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Psychological horror adventure game with walking simulator exploration, puzzles, and multiple endings. Features startling scenes and a mysterious plot set in Hanoi.

91% positive from 2,980 · 2022 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $5.99 · Lowest ever $2.39 (2024-10-28)

Horror Psychological Horror PuzzleIndieAdventureCasual

Six games like The Death | Thần Trùng

Buy a Croquette!

99% positive from 7,821 reviews202425% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative adventure game where players collect yen by completing odd jobs and exploring to buy a croquette. It features simple puzzles, mild horror, and multiple endings with a quirky, slice-of-life feel.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are mentioned in the provided review.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Puzzle and Casual.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Puzzle and Casual.

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Smile For Me

98% positive from 1,887 reviews201940% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure where the only replies you have are yes and no. Nod and shake your head at the 23 residents of the Habitat to fix their troubles and unmask Doctor Habit.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art style, charming characters, and blend of whimsical, creepy, and psychedelic elements, reminiscent of Psychonauts.

The catchSplit mouse/keyboard eye and body controls feel disorienting

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Puzzle and Casual.

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Garten of Banban 7

83% positive from 1,623 reviews2024Deck Playable

Survival horror game. Explore monster-filled kindergarten levels, solve puzzles, and evade enemies to find a missing child.

What players likedPlayers praise its expanded story and increased horror with more puzzles and good scares, building on previous installments.

The catchScripted chase sequences fail to work as intended

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Horror and Puzzle.

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Anomaly Exit

90% positive from 1,251 reviews202463% finish itDeck Playable

A memory-based horror game in which your train keeps stopping at what looks like the same station. Study it and leave only if nothing has changed, or get back on board, alone or with up to five other passengers.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, unique co-op anomaly horror game, best enjoyed with friends for about an hour.

The catchAnomalies lean on lights going out and cheap jump scares far too often.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Horror and Puzzle.

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Shipwrecked 64

95% positive from 2,180 reviews202421% finish itDeck Playable

This is a puzzle adventure game with a mysterious, fictional ARG format. Players help Bucky solve puzzles to fix his boat and rescue friends on an island.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep lore, intricate puzzles, and terrifying atmosphere, making it a standout modern horror and ARG experience.

The catchCryptic puzzles that require outside guides to solve

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Horror and Puzzle.

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More about The Death | Thần Trùng

The catch

Walking speed is crawling slow, which makes the constant backtracking a chore.

Reviews: 91% positive from 2,980
Released: 2022
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $5.99 · Lowest ever $2.39 (2024-10-28)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,980 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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