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2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

A first-person narrative adventure where you play photography student Shiomi, using a camera to explore an eerie mirror version of her 2000s Japanese hometown while confronting fragments of her psyche. Photography and light horror take center stage.

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2019PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox78 % positive24.50 €

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You play S.A.M., the AI of a damaged space station, using cameras, systems and puzzles to uncover what happened to the crew. A slow-burning, eerie sci-fi thriller with strong atmosphere and an unusual perspective.

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Gray Dawn

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A psychological horror thriller in which you play a priest accused of murdering an altar boy, wandering through nightmarish, religiously charged scenes. Exploration and puzzles drive a dark, story-focused narrative.

Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

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You browse the found smartphone of a missing young woman and piece together her story from messages, photos and apps. A quiet, narrative-driven investigation with light puzzles and social themes.

Her Story

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You type keywords into an old police database and piece together a haunting crime mystery from fragmented live-action interview clips of one woman. The story assembles itself in your head, in whatever order your curiosity leads you.

Immortality

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You comb through footage from three unreleased films, using match cuts to jump between scenes and uncover what happened to actress Marissa Marcel. An unusual, dark mystery thriller weaving together film history, performance and obsession.

Lily's World XD

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You find a teenager's laptop from 2004 and piece together what happened to her through her diary, chats and desktop snooping. The psychological horror breaks the fourth wall and plays on the nostalgia of old computer interfaces.

Simulacra

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You dig through a missing woman's smartphone, reading messages, using apps and watching videos, to piece together a creepy mystery. A short, story-driven horror experience told through found-footage-style screen interaction.

Simulacra 2

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You investigate an influencer's death using only her phone, digging through messages, videos and social media to uncover the truth. A creepy mystery thriller built around digital detective work and storytelling.

Try to Fall Asleep

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You play John Herrin, whose brain damage from an accident means you can only piece together his past by falling asleep. Within his dreams, visions and hallucinations make every attempt to rest harder than it looks.

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