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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 581 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Story:It's late at night. It is raining. You are a traveler, tired after a long journey. The only shelter you have is an old motel on the highway. It looks ordinary: dim lights, a shabby reception desk, a polite but strange concierge. He keeps repeating one thing: don't go near the wall. He says something is wrong in Room 8. You stay the night and start looking for answers. What happened in this m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Welcome, Retail Mage, to your first day of employment at MageMart! Get 5 star reviews from customers before the store closes. Say and do (almost) anything in this open-ended, creative co-op game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retail Mage.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    100 DAYS IN GAME DEV: MY PAIN & RESULTS SANITY LOOPS FULL VERSION IS OUT! PLAY ON STEAM! If you enjoyed the Demo, please leave your comments / review / ratings / suggestions - it will help us to improve the future product! Game info Length: 20 minLanguage: English | Russian | Spanish | French | GermanSubtitles: English | Russian | Spanish | French | German Story Sanity Loops puts you in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity Loops.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic. Will you follow your moral compass, or will you apply the letter of the law? The great freedom of action in Crimes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 635 reviews

    Unleash your mental powers in this open-world visual novel. Build your harem, expand your home, take over buildings, and gradually make your mark on the town and its people. Shape destinies, forge relationships, and indulge in your desires in a world full of thrilling adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Minds.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 229 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    Set in a late-night café in Tokyo, Coffee Talk Tokyo invites players to step into the role of the barista, brewing drinks that warm the hearts of humans and fantastical beings alike. Each cup influences the tone of every conversation, revealing the stories, dreams, and struggles of a completely new cast of characters. Players can experiment with both hot and cold drinks, enhance their latte art w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Tokyo.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    You are a corporate flesh object with no way to speak on your own trying to pose as a human by mimicking what other people say. Serve the corporation that owns you, complete your assignment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Kill a Fly.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Tormentum II is a dark, surreal point-and-click adventure with elements of psychological horror. Explore a hand-drawn world, solve puzzles, and make morally ambiguous choices that shape the fates of the characters you meet. It tells a new, standalone story, so no knowledge of the original game is required. A world you created. A prison you don't remember.You play as David, who is building a simula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

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  13. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Island Petrichor.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

    This free version includes a limited number of quests and a limited area of the full version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". You are in for a stunning mix of genres: a coop first-person fantasy tavern simulator in an open world, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play solo or with friends and feed the entire world! The game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Join a small-town girl on this coming-of-age story about family, relationships, coffee and life in the big city. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of an arcade-style time manager and visual novel, exploring dual storylines and a beautifully crafted pixel art world in Pixel Cafe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cafe.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Horror Bar is an incredibly engaging Zombie Bar simulator where you can take on the role of bartender and serve your scarily nice customers multiple crazy dishes and drinks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Bar VR.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A Creature in Your HandsYour life is tied to a digital creature housed in a device bearing the mark of the Andean cross. Interact with a fully functional pocket pet, feeding, cleaning and entertaining the creature to keep it alive. Erase all the evidenceHide the crime before the clock runs out. You must scour the environment until it is clean, removing every physical proof of the act and concea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chakana.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 560 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven slice-of-life game with light simulation elements, centered on human connection and everyday moments. Play as Makoto Hayakawa, a college student spending her summer behind the counter of a small-town convenience store, in a colorful world inspired by early 1990s Japan. Your days are shaped by simple, tactile actions. You stock shelve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Don’t Open is a PSX-style horror game about routine that falls apart before your eyes. A normal shift at a taco bar, an empty stairwell, and a persistent knock on the door that's impossible to ignore. Based on real events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DON'T OPEN.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 1,502 reviews

    Welcome to the world's most chaotic place! Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players in the free prologue version. Run a fast-food restaurant, and work with your friends to expand your business. Take orders, make burgers, and increase your earnings by dealing with customers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Food Simulator: Prologue.

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  22. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    94% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a story-driven horror game inspired by Vietnamese culture and real events, made with Godot Engine. The game offers glimpses into everyday Vietnamese life that you don't typically see in the media. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    "HEY, YOUR TRUCK STILL OPEN?" Run a food truck in the post-apocalypse, serving bizarre meals to even stranger customers. Can you survive the high-pressure horrors of both the apocalyptic wasteland and customer service all at once? Mess up too many orders, serve the wrong freaks, or let something slip past you, and stress will pile up fast. Hit your limit, and it’s lights out. "YOU GOT FOOD? I GOT … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Bites.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 10,797 reviews

    WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No I'm not a Human.

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  25. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Cozy cooking and relationship building meets RPG depth, story, and strategy.  Adventure across the lush Hawaiian island of Maikai and lead a team of chefs to meet the demands of your hungry customers.  Make new friends, build new relationships, and save this foodie paradise with the power of good eats! Befriend and recruit a cast of colorful chefs, each with their unique personalities and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitchen Sync: Aloha!.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 265 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Infected by a zombie bite, Anling's days are numbered. She must now fight to survive, not for herself but her young son, Cody. Ensure Cody's survival in this zombie infested world by protecting him, searching for safety, and teaching him valuable skills, at any cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying.

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A visually stunning story about a nymphomaniac who loves her body, sex and adrenaline. All this presented in a photorealistic audiovisual setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nymphomaniac: Sex Addict.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 4,663 reviews

    Play solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Open your single-player session to other players and friends to play together. Or you can join a game from the lobby and start serving fast food with others via voice and text chat. Handle everything it takes to keep a fast food joint running smoothly. Experience the realistic operation of authentic drink machines, grills, and fryers. Explore the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fast Food Simulator.

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  29. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    "Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game inspired by titles such as VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Coffee Talk, and is developed by the newly-established Cointinue Games studio.In this game, players take on the role of a ramen stall owner and his apprentice Homura, operates a stand that only opens late at night, as well as. Together they work to run their stand, feed their custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ramen.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around?Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Attract Tourists to Your Island Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Take Little Goody Two Shoes’ music anywhere you go with the Deluxe Edition! This bundle contains: - Little Goody Two Shoes - a fairy tale horror adventure game with a dark twist. Follow Elise, an ambitious girl determined to become rich and escape her humble life in the village of Kieferberg. - Official Soundtrack - The official soundtrack for Little Goody Two Shoes features 64 all-original track… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Goody Two Shoes.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 465 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    When a young alchemist apprentice is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit, they suddenly find themselves tied up in a war between humanity and magic, and must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Fallen.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 503 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Join retired salesman rabbit, Hank, and his canine pal, Larry, in part one of this story-driven game series as they use their knowledge of influence and persuasion to make their way through the apocalypse—without having to risk their own skin. With a mixture of dark comedy and the use of real-life influence tactics, this story-driven game puts you behind the wheel of the characters’ choices. Can y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    After a rough day at work, all you want to do is settle in with your favorite otome game, only to realize it's gone down for maintenance. How will you pass these troubling times? Risk going to a watering hole to drown your sorrows in a beverage of choice? Begrudgingly scroll through a dating app to meet your love for the night? Either way - adventure, shenanigans, and hot singles in your area awai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Maintenance.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. But not all is as it seems on this strange ship, and the people you meet may know more about your past than they let on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Port of Call.

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  38. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 5,030 reviews

    This is a brand new izakaya simulation gameplay. The young night sparrow and her BBQ has become a welcome sight in Gensokyo with her hard work and flourishing business-that is, until one day, that fateful enemy showed up whom broke her dream. Start from scratch, loaded with debt, it's all or nothing on today's cooking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Mystia's Izakaya.

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  39. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 507 reviews

    Buying, renovating and outfitting of food trucks. Create menus, cook the food and serve customers across an entire city. Customize and upgrade your food truck to reach more customers and expand your menu. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Truck Simulator.

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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    You’re shipwrecked on a mysterious island of talking animals! You’ll need to make friends with the local critters if you hope to return home. This adventure includes memorable conversations, exploration, multiple endings, and dark secrets... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Animals Dream?.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,373 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore the world of Cuisineer as you enter dungeons and defeat monsters to get vital ingredients to cook delicious food to serve at your restaurant in this super cute and tasty rogue-lite dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuisineer.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Find Out - this is an adventure game in which you will have to escape from an unknown location, surrounded by a large maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Out.

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  43. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    The walk home from school today is going to be a lot spookier than usual… Your sleepy neighborhood’s been overrun by monsters! Werewolves prowl the woods, Gnomes roam underfoot, and scarecrows walk at midnight. But these aren’t ordinary monsters—they’re R.L. Stine’s famous Goosebumps monsters, released from their books and looking to wreak havoc! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goosebumps: The Game.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative deck-building game about relationships and communication. As you explore the world your experiences will change you. How will you grow? What will you leave behind? Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs of the Sojourner.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    Pizza Express is a fast-paced restaurant simulation where you'll join the laborious Gastone and his wreckless friend Lucky in a tasty adventure which will bring you from zero to hero. Manage every aspect of your pizzeria and turn it into the best eatery in town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Express.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Saint Kotar is a psychological horror adventure set in an ancient rural town of Croatia. Take on the role of two godly men trying to unravel the terrifying truth behind the town's occult happenings and the disappearance of their relative. Find your humanity -- or descend into madness and death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Kotar.

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  47. Late evening in 1989. A student receives an old Soviet television with one warning: "Don't watch it in the evening. Anyone watching in the dark remains inside." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Novel: EVENING BROADCAST.

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  48. No Path Forward is a first-person psychological-horror story set in a small mountain village. This game serves to be symbolic of mental health struggles the developer has gone through leading to how he found his faith in Jesus. The anxieties of life have been weighing you down. You decide to listen to your coworker's advice and take a solo, overnight hiking trip through a part of the mountains … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Path Forward.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Take control of a 21-year-old woman, design her how you like, then drop her into the heart of a metropolis known as The City! Decide who she talks to, where she works, how she behaves — and watch a dynamic world react to your every choice. The control is all in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unaware in The City.

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  50. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A standalone Hard NTR visual novel with Aya as the heroine. Follow Harry's tragic fight for love and betrayal in a 450k+ word story with new events, 130+ CG sets, 60+ animated sex scenes, and 3 endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Promise Best Left Unkept.

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