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1. Missing Hiker
Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him. Missing Hiker is a horror, psychological horror and retro game. Released on February 14th 2023 has received 3,652 reviews of which 3,107 were positive and 545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played thriller games.
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2. Scauage
Scauage is a short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. Scauage is a horror, psychological horror and survival horror game. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 811 reviews of which 739 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played thriller games.
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3. The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode
The Director, a psycho killer, has chosen you to play the main character in his next film. Will you play your part and survive the night or will you be his latest victim? The Director's Disorder: Pilot Episode is a horror, thriller and emotional game. Released on January 19th 2023 has received 318 reviews of which 283 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played thriller games.
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