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2025 PCPlayStationXbox −20 % 24.99 € 19.99 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 323 reviews on Steam

A Lovecraft-inspired survival horror game with RPG elements where ammo, resources and your sanity are scarce. You unravel a thousand-year-old mystery in a hostile, oppressive world.

What defines Stygian: Outer Gods:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Strong character progression
  • Lots to discover

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Silent Hill: Origins

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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

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Fatal Frame III: The Tormented

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