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Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 313 reviews
Released: 2022-07-14
Developer: LCB Game Studio
Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 1.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    Why similar: Supernatural 17.3%, Thriller 16.1%, Horror 10.1%, Choices Matter 10%, Dark 9.7%

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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 166 reviews2021
    Dev: Cosmic Void
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Thriller 21.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Conversation 12.3%, Story Rich 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

  58. #58 Chasing Static
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 501 reviews2021
    Dev: Headware Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

    Why similar: Supernatural 22.3%, Thriller 14.8%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 12.6%, Mystery 10.3%

  59. #59 Interactive Horror Stories
    69% matchMixed68% of 147 reviews2019
    Dev: Aslan Game Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "Choose your own adventure" style nightmares

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Noir 15.7%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Horror 10.4%

  60. #60 This is Interesting
    64% matchVery Positive99% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Scott Jund
    Windows

    This is Interesting is a psychological horror mystery based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Supernatural 13.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Horror 9.8%

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