Games like Firework on Steam

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Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End

"All ended well.There was nothing to grieve about." A farewell, and a greeting.

Similarity 61%
Price 3.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 04 Jan 2018

Marie's Room

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Apr 2018

Lydia

Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

Similarity 61%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 02 Jun 2017

Detention

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Similarity 61%
Price 11.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Jan 2017

Never Again

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Similarity 61%
Price 13.79€
Rating 7.7
Release 09 May 2019

SOMA

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Similarity 61%
Price 28.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 21 Sep 2015

Folie Fatale

All capture targets are mentally "Jirai"(landmine)!? Meet these eccentric boys, reveal the truth beneath in this Psycho-love-horror VN!

Similarity 60%
Price 5.89€
Rating 8.5
Release 30 May 2024

MiSide

Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself?

Similarity 60%
Price -26% 10.89€
Rating 9.7
Release 10 Dec 2024

Haunted House

"Cheong Wing Mansion" A plot game set in a public housing estate, Prosperous Mansions is an exploration of Hong Kong in the olden days, with elements of ghosts and urban legends. The game is divided into units, each of which has its own story, yet is closely intertwined.

Similarity 60%
Price -17% 4.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 10 Jan 2024

Isolomus

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Similarity 60%
Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 04 Dec 2020

UNREAL LIFE

And now, for today's story.

Similarity 60%
Price -53% 7.83€
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Nov 2020

Gray Dawn

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Similarity 60%
Price 16.79€
Rating 8.0
Release 07 Jun 2018

Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself?

Similarity 60%
Price -90% 0.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 10 Apr 2015

Silence of the Sleep

You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.

Similarity 60%
Price 4.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 01 Oct 2014

Lunar Mirror:The Pavilion of Desire

This is a side-scrolling exploration and puzzle game with the background of the horror story of Cthulhu. You can move the character through A and D, talk to the character in the scene, press the F key to interact with the props in the scene, and complete the puzzle by collecting clues.

Similarity 60%
Price 8.19€
Rating 7.9
Release 04 Mar 2023

The Terrible Old Man

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Similarity 60%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.3
Release 10 Oct 2019

ANIMAL WELL

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Similarity 60%
Price 24.50€
Rating 9.4
Release 09 May 2024

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Uncover the dark secrets of Wester Drumlins and confront a new evil in a thrilling found-phone mystery from the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA.

Similarity 60%
Price 5.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 18 Mar 2021

INMOST

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Similarity 60%
Price 12.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Aug 2020

Oxenfree

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Similarity 60%
Price -31% 6.70€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Jan 2016

网瘾少年2005 Internet addicted youth 2005

"Internet Addicted Youth 2005" is a narrative-driven role-playing game. If you also yearn to revisit that era and relive the bittersweet experiences of an internet-addicted teenager, then perhaps, here, you'll find the answers you seek...

Similarity 59%
Price 1.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 03 Oct 2023

Ugly

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Similarity 59%
Price -87% 2.55€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Sep 2023

Pumpkin Eater

Pumpkin Eater is a visual novel about grief, pumpkin heads, and human decomposition. 100% medically accurate.

Similarity 59%
Price 1.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 17 Nov 2021

The Past Within

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

Similarity 59%
Price 5.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 02 Nov 2022

Most played games like Firework on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Firework that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.

1. Outer Wilds

Similarity 53% Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Outer Wilds is a exploration, space and mystery game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 81,971 reviews of which 78,436 were positive and 3,535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Firework, thanks to its 1,119 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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3,535

1,119
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2. Poppy Playtime

Similarity 58% You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 97,367 reviews of which 82,683 were positive and 14,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 986 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Firework based on player count.
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82,683
14,684

986
players

3. MiSide

Similarity 60% Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself? MiSide is a psychological horror, cute and story rich game developed by AIHASTO and published by IndieArk and Shochiku (Japan). Released on December 10th 2024 has received 107,104 reviews of which 105,086 were positive and 2,018 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 459 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Firework based on player count.
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105,086
2,018

459
players

4. Little Nightmares II

Similarity 52% Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made. Little Nightmares II is a horror, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 10th 2021 has received 42,152 reviews of which 39,665 were positive and 2,487 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 141 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Firework.
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39,665
2,487

141
players

5. Mouthwashing

Similarity 52% The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. Mouthwashing is a psychological horror, story rich and horror game developed by Wrong Organ and published by CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 28,726 reviews of which 27,656 were positive and 1,070 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Firework.
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27,656
1,070

130
players

6. Firewatch

Similarity 51% Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. Firewatch is a adventure, atmospheric and story rich game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. Released on February 09th 2016 has received 89,200 reviews of which 80,644 were positive and 8,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Firework.
8.9
80,644
8,556

130
players

7. ANIMAL WELL

Similarity 60% Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see. ANIMAL WELL is a metroidvania, exploration and puzzle game developed by Billy Basso and published by Bigmode. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 20,144 reviews of which 19,348 were positive and 796 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Firework.
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19,348
796

128
players

8. Bendy and the Ink Machine

Similarity 53% Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons. Bendy and the Ink Machine is a horror, first-person and singleplayer game developed and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 28,884 reviews of which 25,663 were positive and 3,221 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Firework.
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25,663
3,221

126
players

9. Sally Face - Episode One

Similarity 67% Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. Sally Face - Episode One is a story rich, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by Portable Moose. Released on December 14th 2016 has received 22,117 reviews of which 21,498 were positive and 619 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Firework.
9.5
21,498
619

118
players

10. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 52% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 112 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Firework.
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781
115

112
players

Best deals on games like Firework on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Firework available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Firework.

1. Observation

Similarity 58% Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. Observation is a indie, adventure and space game developed by No Code and published by Devolver Digital. Released on May 21st 2020 has received 4,740 reviews of which 3,717 were positive and 1,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Firework.
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3,717
1,023

-95% 26.80€ 1.34€

2. Ad Infinitum

Similarity 53% When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity? Ad Infinitum is a horror, action and psychological horror game developed by Hekate and published by Nacon. Released on September 14th 2023 has received 863 reviews of which 695 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Firework.
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695
168

-94% 35.50€ 2.13€

3. Children of Silentown

Similarity 64% Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks. Children of Silentown is a atmospheric, point & click and adventure game developed by Elf Games and Luna2 Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 1,259 reviews of which 1,096 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Firework.
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1,096
163

-93% 19.71€ 1.38€

4. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Similarity 63% The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil... The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a point & click, adventure and horror game developed by Cloak and Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 2,377 reviews of which 2,204 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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2,204
173

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

5. SCP: Secret Files

Similarity 68% SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know. SCP: Secret Files is a adventure, story rich and psychological horror game developed by GameZoo Studio and published by Pixmain. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 4,768 reviews of which 4,224 were positive and 544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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4,224
544

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

6. Remnant Records

Similarity 52% Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. Explore places haunted by the dead, survive elaborate and unique ghosts and find out what happened to them through thousands of generated stories. Remnant Records is a 3d, horror and demons game developed and published by Noctiluca Studio. Released on January 23rd 2024 has received 613 reviews of which 477 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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136

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

7. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

Similarity 52% Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a indie, survival horror and violent game developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 28th 2022 has received 1,910 reviews of which 1,635 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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275

-91% 26.00€ 2.34€

8. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

Similarity 63% Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive is a adventure, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by scriptwelder and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on March 11th 2019 has received 2,219 reviews of which 2,176 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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2,176
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-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

9. Anna's Quest

Similarity 53% With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she makes her way from the peaks of Glass Mountain to the deepest dungeon. Anna's Quest is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 02nd 2015 has received 2,306 reviews of which 2,031 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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2,031
275

-90% 19.99€ 1.99€

10. Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today

Similarity 60% A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world thatgets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it?Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself? Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed by Fictiorama Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 10th 2015 has received 1,461 reviews of which 1,222 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Firework.
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1,222
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-90% 9.99€ 0.99€

Free games like Firework on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Firework you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Firework.

1. Poppy Playtime

Similarity 58% You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught. Poppy Playtime is a horror, free to play and singleplayer game developed and published by Mob Entertainment. Released on October 12th 2021 has received 97,367 reviews of which 82,683 were positive and 14,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 986 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Firework.
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82,683
14,684

986
players

2. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 52% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 112, this game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free games like Firework.
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781
115

112
players

3. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 64% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,295 reviews of which 10,013 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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10,013
282

63
players

4. The Happyhills Homicide

Similarity 51% Welcome to Happyhills, the town where you can indulge your deepest desires, make your wildest dreams come true, and slaughter anyone in your path. In this case, all three of these are the same. Welcome the citizens of Happyhills in your way! The Happyhills Homicide is a adventure, puzzle and 2d game developed and published by Copperbolt. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 480 reviews of which 469 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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469
11

60
players

5. Samsara Room

Similarity 64% You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series. Samsara Room is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 29th 2020 has received 9,022 reviews of which 8,781 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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8,781
241

20
players

6. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap

Similarity 55% Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home. [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap is a horror, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Raycastly. Released on June 03rd 2024 has received 4,057 reviews of which 3,900 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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3,900
157

19
players

7. Nightmare House: The Original Mod

Similarity 53% Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,258 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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1,223
35

18
players

8. TELEFORUM

Similarity 53% TELEFORUM is a found-footage-styled horror game exploring the unknown side of media. You’re visiting a widow’s apartment to conduct an interview about her husband's death. But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it? TELEFORUM is a free to play, horror and psychological horror game developed by Monumental Collab and published by CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 2,839 reviews of which 2,615 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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2,615
224

7
players

9. At Home Alone Final

Similarity 64% A casual healing rpg that takes players on a journey around the house from the perspective of a young girl, what does she do when she's home alone? What strange things will you come across in the process, and while exploring, perhaps... What other strange secrets might you discover? At Home Alone Final is a free to play, rpg and horror game developed by 阿正不经 and published by 0Cube. Released on December 31st 2021 has received 7,144 reviews of which 6,952 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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6,952
192

6
players

10. Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo

Similarity 52% A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was. Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo is a psychological horror, 2d and rpg game developed and published by etherane. Released on November 21st 2016 has received 1,880 reviews of which 1,828 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Firework.
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1,828
52

4
players