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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Horror, Lovecraftian, Dark.

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Learn the language of an eldritch behemoth in the Lovecraftian rogue-lite Eldritch Empathy. Study cosmic horrors to uncover their mysteries or eliminate them and face the repercussions. Your decisions will shape the fate of humanity.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: LUAL Games KIG
Publisher: Team17
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
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    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
    Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Dev: Ol' Chums Gaming
    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews2026
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    90% matchNo user reviews
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    Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.8%, Dynamic Narration 26.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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