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2000PEGI 18PlayStation

A stylish PlayStation action-adventure in which three mercenaries hunt for a kidnapped Triad daughter in Hong Kong and stumble into supernatural horror. Pre-rendered backdrops, a comic-like look and puzzles define it, with the characters' fear acting as a gameplay mechanic.

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  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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2023USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive29.99 €

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A grim adventure steeped in Nordic folklore and nightmarish creatures, in which a boy tries to rescue his sister. It blends puzzles, hiding and boss encounters with an oppressive, fairy-tale atmosphere.

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Kuon

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A FromSoftware survival horror game set in Heian-era Japan, where you play several characters through a cursed castle full of demons and puzzles. Japanese folklore gives it a dark, eerie atmosphere.

Tormented Souls

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A survival horror throwback to early Resident Evil with fixed camera angles, intricate puzzles and scarce ammo. You guide Caroline through a decaying mansion full of secrets and grotesque creatures.

Poppy Playtime

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A horror puzzle adventure set in an abandoned toy factory, where you use the GrabPack to manipulate circuits and flee from creepy toy monsters. Environmental puzzles mixed with chase sequences deliver short, intense scares.

Bendy and the Ink Machine

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A first-person horror adventure set in an abandoned 1930s cartoon studio where you solve puzzles, scavenge, and flee from ink creatures. Its vintage cartoon look contrasts sharply with the oppressive dread.

Rule of Rose

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A disturbing survival horror game set in 1930s England, where Jennifer is drawn into a cruel hierarchy of children aboard an airship and orphanage. Its dog companion, oppressive atmosphere and unsettling story made it a controversial cult classic.

Penumbra: Black Plague

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A claustrophobic first-person horror game set in an underground research facility, where you survive through physics-based puzzles and hiding rather than weapons. Atmosphere and fear of the unknown matter far more than combat.

Alone in the Dark

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You experience one of the first survival horror games, pairing 3D characters with pre-rendered backgrounds that paved the way for Resident Evil. You fight with guns or melee weapons and solve puzzles to get through its eerie rooms.

Corpse Party: Blood Drive

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The sequel to Book of Shadows sends a group of students back into the cursed Heavenly Host Elementary School. It focuses on gruesome horror storytelling, puzzles and exploration, now with 3D chibi graphics and traditional anime-style cutscene art.

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