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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Story Rich, Mystery, Atmospheric.

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A short folk horror story about the Scottish witch trials. You play the role of a witch finder. Speak to the locals and sort their truths from their lies. On the last morning a witch must hang, best you know who by then.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 621 reviews
Released: 2024-10-01
Developer: Katanalevy
Publisher: Oro Interactive
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 36 min
Mean playtime: 1.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 21%

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    90% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2020
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    Dev: Nemoria Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Oknytt is an old school point-and-click adventure game where the player takes the role of a small, seemingly insignificant creature, leading it through a dark world filled with beings and areas inspired by Swedish folklore, in search of a place to belong.

    Why similar: Supernatural 31.4%, Point & Click 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Horror 8.3%, Singleplayer 5%

  60. #60 The Flayed Man
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 363 reviews2025
    Dev: Snoring Dog Games
    Windows

    The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure.

    Why similar: Point & Click 38.1%, Horror 21%, Choices Matter 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

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