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Looking for games like About a Boy? Here are top casual platformer recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Whateverland, Subterraneus or Inbetween Land.

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  1. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Whateverland, a prison for lost souls, where everyone gets what they truly deserve! This, not so classic, point-n-click will take you on an adventure through the bizarrely beautiful hand-drawn world. And you're the only one who decides what kind of story it's going to be! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whateverland.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Subterraneus is a point&click video game. A mouse, curiosity and some (twisted) logic are your only weapons to beat this adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subterraneus.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Open the portal to a strange world and save your friend with Inbetween Land, a stunning sci-fi adventure. There's a sense that something just isn't right when a childhood friend calls for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inbetween Land.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Clocker is a time themed puzzle game. The game narrates the story by using dual protagonists. Players can advance the story in the perspectives of both the Father and the Daughter and the mystery will be unfolded step by step. Unique time-based puzzle solving mechanics, fancy hand drawn art style and innumerable interesting puzzles with a gripping story. All these elements are waiting for you in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clocker.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    74% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    SAMUDRA is an environmentally focused, hand-illustrated, 2D puzzle game that follows a child's adventure across a polluted sea. Players encounter underwater creatures to uncover truths about “surface-dweller” actions causing the polluted deep-sea world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMUDRA.

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  6. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler is a classic point-and-click adventure, created with love by an indie team that includes LucasArts alumni. Play as Duke, a pirate who’s had success in pillaging, ransacking, and other forms of piratey goodness, but doesn’t know a thing about women. Help him prove to his crew he has what it takes to become a captain by winning the affection of the opposite sex – … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duke Grabowski: Mighty Swashbuckler.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    GAME Rauniot is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game full of intriguing puzzles with classical gameplay elements. Story takes place in beautiful and detailed scenary of Northern Finland. STORY In the year 1975 a massive natural disaster pushed the civilization over the edge. Riots, massive conflicts and wars occurred. Homo homini lupus. Main continents were drowned by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rauniot.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 329 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 4 reviews

    Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Horizons.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    "Reality and dreams are about to become entwined..." This is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Dream.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Magnus Imago is an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world of characters, traces and symbols. The task of the player is to solve the puzzles, using proper combinations of objects, finding them in the environment around him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnus Imago.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 219 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

    It’s 2062. Tina – a 9 years old orphan – lives with SAM-53 – her big clumsy robot guardian – on a rooftop makeshift shelter in Neo-Berlin, a dark megalopolis controlled by corporations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENCODYA.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    This is not the best day in the life of Seaweed. One might even say he's out of his element. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice of Sea.

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  13. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    74% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic environment, full of interesting characters and engaging puzzle games in this sci-fi point-and-click adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of Delta.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    The immersive game Down The Rabbit Hole re-imagined for 2D!Down the Rabbit Hole is an award-winning title created initially for VR, set in an immersive diorama. For the first time, the game has been reimagined as a 2D point-and-click adventure, perfect for your casual flat-screen needs!  Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened will be made available for free for a limited time! If you appreciate the exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Welcome to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor! This is a 3D realistic puzzle escape game. In the game, you inherit your grandfather's legacy - a manor. While exploring this manor, you discover unspeakable secrets hidden within. Driven by curiosity, you open door after door in the ancient mansion, follow clues, solve magnificent puzzles and mechanisms, and attempt to uncover the truth buried beneath th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    After a big earthquake in the city center, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside an abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of inexplicable tremors, revealing ancient secrets and a mystical artifact, before the city is destroyed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Axe.

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  17. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Chief Engineer Jonathan Finch had gone missing after a powerful railroad tunnel explosion and the ensuing investigation has forced the company to freeze all work on the track. As the main investigator, you discover that the collapse may not be related to natural events, but rather a mysterious and ancient civilization. Can you dig up the truth in this hidden object mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    A point-and-click game that follows Ana Eberling as she attempts to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perils of Man.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 8: The road to the Maya. You will have to explore colorful city streets, unique jungle views and ancient temples of a lost civilization. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 8: The road to the Maya.

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  20. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Blood.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from solo developer, Aaron Gwynaire. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neyyah.

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  22. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 195 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Capture photos and step back in time to experience the moments held within them in The Star Named EOS. Solve a variety of puzzles to help a young photographer uncover the truth about his mother’s disappearance and rediscover the beauty that is to be found in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Star Named EOS.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Devil's Hideout is an upcoming fully-voiced horror point and click adventure. Lauren learns from a mystic that her young sister is still alive, with cultists staging her death. Traveling to the hospital where her sister received care, Lauren plunges headfirst into a nightmare. Release date: September 10th. Demo available below!  The world of Devil's Hideout is pure horror - narratively, aurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Hideout.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Islands sometimes appear out of the blue in the clouds. The mysterious Pocket Kingdom is one of them. Wander around its districts, solve puzzles and listen to the weird stories told by the locals. Unveiling the place's mysteries depends on it. So does getting out of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Kingdom.

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  26. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    In the dark times of the Medieval a baleful society of the Cult and its adherers strived to seize the rule over the city, control its inhabitants and destroy all sources of knowledge and culture. Help Marla uncover the secret conspiracy, release her kidnapped brother and save the city! Solve numerous quests and puzzles, display courage and wit, and don't let the Cult take control over the Kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of the New Age Premium Edition.

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  27. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Can you escape the Soul Palace?...or should you? Havsala features:- Beautiful hand-drawn artwork- Unique and challenging puzzles- Rich story with historical references and mysticism- A note taking system to help you unravel the mysteries- Original soundtrack and voice acting Investigate the room Find hidden objects, read the books of your ancient fellows, take notes on your special notebook, figur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havsala: Into the Soul Palace.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    A little girl was sleeping peacefully with her Teddy bear, when suddenly, a monster popped out from her cupboard then stole her favorite plush. When closing the door, the little girl awoke then got inside the cupboard. and was projected into a magical world, full of monsters and oddities. She must now explore this strange land and help its inhabitants in order to rescue her Teddy. Still one quest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Teddy.

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  29. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 4 reviews

    A point and click adventure game about finding an old school pilsner in the confusing world of unnecessary craft beers and snobby hipsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dude, Where Is My Beer?.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    93% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corruption Within.

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  31. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Building on the successes of their award-winning Midnight Mysteries adventure series, MumboJumbo has created an all-new adventure franchise. Boasting interactive backgrounds, story-driven puzzles, an animated main character, voice acting and a rich narrative filled with twists and turns, Angelica Weaver: Catch Me When You Can is action-packed and sure to be another hit! Angelica Weaver, a detecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angelica Weaver: Catch Me When You Can.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

    "Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,729 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

    Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordia.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    The entire town has been put into a deep, dark sleep by a mysterious evil force. Now young Lillian must find allies and uncover the dark secrets of voodoo in order to save her master and free her friends before it is too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voodoo Whisperer Curse of a Legend.

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  36. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in the Find All 6: Netherlands game! You will explore the unique landscapes, historical cities and famous landmarks of the Netherlands. Look for hidden objects and color this painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 6: Netherlands.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Since ancient times, the Inzu Peninsula has been home to a variety of fish. Legend tells of a mysterious fish known as the Goddess of Inzu, and as the story reaches your ears, you've decided to make it your life goal to catch this mystical fish! However, the path to fame and glory is lined with many obstacles, and it quickly becomes apparent that you won't make it far on your own. With the help of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of the Master Baiter.

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  39. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    First things first... How to pronounce "Enypnion"! [ɛnˈy.pni.on / e-nip-nee-on] • Greek (n. | literary) Something seen in sleep, i.e., a dream, a sequence of representations that appear in the mind during sleep. Enypnion was originally developed by Sinking Sheep. Joining forces with Dionous Games, it has been transformed into the enhanced and reimagined game, Enypnion Redreamed. We'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enypnion Redreamed.

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  40. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    You wake up to find yourself on the Babel - a cruise ship sailing into the afterlife. On this journey, uncover secrets and solve quests by rewriting the past to change destinies...where will it lead you? Perhaps reincarnation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Guidebook of Babel.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    A strange letter from a friend sowed seeds of uncertainty. Now you travel around the rooms of Livingstone's house to find out the truth - what happened here after you left? Use logical thinking, puzzle-solving skills, and perceptiveness to delve into the house and unravel the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Livingstone, I Presume?.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    The creators of Shadowgate present Argonus and the Gods of Stone, an epic first-person adventure set in ancient Greece. Stranded on an uncharted isle, you must use your wits to unlock legendary mysteries, barter with gods and overcome an evil that threatens to bring the world to ruin... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argonus and the Gods of Stone.

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  43. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    63% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Penelope Barker and Aaron S. Reid are agents of the extra-governmental Pandora Global Corp, which works in parallel with the CIA. Unbeknown to them, they are also guinea pigs in an ambitious and dangerous project... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apotheosis Project.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    [Media 6637141] [Media 3418852] [Media 2269244] Re:Turn – One Way Trip a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. It tells the tale of five college friends went on a camping trip the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Turn: One Way Trip.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    DEVIOUSLY SIMPLE - Zof is a different kind of puzzle game. The solutions are always simple, just more and more carefully hidden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zof.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A mysterious package begins an epic duel of minds between FBI agent Nicole Bonnet and a ruthless serial killer, who leaves playing cards by the bodies of his victims as signature. Does Nicole have what it takes to understand the mind of a psychopath, as complicated as his puzzles? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Murder: Cards of Destiny.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordlicht.

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  49. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 6 reviews

    Find out the dark story that befell the once-calm and peaceful forest, turning it into a creepy place filled with evil. Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale.

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  50. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Experience a seamless blend of 2D and 3D in this mesmerizing narrative adventure, with hand-drawn visuals inspired by Persian miniatures. Wander through the gorgeous neighborhoods of Lantern City while enjoying a ska - dub - reggae inspired soundtrack and help Zig gather thirty charismatic and chatty birds to save Simurgh! But beware, you might come across puzzling challenges on your way… Discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Birds.

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