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Games Like Old Gods Rising

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

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As the consultant for a maverick director's new film: "Old Gods Rising," Professor Tom Winston arrives at Ashgate University to find that things are not quite as they seem. Has he become the unwitting star of Kayfer’s latest project? Or, has he stumbled into something far more sinister?

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 127 reviews
Released: 2020-05-20
Developer: Bad Blood Studios
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
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    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 745 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Paradnight Studio
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2015
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    69% matchVery Positive87% of 2,470 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    69% matchMixed70% of 143 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2023
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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 121 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%

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    72% matchMixed58% of 320 reviews2015
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    Dev: Immeta StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    You are trapped in the observatory of a star-obsessed professor atop Mount Clearveil. Plan your survival during the day, confront the darkness of the basement at night. Can you break the ritual and uncover the mystery?

    Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Mystery 13.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 7.2%

  58. #58 THE MUTE HOUSE
    64% matchVery Positive80% of 307 reviews2025
    Dev: December Blues Games
    Windows

    Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

    Why similar: Adventure 30%, Lovecraftian 29.9%, Indie 23.5%, Mystery 6.5%, Exploration 6%

  59. #59 The Shore
    66% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,989 reviews2021
    Dev: Ares DragonisPub: Dragonis Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 68.9%, First-Person 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Mystery 3.9%

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