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Looking for games like Zero Sum Game? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy, drama and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Once There Was, Once There Wasn't, DETECTIVE - Minerva case or The Legend of Crystal Valley.

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

    Once There Was, Once There Wasn't "Welcome to your story. I’m your host, the Witch. Who would you like to play as?"  "Wait, what?" "Don’t mind the King. He’s easily confused, poor soul. You can pick whichever path intrigues you." "I’m lost." "No, dear, you’re cursed. By me." From the makers of Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon, Zero Sum Game, and Le Cirque Des Souvenirs comes a ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once There Was, Once There Wasn't.

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  2. DETECTIVE Minerva Case is a crime deduction and solving game, with an adult and original story. Visit the crime scene, look for all the evidence and understand what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

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  3. The Legend of Crystal Valley is an indie point n' click adventure game, based on story and exploration, set between the real and the fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Crystal Valley.

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  4. THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

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  5. In the city Nollyn, where money is what counts and what rules, is the private eye, Vin Virosa. He returns from years of hiatus as he's requested a case investigation from the president of Wilsons Corporation, the electric power corporation of the city. But as the investigation continues, something doesn't seem right... Unique backgroundEye of Nollyn isn't about an ingenious hero in a trench coat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Nollyn.

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  6. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The Case of Maneki is a Detective game about a Maneki Neko, or lucky cat, following his adopted guardian to find the truth that is hidden between a series of gruesome murders. You play as Kichiro and Nobutoshi, the detective and the apprentice of the city. With murders being committed at every corner, it is up to you to solve this case that traces back to years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of Maneki.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Embark on a supernatural point-and-click adventure in which you are confronted with the most difficult decision of your life ... and death... Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of the Afterland.

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  8. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Going to a masquerade ball, you rarely suspect anything amiss. But, since you are a detective, your intuition does not fail you and something magically evil will indeed happen in Venice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wings Of Revenge Collector's Edition.

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  10. Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

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  12. A gripping detective series filled with mystery and riddles awaits you! Shocking news: supernatural beings are living among us! Sometimes, however, they don't hide well enough. Ribeira Lima, the ocean siren, has become the public's favorite in Rio, but the audience never imagined that her role in their lives is much bigger. After all, she is the only one who knows how to soothe the ocean with her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wrath of the Ocean Collector's Edition.

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  13. Step into the fantastical world of Parina and embark on an exhilarating journey through realms of magic and mystery! Sharpen your senses as you delve into this captivating hidden object adventure, where every scene is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered. With over a dozen enchanting levels, prepare to put your keen eyesight to the test like never before! Features Compelling StorylineD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parina's Demon Lair Adventure.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    Heaven Does Not Respond is a psychological and analog horror game set in an alternate 2005 timeline. Play as an intelligence agent, exploring a retro computer interface to decipher secret files, watch mysterious videos, and uncover the dark secrets behind a young man's death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Does Not Respond.

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  16. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You wake up from a nightmare and find that your memory has become ambiguous, and you can't even confirm your name. You can only rely on the name "Qi Yi" called by people around you to find your own survival, but the bizarre events that followed have made your identity more and more confusing. Is the truth hidden behind the fog really what you expected? After a burst of inexplicable di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misty Judgment.

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  17. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Bend a world made of living particles. Solve puzzles, slip past watchers, and remember who you were in this sinister and beautiful land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Hearts.

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

    Dagdrøm is a classic point-and-click adventure, where you travel across desert dunes towards The Great Tower to find questions, answers and most importantly: something to drink. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagdrøm.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    The wait is finally over - True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 concludes the acclaimed thriller trilogy, bringing the complex story to an emotional end. Featuring gripping point-and-click gameplay, more cutscenes and puzzles than ever, and the series’ trademark haunting atmosphere. Try the free demo - face your first nightmare risk-free! Main Features: - The chilling finale to the True Fear trilog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3.

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  20. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Welcome to the Valley of Shadow. In it, you will experience a REAL harrowing journey of loss through the eyes of the developer. Experience the depth of grief as he visits the places of his childhood and discovers where love and acceptance come together. Experience the dramatic retelling of a traumatic event in the lives of the developers, three siblings, through the eyes of one as he attemp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadow.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Somewhere between life and death, there is a world made up of hopeful dreams and broken shadows. Souls may sometimes find themselves lured into this strange world to be tested, examined, and to find out where they are worthy of moving on to. The Void The world of Skaramazuzu, has a unique aesthetic of a black and white shadow puppet world, set among the ruins of ancient gothic-like structures, whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skaramazuzu.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    98% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    The Gap is a sci-fi first person narrative exploration thriller. You play as Joshua Hayes, a neuroscientist who's lost it all. Your mysterious ability to explore parallel realities through deja vu seems to be the only way to recover your memories and salvage your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gap.

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  24. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Cat's Request is a fantastic point-and-click adventure in which you play as Ash the alien cat and his virtual assistant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat's Request.

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  25. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 3,274 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.

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  26. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Thaumistry: In Charm's Way is an all-new comedy text adventure from award-winning Infocom and Legend Entertainment author Bob Bates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumistry: In Charm's Way.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Sid Meier's Covert Action - A Techno-Thriller From the Case Files of Max Remington. In the 1990's our national nightmares are haunted by wild-eyed political extremists, greedy and ruthless drug lords, and lunatic military dictators. For too long we have felt powerless to stop them. But now, award-winning game designer Sid Meier takes us around the globe with super-spy Max Remington to challenge t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Covert Action.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 4,353 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 30 reviews

    Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.

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  32. This game is a pixel-style horizontal-scroll detective reasoning game developed by Fanta Games. The total game length is approximately 10-15 hours. Official QQ Group: 130335284 Story BackgroundThe year is 2057. You have stepped aboard the "Victoria," a retro-luxury train operated by the Nie Corporation and renowned as the journey that "never stops."Yet, this voyage, intended … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 消失的第四天.

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  33. Solitary You wake up in a silent, white room. No clues. No instructions. No color. Only a chair, a bed, a table — and a voice that doesn’t seem too concerned with your confusion. Solitary is a short first-person psychological experience about isolation, routine, and the slow unraveling of reality. Designed with minimal UI and ambient storytelling, the game leads you through a series of surreal s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitary.

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  34. Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click experience that blends exploration with puzzle-solving. You'll search for cleverly concealed objects in beautifully illustrated scenes and solve a variety of brain-teasing mini-games. It’s a relaxing yet mentally engaging way to immerse yourself in a fantasy world filled with secrets and surpri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance Collector's Edition.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Your death was just the beginning The Grim Reaper has secrets to share about your untimely demise. Nothing is as it seems, and your death was far from natural. Listen Step into a medieval audio drama brought to life by a cast of professional voice actors, including Neil Bell (Dune, Peaky Blinders). Immerse yourself in an intricate web of character-driven storylines that unfold simultaneousl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Memoriam.

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    Discover Omanah, a mysterious and contemplative journey inspired by Myst-like classics, blending free exploration with the immersive atmosphere of a walking simulator. In Omanah, set out to explore 9 unique worlds, each filled with secrets and puzzles to solve. Enjoy total freedom of movement in realistic environments designed for immersion and wonder. The accessible and varied puzzles are random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omanah.

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  37. This is a rule-based puzzle game full of mysterious and thrilling elements. You will play a character who wakes up in the forest and loses all memories, forced to become a circus bunny girl. Strive to find and abide by rules that will keep you safe and unlock the secrets of the circus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 规则怪谈:欢迎来到森林马戏团.

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  38. Astonishing escape room puzzle adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box 5: Elements.

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  39. Continue the adventure of The Enchanted Worlds in this much longer point-and-click style puzzle adventure game. Search for the enchanter who has been trapped for years within the enchanted world of the last book you discovered! Find clues, solve puzzles, and uncover tools along the way needed to unlock and explore vast, exotic worlds and rescue the enchanter. Uncle Henry has started to search for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue the Enchanter.

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  40. This game consists of the best mini-games and item search scenes from DominiGames! Santa's Toy Factory is on holiday overload (happens every year, get used to it). In an effort not to let his co-workers down, one of the elves has refused to take a sick day (elves getting colds, imagine that), and now there's a vexed 10-year-old kid walking the streets of the city with a very (very!) dangerous arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Fables: The Magic Snowflake Collector's Edition.

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  41. Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon A new mystery befalls Khelathra-Ven when a device that causes unbearable fear is set off during one of Yasmine Benamara's writers' salons. The Myrmidons are busy with another, more pressing emergency, so Second Augur Lawson drops the case at the doorstep of noted consulting sorceress and occasional detective Shaharazad Haas. Rather than take on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon.

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  42. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Return to the Lost Temple in the land of Panmorphia and enchant the amulet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panmorphia: Enchanted.

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  43. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Tarakan is a puzzle mystery adventure, inspired by escape room style games. Take control of a submarine and visit multiple coastal laboratories. Solve puzzles as you go to unlock the tools you need to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarakan: Point and Click Adventure.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A game you can read. A book you can play.YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game where reading is not a break from the gameplay — reading is the gameplay. Every sentence, image, sound, object, and strange detail inside the house may hide a clue. To move forward, you’ll need to read carefully, connect ideas, interact with words, solve puzzles embedded in the text, and unlock the secrets of a mans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

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  45. A point-and-click adventure about memory and escape. Perfect for fans of point-and-click puzzle or escape-room games, and for explorers who enjoy pixel art, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. StorySoul of Recollection is a pixel-style point-and-click adventure game. On a quiet yet unfamiliar night, you awaken in a classroom, stripped of all memories. Every locked door and scattered obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul of Recollection.

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  46. An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  47. 加入我们吧!《筮灵》现已发售!快来官方交流群与怪谈同好们一起讨论游戏吧! 官方粉丝交流群:127843809 风域游戏微博请关注@风域游戏 About the Game 2018年,失踪已久的幽灵社前社长「刘洋」突然发来一条诡异的Q聊信息,将社员「展天尘」和青梅竹马「沈晓薇」引到了一个光怪离奇的规则世界之中。在调查真相的途中,便随着神秘学姐「句萤子」一同出现的,却是日常的彻底扭曲与瓦解...... 玩家将以一名高中生的视角,游走于日常和诡异之间,逐渐寻找被隐藏修改的真相。当平日里无比熟悉的场景都成了被“祂们”所掌控的扭曲时空,或许唯有遵守“祂们”所定下的规则,才有机会找到一线生机。 无限循环的六层楼梯 诡异的工厂员工细则 永远坐不满的深夜公交 没有演员的光明大剧院 江城铁路中学高二年级学生、“幽魂社”现任社团团长、“G岛论坛”现任版主。自幼拥有一种特殊的… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 筮灵 SHILING.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

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  49. You are Sam. Your wife died a few years ago. Now all you have left is your daughter, who, for unknown reasons, fell into a coma. You come across "The Book of Rituals," with a mysterious ritual of awakening described inside. Out of desperation, you undertake to perform the ritual. Right now, you stand in your basement, ready to do it. Do you have what it takes to wake up your daughter?KEY… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Tales: The Awakening.

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  50. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Death in the Red Light.

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