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

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In the Irony of Nightmare things aren't always as they seem. Those who decide to solve all puzzles of the game, not only will unravel true secret of house, but also will open completely different ending of the story.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 701 reviews
Released: 2017-12-12
Developer: Steppe Hare Studio
Genres: Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 12.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 37%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Intense Puzzles Game - Explore the twisted and troubling world of Ahnayro, where your dreams are haunted by mysterious figures.

    Why similar: Horror 43.4%, Indie 38.1%, Adventure 18.5%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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