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Looking for games like Why so serious?? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Wax Museum - Seek and Find - Mystery Hidden Object Adventure, SPIRITUS or Mutant Hunt.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a new mystical story full of secrets and puzzles! A severe storm and car accident force you to seek refuge in an abandoned Wax Museum. But an unknown force doesn’t let you leave it... The marks of time and vandalism don’t hide the beauty and extraordinariness of the exhibits, but where did the burning torches and other signs of life come from? It’s up to you to reveal the terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Museum - Seek and Find - Mystery Hidden Object Adventure.

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    12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    19% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Just UpdatedWe are so happy to announce a major new upgrade of SPIRITUS that went Early Access nearly two years ago. Now the game is finished and we are really excited to show you the new survival horror mystery that it provides to players. Take up arms and wits and survive the mansion, explore the mechanics we've implemented and throw yourself back into the 90's! About the Game Return to class… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPIRITUS.

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    17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    21% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Creature Hunt is a combination of a survival horror and a hunting simulator. According to some articles in the local press, a few days ago several bodies of dead tourists were found in the woods of North Carolina. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutant Hunt.

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  4. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Within the first 5 minutes of game play you will be trapped into a interactive nightmare, a horrific exploration of pure and realistic survival horror. The only way to survive and stay alive is to defend yourself from each member of the family who engage in combat through out the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Evil Existence.

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  5. You are a detective about to enter the island where the crime of the century happened. Disturbing crimes were hidden behind power and influence. Explore, collect evidence, connect clues, and expose the truth that real monsters are never supernatural, they are people protected by power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

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  6. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Embark on a survival horror saga set in a treacherous world ruled by primal terrors. Scour for invaluable treasures, fortify your arsenal to combat evolving threats, and unravel the chilling mystery shrouding Delta squad's fate. Can you survive amidst the lurking jaws of the ancient predators? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Of War.

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  7. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    This Cthulhu Mythos RPG is a retro styled horror RPG containing modern elements. What terrors await you in the abandoned mansion...? Create the protagonist "YOU" to your liking. Select your companions and unravel the mystery of the mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Mythos RPG -The Sleeping Girl of the Miasma Sea-.

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  8. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    65% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    A short, free, horror adventure game set in our days, inspired by Lovecraft novel: The Colour Out of Space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classified Stories: Color Out of Space.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    77% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    "Very Creepy and Truly a Masterpiece!" “Outstanding” “…one of my favorites! Trust me!” “Awesome game!” “Extremely creepy!” “Loved it!” More glowing reviews from Steam Players… “This game is ****ing amazing 10/10” “This game delivered possibly the biggest scare that I have ever experienced…” "...one of the best horror games I've ever played. 10/10" “pretty ****in' scary” “I have to say this is pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto: Survival Horror.

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  10. ABOUT THE GAME Your grandfather has vanished without a trace. His apartment is the only clue left behind. Searching through the dimly lit rooms, you begin to sense you are not alone. A short horror game where you investigate a long-abandoned apartment, searching for clues about your missing grandfather. But something is still lurking within. Gameplay Player will be guided by game objectives.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Fortune Calls : Where He Stopped.

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  11. You received a mysterious invitation to a dinner at an abandoned amusement park. The eerie silence envelops the place, broken only by the faint creak of an old swing and the sound of footsteps that seem to follow you. When you arrive at the dining table, you realize there’s no food served. A note lies on the plate, reading: *"Cook your own meal, or you’ll become the next dish."* Your time is runni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Invitation.

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  12. Backstory : A Journalist with supernatural power investigates an abandoned house. This journalist can see past events by interacting with a dead body part. He called it "Footage Eye". Now, he wants to gather information about that abandoned house for his horror magazine. Game Link : https://www.yahaha.com/app/spaces/274933283897 or Download below If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Footage Eye.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    "Very Creepy and Truly a Masterpiece!" “Outstanding” “…one of my favorites! Trust me!” “Awesome game!” “Extremely creepy!” “Loved it!” More glowing reviews from Steam Players… “This game is ****ing amazing 10/10” “This game delivered possibly the biggest scare that I have ever experienced…” “pretty ****in' scary” “I have to say this is probably the best horror game I have ever played (Except for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazaretto: Horror (Premium).

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  14. Name:  I.O.Setter (Composed of two definitions in the field of programming, but also related to the plot) Engine: Unreal Engine 4. Initially, the project was done on UE5, but it was the very first, available version of the engine and it was decided to continue development on UE4. Devlog: https://www.youtube.com/@wadesset Setting: Indie horror from the third person. Early version of the game: (vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.O. Setter.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome to Hell City, USA, where a new drug called "Pig" turns homeless addicts into violent maniacs. A serial killer known to the press as "Der Kannibale" has been butchering and feasting on its victims while leaving Bavarian clues at every crime scene, like German Oktoberfest beer. The FBI is on the scene to hunt down the cannibal, while local police are helpless and overwhel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2x4 Nails.

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  16. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Matts Project Zombies is an intense open world, take down large groups of zombies, bandits, and other monsters. Fight against the Dead. Scavenge for Loot and supplies, Do Quests, Build Bases, PVP! & Reclaim Planet Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MATTS PROJECT Z.

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  17. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    38% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Bunka no Kenkyū - Revival of Queen Leyak - is a thriller visual novel set in Bali, an exotic island where technology, tradition, and supernatural horrors all lurk under the guise of a modern paradise. Solve a mystery steeped in Indonesian folklore and romance your companions along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunka no Kenkyuu: Revival of Queen Leyak.

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  18. An agent probing a Third Reich bunker on a desolate island faces a survival horror nightmare. Battle deep-sea monsters in FPS or TPP camera mode. Forge your fate with 5 unique endings in a chilling descent into cosmic dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydra - Poseidon's conspiracy.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Trapped in the misty sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido, you awaken to whispers of an ancient cult and their unholy rite. As the veil between worlds begins to fray, explore, solve puzzles, and escape - before you become part of the ritual. In a mist-shrouded village of Galicia, ancient shadows stir as whispers of A Irmandade da Compaña echo once more. Long thought lost to time, the cult of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellkind.

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  20. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    56% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Two demon hunters investigate the disappearance of people and encounter unexplained phenomena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unnatural: Benighted.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    THE GAME IS AVAILABLE IN STEAM                      https://store.steampowered.com/app/2975160/Rose_and_Cross "Rose and Cross" is a short psychological horror in the genre of "walking simulator. Average time to complete the game: 40 minutes ATTENTION: Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images, even if they have never been diagnosed wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rose and Cross.

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  22. Abandoned Cabins in the Woods is a 2D Top-Down Survival Horror game based on the story of a paranormal investigator and streamer called Thomas who decided to investigate the haunted Idaho woods for the paranormal evidence upon the request of his fans. Idaho woods has been a favorite spot for the paranormal enthusiasts for a long time because of the high magnitude of the paranormal activity. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Cabins in the Woods.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    45% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Stardiver is a sci-fi, single-player, action-adventure game where you pilot a ship, fight enemies, and slay Bosses. The game takes place entirely underwater.Stardiver will take you to an unknown world in which you’ll experience exciting fights, and discover new species and places. And you’ll take care of resources supply, crafting items in your base, and developing your own ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardiver.

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  24. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

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  25. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Mortisomem is an adventure, mystery, and horror game with retro visual aesthetics. The game takes place in the year 1917, in the vast forest of inland Brazil. Donald Barnes is an immigrant and a successful American merchant in Brazil. However, one day he hears a traditional story from the region that greatly captures his attention; about a man who lived hundreds of years ago, brutally murdered by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortisomem.

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  26. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An old school survival horror in First Person with limited Ammo and multiple weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venal Soul: Chapter One.

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  27. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    This is a third person perspective, a horror type of action shooting game. The game will be rendered with a meticulous atmosphere and a strange story, attracting players into a dark world of incomparable horror. Here, you are not unarmed, but even with a gun, you can't suppress the trembling from the heart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airtight City 2.0.

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    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    12% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In an unknown location, pregnant women are being held and monitored against their will by a race of Little evil humanoids, They want the babies for their heinous experiments. but you, as a mother, see no alternative but to take your own life to save your baby’s soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Youthdrainers.

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  29. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left in the Dark: No One on Board.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    64% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    PSYCHO - is an exciting 3D shooter with hardcore elements where you will explore an abandoned psychiatric hospital playing as a fighter SWAT. You are sent to an old psychiatric hospital to find out what had happened to the specialists who had been sent there recently. They hadn't been answering for a long time. Firstly, it was obvious that something bad had happened, so a fighter from SWAT was sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PSYCHO.

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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    64% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    SURVIVAL HORROR in first person. We incarnate an investigator of paranormal events that only with the help of a paranormal activity detector (EMF DETECTOR) and a small oil lamp, we will try to perform an EXORCISM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVIL POSSESSION.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    55% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Vortex: The Gateway is an open world survival horror game with two game modes. If you want to survive then be alert, sneak, build and fight. Meanwhile life back on Earth changes dramatically. What changes? You will get bits of information through your adventure. Prepare for the worst! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex: The Gateway.

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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Time Trap" got a long-awaited sequel! Explore this post-apocalypse world in all-around locations! The experiments of the Ring of Time corporation didn't end after the incident in the Abandoned City. Following a mysterious electromagnetic surge, the anomalous zone was transformed into Timeless. It is a unique world where space and time are distorted, but also new opportunities open up … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Trap 2 - Search and Find Objects Game - Hidden Pictures.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    The Other 99 is a single player, first-person, action-survival game. Ripped from your ordinary life you awaken on a desolate island with nothing but a note that reads, "The only way of the island is through The Other 99". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other 99.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    44% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Ray of Light - Horror game with beautiful graphics and sound. You will not be bored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ray of Light.

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  36. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Orph - The Lost Boy is a first-person horror game where you have to find out what happened with your son. Explore an old orphanage, uncover secrets long forgotten, solve puzzles and don't forget to watch your back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orph: The Lost Boy.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Ebola 2 is created in the spirit of the great classics of survival horrors. In this game, you will control the main character with a first-person camera which makes you feel like you’re in a real horror movie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EBOLA 2.

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  38. A first-person horror game about a detective investigating an abandoned research facility, a missing girl named Carla, and the sealed room at the center of it all. Recover VHS tapes, follow the tracks left behind, and avoid what's left inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room 0.

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  39. As an operator, you must guide an android through an abandoned mansion in search of the object responsible for the paranormal activities in the location. As you explore, solve puzzles and investigate the dark past that runs in the blood of the Bailey family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodbath.

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  40. Uncover a new vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS II, a top-down action RPG that plays as a direct sequel to 2023's Beyond the Mountains. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight ferocious monsters. Decades ago, the Oracle was sealed inside Zanarik's evil Lair. Will you b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Mountains II.

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  41. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    23% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital: Enter an oppressive and terrifying environment where you play as a young man who infiltrates the old and abandoned Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital in search of the harsh reality hidden behind this place, but what you least expected was to end up discovering something much worse than you could ever have imagined. Remember that every sound is a sign of danger... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital.

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  42. Evil Of Fate is a psychological horror and suspense-action game with co-op multiplayer first and third-person camera-based weapon mechanics. This story will draw you into its realistic and spooky dystopian world. A mysterious stone element falling to Earth has thrown the town of Rotterwood into chaos. Realizing the power of the stone, the priest used it to make the townsfolk utterly depen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Of Fate.

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  43. I Am Etheric is a realistic first-person horror game in which a man with spiritual power visits a small, secluded psychiatric hospital in a town to banish an archon who can travel through different dimensions If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I AM ETHERIC.

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  44. Welcome to Project X, a first-person survival horror experience that traps you in the cold, dark corridors of an abandoned subway station. What begins as a routine visit turns into a chilling fight for your life when you find yourself trapped underground and you're not alone. Something is down here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project X.

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  45. In a maze shrouded by thick, suffocating fog, your vision is reduced to mere steps ahead. Each door you encounter holds a mystery—behind it might lie glittering treasures, terrifying monsters, or spine-chilling scares. This is a test of survival and courage, where every decision could be your last. Navigate the intricate maze, uncover the path to escape, and brace yourself for the unknown lurking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FogMaze.

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  46. A mysterious frequency is being transmitted from the Radio Tower. You the Technician, must repair the tower, and uncover what happened to the previous engineer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Frequency.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is a fan game that was canceled in 2022, so it remains incomplete. Even so, it offers around 2 hours of gameplay. You begin during the first strange murders in Raccoon City, playing as officer Kevin, who must investigate these events. You can even visit the famous Jack’s Bar! Later, you’ll take control of Jill for a few hours before the mansion incident. You’ll be able to explore part… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil Fan Remake.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A story-rich Indian themed horror. Fully voiced in Hindi with English subtitles. Explore a haunted haveli, solve sinister puzzles, and fight to rescue your friends trapped there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maya : Ek Pishachini.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take on the role of Mike, a lonely child trapped in his worst nightmare: a sinister circus. Move carefully and stay hidden to survive the demonic clown stalking you. Explore the circus and uncover its secrets to save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the Clown.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Wishlist now on Steam! **This game features immersive spatial audio as a key gameplay mechanic. Headphones/earbuds are STRONGLY recommended for the best experience.** Peek is an atmospheric, sound-driven deduction horror game that relies heavily on spatial audio to uncover clues. In this ritual-based survival experience, a restless presence stalks the room in tense rounds, leaving audio clues … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peek.

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