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

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Professor Daniel Castane grapples with the terrifying mysteries of a cult-dominated island. Accompany him on a journey where he encounters strange characters and faces unsettling visions. Uncover the truth and survive the island's dark secrets, all while battling to retain sanity.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 100% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2024-08-04
Developer: JiabisuArts
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Postmodern AdventuresPub: enComplot
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    A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

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    Dev: Self-Destruction Studios
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    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: W&W Innovations sp. z o.o.
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  4. #4 Styxton
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BUZDOV KAPLAN
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    "Styxton" is a nonlinear horror visual novel. Sometimes, salvation is the worst curse. You are alive. Now find out who needed it.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Dark 25.3%, Detective 14%, 2D 7%, Psychological 6.3%

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 277 reviews2021
    Dev: The-Mark EntertainmentPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    94% matchVery Positive90% of 437 reviews2023
    Dev: GMD13
    Windows

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    Why similar: Dark 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Detective 14.2%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Point & Click 10.1%

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    93% matchVery Positive83% of 596 reviews2017
    Dev: D'Avekki Studios Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    92% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: matt!
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2020
    Dev: 幻想理戈游戏开发工作室
    Windows

    In this game, you will play a policeman who is transferred to Nabos from out of town. The crime rate here remains high all the year round, and ancient gangs and cults are entrenched here. you will be close to the city's innermost and darkest secret. What choice should you make then?

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    91% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: 株式会社雄プロダクションPub: D.H Inc.
    Windows

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    90% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Party Crasher Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Sleepy Squids
    Windows · Linux

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    89% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2023
    Dev: GentFish
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    87% matchVery Positive95% of 420 reviews2024
    Dev: umaaaaaa studio
    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AtomicHorde
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Jacob Meler
    Windows

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    86% matchVery Positive94% of 968 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 879 reviews2009
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    80% matchVery Positive81% of 1,992 reviews2018
    Dev: Arrowiz
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 931 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: 4-Cube Games
    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,272 reviews2019
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    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nøreign
    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,295 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

    The Apple Tree is an interactive story in the genre of a visual novel. Investigate a series of murders together with police Captain Christian Tyler and try not to fall into the trap of criminals!

    Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Dark 19.3%, Visual Novel 19.3%, Psychological 12.5%, Drama 10.9%

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