhangarh: The Untold Story is a psychological survival horror experience set in the cursed ruins of India’s most haunted fort. The Real Bhangarh Bhangarh Fort is a real location in Rajasthan - often called the most haunted place in Asia. Built in the 16th century by Raja Madho Singh, the fort now stands abandoned, shrouded in mystery. According to legend, a sor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bhangarh: The Untold Story.

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  11. The Lullaby Weaver is a 1 bit psychological point & click horror game inspired by games like World of Horror, Silent Hill, & the works of Junji Ito & FAITH. The Lullaby Weaver takes players on a journey of self discovery after Maya loses her grandmother and returns home to settle her estate. Upon arriving at Cold Springs, not everything is as it seems. With the town seemingly empty, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lullaby Weaver.

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  12. About This Game: Journey to Lammana, through the historic 'found footage' of William H Boston. Explore the cursed island off Cornwall's coast. The Looe Island Mystery awaits as you retrace the steps of Boston, a young man who disappeared on a unexplained quest, in 1924. Lammana is a period 'Found Footage' themed mystery, presented in a classic 'point and click' adventure game style. Interact with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lammana: The Looe Island Mystery.

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    Step into a forgotten world steeped in Southeast Asian folklore, where every shadow hides a secret and every whisper hints at danger. As a lone investigator, you’re drawn to an abandoned village shrouded in legend. Locals speak of a ghostly figure in white, her mournful cries echoing through the night. Investigate the Mystery:Explore hauntingly atmospheric locations, uncover lost relics, and piec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numinous.

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  14. Your ticket has arrived - and it's inviting you to the Mind Garden! When the weight of memory becomes too much, retreat into the Mind Garden—a place where time flows differently and healing awaits. Awaken at dawn in a surreal garden populated with residents who seem to know more about you than they initially reveal. Complete simple quests throughout a single day, collect memories for a myste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Garden.

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  15. "The Last Night™" is a horror point and click game, mixing 2D and 3D with a very particular style. Mark Castle , a former police officer, is the pawn of an experimental experiment on the treatment of phobias. Having lost most of his memories, Mark will fight against many fears, in order to solve the puzzle and get out of the simulation in which he is immersed. Will he be able to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Night.

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  16. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Unreliable Narrator: Centum challenges traditional gaming conventions by weaving an intricate narrative where reality is as fluid as the mind of its narrator. Mind-bending Gameplay: Navigate a series of daunting scenarios, each shrouded in uncertainty and enigma. Every click and decision is remembered, forcing you to grapple with the unreliable nature of the narrator's hints and guidance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centum.

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  17. Trapped in a cursed shopping mall. Hunted by unspeakable horrors. Your body is fading—and with them, your very soulYou awaken as Zili in the abandoned Shopping Mall that will soon be demolished. Its corridors twist endlessly. Its lights flicker with malicious intent. And from the shadows, something watches. Explore the mall's haunted levels—from the flooded underground car park to the blood-stai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zili Diary escape against witch.

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  18. DREAM GLITCHER Step into a hand-drawn 2D point-and-click cyberpunk adventure that unfolds like an interactive graphic novel, blending dark psychological mystery with dark sci-fi atmosphere in a vibrant retro-futuristic world. You are not the hero. You are a scientist tasked to enter inside the mind of an android named Luna. After a series of unexplained emotional breakdowns, scientists deploy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Glitcher.

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  19. During the Winter Solstice in northern Finland, a journalist is sent to a remote village to cover a controversial revival movement led by a charismatic cult leader and her child preacher. When the boy mysteriously disappears during a sermon and a blizzard traps everyone in the village, she is forced to investigate a secret the community has protected for generations. Explore the isolated v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Polar Darkness.

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  20. Unwritten is a narrative game platform by Snugly, hosting over a hundred small, atmospheric story games. Each game is playable instantly in your browser — no downloads — and each one is driven by handcrafted prompts, custom logic, and tailored narrative constraints to create a consistent, novel-like storytelling experience. These aren’t typical procedural AI toys. Each title is treated like a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snugly Unwritten – AI Narrative Game Collection.

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  21. A Message from the Development TeamWe’ve seen that some players have already tried the game and left feedback. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. ❤ The current version is a concept demo, and you may encounter bugs or incomplete features. We are currently working on improvements and fixes for the next update. For now, we recommend waiting for a future version, which will offer a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories Adrift: Wake - Prologue.

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  22. Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

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  23. Welcome to a school where nothing is quite what it seems. Bound Between Desks is a story-driven visual novel set in an ordinary school that's hiding something. Beneath the surface of regular classes and casual conversations, there's a darker mystery waiting to be uncovered. The choices you make will determine not only how the story unfolds, but what truths you'll discover along the way. Key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound Between Desks.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Curiosity. Exploration. The opening of the mind, through the process of discovery and revelation. Through whatever means you have found yourself here,  you are welcomed, encouraged, to stay.By finding this, you have self-selected for a rare program intended to test you. In the course of this examination, you will encounter questions and scenarios designed to open your mind to new possibilities and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnosis.

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  25. It can be hard sometimes, looking into the void beyond...Your name is Leonard. You are playing tag with your friends. Tag all eleven and you win the game. It's that easy!Or is it?Why are you compelled to do this? By who? For what purpose?Styled after point-and-click adventure games, Summer in Memoria spins a dark narrative against a surreal backdrop. Explore strange lands and solve puzzles to help… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer in Memoria.

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  26. Embark on an extraordinary adventure in, ‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged’, an extensively enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic original. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged.

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  27. Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 757 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 9 reviews

    Rue Valley Digital Deluxe Edition includes: - Rue Valley - Rue Valley - Digital OST - Rue Valley - Digital Artbook - Rue Valley - Supporter Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 懊悔谷.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEDRA.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 14,426 reviews

    In this story-driven adventure game, players will interact with Sal's world and his nightmares. The main path typically requires casual effort. However, there are hidden surprises to be found and bonus mysteries that may invoke a bit of head-scratching for those players up to the challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sally Face.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothered.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Elk is a biographical adventure set on an island like no other, where every character you encounter has a story to tell. From the weird and wonderful to the dark and desperate, all the tales told on Elk are based on true stories of life on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Elk.

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  33. Finish your last training run, if you can. Luis, a procrastination prone runner, has been training for his first marathon. Today is the day of his last training run. He knows he has 20 miles ahead of him, but unfortunately he's having a hard time starting. When he does though, strange things start to happen, pushing him ahead and forcing his hand. The world, shifting and bending to some unseen for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Start Running.

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    GILLES is the Gilles Villeneuve Metaverse. A Exploration Story Driven Adventure. You play as the New Guest invited for the Klown movie premiere. Shows the Journey of a Theater Director's 10 years exile to write a Theater Play of his Great Work, The Klown. Gilles settles alone while he waits Sam Path and his crew to arrive and join him on his Journey to show the The Klown's Great Premiere.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GILLES.

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  35. > Some answers lie beyond comprehension. > They never left. The Unleaving is a Chinese folk-horror Cthulhu RPG born from tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs). As a member of a paranormal investigation group, you will travel deep into the countryside to investigate one uncanny incident after another. Multiple stories, multiple occupations, multiple endings—every choice you make and every die you roll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unleaving.

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  36. Dive into this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click mystery that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and suspenseful discovery. You’ll scan beautifully detailed scenes for cleverly concealed items and put your brain to the test with engaging mini-games. It’s a genre where curiosity is rewarded, and every object found brings you closer to the truth! Step into a see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Echoes: Remnants of the Past Collector's Edition.

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  37. Can you resolve your bizarre, recurring dream?The Zoo is a short, hand-painted interactive story about a recurring dream. Well, maybe it's more like a nightmare. Spoiler alert, the dream always ends with an animal attacking you. So yes, let's call it a nightmare. But aside from the deadly animals, the Zoo is mostly benign.  Back to the point. You're having a recurring dream about a zoo. The quest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zoo.

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  38. The Last Day: What Remains is a short, emotional point-and-click narrative about memory, regret, and the weight of one final choice. Explore a hand-drawn room, uncover the stories held by everyday objects, and decide how to spend the time you have left. Today is the last day. Nothing looks different. Your coffee is still warm, your cats are waiting, and the room is filled with everything you kep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Day: What Remains.

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  39. SARA is a psychological horror game set during a series of late-night shifts inside a forgotten facility. Complete your assigned tasks, monitor security systems, investigate strange occurrences, and uncover the truth hidden within the building's walls. As the nights progress, disturbing events begin to unfold and long-buried secrets start to surface. Search for clues during your breaks, piece to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SARA.

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  40. On the fringes of Heian-kyo, along the grim road to Toribeno where the dead are carried, stands your shop. You are a disgraced Onmyoji, turning the key to your storefront once more today. Buy cursed artifacts on the cheap, purify them under the cover of night, and flip them for a profit the next morning—welcome to a 4-chapter, 28-turn shop management sim. But as the days blur together, an eerie … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Merchant of Kyoto.

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  41. IN A WORLD WHERE DREAMS REWRITE REALITY, THE TRUTH IS YOUR WORST NIGHTMARERed Dreams is a narrative adventure inspired by classic point-and-click games. You are Mere Turei, a Māori astrophysicist, who arrives at the Taniwha research station to solve the mysterious disappearance of your best friend, Dr. Emily Dunne. But Kiwa is your worst enemy: an endless red ocean that distorts memories through d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Dreams.

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  42. THE DEAD DO NOT REST WITHIN THIS UNGODLY PLACE, AND NEITHER SHALL YOU...IF YOU DARE TO FACE... THE SISTERS OF SOLITUDE. Based on a chilling true story, Sisters of Solitude takes you inside the remains of an abandoned convent, The Order of Our Lady of Solitude. Decades ago, four sisters conspired in the dead of night to murder their Mother Superior in cold blood. Shortly after, the sisters were fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisters of Solitude.

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  43. About This GameThe Ice is Watching is a first-person psychological horror experience that plunges you into a desolate, frozen nightmare. You don't play as a hero; you play as a woman driven by a single, desperate question: Where is he? As you trace your lover's last known location to a remote mountain cabin, the temperature drops, and the realization sets in you aren't alone. The Ice is here. And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ice is Watching.

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  44. You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

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  45. Three Small Adventures! Hellooo, everyone! The name's Newy. I'm a magical wish-granting game console. I just looove short stories that linger in your heart! Short Short Fictions is an omnibus of three retro short adventure games. The three titles included are the complete ports of DON'T SAY YES and TO:NORTH, short games that gained wide attention on social media, and IMMEMORIAL, a secret … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Short Fictions.

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  46. What if you were paid to be alone with your thoughts? The Lone Keeper is a first-person psychological horror game set on a remote island lighthouse in the middle of the ocean. You play as a newly hired keeper assigned to maintain the lighthouse overnight. What begins as a quiet, mundane job slowly unravels into a nightmarish descent into isolation, hallucinations, and a crumbling sense of reality… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Keeper.

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  47. SIGNAL LOST is an anxiety driven multitasking game that draws heavy inspiration from the fear of the unknown. In Signal Lost you will... Perform tasks and repairs in a constant struggle where time is against you. Manage deep, tactile dashboards and screens by typing or tweaking monitors. Dodge meteors and get hit by solar flares as you boost across space to reach the mining colony. Immers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIGNAL LOST.

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  48. Abandoned is a psychological thriller set in a universe created by Headshot Interactive. You play as a security officer aboard the spaceship Helios 2-79A, working for Lazelle Corporation: a leading force in interstellar exploration and research. What begins as a routine mission to chart unexplored regions of space takes a chilling turn when you are abruptly awakened from hypersleep to find your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned.

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  49. In the early 1900s, all communication with the remote Eilean Mor lighthouse off the coast of Scotland was cut off. The light no longer shines at night. No one is answering the radio. And the three lighthouse keepers have vanished without a trace. You are a reserve lighthouse keeper, sent to investigate the silence. What begins as a simple relief mission soon descends into a psychological horror e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers.

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  50. Slender - A Crooked Manifestation is a First Person Perspective, Single-Player survival horror game, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. After being caught in a violent ocean storm, you wash ashore a desolate island that holds the remnants of a forgotten past. As a lone survivor navigating the haunting environment of treacherous islands and dark caves, you’ll uncover dark secrets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender - A Crooked Manifestation.

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