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  1. Take back your digital space Enter Defrag, where you must defend the neon-dripped ruins of cyberspace from hordes of invaders. Use your arsenal of 5 unique weapons and devastating EMP blast to clear waves of flocking enemies before being overrun. How long can you survive? Compete against other players on the global leaderboard and frag your way up the ranks. Thank you for playing! How to play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    You were on the way to a recycling process when fortunately for you - and unfortunately for the environment - you accidentally ran off. Now your goal is to escape from the facility, which is an extremely difficult task due to the fact that you are a battery without legs. Equipped with a limited number of electric beams, you can connect to walls, move or destroy objects, turn switches, and charge … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volt.

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  3. Made in 48 hours for GMTK jam 2020. Solve puzzles as you help your software recover from a malware attack. Open gates using logic puzzles and ctrl hotkeys to reach the end. 18 levels to complete (or more???) Theme for the jam was "out of control". We applied this by having puzzles where you need to use common ctrl hotkeys (ctrl+V, ctrl+C, ctrl+X) to manipulate opening and closing doors. You gain m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WireWare.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    "Calm down. This is all normal. Well, it’s a new normal. There was a malfunction that we can’t fix yet, but with your help I can make symptoms bearable. We’re all in the same boat here and should help each other." "I’m Shelly, a lead scientist in General Education research facility. The job title is longer, but it’s not important. Here’s what I know so far, though." "The experience-sharing program… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Reach.

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  6. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Anoxemia is a story-driven exploration game that puts you in control of the scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone, ATMA. Search the ocean floor as you discover and extract samples from the bowels of the underwater caves. Danger lurks in each passageway, everything from poison drifts to powerful ocean currents, mines leftover from the war, and mobile machines running haywire. There's also t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anoxemia.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  8. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 1,039 reviews

    Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalism.

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  10. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Clock in to the Frig Factory where you make and deliver frigs! Create over 20 different little guys in this cute time management puzzle game where you complete orders by delivering the correct frigs to the correct tubes. The game includes a normal and hard mode with ten hand crafted levels, as well as an endless mode and tutorial.  A mouse or trackpad is required to play. The web version of the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frig Factory.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Content note This game contains themes of drone kink, as well as mind control and body control. It is very ethically dubious. People are mean to the player. Things are not always okay. There is some writing in here that I personally feel hasn't aged well.  I strongly recommend that you play Reset Day instead, which is something halfway between a sequel and a soft reboot. If you wish to continue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transubstantiation Synthesis.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric and hardcore platformer that tells the story of a little black cat journeying through a toxic and desolate post-apocalyptic world, devoid of all life. The player's goal is to guide the cat upwards towards the heavens, navigating through toxic clouds, dangerous spikes, and stone obstacles to fulfill the cat's final and only dream of reaching a majestic paradise aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Backrooms Cats and Lava is an action-platformer with puzzle elements, where you must help a small inhabitant escape a deep cave being engulfed by lava. Navigate your way to the exit by moving boxes, but remember—the floor is lava! Avoid stepping on it at all costs. Use all your skills to survive this fiery labyrinth and find your way out of this infernal place. Key Features: Unique Puzzle Mecha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Cats and Lava.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Welcome to "Cats in the Ancient City of Gu Su", a charming game about finding cats. Set against the backdrop of the painting "Prosperous Suzhou" by the Qing dynasty artist Xu Yang, the game features 600 adorable cats, creating amusing interactions with historical scenes and characters. "Prosperous Suzhou" is a magnificent scroll painting in Chinese art history, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats in the Ancient City of Gu Su.

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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Kartong - Death by Cardboard! This "cute" FPS stealth game puts you up against evil experiments inside a miniature cardboard city. The maze of traps changes with every game, paper cuts are deadly and Mr Chuckles is very ANGRY. But hey, who doesn’t love the smell of cardboard in the morning? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kartong.

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  18. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    15% User Score Based on 107 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Vigil: Blood Bitterness plunges you into the dark and disturbing story of an ancient civilization where you must reveal the secrets of your past and exact revenge on the Evil destroying your universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between your own kind and the Evil you seek to annihilate. Your ultimate goal is to free yourself from this tormenting place and understand the origi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil: Blood Bitterness.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,912 reviews

    It's time to unleash your inner Pug! [Media 2083981] Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Pug.

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  21. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Manipulate the world's orientation and discover the truth of the voices around you in this First-Person Puzzle Platformer, Standpoint. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StandPoint.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Meet a new minimalistic puzzle in which you have to hit the balls in the basket and complete the level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Tweets.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Teddy.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Add the full game of Westwood Shadows to your wishlist: [/url] [i]Reality... Reality is subjective. One day you’re a small-town cop, the next your world turns upside down. You think you’re out on routine patrol, but it’s an endless, living nightmare. I know. I live it every day. My name is Peter Bennet, and I’m a Detective. Not long ago I discovered that Westwood was built on lies. When the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westwood Shadows: Prologue.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    “10/10. Digital elegance meets last-minute genius. I'd do it again. Actually, I did. Then I ported it to Android. You're welcome.” - Travis Blake “You made a whole mobile version?? With touch controls?? That’s insane. I mean… respect. But also: why?” - Ezra Deviano What the heck is R.U.L.U.? R.U.L.U. is not a robot. It’s a digital automaton. No brain, no soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.L.U Mobile Edition.

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  26. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that unlocks each chamber's door, you must pick-up and move some boxes. But beware: these boxes are equipped with strange recording devices. It seems that once a box is moved, they will repeat their movements in an endless loop. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that Submission fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoopBox.

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  27. Overview Blind Box.Co is a puzzle simulation game. You work at a postage service that has a strict no-package opening policy. Consequently, you must use your wits and various detectors to determine if customers are attempting to smuggle contraband. The game was created for the Godot Wild Jam 82 with the following restrictions: - Theme: Unseen - Wildcard: Grade something the player does Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Box.Co.

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  28. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was made for Miz Jam 1 in 48 hours. https://itch.io/jam/miz-jam-1 Welcome to SkyTD - a tower defense game with a creative design. Your parents have been killed by an evil wizard, who now realized all too late that they've left the protagonist alive. And, as any great villain would, they take their sweet time coming after you. A single mysterious old man warns you, that it is dangerous to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkyTD.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is my entry for Yaz Jam 3 (2022) https://itch.io/jam/yazjam3 There were 3 themes in this Jam and I chose "Mystery of 6174". There were also obligations: good vibes only, home-made graphic assets only, mainly yellow-green colored. I didn't totally respect the 2nd one because some of the vegetation in my game come from external free plugins. A game created by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 5: The Wheel of Life.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

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  31.   The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

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  32. About In the year 2306 the patrol starship Copernica is in the midst of completing it's mission when its engines fail, leaving it with no way to return to Earth. It's up to you to harness the powers of the cosmos and manipulate gravity to save the crew. Copernica is a short puzzle game submitted to the 2023 GMTK Game Jam with the theme of "Role Reversal." In this game, rather than using the power … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Copernica (Game Jam Version).

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  33. An oddly familiar new virus is in town. And you know it, because it is you! Your gene commands you to infect the town to the best of your ability. Maybe you will also get  to see one of the two hospitals before you perish? Controls and UI (please use a mouse!): Click to move to a new host. Your current host is marked by a fixed red arrow.q to pause.Refresh to start a new game. Sorry!Your distance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A conscious virus.

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  34. Made in 3 hours for Trijam 79 Play as a rebel ship taking its last stand against the imperial armada. Destroy as many of those imperial goons as you can by harnessing the power of stars to fuel your death ray. This game uses both jam themes of Anti-Gravity and If you play with fire you get burned. The idea for the game just popped into my head before I even read that only one theme is required. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chase.

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  35. The Zombie Dice is a 2D top-down shooter. You play as a soldier in a post-apocalyptic world in which you need to battle zombies and survive as long as possible. His only weapon is a pistol. However, he can temporarily add attachments to it which heavily increases his fighting chances. He can find the attachments and other buffs in boxes that are spawned in the world. Shooting into the box changes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZombieDice.

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  36. Overview For the AI & Games Game Jam 2021 our Team created the game aligning with the Theme "Breaking The Rules".  Unfortunatley, our AI and some other game bits broke 3 hours before deadline in a way we did not want it to break. We were able to patch it up, but had to disable the AI, so imagine the guards searching and hunting you when they see you. We will continue to work on the issue and updat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack 'n' Go.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    You may also like About the GameYou'll have to think a lot to be able to bathe your cat.To wet the cat you'll have draw the path so that the water reaches it. After that, use bombs to the destroy the blocks that holds the water. The same to perfume the cat, but be aware, this time the fluid floats Make sure that the lava don't touch the cat and use it to destroy some blocks that the bombs can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Bathe Your Cat: Drawing.

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  38. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Think in 360 degrees in Alien Escape to solve challenges a dark tower offers. You are a group of aliens that were kidnapped and jailed. To escape you have to solve puzzles where you have to do more than just jumping and running! Change your gravity and manipulate different objects in each room. Gravity, fire, water and a lot more will challenge you so much, you have to think around the corner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Escape.

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  39. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Rotosaurus Adventure is a puzzle game with a twist. Rotate the world to traverse obstacles and find a way into the goal. Manage boxes, avoid spikes, and use other tools in creative ways to overcome mind-twisting challenges! Explore different worlds with unique mechanics. Each world brings a fresh twist inspired by popular video game genres. Navigate through platformer-inspired environments, del… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotosaurus Adventure.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Gravitee is the platformer with a twist! Rotate your character in order to change the direction of gravity. Navigate your way through each level in order to reach the goal. Solve puzzles, face off against deadly spikes and bombs, and more. Contains: 40 fun and unique levels 30+ different types of obstacles 100+ golden marbles to collect as optional challenges 12 unlockable costumes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravitee.

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  41. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A narrative puzzle game about love and choices. Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives.Welcome to follow our X: @CottonStudio  SYMPHONY OF TWO SOULS Reviver presents a series of emotionally rich scenes, foll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reviver.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Dive into Liquidum, an aquatic picross puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking and puzzle-solving skills. Progress through six distinct sections, each introducing new challenges and mechanics to keep you on your toes.Diverse Challenges and Mechanics:Experience a unique twist on the classic picross puzzle, where you strategically fill interconnected aquariums with flowing water. Encount… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquidum.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Twins Archer and Sam just want to relax after getting shipped off to stay with their eccentric uncle for the summer. Too bad for them the world is ending, and only they can stop it!Bent Oak Island was once a bustling tourist hot spot, until a fire burned through the town square and turned everything to cinders. With the destruction of the town center, tourism dried up, and with it the main source … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bent Oak Island.

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  45. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 259 reviews

    Explore Lisa Armstrong’s mind as she tries to cope with the burden caused by her father Marty. Traverse a slipping reality as you attempt to leave home and recover your memories. Only, escape is not so easy. Features and Gameplay - LISA the First is a short and surreal exploration game reminiscent of retro-RPGs. - Navigate the twisting world of Lisa’s mind, finding hidden doors an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LISA: The First.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Last Christmas is a classical style Point and Click Adventure Game telling a story about a young man named Frankie who is trying to prepare the perfect Christmas for his girlfriend Betty in their family cottage. But things aren't as they seem... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Christmas.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Ever had something turn out so disastrously that you wished you could just reset and start all over again? In this game you may just have the chance to reboot the grandest experiment ever gone wrong. That experiment? The Universe itself. You will find yourself inside an amazing single mechanism, impressive in its scale. Taking control of its lonely resident - Artificial Intelligence named HAWKING,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Reload.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pulse of Evil.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You'd been woken up by an entity which created you. It put you in a testing area and wants you to complete the puzzles and open the end gate. When you open the gate, the test is finished and you complete the task which the entity gave you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Number 217721.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic.

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