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Looking for games like Ascendancy? Here are top platformer recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chainboom, Maximilien Adventure or The Necromancer's Tower.

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  1. Shoot your way through explosive zombies! Browser Support For the best experience, we recommend downloading a native build. Web builds may have performance limitations and minor lighting artifacts. To run the web build, you will need to enable WebGPU support. To do this, use a Chromium browser (Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Edge, Opera), and enter the following in your URL field: chrome://flags/#ena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chainboom.

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  2. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The game can be played through the browser but for a better experience, the desktop version is the one to choose! Source code available right here A super Mario like created for for the fifth birthday of my nephew Maximilien. Since it's gonna be his first video game, the gameplay focus on simplicity. Levels are shorts and permissives. Maximilien adventure is short experience, it can be finish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximilien Adventure.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Your party awakens in the underground prison beneath THE NECROMANCER'S TOWER. In this unholy place, you cannot die, but cannot escape -- you're cursed to slowly rot into mindless undead thralls... Unless you can find a way to escape your prison, climb the tower, and destroy the Necromancer and his nefarious magic! Now includes asset pack for use in your own game dev projects! (Please credit me if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tower.

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  4. Flood Escape 2(D) - Community-Made 2D Version of Crazyblox's Flood Escape 2 [As made popular on Roblox.](https://www.roblox.com/games/738339342) Inspired by Castle Tides by Jolluminati, the easiest level in the game. Made for Hack Club's Jumpstart Program, through Godot 4 with GDScript. Overview Flood Escape 2(D) is a fan-made 2D reinterpretation of the popular Roblox game Flood Escape 2 by Cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flood Escape 2(D).

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction Discover a universe where creativity has no limits! Build, experiment and discover the endless possibilities in this beautiful Sandbox game. About the Game Stardust Sandbox is a sandbox game inspired by the classic "Falling-Sand" style games. Offering an interactive and creative environment, explore, build and test your most incredible ideas in a world that you are in control of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Sandbox.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Full release October 2024This game is the prologue wishlist the full game here: Aside from 9 areas and 30 Levels the full release will also support lua scripts in mods. This means you have even more possibilities to create your story in this roguelike. It is also planned (even if not finally confirmed) that I will add Steam workshop support with the full release of the game. About the GameWar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent from Arkov's tower Prologue.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ICED HEIST In this 2D top-down action platformer, you're a penguin, you're on ice skates, and you must steal the package. This is gonna be a heist, but not a stealthy one: Time to show off your moves! It's almost christmas time, and a certain greedy megacorporation has been keeping all the packages to themselves. Cracking the security codes to get in was the easy part, but the facility is filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iced Heist [WGJ25].

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  8. BABADUNGA is an intense, retro boss-rush game created with the authentic spirit of classic Game Boy titles. Armed with nothing but his blowgun, Babadunga must enter the jungle to defeat the three colossal beasts that terrorize his tribe. This is a game of pure skill: just you against them. Learn their patterns. Aim your darts true. Save your tribe. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABADUNGA.

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  9. ***PLEASE READ!***RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEV!***  Hey everybody! The game is in a pretty rough state as I rushed to meet the deadline. I highly recommend using debug functions I left in this build to make your playthrough smoother. At the start I recommend pressing '3' a bunch of times to keep adding to your 'Kronos' count. Then wait for the shop to open once the countdown reaches halfway (Yes! ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Time's Eternal Penguin Warrior: A Quest to Unleash the Full Potential of Time Wielding the Sword of Destiny.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Buy the full game with a 33% discount on Itch.io.  Ebony Spire: Heresy is a love letter to dungeon crawlers of old with a twist: It's been signed with the blood of many roguelike games that have been experienced by the writer. Crawl, throw, summon and smash your way through 20 levels of pure mishap in this first person turn based dungeon crawling game. Experience a back-to-the-basics computer rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebony Spire - Free.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Death Slayer is a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer with frenetic action, the objective is to defeat all the enemies in the room in order to unlock access to the final boss of each level. Immerse yourself in this adventure where you control Asura, a young swordswoman whose goal is to eradicate the evil that torments her lands. Features: · Wide variety of enemies and bosses, each with their own u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Slayer.

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  12. Set out on an adventure that challenges all the codes of the RPG genre, toying with its boundaries to create something unlike anything you've ever seen. In a world full of magic and adventure, a young boy starts his apprenticeship to become a knight... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Doesn't Exist.

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  13. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  14. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A turn-based roguelike adventure with hacking, slashing, puzzles, and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir Questionnaire.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Numgeon is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced casual clicker RPG. Click your way through the darkest dungeons with your mighty heroes! Slay the monsters, collect gold and gain new upgrades as you progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numgeon.

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  16. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This game was initially submitted to Craftpix jam 2025-2 jam with the theme "Cute but dangerous". I fixed and tweaked it afterwards for the Game Off 2025 jam with the theme "waves". Both jams overlapped and the game versions submitted to each jam were fully developed within the jam period. Spoilers There are two sections of the game after you go through the "Prologue" you will enable the secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Turtle.

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  17. Explore the world of Glitchlands in this difficult mini platformer metroidvania! Conquer 3 worlds and a final boss while unlocking new abilities for your character.  NEW: LIGHTING AND SHADOW RENDERING! I recently added a lighting system which significantly improves the graphics of Glitchlands. Unfortunately I had to disable this by default on the web build, as it just doesn't perform well in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitchlands.

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  18. Oily slimes are on the loose! Kat, a warrior cat wielding a giant sword, has been tasked with clearing them out and helping the Skremplets. But who is behind these freaky slimes? Play now, and find out!! Made for the Robot Party Game Jam 2025!Note: Those on very slow connections (less than 1mb download) are recommended to give the game some extra time to load so the music can load as well. Contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SLIMEBALL.

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  19. Things You Can Do With Two Hands This is a VR-exclusive short experience, submitted as an entry to the Godot XR Game Jam. Vote for this game here. A collection of short scenes, each requiring some action to be performed using both hands simultaneously. Requires room scale (about 2x2 metres) and mobility (crouching, stretching). Activities that are too difficult to perform may be skipped. Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Things You Can Do With Two Hands.

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  20. Astrid and Mac are engineers aboard a colony ship flying through space.  Every now and then, they are removed from cryosleep to attend to the ship's problems.  When you're a passanger aboard a living creature encased in steel, there are bound to be some problems. Solve Electrifying Puzzles! Shuffle the circuit tiles to create a looping connection between the positive and negative tiles.  Click o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polarity.

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  21. Movement: Arrow Keys Z: select/use itemX: open/close menu  A lone dwarf follows a peculiar white cricket through dark tunnels and stumbles upon the entrance to a long forgotten, ancient forge. Once sealed away by unknown magic, the outer barrier is weak enough to enter and explore. Fight strange creatures and discover the mystery of the Forged Curse in this Rogue-inspired game made in Pico-8 with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE FORGED CURSE.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Kings and Pigs Hey! I’m ColaDrinker, and this is Kings and Pigs a fast-paced little platformer where you play as a grumpy King on a mission to bash through pig-infested levels. Collect diamonds, squash enemies, and try to beat the clock for the best score you can! How to Play The goal is simple: reach the end of each level, grab as many diamonds as you can, take out enemies, and finish … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King vs Pigs.

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  23. Bald-D's Basics in Education and Learning is a state-of-the-art, fully 3D interactive, fun-time educational game that teaches a slew of subjects! From math to spelling, you'll learn a lot! Meet Bald-D's friends along the way, experiment with items, and explore to your heart's content while you look for all the notebooks! This game doesn't just teach education, it also teaches FUN! Fun Fact The c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bald-D's Basics in Education and Learning (An April Fool's Joke).

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  24. Memory Maze – An Evolving Puzzle Adventure Challenge your memory and test your problem-solving skills in Memory Maze, a unique puzzle adventure that now takes you deeper into the maze—literally. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or looking to sharpen your cognitive abilities, Memory Maze offers a mental workout that evolves with every playthrough. What’s New? In our latest update, we’v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Maze by Stas.

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  25. Dicey Spooky Quest is a haunting runner game set in a medieval world inhabited by spirits of all kinds. You play as a mysterious knight, fighting their way through terrorizing monsters to collect souls.Faced at the start of the run with the Dice of Fate, randomised numbers are granted by the relics, leaving the player with the choice of what stat allocate the numbers to. Choosing a high number fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey Spooky Quest.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    FlameBamboo Presents Godot project Sprint 3:   IMPORTANT MESSAGE Please for the sake of performance download .exe version let me know if anyone needs macOS, The web version will run laggy, limited post processing and 30 fps max and for some reason enabling the thread support in Godot 4.3 wont work with the current system I implemented for background loading using Resource Loader class.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Howls Sprint 3.

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  27. Hex and Horde is built around 2 phases of gameplay. You have a gather and build phase and a defending phase. In the gather and build phase, you have 2 minutes to gather materials, build your defenses, and visit the shop to upgrade your character and buy potions. You can build walls, turrets, and other structures to help you hold off the horde of enemies. In the defending phase, you can’t gather or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex & Horde.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Jealatin is a 2D puzzle game in which you play as a color-changing slime trying to escape containment. Developed in 72 hours for Mini Jam 166: Earth with the limitation of "no green," out of 211 entries, Jealatin ranked #7 for Use of the Limitation, #12 for Concept, and #17 Overall. The slime hails from outer space and lands on Earth, where it discovers that when it turns green with envy, it explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jealatin.

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  29. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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  30. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Carrion is a game about decaying matter. carrion [ˈkarɪən] noun: the decaying flesh of dead animals.  As a worm, you have an important job, to help return nutrients to the soil by consuming organic material.  Despite this, you find yourself in a treacherous world of predators, also vying for nutritious tree-fall and carrion. Instructions Controls You can use your mouse or keyboard to contro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrion.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created in 72 hours for Mini Jam 160 - https://itch.io/jam/mini-jam-160-light. Most assets premade, everything else done by me. Theme: Light Limitation: Speed Darkness has almost won... You are in possession of the last source of hope and fire in the world - the Last Light. The forces of darkness rush in from all sides, eager to snuff it out forever. You must protect it for as lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light - Prototype.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created in 72 hours for Mini Jam 160 - https://itch.io/jam/mini-jam-160-light. Most assets premade, everything else done by me. Theme: Light Limitation: Speed Darkness has almost won... You are in possession of the last source of hope and fire in the world - the Last Light. The forces of darkness rush in from all sides, eager to snuff it out forever. You must protect it for as lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light.

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  33. Introduction Tony is a young man. Finally having its own apartment is a good thing! He will learn how to live by himself and how to enjoy the small things in life like playing on his old retro computer: the Astaria 3600 running SafeOS 3.1. However, you will quickly realize that the internet is not so friendly. While you will meet new people in the Labyrinth(TM) game, not being friendly to them c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder-User Dungeon.

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  34. View Game
    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Overview Crater Song is a short, single-player co-op adventure puzzle game for the 8-bit NES based within the sci-fi fantasy world of Orebody. In this unique NES game, players hold controllers 1 AND 2 sideways, like Switch Joycons (see below), and control two characters simultaneously, the twins Arco and Menuett. Crater Song is inspired by the game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. The game was initia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crater Song.

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  35. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DILEMMA OF A CANDLE: HAVE you ever thought about how HARD life must be for a candle? For its entire life, we—candles—lie in the darkness of your old toolbox, waiting for a SINGLE MOMENT for which we were born — to light up and quickly burn down. Sounds depressing? But not all candles are ready to accept this horrific fate, at least I'm NOT! You can call me Shine and I'm a candle. Please, help me t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time To Shine.

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  36. This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene.  SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.

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  37. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Matchstick Relay  won 2nd place in Speedy Game Jam #1! The jam was hosted by MS ANNOTATION X. Check it out here!  https://itch.io/jam/speedy-game-jam-1 UPDATE  V1.1: We have added  Mac OS X*  and Linux (64-bit) support! *NOTE: If you have trouble getting Matchstick Relay to run on your Mac OS X machine due to permissions issues, please visit the DevLog for a procedure that worked for us during tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchstick Relay.

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  38. Made for the 48 hour Open Source AI Game Jam hosted by Hugging Face - The theme was EXPANDING. It was once a peacefull village untill one day a portal appeared out of the blue. The portal in the center of the village leads to an everchanging dungeon. Not much is known. it is speculated that in order to save the town, someone has to climb all the way up the to the last level of the portals. The por… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERCHANGING QUEST.

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  39. Hero's Revenge 2D Topdown roguelite arena shooter Source code: https://github.com/melisekm/HerosRevenge22.10.2022 - 18.12.2022 Overview Genre Roguelite Arena Shooter Single Player RPG Setting Fantasy Medieval castle like Camera 2D Top Down Follows player int he center of the screen Controls WASD – Moving, 1,2 – Ability selection, R - UltimateMouse – Aiming and shooting Features Cast abilities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Revenge.

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  40. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Our game "Like a Boss" is an action arcade game where you play as a boss whose goal is to defeat as many heroes as possible. How to Play: Use space bar to begin, or navigate the main menu with up/W or down/S buttons. Once the game starts, use the keyboard keys WASD or arrow keys to move the boss on a hidden 3x3 grid. Aim your attacks with the mouse. Press Z to attack with a claw swipe. Press C to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludum Dare 50 - Like a Boss.

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  41. Singleplayer ARPG in Gosee new multiplayer version (work in progress)2D, top-down, pixelized magic action RPG contributions very welcome (see roadmap) AERPG demo tools: walking - test the rpg: explore map, kill skeletons, pick up loot, gain xp, collect magic items mapmaker - create/edit a map: read source code for keymap mapgen - generate a map: run mapgen ______ to use specific … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AERPG.

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  42. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fish Game is a tactical 2D shooter, played by up to 4 players online or on a shared screen (WIP). Aim either left or right; the rest is up to clever movement and positioning in this fish-on-fish brawler!WASD/Arrows are for walking and jumping, Space is for jumpingF is for attacking, Y and U are for surrender Technical Details Status: First Playable (pre-alpha)Game engine: Macroquad (Rust)Multi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish Game.

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  43. A first person arcade style game with low poly art. You play as a wizard with a selection of six different abilities, and try to get a high score against growing waves of monsters. ABILITIES: As a wizard you have access to six different magical abilities that you can swap between every round. Fire: A powerful attack to damage all enemies within a radius. Time: An ability that lets you stop time f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wizard Game.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    venture across a softly-shaded world of platforms and particles. listen to its whispers and reach the end. sunset-shaped is a tight and responsive platformer with five challenging levels and a calming atmosphere. features interesting and tough level designssimple and accessible controls - a singular jump and movement keysflexible movement to nail the most precise of jumpssweet and peaceful soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset-shaped.

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  45. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    PlaneShift is a Role Playing Game immersed into a 3D virtual fantasy world! A medieval world, with many cities to explore, monsters to fight, weapons and equipment to find and craft. Old school as we are one of the first free MMOs! Made and maintained by volunteers (as a hobby!) Original setting and lore 9 playable races with unique traits Professions and crafting through a skill system … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlaneShift.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 20,604 reviews

    An exciting game, full of traps and mysteries to be solved in each of its 96 levels. In this hostile story you must put all your skills to the test to solve the hidden enigmas and lead Frank to the end of this compelling story in 2D. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAMA.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A couch co-op tower defense game, in which the towers you build can hurt you and your friends just as much as they can hurt your enemies. Build towers, aim them towards your foes and collect the crystals that drop in order to build more turrets and survive the endless hordes of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Trashers.

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  48. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 589 reviews

    Endorlight is rogue-like game in which you have to find a way out to the next level. Each level contains a new and tougher enemies. Used your axe, bow or whip to defeat them! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endorlight.

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  49. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    55% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Spartans vs Persians, Ogres vs Chickens, Marines vs Archers. Create your own units, customize their AI and watch them fight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Knights: Battles.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    A surrealistic and spiritually provocative experience. Explore the ruins of a temple filled with puzzles, riddles, and secrets. Follow the Story of the Matriarch: a prophetess whose doctrine fell into obscurity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEOCIDA.

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