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ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.

What works
  • Innovative fourth-wall breaking and character-player interaction
  • Strong atmospheric and immersive horror experience
  • Good graphics and sound design for an indie game
  • Creative puzzle integration using real-world elements
  • Developer responsiveness and ongoing updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length (~3-4 hours)
  • Clunky and stiff animations and combat mechanics
  • Limited enemy variety and repetitive encounters
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Price considered high relative to content by some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Destroy All Humans!

  • High On Life

  • High On Life 2

  • Days Gone

  • ITTA

  • Hubris

  • The Last of Us™ Part I

  • Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

  • Wrought Flesh
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • ITTA

  • Wrought Flesh

  • Brush Burial: Gutter World
If you liked…

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ENTITY: THE BLACK DAY: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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Last update: 12/07/2026