Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh similar games & best alternatives

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

What works
  • Strong atmospheric horror
  • Challenging and well-designed puzzles
  • Engaging psychological story
  • Immersive audio-visual design
  • Varied and detailed environments
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles overly difficult or obscure
  • Poor optimization and occasional lag
  • Dark lighting can hinder visibility
  • Lack of hints or guidance
  • Short game length

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Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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