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Looking for games like a game-dev? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with How to Exorcise Your Husband, An Automaton's Journey or Philna Fantasy.

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  1. How to Exorcise Your Husband Bernard, Josette's late husband, still very attached to the hold he has over his wife, cannot leave her alone, even in the afterlife. Desperate, she calls on her loyal friends, Halima and Dorothy. The three widows then embark together on a quest where each will have to face her past and exorcise their respective husbands. "How to exorcise your husband" is a short puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Exorcise Your Husband.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore the world An open world filled with secrets that opens up as you advance through the game and find new items. Explore dungeons and solve puzzles Explore 8 different dungeons, each with unique enemies and puzzles. Help your friends Complete a variety of side quests, often culminating in exciting boss battles, and receive great rewards. Obtain powerful items Complete dungeons and side quests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Automaton's Journey.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    An adventurer from an alien planet accidentally lands on the continent of Volant, and so begins the Philna Fantasy.Explore the world through battles and puzzle solving, choose the right equipment and skills to build your character, and finally face the shadows invading the world. Explore the WorldExplore every part of Volant, fight monsters in different dungeons, and acquire equipment of higher qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philna Fantasy.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    97% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Patch me if you can is a puzzle adventure where you dive into a game world and manipulate objects however you want. Equip blocks to shrink boulders, move the sun, and thwart Lord's conspiracy. This broken world needs your 'patch'! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patch me if you can.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions... Master the dark arts Combine charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror at Highrook.

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  6. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Our Ascent is an incremental roguelite RPG with many layers of metaprogression. The game is currently in the Alpha Testing phase! The main gameplay loop is similar to that of a traditional RPG. Level up, upgrade your stats, buy equipment, etc. Where this game differs is through the incremental roguelite mechanics. You can only fight a certain number of enemies before the run ends, and once a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Ascent.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Slip 'n slide around this casual puzzle adventure! Be a cute slime and explore a magical world. Only stop sliding when you run into something -- SPLAT! Perfect to pick up 'n play for a minute or binge in a weekend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slip 'n Slime.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    CONTROLS: Movement: Arrow Keys or WASD R: Reset Room Z: Previous Level          X: Next Level ESC: Exit Game If you have a Windows or Linux(Ubuntu) computer, it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED you download (link at bottom of page) and play. There are some layering and sound issues with the html export. Sandy's Great Escape By Team Mocha Moose Help Sandy, a magical crab, navigate through a dungeon's tricks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandy's Great Escape.

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  10. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    It's 1899, and the frozen North is one of the Western world's last remaining frontiers. Explorers come from across the globe, scheming and dreaming of planting their flag at the Pole. Every summer, a half dozen countries send massive expeditions, continuing a centuries-old search for the fabled Northwest Passage. Christian missionaries A RING OF BLUE IN AN ENDLESS BLACK have begun to settle and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grønland.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick to the Plan.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 3,472 reviews

    Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.Explore Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 426 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Sparklite is an action-adventure set in the whimsical and ever-changing land of Geodia. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite! Key Features • Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics • … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparklite.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prodigal.

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  17. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 9,559 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    A short Action/Adventure game following the gluttonous Buffet Knight who gobbles up everything and spits them back at his foes. Grow bigger and bigger to face the evil Demon Chef, but who knows what can happen when your appetite grows out of control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buffet Knight.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,860 reviews

    Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Nexus.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Spindle is an old-school zeldaesque action-adventure where you slip into the role of Death. But you won't be alone: A pig is your companion! Obviously. Because of reasons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spindle.

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  21. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Legends of Tynedale is a classic top-down action adventure game. Journey with Geordie as he takes on his Grandfather’s legacy: to find out if there is truth in the old Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legends of Tynedale.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    72% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The puzzle-solving fantasy adventure with social simulation. Lonesome Village is a cozy, quiet town struggling to rebuild after a strange calamity wiped out their homes. Take the role of Wes the coyote and help bring this village back from the brink of destruction in a puzzle-filled life sim If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonesome Village.

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  23. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 500 reviews

    Out in the Indian Ocean somewhere is a tiny desert island where a multiverse spanning drama is unfolding. You play as Home, a cursed super intelligence bound to a soldier's corpse by an alien named Moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 24 Killers.

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  24. Enter the Forgotten Castle! The Forgotten Castle is an action adventure challenging game with a great dark atmosphere.Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.Defeat the bosse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Castle.

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  25. Game Description:The Last Connection is a narrative-driven game where you play as a Switchboard Operator. You will be connecting a town of characters to each other during your last week, before being replaced by a machine. Your choices in who to connect calls to will help solve the problems of townsfolk, have lasting consequences, and can help people overcome their barriers and improve relationshi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Connection.

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  26. CREATION OF A GOD: THE ETERNAL VILLAGE The game combines action roguelike mechanics, platforming, village building, puzzles, and combat in a procedural world where you never know what might happen. You must fulfill the demands of a mysterious god or you will be destroyed! -You'll build a village from nothing, choosing from over twenty types of buildings. You'll gather resources in four procedu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creation of a god: The Eternal Village.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a nostalgic journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade with unique mechanics, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Sword.

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  28. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Controls To Move: Arrows or WASD A button (interact): E or J B button (attack): C or L Start: Enter Select: Shift Taking notes is recommended. --------------------------- In "Curse of Aterwood Manor" you play as Detective Elias Aterwood, who inherits a mysterious, abandoned mansion rumored to be haunted. As you explore its eerie halls, you discover an empty painting in the mansion's scrip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Aterwood Manor.

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  29. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ProtoDungeon: Episode I is a short, top-down exploration adventure game set in a mysterious abandoned castle. Explore, solve puzzles, and find your way out! You appear in front of a castle, trapped in an unknown realm. Make your way through the castle in front of you to the familiar chapel, which you shudder at even though you can't remember why. Seek the fragments of the chapel seal to unlock it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoDungeon: Episode I.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Feline.

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  31. About the GameThe Cave Exit is a challenging top-down action dungeon crawler with light roguelike elements and procedurally generated floors. Your goal: Find the exit on each floor, collect gems and loot, solve small puzzles, and defeat monsters standing in your way. Progress by upgrading your character, completing floors across multiple levels, and ultimately defeating 5 powerful bosses. Your j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cave Exit.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Bit Tower is a simple Tower Defense game where you defend your castle while trying to withstand increasingly larger waves. Hire adventurers, position them strategically, and fight against the waves of monsters. Play with 7 unlockable characters. Battle against 4 species of monsters and their variants. Support abilities. Unlock all Steam achievements. Infinite waves, endure as long as you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Tower.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    After their car breaks down, a group of teens find themselves trapped in the clutches of an ancient evil! They must fight against dark forces and find out the truth before it's too late...From Rosaceae Games comes a homage to classic survival horror. Battle your way through dangerous enemies in a top down perspective, and put your brain to the test solving puzzles and challenges to progress. All w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Hi ! Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game set up in a futuristic world. Inspired by the great "Dorfromantik" we have decided to make this game to build our team with a limit of 6 months of development. Build your archipelago while listening to relaxing synthwave music. Hexocity is a relaxing puzzle game where you place hexagonal tiles and win points by connecting the same elements. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexoCity.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Play as an Armlys alien named Vagrient in this evolving sci-fi action/adventure game, featuring RPG elements. It's full of exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VAGRIENT.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Will you be able to uncover your raison d'être and solve the mysteries that await in this suspenseful thriller? In this 2D adventure title, players can explore as they please, examine objects, solve a series of riddles, and complete a variety of minigames. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raisond'etre.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Small but tricky indie game to spend your evening on playing. You'll have to determine the cause of a program's critical error and restore its modules by playing mini games and solving puzzles while using the console. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OS:Path.

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  38. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Enter a huge manor to fix the mess you've made summoning a beast from the depths. Look for the three sacred grimoires, hidden in a labyrinth made of rooms, closed doors and unsolved mysteries. Will you find it before it gets too dark and you'll get consumed by the fears that we can't see? Enjoy a short time trial experience, memorize the scenario and reach one of the three endings before your t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summoner's Mess.

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  39. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Aplestia:Retold unravels the story of Britton, Summer, Rover and Marina, four friends that went on their first S Class Quest by mistake! Even though they are still rookie adventurers, they will try their best to tackle on a difficult, gem-related and full of mystery adventure! Follow their steps as they travel on the colorful and gem-monster pested Aplestia island! They will have to find secrets, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aplestia: Retold.

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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Marie's Adventure is a light-hearted yet mature fantasy RPG that blends humor and a dash of chaos. Have sex, battle demons, birth a new generation of hope, and maybe, enjoy the ride a little too much. All while navigating pregnancy, passion, and a cow-print bikini she refuses to change (don’t ask). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marie's Adventure.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 2,612 reviews

    Sir, We Have an Orc Problem is an incremental-style tower defense game where you face an overwhelming number of orcs. Greet them with even more bullets, bombs and lasers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir, We Have an Orc Problem.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Maria Moore is wrongfully imprisoned in the dreaded Mawgate Asylum. To survive she must do things she never thought herself capable of. Fight, hide, solve puzzles, and investigate the illusive dark forces behind the asylum. Maria must escape, or be consumed by the madness of Mawgate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawgate.

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  44. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Cartapli: fold Quest is a turn-based combat game combining strategy roguelike mechanics with unique origami puzzles. Fold the paper to shift positions and defeat all enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cartapli : Fold Quest.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The world has ended. Homgard can’t be saved… but someone still needs to do the paperwork. You move through the broken world by solving logic puzzles, each one revealing a little more of what was lost. Along the way you'll find heroes who hit snooze on destiny, gods who went to get snacks and never came back, and apocalyptic cults arguing over font sizes. Apparently, this is considered normal.   … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homgard.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-like action adventure RPG where you’ll wield elemental magic to explore the nooks and crannies of Ardemia and battle a rising evil. Play single player or with a friend in co-op! Shrine’s Legacy lets you harness elemental Gemstones to cast spells in real-time both to defeat foes and remove obstacles! Meet intriguing characters along the way as the two heroes journey to res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine's Legacy.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW & JOIN THE DISCORD <3 About the GameBento Blocks is a cozy puzzle game about slicing and packing ingredients neatly into lunch boxes using the fewest cuts. ... Test your culinary creativity by exploring over 180 hand-crafted levels, each with its own quirky twist and satisfying solution. ... Play how you like! Unwind with gentle music, bite-sized challenges and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bento Blocks.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Level up your Near-Mage experience with this deluxe bundle! Includes: The full Near-Mage base game Original Soundtrack – magickal music from Transylvania Digital Artbook – behind-the-scenes art and lore Cosmetic DLC – stand out at the mage school in style! Whether you're already enrolled or new to the Transylvanian Institute for Magick, this bundle gives you the best value. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near-Mage.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Sausage Cat is a relaxing puzzle game for cat lovers! This game is cozy, yet provides challenge for all ages. Help your sausage kittens get to their milk pots while filling all the room! Enjoy diverse levels full of challenge and fun! Features: 30 Levels Cozy and Pixelated Art-style Steam Achievements for your account If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sausage Cat.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Run your dream bakery, make friends with adorable animals, collect friendship photos and unique scrapbook elements. Forge ahead, using the power of baking to solve the town’s challenges. Let every animal enjoy its favorite bread—and open up about the secrets they’ve kept hidden. Box Bakery is a cozy and heartwarming simulation game where you step into the shoes of a newcomer baker, running your ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Box Bakery.

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