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2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable81 % positive9.75 €

A horror adventure where you play a kidnapped boy exploring his captor's enormous house, solving puzzles and evading threats. Tension comes from its oppressive atmosphere and grim discoveries.

  • Dread and tension
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Don't Be Afraid special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Fobia: St. Dinfna Hotel

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2022USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified83 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Don't Be Afraid: dread and tension, a dark atmosphere as well as puzzles to figure out.

A first-person psychological horror game in which you explore a haunted hotel, solve puzzles and manage scarce resources. It blends classic survival horror with an eerie mystery story, made by a Brazilian indie studio.

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