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Games that aim to startle and unnerve the player.

Similar to roguelike games but generally with simpler or more forgiving rules & mechanics.

Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.

Subgenre of Horror, where player's character is usually more vulnerable and under-armed, usually focusing on evasion, stealth and/or puzzle-solving, rather than combat.