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Games like A Star Tale - Episode I

Games like A Star Tale - Episode I

Games like A Star Tale - Episode I

Looking for games like A Star Tale - Episode I? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pid, Axiom Verge 2 or Imperium.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 926 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Pid was developed by Might and Delight for PC, Mac, X-Box, and PlayStation and released in 2012. It is a story-driven platformer that includes a variety of puzzles. It was praised for the artwork, presentation, and soundtrack; and received the 2012 European Games Award in the Innovate Newcomer category. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pid.

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  3. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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  4. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    In the 22nd Century, mankind has developed the technology that made manned missions to other planets a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARS 2120.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 15 reviews

    Kor, a young man living in a small village by the sea, is enhancing his sword fighting skills under the careful supervision of his grandfather. Impressed by Kor's growing skill, his grandfather bequeaths to him an unusual weapon known as a Soma. Soon afterwards, while watching the house in his grandfather's absence, Kor meets a young woman named Kohaku who has come searching for his grandfather. K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Hearts R.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    On the desolate moon of Lorian V, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Song.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,308 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Join Gail, a simple villager, who must heed the call for adventure when a great starship appears in the night sky and abducts all the adults. As the new oldest member of her fragmented community, she must set out to solve this great mystery. Little does she know of the grand adventure before her, the evil lurking in the shadows, and the role she will play in the fight for Earth’s very existence! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenotopia: Awakening.

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  8. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 248 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    In Kunai, you take control of Tabby the tablet. An elite kunai wielding robot fused with ancient warrior souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUNAI.

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  9. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    64% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    After the U.S.S. Protostar picks up strange readings from a dying star, Dal and Gwyn must race against time to save their friends, their ship, and an entire planetary system before a supernova destroys them all! Using their unique skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies, Dal and Gwyn must save their captured crewmates Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, Z… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEEP Universe.

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  11. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 397 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Our submission to #gbjam3 Story: You're a T-rex with rocket boots. Gameplay: While avoiding obstacles, navigate jumpjet rex through the various rings throughout the level, fly through them all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JumpJet Rex.

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  12. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. Forever. You play as one of Doodlers, a peacefull inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Doodland.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    "Double Cross is an adventure-game style investigation crossed with an intense action platformer. Players are also free to customize Zahra’s play style in order to become the top RIFT agent." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Cross.

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  14. Captain Galactic is a colorful retro sci-fi platformer where you ride a hoverboard through strange alien worlds, collect crystals, unlock abilities and items, dodge deadly traps, and blast enemies with your phaser. Explore crystal caves, slime planets, ancient pyramids, and more — each with its own enemies, hazards, music, and visual style. Unlock new items, master jumps and dashes, and guide Cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Galactic.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    When a new threat to the galaxy emerges, Union Command dispatches a ragtag team of pilots and scientists. Join Captain Heathcliff and his Patchworks crew as they search for the solution within ancient Relic Suits in a tale of friendship and belonging. STORY Lead the Patchworks crew through 45 episodes of their thrilling space adventure. Uncover the mysteries of the Relic Suits as you get to kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Suit Aces.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A 2D sci-fi metroidvania. Explore Bunker 7, fight biomechanical threats shaped by corrupted superintelligence, and rebuild Haven, humanity's final refuge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augment Anthem.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten.

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  18. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    "Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    ***Play the Demo version of Stardust Demon on the page below*** Stardust Demon Demo by resnijars Stardust Demon is a retro adventure metroidvania about exploring alien planets, which a heavy emphasis on story and charming, strange, and cute characters. It features a mixture of challenges, from platforming to fighting to solving puzzles. Power up with an array of abilities and many hidden upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Demon.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    75% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Sheba: A New Dawn is an action adventure metroidvania game that takes you through a compelling story of revenge and despair. Fight your way through the next decisive battle, A New Dawn. Explore the world of Sheba and the corruption of Jinn possessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheba: A New Dawn.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Jett Rider, the most unlikely hero stars in the biggest 2D adventure of the year. Save the planet Gravos, free its people, face the toughest bosses... And don't forget to recycle! A collision in the orbit of the planet Gravos is the starting point of an unforgettable adventure with tons of fun and love for the classics. Jett, the space sweeper, was only supposed to pick up the wreckage of the AC-1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jett Rider.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,666 reviews

    Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it. Sonic arrives only to find the once beautiful world imprisoned beneath a twisted metallic shell. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic CD.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    92% User Score Based on 1,111 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land! Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Tri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy.

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  24. 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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  26. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 597 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Steven Universe: Save the Light is being developed for consoles and is planned for release Summer 2017. It has an original story with a customizable party of 4 characters and uses turn-based combat. It is also a direct sequel to the mobile game, Attack the Light. Join the Crystal Gems on the ultimate quest! A mysterious new Gem has stolen a powerful weapon. Only Steven and his friends have what … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steven Universe: Save the Light.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    79% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler- is the first in a series of several games by the group Denneko Yuugi. The game is a combo-based RPG that focuses on action and flashy attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,058 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping storyline set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Years after the cataclysm called “The Razing” nearly brought an end to the human civilization, an amnesiac girl named Renee awakens among the ruins of the city’s capital. To recover her lost memories, sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterimage.

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronite.

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  32. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potata: fairy flower.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    87% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Cosmo is a perfectly made action jumping arcade. You control a child alien Cosmo who is lost and searches for his parents. His journeys however will bring him to many strange parts of the universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure.

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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Horoscopicus is a 2D Retro style platformer where you complete levels based on the zodiac signs! There are also secret animals to find and pet throughout the game! Can you find them all? :D If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horoscopicus.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

    Take the role of Lambda as you are exiled from Manahill and thrown into the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi in this Japanese-style turn-based pixel-art RPG. Become a manafinder and seek the manastones as you battle against ferocious beasts and other threats as you fight for the survival of the exiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manafinder.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,452 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter a strange and unexplored land full of adorable robots, hidden secrets, and evil virus-infected machines. Discover different weapons, items, and abilities that will help you progress and discover new areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haiku, the Robot.

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  38. This collection contains 6 Touhou fangames developed by Kira - Games&Stuff, all of them playable on local couch play. While they don't have lan/online mode, you can use Steam's remote play together feature to play with your friends remotely. Also if any of the music sounds familiar, every game has its own music room where you unlock melodies as you play, revealing the title and artist who made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou - Kira's Fangame Collection.

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  39. "Only those who save themselves can reach salvation." Take command of the enigmatic starship Nightwatch as its young captain, and plunge with a crew of clashing temperaments and tangled pasts into the strife consuming the galaxy. To hunt the enemy who destroyed your homeland, you'll set foot in the Crossroads — a civilization sphere mired in civil war, a fading, rotting sector where op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernight Imperative.

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  40. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mini's Magic World is an action platformer with a diverse cast of characters and levels to explore. Fight bosses, find hidden treasures, follow the rhythm of music, chase or be chased. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini's Magic World.

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  41. 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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  42. Taivas is a mysterious action roguelite set in a world of myth, and a time of magic. The destiny of a Canidae Kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young fox alike boy. His name… Joakim. Use spells and special weapons to explore, destroy and fight your way to the UpWorld, and beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taivas.

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  43. Two intergalactic freelancers, Jacob and Ethan, are on a routine travel through space delivering supplies to faraway galaxies. On their way back home they make one last stop to a small, remote planet. There they meet a group of researchers who are studying the planet and trying to figure out its mysterious history. Not everything is quite as it seems, though. Strange things start to happen and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Esferia: Araxis.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    An action platformer where you face challenging enemies inspired by Japanese mythology and acquire their powers. Choose your fights in any order, knowing that each opponent gets stronger as the game progresses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gurei.

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  46. ABOUT THE GAMEAn invasion of androids from outer space has reached Earth. Zion and Eerie find themselves surrounded by these strange androids who relentlessly capture humans. Faced with this situation, Zion is forced to use his martial arts skills to fight the enemies. With the help of cosmic armor obtained from one of the invading androids, he will embark on a crusade to save Eerie and the other … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Knight Zion.

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  47. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,190 reviews

    Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidling Bound.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Story OverviewA cataclysmic event turned the once beautiful and proud Greco-Roman space vessel Atromitos into breeding grounds for infested horrors from an unknown dimension. In the aftermath, a mysterious force chooses to interfere with destiny and awaken Adrestia from rubble and ashes. As Adrestia, your mission is to stop your twin sister Harmonia from unraveling the universe, but many questi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somber Echoes.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In this pixel adventure, Ürgel walks through a village crumbling with byllars, guided by the cosmology of the Sakha people and the memory of his ancestors, the Öbüge. As the permafrost collapses and the Earth warms, he searches for meaning on a quiet journey for jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irbet Tong.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 139 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with roguelite elements where you make your own attacks by combining words! Create your own fighting techniques, befriend your rivals, and explore the universe in this story-driven adventure inspired by 90s anime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander Stars.

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