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A psychological horror thriller in which you play a priest accused of murdering an altar boy, wandering through nightmarish, religiously charged scenes. Exploration and puzzles drive a dark, story-focused narrative.
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A psychological horror adventure in which a father searches the Czech woods for his missing daughter. Its story of guilt and a troubled past takes center stage, supported by exploration, puzzles and a few stealth moments.
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An erotically charged Lovecraftian horror set in a Victorian mansion, where you unravel cult secrets and puzzles. Its visuals draw on Giger and Beksiński for a disturbing, dark atmosphere.
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A cinematic first-person horror story set in the Appalachian woods: as musician Dakota you try to record an album in a remote cabin while something sinister lurks among the trees.
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A Japanese-style horror game in which you play a college student working a night shift at a convenience store. Mundane job tasks blend with creeping dread, puzzles and multiple possible outcomes.
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Dark, serious atmosphere
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