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Games like What Lies Beneath

Games like What Lies Beneath

Games like What Lies Beneath

Looking for games like What Lies Beneath? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror, fantasy and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dark Sea, Crushing Depths or Still Wakes the Deep.

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  1. Dark Sea is a spooky adventure story game where you pilot an old rusty soviet research submarine known as P27 in search of the missing research team from the ODISEA Group. StoryYou play as Mr. Sidorov, a mechanic working for the secretive Soviet research group known as O.D.I.S.EA. You know little about the organization—only that your job is to maintain personal, one-man submarines used by the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sea.

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  2. About'Crushing Depths' is a first-person physiological horror game, from the perspective of an underwater remote control drone. Explore the vast ocean floor while using 3D spatial sound to locate objectives (a no-sound option is available). The story will unfold as you progress with plenty of hidden mysteries to discover in the depths below!StoryThe year is 1996. It has been over 30 years since fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crushing Depths.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 8,138 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Discover Still Wakes the Deep at the official PlayStation website. Watch trailers, see screenshots, learn about gameplay features and purchase the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Wakes the Deep.

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  5. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    Play as Sam and fish to your hearts content, sell fish you've caught, collect better gear, and use it to explore the depths of the mysterious lake, but be warned as no one knows what lies at the bottom. Wretched Depths is a PSX-style horror fishing game created by students at the University of Utah. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wretched Depths.

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  6. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™ traps you in a corridor caught in an ever changing and increasingly unsettling loop. With each cycle, you’ll notice subtle differences, but your objective in this corridor is not just to observe the changes. As the narrative unfolds, you will be forced to place your trust in someone during each cycle. The catch? Who you choose to trust will depend on both the knowledge you’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Lake Minnewaska is a narrative driven first person fishing game. Fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska as you guide Sosa's journey in becoming a better father. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake Minnewaska.

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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 771 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 15 reviews

    Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcosis.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trench.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:emotional, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 285 reviews

    There's Nothing Down There is a short undersea horror exploration game. Descend into a sinkhole at the bottom of the ocean and discover the remains of a lost, yet not dead, civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There's Nothing Down There.

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  11. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    MoonNight Shift is a first-person psychological horror game about a former surgeon who decide to open his own Super Mart. You play as Conner Anderson, a 46 y/o former surgeon who resigned from his post because of his drinking addiction, now runs a small grocery mart, working the night shift as a distraction, but with each passing night, everything begins to grow darker and darker. Game Details… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonNight Shift.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice. After his father is drafted and sent to the front, the protagonist volunteers in Mariupol, leaving his studies behind and ignoring his mother’s fears. Artyom never t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 93, Kuindzhi.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.

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  14. Deep Saturation is a short dread-driven surface vessel horror game inspired by real-world limnic disasters and the claustrophobic terror of analog scientific equipment.FEATURES Experimental atmospheric gameplay where thick fog limits your vision and isolation breeds paranoia Navigate treacherous waters using only radar, coordinates, and a single-use deep-water camera Document the undocumented th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Saturation.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    86% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loan Shark.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Part I: THE LAST SURVIVOR Sixteen years have passed since humanity's extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors. However, this changes when he discovers an invitation to a survivors' base, HaustVille. Part II: WHATEVER IT TAKES Determined to find others, the brothers leave everything behind. After a few days, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Alive.

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  18. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The 1st chapter of an experimental mystic quest game with the atmosphere of Eastern Europe of the last century. After completing the 1st chapter, each player can influence the further plot of the game. What will happen in the next chapters, even we do not know.The plot is in your hands... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Know This Place..?.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Draugen is a first-person psychological horror adventure, set amongst the deep fjords and towering mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring west coast. The game is a dark and disturbing journey into the pitch black heart of Norwegian national romanticism, as seen through the eyes of an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugen.

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  20. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 2,679 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 7 reviews

    Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observation.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    With voices of actresses Charlotte Rampling and Dominique Tipper, Biolum is a VR sci-fi experience which immerses you in the mysterious beauty of deep sea life, on a dive that takes a shocking turn for the worse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biolum.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Your memory is fading. Things around your home keep changing; they are not what they appear to be. Find what is wrong, take pictures to restore your memory. Try to remember. Learn what you have forgotten, learn what has happened. It is not what it seems to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confabulation.

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  23. Nightmare Visions: Chapter 2 is not a traditional horror game. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. No skip buttons. Developed entirely by one person If you're ready for something different, press play. Total Playtime Approx. 1 Hour-2 Hours (Depending on Playstyle). Each chapter explores a new character, a new set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 2.

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  24. Another Horror Tale Games About the GameLevana is a psychological horror game where you experience the perspective of an astronaut on the moon Levana In Levana, you are in your ship and must go out to perform various tasks as commanded over the radio. You can use different objects to complete these tasks, and you must be careful as there are things you haven't been informed about. Gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Levana Horror Tale.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Paleo Dive Explore lost oceans and research a world that vanished millions of years ago. Paleo Dive is an atmospheric VR diving adventure that takes you through more than 500 million years of Earth’s history. Explore five handcrafted underwater environments—from a Cambrian lagoon and colorful reefs to dense kelp forests and the darkness of the deep sea. Swim. Discover. Survive. Move your arms natu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleo Dive.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    12 Memory Lane is a first-person narrative mystery game. Step inside the manor of the elusive Henry Villemaine and piece together the slices of life leading up to the sudden disappearance of his family. EXPLORE AN EVER-SHIFTING MANSIONHenry Villemaine’s mansion is constantly shifting : faces change in photographs, furniture moves when you’re not looking... Use post-it notes to mark objects and k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Memory Lane.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Descending to the ocean floor, Riley, a salvage engineer, is hoping to score a massive payday. Her team has discovered a forgotten distress signal coming from an abandoned navy research station at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. If she can manage to get inside and release the reactor core's emergency ejection system, they'll be set for life! In CRUSH DEPTH, you will experience atmospheric, retr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH DEPTH.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    2023 Independent Games Festival Nuovo Award Nominated and 2022 AMAZE Berlin Audience Award WinnerThe Much Anticipated SequelOriginally released as an after credits bonus scene in The Titanic, but most people left the theater before getting a chance to see it because The Titanic is already 3 hours long. Now remastered in HD and brought directly to you via Steam.This Tragedy Features First Person … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Morels 2 is a relaxing adventure game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Find as many morel mushrooms as you can while capturing photos of wildlife that you encounter, all while enjoying the sounds and experiences of nature surrounding you. Explore locations all around the world. You will get 100 days per season as you unlock locations along your journey and discover hunting secrets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morels: The Hunt 2.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 685 reviews

    This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Kowloon.

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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You try to clear your vision and get on your feet after your arrival. You hear the portal closing behind you as you take a step forward. You are trapped, your way back is gone.Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure game, inviting you on a journey to explore it and solve its challenges. Put your mind to the test with the increasingly complex puzzles, and unravel the mysteries o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quern: Undying Thoughts.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor
    96% User Score Based on 4,925 reviews

    Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 12,186 reviews

    A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Lung.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 2,312 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    In a future where humanity's ceaseless consumption has expanded out to encompass the stars, and Earth's last biological life clings to a poisoned planet, In Other Waters tells the story of Ellery Vas, a biologist who stumbles upon extraterrestrial life. When a routine exoplanet study goes wrong, and her partner Minae Nomura disappears into an alien ocean, Ellery is left with little more than an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Other Waters.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,798 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

    THE SHORE is a game about the mystery of the unknown, set on a forbidden island filled with horrors. Based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the story features many of his best-known creations and more. Players will see the world through the eyes of Andrew, a father in search of his lost daughter. Players will experience The Shore through immersive, atmospheric gameplay and encounter the most night… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shore.

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  36. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Time Machine VR is an exploration adventure game. Travel to the Jurassic era and engage with creatures like dakosaurus and pliosaurus. Use high-tech tools to track, probe, and scan them, and upload your findings to the DinoDex to unlock the secret to saving humankind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Machine VR.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,720 reviews

    Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story. You, as Frank Gilman, open your eyes inside a room filled with strange, pulsating noises. Pat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conarium.

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  38. In abandoned biomes, forgotten cities, and lifeless waters, you cast your line — often without knowing whether it is still worth it. Rare fish, fragile systems, and a world without explanation create an atmosphere that observes rather than entertains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Fisherman.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Submeris A deep-sea mining adventure filled with exploration, danger, and survival beneath a mysterious island! Dig. Upgrade. Descend. And uncover the treasure buried deep below. --- About the GameSubmeris invites you into an immersive underwater experience combining exploration, mining mechanics, and survival gameplay beneath a remote and mysterious island. Start with just a simple … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submeris.

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  40. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A psychological first-person horror about a house that hides a disturbing truth beneath its walls. Explore, uncover fragments of the past, and decide whether to confront what lies below… or leave it buried forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scream under the house.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    ✅ Game Info Headphones are highly recommended for the best experience. Estimated playtime: Short game of around 25 to 35 minutes for first-time players. Completionists or returning players may finish faster. Please note: there is no save system. (but there is ending replay system) ✅ Controls:WASD - Move Shift - Run Interact - G ESC - Options Endings: There are two endings ✅ Abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APT. 407.

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  42. Events happen some of which are unforgettable, but the question is can I overcome them? This a post world war 1 horror game about a soldier who comes back to the trench he was stationed at and the events of what happened. As you traverse the trench finding out what happens looking for a way to move past this trench. You will be able to move boxes, read notes and explore what lies in the trench. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trench.

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  43. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in "Prison Loop," a captivating puzzle game. Trapped in a mysterious temporal loop within a high-security prison, your objective is to observe anomalies throughout the environment and react if something alerts you. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Loop.

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  44. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    STORY: After receiving a distressing email from your Brother, you travel to his last known location. The only thing that greets you is a one-man Submersible. Diving into the depths below, you explore various mysteries the ocean has to offer. The once thriving, under-ocean research center now lies abandoned, waiting for anyone brave enough to explore it. What treasures and secrets will you disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBMERSIBLE.

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  45. "Bozalleth's Curse" is a first-person horror game with dynamic lighting. The game unfolds the story of Mary, who encounters an unfortunate accident. Players will have to uncover the mystery alongside Maria. Features Survival struggle – even in the most nightmarish situations, monsters can inflict irreparable harm, even leading to death. Dynamic lighting – in the game world, light not only illumina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bozalleth's Curse.

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  46. SOMETHING IS HIDING ON THE ISLAND OF LEILBentley is on a mission to find his mother, Samantha, after she disappeared during an archaeological trip to the medieval settlement of Leil. Traveling to the island shrouded in shadow and mystery, Bentley blindly follows to bring her back – but the time-locked, blood-thirsty creatures of Leil await. Loosely based on Dante’s Inferno, you will venture thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Leil.

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  47. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Blue Oath is a solo combat action-adventure game in which you play as a warrior swordfish who sets out on a journey to free a giant, cursed moray eel. Using powerful dash attacks, you can impale enemies and objects onto your beak, stack them, and throw them back as weapons or tools. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Oath.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    78% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    DEMO OUT NOW! Download below! Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore. A murder has been committed. How to tell real from dream when the dead speak again? Credits: Axel Kulomaa - Environment ArtUmut Soydan - Character ArtEelis Koivusaari - Programming and Music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foghorns Drown.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    "They Left Us Here" is a Sci-Fi Horror Game where you explore an abandoned Space Station escaping roaming horrors ready to terminate while you search for your identity. You awaken with no memories, no instructions, and no escape in sight. The crew is gone. The halls are empty. Only flickering lights and locked doors remain. As you search for answers, you uncover cryptic puzzles, bro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Left Us Here.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.

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