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2014 PC

An atmospheric puzzle-platformer in which a grieving, alcohol-struggling detective investigates a missing persons case on mysterious islands while battling his own descent into madness.

What defines Spate:

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

The closest matches for Spate are The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories, Prognostic and Misao. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Spate special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 24.99 € 👍 89 % Very positive, 1,344 reviews on Steam

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

A dark puzzle-platformer by Swery in which J.J. is repeatedly mutilated and uses those very states to solve puzzles. Behind it lies a disturbing, emotional tale about guilt, loss and self-discovery.

Prognostic

Dark, serious atmosphere

A supernatural horror detective adventure in which an orphan inherits a fortune-teller's legacy and works as a medium to solve puzzles and cases. Mystery, creeping dread and investigation take center stage.

Misao

Dark, serious atmosphere

A freeware RPG Maker-style horror game in which you are trapped in a cursed school, solving puzzles and evading pursuers. Its bleak atmosphere and tragic story drive the experience.

The Black Mirror

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek

Dark, serious atmosphere

A dark prequel to Hello Neighbor where a game of hide-and-seek with your brother becomes a stealthy, puzzle-filled trip through the house, revealing the Neighbor's tragic family story.

Keep in Mind: Remastered

Pure single-player experience

A dark indie horror adventure about Jonas, a struggling alcoholic who wakes in a shadowy mirror world full of beasts and must confront his inner demons. The remaster adds a new engine and a freshly composed soundtrack.

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Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Mad Father

Dark, serious atmosphere

A short RPG Maker horror adventure in which you play Aya, uncovering the dark secrets of her mad doctor father inside a mansion. Puzzles, chase sequences and multiple endings deliver a macabre yet emotional story.

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