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The Monstrous Horror Show

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Four girls find their way into an abandoned hospital, each for her own reasons. Will they manage to unravel the dark secrets hiding within, escape safely, and return to their normal, peaceful lives?

What works
  • Rich and engaging multi-character narrative
  • Unique blend of horror and adult content
  • Detailed pixel art and animations
  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Accessible gameplay with helpful features
Things to keep in mind
  • Some players find content disturbing or offensive
  • Patch required for full adult content
  • Repetitive audio effects
  • Map navigation can be confusing
  • Combat and puzzles are relatively simple

What to play next

Top picks

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  • SHUTEN ORDER
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • SHUTEN ORDER

  • 羽翼的祈愿 - Feather Of Praying
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The Monstrous Horror Show: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Exploration, Continuation.

Why this game works

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