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Looking for games like 2D Platformer? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cardinal Escape, Reliquia Park or SMILE GAME BUILDER.

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  1. Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Discover strange relics left behind by the previous inhabitants of the forest, and learn how they work through a collection of over 200 puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reliquia Park.

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  3. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Smile Game Builder is a game making software. Programming is not a required skill! All necessary materials are included such as 3D models, graphics, music and more. Now, all you need is your creativity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SMILE GAME BUILDER.

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  4. a deceptively simple yet fiercely demanding precision-platformer set on a distant, dying world. Every jump is deliberate, weighty, and difficult to master—yet deeply satisfying once you learn its rhythm. There are no enemies to defeat, only the environment itself and the unwavering discipline it demands from you. As you descend deeper beneath the surface, the story unfolds subtly, piece by piece.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenogen.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Edge of War delivers an isometric, turn-based CRPG where the world reacts to you. All side quests are main quests, as every decision matters and impacts the fate of the Northlands. Explore and complete missions, but keep your heroes on their toes: the wilds do not forgive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of War.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    97% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Take control of Captain Grisham as you investigate the uncharted Planet 4-514. Collect items to help you progress deeper into the planet's depths, and power up your weapons to fight off powerful enemies and bosses! Explore multiple biomes, each with its own hazards to navigate, and uncover the mysteries that lie underneath the surface! Features: Over 70 items to discover Each item has its o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanthiom Zero.

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  7. Electronic World Z is a 2D Challenging Platform game based on the story of a Robot called DGIN TV whose mission is to collect all of the Electronic components required to reinstate the Giant Power Generator device in "Z" Power Station. It all started when the Giant Power Generator suddenly stopped working because of the damaged electronic components. It resulted in a power outage in some parts of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electronic World Z.

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  8. This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene.  SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.

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  9. Space thugs have overrun the Universe. Your mission is simple: Restore Order Notice: WebGL appears to be producing distorted in-game sounds or on occasions not playing music at all. The recommended way of playing the game is by downloading the suitable Desktop version (Windows or Mac) attached further below to fully enjoy it. This game is part of the course "Game Design and Development" by Mic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Anarchy.

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  10. This is my implementation for the modified 2D Shooter game, a project for the course Game Design and Development by Michigan State University Modifications: 1) Design enemy types with new sprites and / or behaviors2) Implement accelerate ability (for player) along with corresponding UI element indicator3) Design level with completely new map layout, environmental objects, and enemiesCredits: "2D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter.

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  11. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In Rabbit Samurai, you’ll join a colorful 2D deck-building adventure. Each fight is tougher and funnier than the last. Face off against quirky creatures in 42 arenas. Each round, you’ll grow stronger as you shuffle your way to victory. Between battles, choose how to improve your chances: add a new card to your deck, remove a card holding you back, or heal up and keep going. Discover chests and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit Samurai.

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    Chapter 1 is available for free!Hello everyone! I've resumed (albeit slowly) development on THE DOUBLE! Chapter 2 will be released around September 2026. If you've just discovered this game, I'd love for you to play Chapter 1 (which is available for free). I also hope to be able to complete Chapter 3 by the end of this year, and then finish the game in early 2027, releasing the final Chapter 4. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DOUBLE.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! With your variable manipulation abilities, you can enhance your stats such as attack power and speed. Not only that, but you can also set a monster's HP to zero for an instant kill or alter its hostility to turn it into an ally. Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debugging Hero.

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  15. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay, and narrative. Its unique approach to non-linear exploration and action gameplay offers a fresh take on Metroidvania gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioframe Outpost.

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  16. Radium Lux is a physics-based skill game with puzzle elements. The game design is inspired by and based on the author's hermetic Theory of Everything. This game was an important element in looking at the nature of reality from the perspective of a software developer. The level design is partly based on the three principles of static, organic and chaotic structures. Sometimes the levels change thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radium Lux.

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  17. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Obscura is a puzzle-platformer in which the player uses different cameras to find colorful solutions to problems in a monochromatic world. The game was developed as a high school project by Griffon Hanson and Ty Morrow, and it won 7th place in the Computer Game & Simulation Programming event at the 2021 FBLA National Leadership Conference. Everything the player sees is in black and white, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscura.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A Side Scroller Adventure game with a slight touch of Thriller. Use the powers of your flashlight to light up the shadow creatures that roam trought the forest and seek your way out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mislight.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Forgotten and lost to time, a mysterious entity known as The One has awoken you; an ancient robot known as The Caretaker. You are tasked with reclaiming the world from a being known only as Fear before he finishes draining the world of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Gardens.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

    The sequel to The Legend of Dark Witch for the Nintendo 3DS. The player takes on another eight opponents in this 2D side-scrolling shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch 2.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place. The game is a 3D puzzle, the player needs to put in place the missing pieces of the puzzle (items) scattered around the location. To create an entire location. You need to go to the item, take it by pressing the left mouse button and take the item to the desired location marked in green. If you brou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D PUZZLE - Kingdom in dark.

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  23. Here, you will enter the memory world of the blue slime, solve puzzles, and explore the unknown. There are three chapters, each containing fifteen levels, namely "Primary School", "Middle School", and "University". At the end of each chapter, relevant achievements can be unlocked. Flipping through the diary, you can view the bits and pieces of memories in the blue s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Slime.

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  24. The game starts, main menu appears. You press start, but something is wrong.  Try clicking again. Use A-D to move, Space to jump. Mind your cursor. The main menu has become the game. Navigate glitched UI elements where buttons are platforms, volume sliders move you around, and menu screens hide devious puzzles. A short experimental platformer that breaks the fourth wall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press Start.

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  25. Full course link: https://www.redfoolsstudio.com/game-developmentSample link:  Ready to unlock your full potential as a Godot game developer and build a massive portfolio in record time? This course is an exhilarating sprint, challenging you to design, develop, and deploy 30 unique 2D mini-games in just 30 days! You'll move beyond simple tutorials, rapidly prototyping diverse game mechanics and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Games in 30 Days using Godot.

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  26. A prototype for a unique platforming mechanic! Here's a prototype for a unique platforming concept, where you traverse in a circle, bending reality as you traverse through a curved stage.  This originally was meant to be a running/side-scroller parallax puzzle platformer (see concept art below).  ·········• FEATURES •·········  Travel through a curved level with simple platformingMess around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Square.

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  27. The core mechanics of this game revolve around size, weight, and portals—along with their many surprising applications. You can push boxes as long as their total size does not exceed your own, meaning that the larger you are, the more and bigger boxes you can push! However, each time you move, you move a distance equal to your own size, making precise positioning more challenging. So, what’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScaleBox.

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  28. This is a modified project for the CAS 117 course at Michigan State University. Use WASD/D-Pad/Left Stick to move, Space/Bottom button to jump, and the Arrow Keys/Right Stick to change the dorection of gravity. Modifications: Added Gravity Changing- by pressing the arrow keys, the player can chage the direction of gravity once mid-air and once on the ground.Added a custom script to properly ori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravinaut.

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  29. Space Debris 2: Defence! This is my 2D Platformer project made on Unity and C# thanks to the Coursera course "Game Design and Development" by Michigan State University. Step into the shoes of an astronaut trapped in a hostile space base, face relentless enemies, defy reversed gravity, and avoid toxic pools to make your escape. By collecting keys and power-ups scattered throughout the levels, demon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Debris 2: Defence!.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Overview "New Eden" is a free-form strategic tower-defence game developed by team 3D3N to challenge the status-quo of grid-based tower defence gameplay - by giving the player absolute freedom over how they choose to defend their biodome by placing towers anywhere on the map.  Discover tower combinations and strategize for the most efficient and destructive base imaginable, but beware, enemies come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Eden.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The original design of the game "Maze" was to simulate the real environment when encountering a maze in reality, breaking the necessary map guidance elements in previous games. If players have a strong sense of direction, the game will become dull, but if players have a poor sense of direction, playing this game is simply torture oneself. The current experience version provides stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZE.

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  32. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Flip Stride A negative-space flipping runner game created by Gunnar Clovis in about 20 hours for the GTMK 2019 Game Jam. NEW: HTML BUILD I identified the error that was still breaking my previous HMTL export attempts: a broken function critical to the dynamic camera. So the HTML build uses a substitute built-in camera that keeps the player in the center of the view instead of at the bottom, giving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flip Stride.

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  33. Tick Tock Time Machine is a 2D platforming adventure for everyone! Play as Charlie Parker, a feline adventurer whose only limit is his weight. Use a mysterious pocket watch to bend time to your will & apply its powers to reach your goals. Actual modifications that I've made to the game: I created 4 new levels, one of them being a tutorial, with the other three being complete, coherent levels. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tick Tock Time Machine.

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  34. The Antagonist is a 2D Platformer taking the player through the mission of a Spy, leading up to the Alien Invasion of Earth that takes place in Phoenix Rising. It serves as a prequel to Phoenix Rising and completes the story. Some of the features that I completely implemented on my own are:  Creative Changes: Wrote, created and implemented the entire narrative for the game. This includes the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Antagonist.

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  35. Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

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  36. K3LVN is a sci-fi action platformer where the player is a creature who’s been experimented on and is trying to escape the space station lab where they’re being kept. K3LVN is able to change their state of matter to alter their behavior. The three states usable are the Gel state which is the default bipedal state, the Liquid state which makes K3LVN smaller and grants the ability to climb on certain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K3LVN.

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  37. Welcome to the Rolling Gauntlet. See if you are ready to traverse the universe in forty levels. Test the dexterity of your fingers and the strength of your resolve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolling Gauntlet.

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  38. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    This is an action puzzle game about camera magic In the game, players will play as Miss Talia, a graduate student of the Magic Academy, racing against time! Will you be able to return to the academy before the dorm lights go out? That’s up to you!The Time-Space Magic of the Camera! Copy Space! By photographing close-up objects, create new platforms to keep moving forward! Return to the Past! If… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lens Adventure.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A game in which you control an egg-shaped player to explore 4 unique levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eggsplorer.

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  40. Blast off into an unforgettable adventure with adorable space cats! Solve beautiful jigsaw puzzles featuring brave feline astronauts, futuristic spacecraft, colorful planets, glowing nebulae, and the wonders of deep space. The game features increasing difficulty, with each new puzzle offering more pieces and a greater challenge. Every completed puzzle unlocks another step in an exciting journey a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzles: Space Cats.

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  41. VOID81 is a 3D platform game with survival horror elements, where you explore ever-changing levels, solve puzzles, avoid dangers, and traverse surreal worlds inspired by the retro atmosphere of the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void81.

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  42. A mysterious little witch dressed in dinosaur pajamas is dragged into a cyberspace by a cyber devil. She needs to find the exit in each fragment of space, while collecting healing balloons and completing time races to unlock subsequent spaces. This is a platforming game that blends action-packed jumping with a chaotic mix of physics. As the name suggests, the core gameplay revolves around "heads."… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head's Adventures:chibichibi.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Start on an epic adventure of square proportions! Explore mysterious zones, conquer challenging puzzles, and engage in thrilling battles with fierce foes. Unlock the full potential of your hero by collecting powerful items scattered throughout the land. The greatest of adventurers will discover hidden treasures waiting for only the bravest of explorers. Parry bullets! Once discovered, the Parry Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeroSquare.

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  44. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Venture deep into the woods surrounding the outskirts of Loveland Ohio to find... your missing fast food order (of course it got lost again)! In this short but sweet 2d puzzle platformer play as a character inspired by the famous cryptid: The Loveland Frog. Traverse simple yet perplexing obstacles, swing across platforms, collect flies, and leap over gaps while admiring the magical aestheti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loveland's Leap.

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  45. The game begins with a tragic tale of a scientist whose reckless experiments led to the destruction of the world, plunging it into chaos and pollution. The protagonist, Lean, loses everything he holds dear—his family and his beloved—in the aftermath. Consumed by grief and rage, Lean embarks on a journey of revenge. However, after a climactic battle with the scientist, Lean is defeated and left for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Lean.

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  46.                    Some days, you just need to fly. Soar offers something rare, a space designed for your peace of mind. Transform into a dragon and glide through beautiful floating islands where the only goal is clearing your mind and unwinding. Tasneem is a realm of floating islands touched by an ancient corruption. As Nur, you have the gift of flight and the ability to bring gentle heal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soar: Pillars of Tasneem.

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  47. No coding requiredBuild deep sophisticated gameplay without writing a single line of code. Adventure Forge uses intuitive highly contextual dropdown menus that guide you step-by-step, so you’ll never worry about syntax or formatting. Just assemble logical “If this then that” statements in plain English to bring your story and game mechanics to life. Track variables like health, inventory, or ques… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Forge.

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  48. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    TURN-BASED CARD STRATEGY X TILE CONTROL Tell your opponents who rules the land! Card damage is no longer just numbers—it’s based on range, and at the end of each round, the difference in territory points determines the damage dealt. Strategy isn’t just in your hand—you’ll need to deploy buildings, set traps, and control the battlefield! DEPLOY ACROSS YOUR TERRITORY Deploy on your territory! What’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Legends.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    70% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Empty streets between soulless buildings… Structures that feel familiar yet alien… And the feeling that something is constantly watching you… Liminal City is an exploration-focused psychological horror and liminal space experience in the ultra-realistic VHS style, developed with Unreal Engine 5. As you navigate the relatively "safe" streets of Backrooms Level 11, reality can sudde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal City.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Trials of Valor is a roguelike fighting game. Inspired by classic RPGs, it blends simple class-based characters with fast, skill-based combat. Choose your path across a boardgame-style map. Fight enemies, collect gear and face powerful bosses. Select your starting class and build your own unique playstyle. Use your attacks, abilities dodges and blocks to overcome every challenge in this unfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Valor.

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