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Games like Academic Pursuits

Games like Academic Pursuits

Looking for games like Academic Pursuits? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tearoom of Terror, NEKO MAKER: Catgirl Raising Story or The Ghost and the Golem.

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  1. It all begins when you receive a letter from a distant aunt informing you of your inheritance of her tearoom... My Dear Distant Relation,  If you are reading this, I am dead. The ownership of my tearoom is now transferred to you. As the new proprietor, you are responsible for tending to your customers’ needs. Sometimes that might be a strawberry vanilla tartlet with a cup of lavender Earl Grey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearoom of Terror.

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  2. She came to you at six years old, with an orange tail and eyes that didn't trust you yet. NEKO MAKER is a raising simulation game. You play as a guardian raising a cat girl through twelve complete years of growth — from a bewildered six-year-old child to an eighteen-year-old young woman finding her own path. She will push back, tell small lies, and knock on your door late at night to say she had… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKO MAKER: Catgirl Raising Story.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Manage your own library! Organize and classify books however you like, furnish the space with shelves, help visitors find their books, and maintain silence to keep them happy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIBRITOPIA: Librarian Simulator.

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  5. Welcome to HyperBody dungeons, an experimental open-world VR game space with six intense gameplay levels: Pinkray, Seventeen/Sixty-One, Vampire Squid, Stratholme.GoStop, Typhoon Lionrock, and Garden Portal. Immerse yourself in an aesthetised trance world that showcases the anime, comics, games, and novels of European and Asian fandoms. The VR experience is "passive", requiring only bas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HyperBody.

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  6. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Years ago, a dark legend spread through the deepest corners of the Internet, specifically on the /x/ board of 4chan. There, an anonymous user first spoke about an old and unknown anime called "Go for a Punch." Despite the efforts of those interested in recovering this anime since 2011, the original video never saw the light of day. The plot of the video was as follows: "A group of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go For A Punch! Saki Sanobashi.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Vessels is an atmospheric, character-driven narrative adventure game. Players assume the role of crewmember quarantined in the airlock of their ship with no memory of how they got there, and with crewmates who refuse to let you out. Players can posses other crew members to explore the ship and find a way to free yourself, where different choices can lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels.

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  8. If at first you don't succeed, PUNCH, PUNCH AGAIN! Your show is today, and you gotta collect your demo tapes, but keep your head on swivel; An evil force has warped into your moon base - determined to knock you out. Run and Punch your way through the Moon, collect your demo tapes, and unleash the power of Rock upon the forces of evil.  Thank you for being Rock and Roll. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAM WAVE'84.

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  9. “Single Forever?” is a choice-driven Visual Novel where the player plays as the Cupid to matchmake their client through comparing stats and giving out guidance. "There are aseuxal, aromantic, neurodivergent, ADHD, ASD-spectrum characters in this wholesome adventure story."     In this game, you'll step into the shoes of Red, an intern Cupid, tasked with a hellish mission to keep th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Single Forever.

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  10. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Welcome to Paradise, where every drink tastes like Heaven." A Week in Paradise is an introspective game that explores ideas between the lines of optimism, realism, and cynicism. You play through the eyes of an alcoholic, Damien. Stumbling into a bar called Paradise, you meet Charlene, a jazz singer who's falling into a rut of her own.  The mysterious circumstances that connect your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Week in Paradise.

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  11. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Are you ready to immerse yourself in unique and engaging text adventures? Here, you'll find all the instructions and files needed to play fantastic role-playing games using a modified LLM (large language model) installed directly on your PC. This approach offers several advantages: Completely Anonymous: No internet connection is required, ensuring that all interactions remain private and stored o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Local LLM: Text Adventures for All!.

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  12. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 12,976 reviews

    Wake up and get ready! There are lots of things to do in Sweet Home Stories! A fun and safe educational doll house game for kids, about daily life in a household, where everyone is welcomed and the only rule is to use your imagination to create amazing stories.   On this cozy house, you are in charge of everything: hanging laundry, mopping floors, or making breakfast with this adorable family. Wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Home Stories.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Wake up and get ready! There are lots of things to do in Sweet Home Stories! A fun and safe educational doll house game for kids, about daily life in a household, where everyone is welcomed and the only rule is to use your imagination to create amazing stories.   On this cozy house, you are in charge of everything: hanging laundry, mopping floors, or making breakfast with this adorable family. Wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Home Stories (Full).

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Summary & Setting New Pine Creek, or just New Pine, was an idyllic little country town with more  farms and farmers than you knew what to do with. Every season was picturesque there, especially winter. It snowed every year, and looked like the picture off of a holiday popcorn can every holiday season. You lived in New Pine since you were a baby. For a while, you were one of the only ‘younger kids… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life Worth Living.

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  15. This is a 2D RPG.There are many roles, there will be multiple endings according to the different combination of who dies first and which skill do you use. The art asset are free licensed by Unity company. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who dies first.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This game is an interactive movie telling the story of how I went on earth and became a super-hero or whatever, it's pretty sick if you ask me! Not sick in the sense that you will throw up, but in the sense that it's cool. This my friend was a word play, you can expect this level of humour in the game, may I say it even gets better than this, not a lot, but at least a little bit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  17. "Do you believe in monsters?" ” If the person closest to you, the person you trust most, the person you can't be separated from, the person you share a bed with, the person most important to you, the person most beloved to you, the person fused into your very bones and blood, the person most reliable, the person most indispensable, the person as essential as lips to teeth—were replaced.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我的美味丈夫 My Tasty Husband.

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  18. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A kooky barista? A mysterious guest? A kranky robot? I wonder whose side you are on reader! Who you root for and which choices you make will determine how this story turns out, so get ready... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Q&A: A Light-Roasted Romance.

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  19. "Shan Hai Express" is an interactive narrative game inspired by the nonlinear structure of the ancient Chinese mythological text, "Shan Hai Jing". In this game, player wake up on a mysterious train which is moving in an painting. Player can freely explore its carriages, uncover the hidden secrets of this train. In the process of exploration, players will randomly encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shan Hai Express.

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  20. Ghost 1. 幽霊 2. かすかな痕跡[面影] 3. わずかな可能性、ほんの少しのもの 4. 〔テレビやディスプレーなどの〕ゴースト◆本来の像の近くに見える薄い像。テレビでは、反射した電波と干渉を起こすために発生する。 5. 〔その場にいるはずなのに〕いない人◆間違って名簿に載ってしまった人など。 6. 〈古〉《宗教》〔人の〕(霊)魂 死んでいるのでもないが、かといって生きているでもない、現前と不在、見えるものと見えないものの境界 ゲーム概要: 虚構のキャラクターたちと、現実のあなたが交わることで生まれる、ビジュアルノベルゲーム。 キャラクターである彼女たちは、一緒にお喋りをしたり、好きなものを共有したり、温かい飲み物を飲んだり、そういったことを望んでいます。 たくさんのお喋りを交わして、みんなと仲良くなりましょう。 そして、雑談に混ざる断片から、みんなに何が起きているかを… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For the GHOSTs.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Detective Oliver Beebo has been invited to a party by an ex-Rich man in the middle of nowhere. Snacks included. Unravel the mystery of the party, the guests, the house and the strange phenomena that's causing you to forget... something important? Surely it won't affect your love life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- El detective Oliver Beebo ha sido invitado a u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Beebo: Night at the Mansion.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 1,548 reviews

    Ye Guild Clerk! is a short 2.5D, interactive narrative game, where you play as a newly hired guild clerk in a world full of cute animal adventurers! Perfect for players who love character-driven stories, cute animals, and cozy medieval fantasy worlds. Features Meet a cast of cute animal adventurers, each with their own stories and quirks! Have 5 days to prove you're a good fit for the role!.. o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ye Guild Clerk!.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Don't Get Your Hopes Up is a short interactive comic about housing shortage and horror in architecture.  Based on desperate apartment searches undertaken in 2022 and 2024, and drawing from a half decade of conversations about Amsterdam's housing crisis, the game moves between fiction, documentary, and social commentary. With disquiet and creeping unease, it dismantles the consoling fictions of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Get Your Hopes Up.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A so-called “crap game,” a complete and utter piece of garbage, featuring but not limited to: Graphics so rough they hurt your eyes, with laughable cutscenes A broken, utterly useless user interface Mind-numbingly boring quests designed purely to waste your time Out-of-nowhere, meaningless old jokes Annoying, never-ending narration that won’t shut up A ridiculous story clumsily impro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crap Game, Don’t Play.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Also available on Steam   Expect a couple of hours of playtime to reach an ending. There are 6 different endings, and one final ending when you 100% the game. You will die, more than once, but every time you die, you come back stronger.  Will you rise to the occasion - or succumb? Another night of hard work. Your boss is a douche, your job sucks, and you have every intention of quitting and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Envelope.

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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    Love, Ghostie is a cozy management game with tons of wholesome romance! As a cute ghost in a manor, it's your job to set up residents and help them find love!What romances will you create?A single playthrough will be 3-6 hours depending on how much you want to spend experimenting with different couples versus immediately pairing the couples you want. You can pair up 6 couples per playthrough, whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Ghostie.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Physics-fueled games with friendsHello there. I assume you’re here to learn more about Banter. It does say ‘About this game’ up there, doesn’t it? Well, SideQuest (do you know them? Great bunch) made a Social VR game. With excellent physics in it. Go ahead and scroll down to see what else you’ll find in Banter. I promise it’s interesting.  The best physics in Social VR Harness cutting-edge Fle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banter.

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  28. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    About the story: You’ve awoken in a strange bedroom - a bedroom that is certainly not your own, located in a building you’ve never been inside of before. An equally strange building, with 10 different floors, all lacking windows of any kind. Upon further inspection, you come to the realization you are trapped in this mysterious building. You have no recollection of where this is or why you’re her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Recollection.

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  29. Being a single parent is hard. Being a single parent of triplets is pretty hard. Being a single parent of triplets shortly after a global pandemic is very pretty hardy. But do you know what is much, much, much harder? Enduring boredom! It is almost impossible to survive! All the games have been played! All the cool books have been read! All the cartoons have been watched! Everyt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Triplets Trouble!!!.

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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 11 reviews

    It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saltsea Chronicles.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 4,456 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Meet Gilbert. A very curious cat who loves to go on adventures. Play with Gilbert is a children's sandbox game where the goal is to find all the other kitties and become the leader of the pack. There are also fishies to collect that are hidden throughout the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play With Gilbert: Remake.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 784 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Branching dialogue! Hard choices! A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists lookin' for love in all the blight places. Speed Dating for Ghosts is a weird dating sim made by a former BioWare dev and his indie rapper friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed Dating for Ghosts.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,237 reviews

    Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through 21 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyle is Famous.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "Curtain Call" is a visual novel about (literally) breaking through social masks by forming meaningful connections with incredibly deep personalities. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or something more, there’s a whole cast of characters just dying to meet you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curtain Call.

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  36. Human belief has the power to change reality. For millennia, alien races have been visiting Earth, gaining supernatural abilities and fantastic wealth by exploiting this remarkable power. But humans are advancing, and many aliens now find themselves leaving Earth with nothing but debts and regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Change the World.

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  37. ABOUT THIS GAMEHello, potential employee and/or committed Steam storefront researcher. I’m Johan Slapper, founder and CEO of Ass Slapper Co. If you are reading this, then one of two things has happened: you are considering employment with my company, or you have scrolled considerably farther down this Steam page than most people do. Either way, I respect the commitment. Allow me to explain the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ass Slapper Co.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 734 reviews

    Our diverse collection of games keeps kids engaged and motivates them to learn more! We've developed an extensive curriculum that covers number sense and math tasks, tracing letters and numbers, writing words, phonics, interactive reading, and more. Curated by experts, the content fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners, assisting them as they grow. SKIDOS PASS: ALL IN ON… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate Adventure Kids Games.

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  39. You wake up in a dark, cold room. Sturdy bars cover the windows, through which you can glimpse the silhouettes of dead trees bathed in cold moonlight. The dampness and age hang heavily in the air, and faint sounds heighten a sense of unease. Your head is splitting, your thoughts are chaotic, and your memories are shrouded in a thick fog. Gathering your willpower, you take your first steps into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Syndrome.

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  40. Main story Step into the shoes of a police officer assigned to investigate an earthquake at the renowned "Santa Margarita" school at year 2003. Your mission is to uncover the truth behind the incident and reveal the school's dark, hidden history. Throughout your investigation, you'll encounter various paranormal events that defy explanation. Or can you unravel the mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthquake: Margarita School - Definitive Edition.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 3,892 reviews

    Our diverse portfolio of games keeps kids engaged and motivates them to learn more! We’ve developed an extensive curriculum that covers number sense and math tasks, tracing letters and numbers, writing words, phonics, interactive reading, and more. Curated by experts, the content fosters curiosity, creativity and confidence in young learners, assisting them as they grow. SKIDOS PASS: ALL IN ONE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fun Games: For Kids.

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  42. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    •••Join 2+ million Bamba customers - kids learn through play with Bamba!••• In Bamba Craft, kids choose a project, create their masterpiece and display it in gallery for all to see! Bamba apps are loved by kids with millions of downloads! "Bamba Craft takes all the fun of exploring and creativity, adds a dash of adventure then splashes some paint around to let little artists really strut their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bamba Craft - Kids draw, doodle, color and share their creations online.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 531 reviews

    Our diverse collection of games keeps kids engaged and motivates them to learn more! We've developed an extensive curriculum that covers number sense and math tasks, tracing letters and numbers, writing words, phonics, interactive reading, and more. Curated by experts, the content fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners, assisting them as they grow. SKIDOS PASS: ALL IN ON… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airplane Games for Kids.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 3,696 reviews

    Our diverse portfolio of games keeps kids engaged and motivates them to learn more! We’ve developed an extensive curriculum that covers number sense and math tasks, tracing letters and numbers, writing words, phonics, interactive reading, and more. Curated by experts, the content fosters curiosity, creativity and confidence in young learners, assisting them as they grow. SKIDOS PASS: ALL IN ONE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mall Games: Creative City Life.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 31,310 reviews

    Our diverse collection of games keeps kids engaged and motivates them to learn more! We've developed an extensive curriculum that covers number sense and math tasks, tracing letters and numbers, writing words, phonics, interactive reading, and more. Curated by experts, the content fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners, assisting them as they grow. SKIDOS PASS: ALL IN ON… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learning Games for Kids SKIDOS.

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  46. You assume the role of a seasoned Detective who awakens to find themselves in the sinister clutches of a relentless serial killer known only as "The Hangman." Trapped in the Hangman's underground lair, you must race against time to unravel the mysteries and horrors that surround you. You'll discover the Hangman's gruesome obsession: transforming his victims into grotesque marionette-lik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hangman.

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  47. Manage a regular office worker, participate in discussions with colleagues and try to get a promotion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mean Routine.

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  48. This is a simple "real" interview simulation game. As a fresh out of college student, in this cold winter employment season, try hard to harvest offers ~game Length:5 - 120 Minutes As long as you don't get on top of it, it's completely in time for a refundnote:It's only a text adventure game, but it's challenging. Thank you for playing my game and I hope to get the answers we want~ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 游戏策划面试模拟器.

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

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  50. Terror on the Bayou is a 3rd person (1st-person in VR), exploration horror game where the player must navigate their canoe through a tangled swamp full of hazards and traps, stalked by a mysterious apex predator. Alone and afraid, the players will question if they are merely prey, or if the thing after them enjoys the torture of its victims. Whether they wish to rise to the challenge or row away… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror On The Bayou.

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