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Games like Old China: Strange Tales

Games like Old China: Strange Tales

Games like Old China: Strange Tales

Looking for games like Old China: Strange Tales? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, fantasy, mystery, thriller and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lost Spirits, Breakout 13 or Mirages.

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  1. Lost Spirits is an FMV game. About the Game Every moment in the hospital leaves a mark... These marks are everywhere. The floors, the walls, the corridors—they are soaked in stories, in experiences, in things left unsaid. The clock on the wall starts ticking for you. The place where you fainted trembles for you. When you begin to sense us, a new tomorrow begins to take shape. The way your soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Spirits.

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  2. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Includes: Base Game Breakout 13 : Fight Complete Edition includes base game Gratitude section (Prologue to Chapter 5) and DLC FIGHT section(Chapter 6 to the ending chapters). Breakout 13 is a thrilling narrative game with interactive cinematic experience. Based on true stories. Breakout 13 takes you on a revealing journey as you attempt to escape from a negligent correctional institute and achieve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakout 13.

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  3. Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirages.

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  4. This is — Otheream.An unexplained incident traps high school student Josie inside a terrifying, eerie campus from another realm. Every inch of this place reeks of danger, with deadly threats hiding in every shadow. Thick black fog shrouds the grounds all year long; faceless students appear and vanish out of nowhere, muttering unintelligible, bizarre words. If you hope to break out of this cage,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherealm.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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  6. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Step into the shoes of Everlyn Sterling, a new grad undertaking a temp job in a small town in dead winter. Little does she know this seemingly ordinary task will soon unveil a mysterious tale of a disturbed spirit. Solve a series of brain teasers, booby traps, and ciphers set by the ghost. Can you unravel why a once beautiful mansion now harbors a dark, ugly secret? FEATURES Simple point-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Haunting.

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  7. Hontian Beyond is a single-player AI interactive narrative game built around meaningful choices, branching storylines, investigation, and multiple endings. You experience the story from the protagonist's perspective as you enter a mysterious world filled with unexplained events and hidden truths. During cinematic story sequences, you will observe scenes, gather information, collect clues, interac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魂天·彼岸.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    The first revenge-themed game focusing on the theme of anti-bullying in schools, its storyline spans 10 years. With nearly 500 minutes of gameplay, over 100 branching storylines, and 42 endings, we've painted a cruel and dark picture of school life. In the game, every choice can lead you to drastically different truths and consequences—reversals upon reversals. You think you're close to the truth,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil School.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    The first immersive interactive movie game with a Yakuza theme.As the first-person perspective scans the neon lights of a foreign city, your story begins with a "brutal starting blow".                                                                                                     ——ReFATE:Echoes of Desire You open your eyes to an unfamiliar street scene, your pockets emptier than y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refate: Echoes of Desire.

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  10. On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

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  11. Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    93% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corruption Within.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Glorious Commonwealth’s first Airship has been sabotaged! Uncover what the passengers are hiding and write the grisly conclusion. Open-ended who-done-it mystery where others may suspect YOU if you're not careful! Dziękujemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karaski: What Goes Up....

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  15. Blackwater TownIn ancient China, the isolated village of Blackwater Town is plunged into chaos after a mysterious accident. The dead rise as zombies, and the once-peaceful streets become a nightmare of horror and survival. Step into the protagonist’s shoes and uncover the dark secrets of this cursed town. Experience a fully immersive story told through AI-animated visuals, with no combat, puzzles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑水镇Blackwater Town.

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  16. Deadly Visit is an immersive, suspenseful visual novel in a realistic style, where every small choice you make will have a butterfly effect, profoundly influencing the final outcome of the story. ◆ A Captivating Narrative Experience • An Enigmatic Manor Mystery: Play as Diana, an investigator invited to a secret-filled ancient manor. The lord of the manor appears kind but is clearly preoccupied,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 致命来访.

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  17. In the story interactive game Gold Of Lotusland you play as the protagonist Daniel Quinn - Lead Engineer for Anicorp Technologies as he uncovers the dark truth about the robots he designed known as "Animatrons". The story begins with Daniel and his co-engineer Phillip Shaw being given the news that a citizen worker of the utopian city of Altercrest has potentially been murdered by none o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Of Lotusland.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    An uneasy atmosphere grips Star Haven High School. Mysterious incidents targeting girls begin to unfold one after another, and rumors soon spread of things more suited to urban legends. And it is up to Beni Akesuzu as the head of the detective club to get to the bottom of these incidents. But even she has a secret: she’s a secret agent for Bancho, a secret organisation specialising in dealing wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Amidst a chaotic world, you are drawn into this legend due to a mysterious artifact. Will you stay true to your promises? Or will you first satisfy your own desires? The choice appears right from the very beginning.Through the rise and fall of fortunes, power shifts with the sound of gunfire. During the turbulence, you witness the changing identities of each person, along with their inner resolve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate 2: A Century's Promise.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 613 reviews

    You are Isabella Song – a hacker PI. Your job is to hack cameras, phones, and computers, as well as question suspects, analyze evidence and draw conclusions. But don't forget that in Farca city, even criminals can end up victims. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Farca.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    You are TOBOR — a surveillance unit observing 16 real-time CCTV feeds. Watch, record, and decide who lives in Undercroft as paranoia spreads. Key Features:1. Explore 16 Surveillance Feeds: Delve deep into the heart of Undercroft as Tobor, the spy robot, and uncover the truth hidden within its surveillance feeds. 2. Shape Multiple Endings: Your choices shape the fate of Undercroft and its inhab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOBOR.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hermitage Strange Case Files.

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  23. As stated in the overview, the playtime for this work is around 30 to 60 minutes—not including the time needed to unlock all endings. Our protagonist is a girl named Utsu-chan, and you will act as her friend and guide. What you do together is more than just casual chat—it carries a deeper significance. The game spans five days. Each day, you will hear rumors about different girls. "Truth&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ceramic · Stainless Steel · Neurotransmitter.

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  24. 《Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past》Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past is a first-person horror adventure game set in a Chinese school theme, where players take on the role of police officer Chen Shi to investigate the mysterious disappearance of all teachers and students at Dongshan No.1 High School. The game's scenes recreate the authentic high school campus environment of China, allowing player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past.

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  25. Uncover the secrets of Davidstown in a live-action supernatural thriller where your choices shape the story. Tales from Davidstown: The Game blends cinematic storytelling with investigation, clue finding, puzzles, and branching decisions. Search key locations, uncover hidden truths, and decide who to trust as the mystery deepens. Your choices affect the people around you, the paths you take, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Davidstown: The Game.

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    Ghost is a first-person horror game made in realistic 3D graphics that immerses you in an atmosphere of horror and scares you in every way. The gameplay consists of collecting notes and videotapes, solving riddles and escaping ghosts, as well as other mechanics inherent in any horror game. The main goal is to survive and be saved.Brief background: Ghosts live everywhere, in our cities and village… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost.

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  27. From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Half Away is a One-Shot Narrative adventure where you play as Juna, exploring a mystical Spirit Realm. Use her unique ability to hear hidden voices to solve puzzles and interact with enchanted objects and spirits. Discover secrets, face challenges, and uncover multiple endings in this magical journey filled with exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Away.

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  30. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    FOLLOW USFor the latest official news and updates, please follow our official channels: DISCORD: 7pp3sP5j9c About the Game Greetings, everyone! Welcome to "Mike's Movie Corner" Today, we're spotlighting the chilling live-action FMV game "108 Silly Ways to Die." Our hero, The Man (a.k.a. Cai Chen), is an average college student with an extraordinary stroke of luck. He's a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 108 Silly Ways to Die.

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  31. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    A live-action mystery FMV game, where you make decisions for a father that must rescue his teenage daughter from an eclectic cult before their final night at the Isle Tide Hotel. Save Eleanor Malone by making decisions, collecting clues, solving puzzles and unlocking hidden scenes and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Isle Tide Hotel.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    An abusive boyfriend is killed, and you must decide which of the four suspects is guilty. Sort through suspect interviews, home security footage, crime scene photos, and more. Find contradictions and discern truth from lies. Think critically as the fate of one suspect lies in your hands. Use every tool at your disposal to ensure that justice is served. FEATURES Observe suspects. Sort through evide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Files: Behind Closed Doors.

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  34. After losing his parents and barely escaping his burning home, Zach wakes up in the hospital where he meets Aya, the ghost of a girl. Who is she, and why can only Zach see her? Together they try to investigate Aya's past, which quickly awakens new dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEGIES: Aya.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,305 reviews

    Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow.

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  36. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    As a police investigator, you take on the task of explaining this mysterious event. Who is this person and what was she doing there? Will the circumstances of this case be easy to explain or is there something deeper going on in the story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Expert.

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    Rosie is a horror adventure game that takes place inside multiple virtual pop-up books.   You play as Rosie. A 6-year-old who lives with her family at the top of the hill of a small town. The townsfolk avoid the family, as they claim to see ghosts and demons. Rosie is starting to question this for herself. Help Rosie discover different paths she can take and decide her ultimate fate.   Are gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosie.

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  38. 【Game Type】 This is a dark sci-fi survival horror visual novel set in a sealed biological laboratory. 【Core Gameplay】 The game is centered on choice-driven narrative, where every decision you make will affect the story's direction and ending. It features multi-ending branching paths, hidden foreshadowing, and worldbuilding details, with support for multiple playthroughs. 【Game Features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 生物实验室:畸变实验记录.

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  39. Lisa wakes up in a dark dungeon with no memory of who she is or how she got there. Strange monsters roam the halls, forgotten ruins hide dangerous secrets, and the only way forward is to fight, survive, and recover the memories she has lost. In this story-driven adventure, every decision you make shapes Lisa’s journey. The choices you take during conversations, battles, and critical moments will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lisa: The Lost Memories.

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  40. Death, redemption, distortion, love, and... you are the reason. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— You Are the Reason is a pixel-art psychological horror RPG about death, redemption, distortion, and love. Humanity's collective subconscious desire for death has warped the world. You Yuan, a 15-year-old girl, possesses unique abilities: she can sense the aura of death, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 你就是缘由.

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  41. In the 1990s, there was a small, isolated mining town named "Lingshan Town", where the cold winds blow all year round and the economy relies on an aging coal mine that is gradually depleting. Most of the residents in the town are descendants of miners, and most people in the town believe in the "Mountain God Stele". However, recently, the Mountain God Stele has suddenly fallen … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shanwen.

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  42. Game Title:Born in the Toilet Short Overview: Born in the Toilet is a uniquely styled mystery RPG inspired by the "reborn" original web novel genre. Players take on the role of an abandoned baby left in a toilet, embarking on an adventure through a mysterious high school. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with NPCs, uncover the truth about your origins, find someone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 生于厕所 Born in the toilet.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    GHOST CAM is a haunting ghost photography VR and PC experience where you search for spirits to capture—but what happens if a ghost captures you? Armed with a paranormal-detecting camera and a torch, you’ll explore an abandoned bedroom that twists into a shifting labyrinth of secrets. Hunt for ghosts and capture them on film. Piece together a hidden story lurking beneath the surface. Beware… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHOST CAM.

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  44. Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

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  45. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Don't Blush is an interactive FMV game focused on emotional connections, suspense, and puzzle-solving.Through interactions with six distinct heroines, you will gradually explore a hidden dimension known as the "Inner Realm" and unravel the mysteries surrounding you all. [A Journey of Emotion and Mystery]Your peaceful life is shattered by an unforeseen incident. As you encounter hidden a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 不心动才有鬼.

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  46. The protagonist Li Feng had frequent nightmares after his parents passed away in an amusement park accident ten years ago, and unexpectedly received a "invitation letter from the other side" A spirit exploration live streaming event at an abandoned amusement park. In order to prevent others from profiting from his parents' tragedy and uncover the truth behind the accident, Li Feng par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 禁地直播.

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  47. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Step into a deadly game filled with dangers."The Joker's Game" transports you to a mansion created by a mysterious organization, where the brutal rule of "survival of the fittest" prevails. The game features lethal, upgraded versions of childhood classics where you must fight to survive. Can you trust your companions? Your most trusted ally might deliver a fatal backstab! A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Joker's Game.

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  48. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    “Lost in the secret” is an adventure based live action interactive game where you will transform into a savior from a first person perspective to save this plane crash and embark on a mysterious journey! After experiencing the air crash, you have collected many clues and need to verify your hypotheses step by step to find the truth behind them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 消失的航班,还有她她她!Lost in the secret!.

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  49. 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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  50. "The invisible us" is a full-motion video live-action mystery deduction game. Players assume the role of the male protagonist, Song Wufei, whose troubled upbringing has shaped him into a timid and evasive individual. After entering high school, he becomes a target of systematic bullying by school bullies. Just as the protagonist feels utterly helpless, a courageous female classmate steps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 看不见的我们.

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