Games like Bright Lights of Svetlov

A linear, story-focused life simulator with a 1.5-hour playtime, focusing on daily routines and family life in the Soviet Union. It offers a carefully depicted atmosphere of 1980s Russia.

93% positive from 1,367 · 2021 · 63% finish it · Lowest ever $1.49 (2023-12-21)

Walking Simulator1980sAtmosphericFirst-PersonAdventureNarration

Six games like Bright Lights of Svetlov

Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

93% positive from 10,128 reviews201567% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven heist game with a meta-commentary on game development. Players experience a humorous, self-aware story about a thief and the game's description writer.

What players likedPlayers praise this free, short, and smooth narrative walking simulator as being like The Stanley Parable with good voice acting.

The catchSeveral achievements are broken or unobtainable and force repeated full replays.

Both are tagged Narration, Walking Simulator and First-Person.

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Bloodwash

92% positive from 1,376 reviews202160% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person, low-poly horror game with a giallo-inspired narrative. Players navigate a laundromat to survive a serial killer, experiencing gore and a retro aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive retro horror aesthetic and engaging story, comparing it to classic 80s slasher films and other Puppet Combo games.

The catchMost of the runtime is spent waiting around a laundromat with no sense of danger.

Both are tagged 1980s, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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THE CORRIDOR

94% positive from 3,586 reviews202022% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, first-person walking simulator focused on player-game interaction within a single corridor. Its core loop involves simply walking and observing the environment.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, meta-narrative game for its humor and creative take on a simple concept, reminiscent of Stanley Parable.

The catchThe core gag closes the game to desktop constantly and relaunching gets tedious fast.

Both are tagged Narration, Walking Simulator and Adventure.

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That Dragon, Cancer

90% positive from 1,545 reviews2016Deck Verified

A two-hour interactive memoir of Joel Green's four-year fight with cancer, moving through first and third-person scenes built from family home video audio and spoken word poetry.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, emotionally powerful narrative about grief and hope, unlike any other game they've experienced.

The catchThe second half turns heavily to Christian faith, alienating players who do not share it.

Both are tagged Narration, Walking Simulator and Adventure.

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Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition

90% positive from 1,262 reviews202358% finish itDeck Verified

Asymmetrical 4v1 multiplayer hide-and-seek where players hunt ghosts or haunt as one. Features iconic gear and ghost abilities for immersive Ghostbusters universe gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an amazing Ghostbusters game, reminiscent of the 2009 game's multiplayer.

The catchMatches are all the same ghost hunt, so the loop goes stale after an hour or two.

Both are tagged 1980s, First-Person and Adventure.

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Fears to Fathom - Carson House

92% positive from 2,763 reviews202353% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator with VHS aesthetics. Players explore an atmospheric house, make choices, and receive texts to survive unsettling events.

What players likedPlayers praise the immersive, realistic, and consistently scary atmosphere, often comparing it to "Home Alone" or similar psychological horror.

The catchBugs and glitches frequently block progress and force a full restart.

Both are tagged Narration, Atmospheric and Adventure.

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More about Bright Lights of Svetlov

What players liked

Players praise its immersive '80s Soviet atmosphere and emotionally impactful story, despite its short length.

The catch

Most of the playtime is mundane chores done at a slow-motion walking speed.

Reviews: 93% positive from 1,367
Released: 2021
Finish it: 63% of players
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2023-12-21)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,367 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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