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Games like A Rooftop Tale

Games like A Rooftop Tale

Games like A Rooftop Tale

Looking for games like A Rooftop Tale? Here are top open world platformer recommendations with a fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Saviorless, MO:Astray or Owlboy.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    "Savior" is the first independent videogame created entirely in Cuba. It is an animated 2D platformer that utilizes timing mechanics and other experimental elements more similar to non-games and other less commercial aspects of videogames. The story begins when your protagonist, a "Little God," awakes a strange dream to discover that his world is disappearing. From here begins a frantic search th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviorless.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Critic Score 88%Based on 19 reviews

    Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer- a tiny bird armed with a matchstick- who must burn the wicked queen to save his family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Well Dweller.

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  5. A Slime that Evolves through Absorption and Transformation!A unique action mechanic where you absorb enemies and freely use their forms and powers. You're not just a typical monster. You can transform into the humans and creatures you absorb—taking on not only their appearance but also their attack styles, skills, and even passive abilities. Fight in their way, master their power, and forge your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Changer.

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  6. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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  7. Rich Skills:More than 10 unique cat characters, each with special abilities. Fast-paced, satisfying combat:Block, perfect dodge, combos, executions, air combos, downward slashes, plus Boss moves coached by real-life fighters. Diverse Exploration:Chinese-themed puzzles offering knowledge, designed to avoid frustrating progress blocks. Various levels: Sky, underground, sea, jungle, snow, underwat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeCat.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 2,906 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Inmost is an atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INMOST.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 484 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catmaze.

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  10. Join us on Socials!StoryPrimordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, Oak-Hide, who journeys into unknown lands to save her people and became a symbol amongst the creatures she lives with known as "the Dreg". This legend is narrated by “Eldar”, Leader of the Dreg and Brunt’s adoptive father. Eldar is an ancient lore keeper who holds a wealth of knowledge in Eridalian history.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero.

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  11. Prepare yourself for a visually stunning Metroidvania adventure that delivers a cinematic look and an engaging storytelling experience. Embark on a thrilling journey as a small cannon who hatches from a bird's egg, unaware of its true potential. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to About Cannons & Sparrows.

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  12. Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YesterSol.

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  13. Returning home after a work trip Bion finds that his family is gone and the city is flooded by bloodthirsty creatures that someday used to be people. The hero goes on a search of his family, visiting the most various places and at the same time trying to survive. Hope of Bion is an adventure game with a lean towards story and atmosphere. Visit different locations, examine the objects of environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope of Bion.

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  14. An ominous presence hangs in the air across Ohio. Something is coming to Earth, and their sights are set on the Midwest.  You look up into the dark night sky of Cleveland and wonder... what else is out there? Then, things begin to change... At work, people begin to act strange, like they are no longer themselves.  Your friends act like they don't even know you and your neighbors look the other w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World Ends in Ohio.

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  15. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    68% User Score Based on 519 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Bye Sweet Carole is a horrific thriller game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril. (Remothered series) Be ready to jump into the world of Corolla and meet the rabbits that has infested it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bye Sweet Carole.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Selfloss - Sorrow adventure of the kind old-man and his magic staff, inspired by the era of postimpresionism, in mixed fantasy setting of Ancient Russia, Iceland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selfloss.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    An action adventure game in which you, as a magic doll, will fight evil spirits at night. You will be met by malicious opponents - a bannik, a ovinnik and a kikimora. Find a way to defeat them in a fair fight and teach them a lesson so that they will remember it for a long time! • Explore the yard, the wheat field and the river bank • Collect a collection of strange objects • Learn more a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisa and Baba Yaga.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    The Warrior is an adventure, and platformer game that explores the perspective of multiple protagonists, all intertwined in a single, grand story. Each character wants to be the star of their own adventure. By taking control of each one, you'll discover that the villain and the hero are simply a matter of perspective. In addition to unique abilities, each character carries their own difficul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warrior.

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  19. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    A 2,5D adventure set in a world in which almost no life is left you will play as Gaia, a being born from nature's last wish with power to influence the surrounding nature in order to face a dark world while being chased by strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Last Breath.

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  20. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olija.

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  21. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    Warriorb is a challenging spline-scroller platformer game. You play as a mighty spirit trapped in an unlikely body. Will you be able to regain your freedom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarriOrb.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,478 reviews

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iconoclasts.

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  23. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 285 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Dog Story.

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  24. A city of smoke, rain and endless rooftops. Separated from his mother, a small black cat follows her scent through the city, using smoke to reach places no ordinary cat could. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOOT.

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  25. She slew the Demon King.Then everything she believed began to fall apart.For generations, humanity has fought an endless war against the demons. You begin as a young girl destined to become a knight. Train through changing seasons. Receive your knighthood. Fight across ruined frontiers. Rise to become the legendary Knight of the Sky. Your final mission is simple: Slay the Demon King.Yet the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Codex.

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  26. THE MAIN STORY The main character of ARTMESS is a girl named Maya. She lives in a small town, in a regular old house, and she’s desperately trying to get her parents back together. Then, one day, a mysterious creature shows up to help her - it looks like a glowing blue blob. Together, they run away to an amazing but rapidly fading world of Slavic folklore, searching for something that could help … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARTMESS.

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    Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebra.

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    Stoatman is an exciting adventure where you play as a brave stoat in a dangerous fairy-tale world. A small but mighty stoat wielding a powerful magical sword, you are set to discover hidden secrets and face challenges along the way. Master powerful spells, explore mysterious lands, and battle incredible creatures in this thrilling Metroidvania adventure! Game Features: A mysterious world fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoatman.

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  29. FIND EDEN ...is a story-rich experience full of cats!Play as Timmy, a young boy whose fears and dreams come to life in a surreal, monochromatic world. When a mysterious creature lures him into the night, Timmy finds himself in a strange, eerie realm overrun by monsters and inhabited by enigmatic cats. Explore a haunting landscape, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of this shadowy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Eden.

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  30. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    An action-adventure platformer in the metroidvania subgenre. The graphics are made in the style of a checkered notebook and blue ink.  Defeat crowds of monsters, overcome traps, explore the game world, unlock new characters and find secrets! And all this to the accompaniment of driving music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painted Legend: Knights of Ink & Paper.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    BEGHOST is a narrative-heavy 2D action-adventure game set in the bowels of a haunted dungeon. Uncover the dungeon's darkest secrets with your ghost girl companion Bee, as you navigate your way through enemies, traps, and more, in a desperate attempt to escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beghost.

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  32. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

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  33. Notice Before Playing:  Before starting your game make sure your pc resolution is at least 1280x720 or 1920x1080. Also, in options in the actual game, set your game to fullscreen, and stretch screen to avoid sprites cutting off. The best way to play it! Also, errors I can't fix, but doesn't affect going forward in the game. Since the game engine broke the scripts, the shop glitches out, and cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Immerse yourself in this dark fantasy adventure where death is not the end but an incentive to keep going: several puzzles await you while a unique story will slowly unfold as you explore this mysterious supernatural place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Spectrum.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PUZZLES, MYSTERIES, AND ACTIONStep into the twisted, magical universe of Creepy Tale—a world packed with eerie secrets, original brainteasers, and minigames that'll test your wits, agility, and stealth. To survive, you'll need to leap over deadly traps, dodge sinister foes, and crack puzzles like they're no big deal. Meet the mysterious—and downright dangerous—inhabitants of the otherworldly real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Snow Child.

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  36. WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING DARK FANTASY GAME! Search for “Potions & Passions: Therapist for Monsters” right here on Steam to add our brand-new cozy monster therapy simulator to your Wishlist! Your support means everything to our indie studio. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ “War takes everything from us... Yet sometimes, it gives us someone to protect.” “War takes everythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gallipoli Trenches: The Forgotten Front WW1.

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  37. Sophie: Starlight Whispers is an adventure game with metroidvania elements, featuring pixelated graphics, a deep narrative, and fully dubbed in Portuguese. Explore a vast map and put an end to the dark creatures that terrorize the kingdom of Sharan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

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  38. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Bend a world made of living particles. Solve puzzles, slip past watchers, and remember who you were in this sinister and beautiful land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Hearts.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveler's Refrain.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    EXPLORE THE MIND OF THE ODDGOD IN THIS FREE EXPANSION! Become Part of the Community! About the Game A HAND-DRAWN METROIDVANIA WITH BRANCHING STORYLINES As you explore the Realm of Aestik, you will need to make impactful decisions which will alter the course of the game. Platform your way through this strangely unique world and fathom the mysterious corruption that drives sane creature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aestik.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Key Features Classic side-scrolling adventure with modern solutions. Experience the nostalgia of a classic platformer with a modern twist. Face formidable foes in epic boss battles that test your skill and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge and progression. All spoken dialogues are performed in a living Mayan language, bringing cultural depth. Equip powers gained from defeated deities,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Deities.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Explore side-scrolling levels filled with environmental puzzles. Purr to make plants bloom and machines crumble. Take your time. Experiment. Observe. But when a boss appears, the rhythm changes. These battles demand timing, precision, and courage. Yet Princess doesn't fight. She heals. Purr doesn't destroy them – it frees them. Every environment and character is meticulously hand-painte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess of the Water Lilies.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

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  46. Gravity Castle is a puzzle-action platformer game. You become a pilgrim and embark on a journey that will never return, deep into the depths of Gravity Castle. You'll have to face the malevolence of the dungeon, with a mystical tool that allows you to handle the gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Castle.

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  47. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Your life is plunged into disarray by a monstrous entity known as “the Vile”. With the town in shambles and your arm left blackened by the Vile, you discover that your best friend, Luella, is also missing. Will you save the town and find Luella — or will you give in to the monster you've become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venture to the Vile.

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  49. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Jump, slash and explore a broken world! Welcome to the Grizzled Planet, a seamless open world platformer presented in retro style and filled with old-school challenges. Explore without pointers to uncover secret areas. Equip yourself with unique items and skills, even the ability to shrink and enlarge or explode and recombine. Only through self-discovery will you overcome enemy Dinos in epic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizzland.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Pronty: Fishy Adventure" is an action-adventure game set in a future underwater city. In order to protect the city of the deep - Royla, command your javelin partner to battle with ferocious mutant trash fishes, and unravel the mysteries behind this new Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pronty.

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