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2006PC

A classic point-and-click horror adventure set in a decaying English manor, where you play a writer investigating eerie noises and dark secrets from the past. Dense creepy atmosphere and tricky puzzles drive the experience.

Dread and tension
Puzzles and brain teasers
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative

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The closest matches for Scratches are The Black Mirror, Phantasmagoria and True Fear: Forsaken Souls - Part 1. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Scratches special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: The Black Mirror 100% match – Dread and tension
Newest alternative: True Fear: Forsaken Souls - Part 1 97% match – released 2016

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The Black Mirror

100 %Match

2003PCSteam Deck playable85 % positive9.99 €

A gloomy gothic point-and-click adventure in which you play Samuel Gordon, exploring a sinister family estate to uncover the truth behind your grandfather's death and an ancient family curse.

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Phantasmagoria

Strong, story-driven narrative

A 1990s point-and-click horror adventure with live-action video footage: as Adrienne you explore a sinister mansion and uncover its dark secret. Notorious for its graphic scenes and full-motion-video style.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls - Part 1

Puzzles and brain teasers

A point-and-click horror adventure where you solve puzzles and hunt for hidden objects while unraveling a dark mystery with a missing child. It focuses on atmosphere, suspense and a creepy story rather than combat.

Black Mirror III: Final Fear

Puzzles and brain teasers

The finale of the Black Mirror trilogy is a classic point-and-click adventure with a dark gothic horror mood. You solve puzzles and unravel the family secret surrounding Darren Michaels and the curse of the estate.

Black Mirror II: Reigning Evil

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic point-and-click horror adventure set in the 1990s, where you unravel a dark family mystery through inventory and dialogue puzzles. Its story and creepy atmosphere take center stage.

Dark Fall

Puzzles and brain teasers

A Myst-style horror adventure set in an abandoned, haunted hotel. You search for your missing brother, solve puzzles, and are unsettled by a deeply eerie soundscape.

Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic Lovecraft-inspired point-and-click adventure where you play detective Howard Loreid investigating an occult murder while your grip on reality slips. Investigation, inventory puzzles and oppressive atmosphere drive the experience.

The 11th Hour

Puzzles and brain teasers

The sequel to The 7th Guest is a point-and-click horror adventure with pre-rendered 3D rooms and live-action cinematic scenes. Players solve devious puzzles to uncover a dark mystery in a haunted mansion.

Dark Fall 2: Lights Out

Puzzles and brain teasers

You explore a haunted lighthouse on Fetch Rock alone, solving tricky puzzles to uncover what happened to three vanished keepers. Slow-burning dread and ghostly storytelling rather than action make it a classic of point-and-click horror.

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Strong, story-driven narrative

An early interactive horror movie from Warp: as Laura you explore a creepy hospital in first person, solving puzzles to uncover why your father went on a killing spree. Its pre-rendered CGI cutscenes and disturbing themes like cannibalism made it infamous.