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Controls: WASD to moveMove mouse to look aroundClick to interact/use toolsScroll to change tools Dear Adventurer, If you are reading this, then fate has brought you to a place of profound mystery. You see, I was looking for remains of the enigmatic Xiteks civilisation that made their home on this island thousands of years ago. I was expecting to find little more than empty ruins. The truth, howev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Marks the Spot.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

58% User Score Based on 440 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon moves away from the 2D point-and-click concept from the earlier games and features a full 3D world, with a camera that does not rotate, but uses fixed cinematic perspectives, combined with full 5.1 sound. For the Windows version the game is no longer controlled through the mouse, but now through the keyboard, for the movement of the characters as well as all the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Conundrum is a first person puzzle-game. Trapped in a strange complex, go through rooms containing enigmas and other mysteries. Each piece is a mystery and all the pieces of the puzzle fit together as you explore the complex. Your only companion is a mysterious person who talks to you, can you unravel the dark secrets of this strange place ? Conundrum stands out from other puzzle games due to its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conundrum.

STORY Sarah's consciousness has been taken over by an alien mind from the ancient race of Yith. After three years she has found herself back in control of her own body, awakening in the ruins of an ancient vault, but the Yith are not finished with her. They now demand her help finding an artifact taken from them, that if fallen into the wrong hands could result in the end of all humanity. An ori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remains of Yith.

Welcome to the Land of Skye. There’s nothing like waking up in a strange new world with no memory of who you are…  Discover the secrets of Skye, a mysterious world of islands in the clouds.  Taking inspiration from Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Persona's daily life, explore, farm, meet mages in other realms, and solve the mysteries of the Garden of Skye. There are several ways to follow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skye's Repose.

25%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Dimensions In the Multiverse, everything is possible. Each level is another world, another universe. Embark on this incredible adventure and traverse the history of video games. Story Mode: In Dimensions, each level is a completely different universe. Graphics change dramatically: from 2D and 3D worlds to abstract environments. Mechanics and controls also vary, offering a unique experience in e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIMENSIONS.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Mindmist is a first person, story driven game about exploring the dark side of the human history. You will visit past and witness some of the historical events that represents how we, as humans, are greedy and inclined to fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINDMIST.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 144 reviews

The adventure of Gabriel Knight starts with gathering materials for his new book, and ends up becoming a fight for his very soul. During his investigation he discovers that he is the heir to the title of “Schattenjäger”, or “Shadow Hunter”, which has been passed down in his family from generation to generation since times long forgotten. He must now face countless dangers in New Orleans, Africa an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 3,167 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930's that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband's expedition. The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It’s an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Sea.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 379 reviews

A Race To Alter History On A Ship Out Of Time... Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour. Navigate the amazingly detailed 3D reconstruction of the doomed ocean line… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time.

⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a slow-paced, first-person psychological horror game with a focus on atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It is not an action or combat-heavy experience. Estimated playtime: 2 to 3 hours. Multiple endings available. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a first-person psychological horror game that places you in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness 2: The Room.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

You step into the shoes of a paranormal investigator who receives a strange letter that is accompanied by a cursed page. Ever since, nightmares of twisted worlds and awful creatures have plagued your sleep. Investigating the client’s home may be the only way to uncover the truth… or fall victim to the sinister forces within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Archives.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Brinkmanship is a first-person sci-fi mystery about a colony ship that has secretly changed course. The ship has 30,000 people on it and has been traveling for 20 years, your entire life. Now the future you’ve been promised is slipping away. The player must investigate the ship to find out what’s going on and confront the ship’s captain to get it back on track. Brinkmanship emphasizes conversation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brinkmanship.

Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: The Test.

Sinister Hospital : Judge Harlan Story In the dark forests of Duskwood town, an abandoned hospital rises like a ghost. Although "Sinister Hospital" had been closed for years, it still harbors dreadful secrets within. The player steps into the hospital to trace the footsteps of a group of lost children from the town's outskirts. However, inside awaits only a dark adventure and a quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Hospital.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

The Midnight Apartment marks the next chapter in the psychological horror series: CurseEnigma. It's about Franco, a man who recently got divorced and is trying to get used to his new home in an old Italian village. As he settles in, he meets strange neighbors, and a feeling of being watched and followed by an unknown force gets stronger after sunset. The game tells an exciting story, exploring the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Enigma - The Midnight Apartment.

Description Your Mission is to Uncover the Truth! The game’s events unfold in a province on the eastern edge of the country. Become a pilot for a local airline in a thrilling adventure where cargo delivery is just the beginning of a dangerous investigation. An archipelago, lost among eastern waters, holds dark secrets: the disappearance of a legendary pilot and a conspiracy that could endanger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery.

Embark on an amazing space adventure with the eccentric genius — Professor Galaktionov and his voice assistant Sara! When scientists discovered an ancient satellite with an alien crystal orbiting the Moon, they had no idea what dangers and wonders this mysterious object held. Together with the professor and Sara, you must unravel its secrets and experience incredible adventures. Get Ready for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Профессор Галактионов и начало робоапокалипсиса.

Story BackgroundWelcome to 《Crazy Islands》, a game full of mystery, adventure, and survival challenges. In this archipelago cut off by powerful magnetic fields and turbulence of time and space, you'll explore a secret base that was once a testing ground for alien technology, uncovering ancient disasters and mysteries hidden on the island. You will play as a young man who searches for his missing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Islands.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Unclogged is a first-person, puzzle, horror, escape game. Persist through the insidious ambience of this strange house, collecting items required for you to solve a series of puzzles and make your escape. The only thing standing between you and your freedom is your own mind and a clogged toilet. Will you be able to unclog the pipes and make your way out, or will you be stuck in this ominous house … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unclogged.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

You arrive at a luxury hotel to stay for just one night. During this time, the city turns into a den of deformed monsters, and the hotel becomes a prison for its guests. After quarantine was announced the hotel residents began to turn into deranged creatures. This alien influence haunts you too. The only chance for you to survive the apocalypse and to not go mad is to understand who you can t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn-Sanity.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

85% User Score Based on 580 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

Embrace the Aurora, Save the Guardians. In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise Raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman Grimnir. A VAST OPEN WORLD Roam freely through a vast and ancient open world, rich with long-forgotten history. Explore unique and visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North 2.

Terminal Error is a 3D First-Person Point-And-Click game that combines Puzzle-Solving elements with an immersive horror setting. Seeking to create a thrilling yet frightful adventure, the game takes inspiration from old school Point-And-Click horror games while introducing exciting new twists. In this Demo, you play as a disorientated soldier,  waking up to the sound of blasting alarms. Finding th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Error.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling, six-part retro adventure for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS is a text-based graphic journey that plunges you into the world of forbidden archaeology and ancient mysteries. ECHOES OF ATLANTIS for the ZX SPECTRUMTravel back thousands of years and step into the awe-inspiring halls of the Library of Alexandria, where the discovery of a mysterious papyr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOES OF ATLANTIS.

Welcome to "Dreadful Night at School" – a dark thriller created by an RPG Maker fan, for all fans! Imagine spending a night at school with a group of friends. Sounds like a great idea for fun, right? But as darkness falls, the atmosphere becomes a bit... unsettling. Suddenly, amidst fun and giggles, strange things are about to happen. One of your companions has sinister intentions, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadful Night at School.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Dark Swords: Fire link is a 2D metroidvania game with a large locations to explore, fight with a lot creatures and epic bosses, and greats skills and power-ups to acquire. Have some of the better features that defines the 8/16-bits era, games like Ninja Gaiden, Super Ghost and Ghouls, Megaman, Castlevania and Super Metroid. Also, it gets inspired by the Dark Souls series, Hollow Knight and Blasphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Swords Firelink.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

74% User Score Based on 34 reviews

NOTE: There is a full VR version of this game (CONSORTIUM VR) which includes CONSORTIUM Remastered. Saved games are 100% transferable between VR and non-VR. Activate an interdimensional satellite, iDGi-1, to inhabit the mind of a newly commissioned officer in the Consortium—a supposed peacekeeping force dedicated to promoting global unity and safeguarding Earth’s environment in a uniquely br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONSORTIUM Remastered.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Some houses aren’t just homes. They’re shaped by the experiences of their inhabitants, both good and bad. Through love and anger, happiness and despair, some houses become… more. The Cunningham House, formerly home to generations of the family, is one such house, and something is very wrong inside. With most of her family having abandoned the charming home in small-town Oklahoma, Joni Evers mus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting of Joni Evers.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.

It's Just A Walk In The Park... or is it? Embark on an immersive VR adventure like no other in "Just A Walk In The Park." This thrilling escape game combines tricky puzzles, realistic physics, and an engaging narrative to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Prepare to be captivated by the contrasting beauty of a serene forest park and the haunting ambiance of a mysterious swamp co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just A Walk In The Park.

The game transports you back to England in the 1890s, where confusion, unrest, and restlessness filled the entire 1893 Dickens town. You, as a private detective, head to the abandoned house to investigate an unsolved case from ten years ago after receiving a mysterious letter. Locked closets, mysterious symbols, rustling radios, to find the scattered pieces around and uncover the secrets hidden be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Room VR: Gone Man.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. If you enjoy playing detective games, Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family. Abby Marlon and Jared Evans are recruited by the Taylor family to investigate a murder case: the youngest daughter, Eleanor,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

86% User Score Based on 144 reviews

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island´s tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley´s fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost on the Shore.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 29 reviews

The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 2,285 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

A third-person exploratory action/adventure title in which a boy ends up on a mysterious island and makes his way through its highly stylized environments, containing puzzles and slight navigation challenges, to get to the bottom of why he's ended up there and to reach the end of the road he's inadvertently begun to travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiME.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

67% User Score Based on 192 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

Explore the birth of sapient AI in this atmospheric hacking adventure set in the sprawling world of Recompile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recompile.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 742 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanadu Next.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Following in the footsteps of the wellknown archaeologist, Conrad Morse, you will discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones& Experience the detailed and immersive storyline yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackhaven.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

67% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

On a camping trip during the last days of autumn, your sister disappears in the middle of the night. Lake Ridden is a horror mystery where you’ll uncover dark secrets of the past trying to bring her home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake Ridden.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

94% User Score Based on 309 reviews

What does it take to be in a parade? Hard work, a bright shiny chassis and a little help from your friends. That's what Putt-Putt® discovers as he gears up to join the annual Cartown Pet Parade. Children will be delighted as they meet the local carfolk, explore a toy shop, tool down the road and more. Along the way, they learn to think ahead, deal with unexpected problems, and give others a hand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putt-Putt Joins the Parade.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

DEVIOUSLY SIMPLE - Zof is a different kind of puzzle game. The solutions are always simple, just more and more carefully hidden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zof.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

83% User Score Based on 488 reviews

There is only you, the abandoned remains of a former life and the flourishing nature that feels great in the absence of man. This world is both gloomy and empty, but so incredibly beautiful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light Remake.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

83% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Abandoned and marked for demolition, but its infamous legacy refuses to be buried. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 96 Mill.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 3,530 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 34 reviews

# WORDLESS NARRATIVE Presented without text or dialogue, Hob’s story is revealed as you explore the planet and interact with the strange lifeforms that inhabit it. # TRANSFORM THE WORLD Solve puzzles and repair the planet. The landscape will change before your eyes, opening new areas to uncover and explore. # GRAPPLE, PUNCH, and WARP Use your mechanical glove-arm abilities for traversal as we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hob.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 497 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

Hidden secrets await discovery If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eyes of Ara.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

71% User Score Based on 277 reviews

Amerzone is a first person adventure, similar to Myst, using 360º vision, movement and point & click interface. It's the first adventure game from the author of Syberia and Syberia 2, Benoît Sokal, presenting very rich scenarios and more than 50 puzzles to solve and 200 locations to visit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy.