Games like Tattletail

A first-person horror game where you manage a demanding virtual pet while avoiding its dangerous mother. The core loop involves caring for the pet and stealthily navigating its environment.

95% positive from 4,985 · 2016 · 37% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $7.99 $6.95 -13% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2017-12-21)

HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorSingleplayer1990's Cute

Six games like Tattletail

Crow Country

97% positive from 5,847 reviews2024Deck Verified

Survival horror game with puzzle-solving and exploration in an abandoned theme park. Features a no-combat Exploration Mode for a less frightening experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Crow Country as a captivating, atmospheric survival horror game that masterfully emulates and improves upon classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill titles.

The catchCombat drags it down, with slow imprecise aiming and a camera zoomed too far in.

Both are tagged 1990's, Survival Horror and Horror.

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[Chilla's Art] The Closing Shift | 閉店事件

88% positive from 3,137 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

A walking simulator with puzzle elements, this Japanese psychological horror game features a VHS aesthetic and an immersive, unsettling atmosphere. The core loop involves navigating a closing shift while experiencing escalating dread.

What players likedPlayers praise its realistic horror and unsettling storylines, comparing it to Sally Face and FNAF for its impactful, suspenseful scares without relying on jump scares.

The catchMost of the runtime is repetitive coffee making with only cheap jumpscares for horror.

Both are tagged 1990's, Survival Horror and Action.

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Alisa

89% positive from 1,532 reviews202117% finish itDeck Playable

Survival horror action-adventure with pre-rendered backgrounds, featuring challenging combat against doll-like enemies in a 1920s fantasy setting. Players explore a mansion, manage inventory, and upgrade gear to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise "Alisa" as a fantastic take on classic survival horror, reminiscent of old Resident Evil games.

The catchCombat sours it, with fiddly manual aiming and enemies that stunlock you to death.

Both are tagged 1990's, Survival Horror and Action.

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Amanda the Adventurer

95% positive from 4,098 reviews2022Deck Playable

This is a single-player horror game featuring animated VHS tapes. Players solve escape room puzzles by interacting with characters who communicate directly through the screen.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun puzzles and analog horror style, comparing it to a playable horror series.

The catchPuzzle solutions are barely hinted, so progress usually means looking up a guide.

Both are tagged 1990's, First-Person and Horror.

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CASE: Animatronics

83% positive from 4,230 reviews201612% finish itDeck Playable

This is a survival horror game where you use a tablet to monitor security cameras and hide from animatronics. The core loop involves stealthily navigating a dark police station to survive the night.

What players likedNo recurring points about comparisons or praise can be extracted from the provided text.

The catchBugs disrupt play constantly, with animatronics stuck in doorways and dead flashlights.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, First-Person and Horror.

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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

94% positive from 2,200 reviews20228% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D side-scrolling action platformer where players use a wind bullet to grab and throw enemies. It offers a nostalgic journey with upgraded graphics and adjustable difficulty.

What players likedPlayers praise the charming, engaging platforming and level design, reminiscent of classic Zelda or simple, fun PS1/PS2 gems.

The catchMovement is slow and stiff, with a fixed jump height and very short grab range.

Both are tagged 1990's, Cute and Action.

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More about Tattletail

What players liked

Players praise this mascot horror game for its simple, tension-building resource management, comparing it to a "Furby game."

The catch

Constantly grooming, feeding and charging the toy turns the horror into tedious chores.

Reviews: 95% positive from 4,985
Released: 2016
Finish it: 37% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $7.99 $6.95 -13% · Lowest ever $1.99 (2017-12-21)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 4,985 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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