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  1. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axolotl is Dry.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    What would you do if you were friends with the gods, and your influence on them could change the universe? Mythic Ocean: Prologue will introduce you to a pantheon of gods under the sea. Experience the first 3 branching storylines of Mythic Ocean, and pick up where you left off when you play the full game! Explore the outcomes. Which god will gain the most power? You decide - choose wisely.Feature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Ocean: Prologue.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ❤ Post-Jam Update V1.1.5 is now LIVE, including new features, bug fixes, quality of life changes, and updates to the gameplay balance. You can read the patch notes below. This is the final update before we release a new game. Developed within 48 hours for GameMaker Toolkit's 2021 Game Jam, Helm’s Oddity is a Game Boy themed Zelda-like game, where you turn cute monsters into powerful allies! Join t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helm's Oddity.

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  4. Help Slime Jr. who has been separated from his lifelong friend John, to find his way back to his home by navigating throughout the house! Given enough moisture and water sources, Slime Jr. is capable of growing in size, expanding his perception of his surroundings and ability to ricochet himself from projectiles he can shoot! Slime Jr. is also capable of duplicating himself to make a perfect copy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimeward Bound.

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  5. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    DEV NOTE: This game is not meant to be played in full screen.You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Pixel Hero.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Welcome to "Speakeasy" ,  a fast-paced 2D shoot'em up adventure set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago. In Speakeasy, you're the last line of defense for an iconic speakeasy against a relentless mafia onslaught. They're not just any enemies; they're creditors turned attackers, determined to settle scores because of the debts you owe. Your mission? Protect your sanctuary using wit, strategy, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speakeasy.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 197 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

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  8. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Nanali in another world is an action puzzle where you have to think about two dimensions at once. Each of the dimensions has its own dangers, and the main character of the game, Nanali, knows how to move among them. With this ability, you will have to find your way out of twisted levels full of scary and dangerous traps. Nanali in another world Features: unique ability to travel in two worlds puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanali in another world.

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  9. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fishhead : Blueprint is the fourth game in the Fishhead platformer series. The game is based around a big overworld with 50 doors and features simple but tidy low-res pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishhead: Blueprint.

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

    Blanky is a 2D platformer that combines fluid movement with fast thinking to avoid environmental hazards. Using multiple abilities discovered along the way, Jacob travels through nightmarish areas each with their own distinct dangers. Featuring epic boss battles, heart pounding chases and a compelling story, Blanky is a challenging platforming adventure that explores fear from a child's p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blanky.

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  11. The developers of this game couldn't finish their game in time for the game jam. In fact, the game is so unfinished that you’re forced to use the not-very-well-hidden debug mode to beat it! Now that the game is at least possible, let’s see what got finished. Confused? Read below for controls and tips! Controls:  A/D - Move left/right W/S - Navigate menu, cling to ladder Space - Jump Left-click (in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debug Mode.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Replay and reestablish your connection to the world of Tricky Keys in this old-school puzzle platforming adventure! Equip your AI assistant with the right combination of instructions and collaborate to solve each level, avoiding the hazards along the way. Features: 20+ levels with helpful tutorial sections,A variety of instructions with which to configure the AI assistant,Charming visual design wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricky Keys 2.

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  13. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Get the game on Steam!You are an infinitely jumping cube, that doesn't mean that the challenges in front of you become any easier however, sometimes it is hard to stop yourself and sometimes you go too far, but can you make it just like you were before, in one piece? This game was actually made in about 3-4 weeks, but it took many months before I finally got around to finishing it. The game has… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Cuboid.

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  14. After many years of learning the art of magic, young magician Martin has to pass all the challenges to prove that he is worthy to possess the power of the magic staff. To make it come true, he has to put the pommel of his magic staff into the waters of the magical lake located in the deepest part of the ancient castle. Game features: Beautiful graphics in the pixel art style Ambient music in r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Martin and the Magic Staff.

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  15. A traditional RPG with a landmine game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Minesweeper.

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  16. You are Ka-Hool, a ghost, that remembers nothing but their name. Awaken in a cave, your goal is to look for your past, to look for your identity. Throughout this adventure, you’ll rediscover your own abilities, stroll through the remains of an ancient world, and continue your journey for memory. Remains of a mysterious civilisation lay ahead. Who were they? How did they disappear? Your quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arise from Shadows.

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  17. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 495 reviews

    Buy Darwin's Paradox at PlayStation Store. Help intrepid young octopus, Darwin, overcome formidable traps and dangers in this captivating platformer, adventure, and puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwin's Paradox!.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    WISHLIST About the Game In the old castle of the renowned inventor Heinrich Von Schinker, in northern England, Heinrich's spirit returns as a small ghost. Alongside a mysterious bubble that he can move with gentle blows, he must face his own out-of-control inventions and fierce wild animals. Guiding the bubble to freedom is his only goal. Challenge Your SkillsOvercome levels filled w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Ghost Remake.

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  19. Lost Gorga is a captivating puzzle adventure where players collect translation tokens to understand hints that help you progress. Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and brain-teasing challenges as you uncover the mysteries of Lost Gorga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gorga.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Play our game on steam ! Join our discord! Adapta Solva is a 3D puzzle platformer where you collect and combine different elements to solve puzzle and platforming challenges. Each element has its own unique ability and properties to use, utilize them to solve puzzles in this cute and cozy game. STONE Punch or ground slam your way through obstacles with your earthly strength SLIME Pass t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapta Solva Legacy.

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  21. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Adventure of Rikka is a top-down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets, and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that have cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand, and save the kingdom! Features 7 Dungeons with challenging boss-fights, and many smaller puzzle dungeons. 10 Unique player items such as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Obsolete is a short 2D platformer with a calm atmosphere in a very strange world where everything is deteriorating quickly. Cross the abandoned caves of this fallen world in search of an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsolete.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Fishy is a heartfelt visual novel about friends, enemies, acceptance, and monsters. Explore the aquarium, face your fears, and maybe make a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fishy.

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  24. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    30% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    The Valley of Super Flowers is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of the the valley which had been forcefully captured by an Evil Satanis ruler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of Super Flowers.

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  25. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Dungeon Color is a top-down puzzle game, where you switch between flames in order to achieve the rainbow flame in each room. Interact with special obstacles and melt your brain to find the exit. Cute, colorful, hard, fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Color.

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  26. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Dive deep "Below the Ocean" in search of legendary treasures while using your oxygen lifeline to swing passed obstacles! Run, Jump, Swing, Bubble-Jump, Bungee, Slingshot, Puzzle-Solve, Platform, Treasure-Hunt, BELOW THE OCEAN! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below The Ocean.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    In this top-down puzzle game you will help cute black cat to save the universe. You should collect all spaceship parts on levels and reach the portal. But this is not so easy as it seems. Traps is everywhere. Mines, stakes trap, be careful to avoid all of them. And by the way look carefully for your clones, they can get on trap as well. The clones mimic all Cat movement, but they stop if they stuc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Cat 2.

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  28. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Makis Adventure is an Action- Platformer with shark demons. Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Makis Adventure.

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  29. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed. A freak whirlpool of air and water tore the life from Ecco’s home leaving Ecco all alone. Now he must fight to stay alive, while traversing the vast ocean in s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco the Dolphin.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Welcome to the exciting world of Bobas Quest, a fun pixel art platformer where you have to make nimble jumps and complete levels using teleportation. Bobas Quest is a retro pixel-style platformer where you control a blue cube and complete 15 challenging levels. To achieve the goal, you need to use the teleport and visit each part of the level, activating special levers that disable obstacles and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BobasQuest.

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    Fade Out is a 2D puzzle game. Create constellations to guide you back home. Cross forests, mountains, and the ocean through 40 unique puzzles, and find the secrets hidden along your path. Includes : 12 Steam Achievements 40 Unique puzzles Simple and Challenging puzzles Secrets Estimated difficulty : 4/5. No QTE or limited time. No puzzles based on text. No AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Out.

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  32. Our hero awoke one day as a werewolf with no memories of his past and understanding of the world he lives in. Features . Story driven game divided into 10 chapters as a tale that will unfold his dramatic scenario through handmade pixel art story board as the player will progress into the world of Aurora. Learn about the torturous past of the Wolf Knight and why the world of Aurora is at war fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Knight Memoir.

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  33. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fire Hero - Pixel Rescue is a 2D pixel art platformer where you play as a firefighter rescuing civilians and animals from burning buildings. You'll travel through different worlds and biomes, following a story with short dialogues that reveal the dramatic events your character is experiencing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Hero: Pixel Rescue.

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  34. Embark on a relaxing, light-hearted space adventure in this 2D spaceflight simulation! In The Catastrophe, you take on the role of a pilot navigating your spaceship through a vibrant, pixel-art cosmos. Your mission is simple but essential — rescue the lost catstronauts scattered across the vast expanse of space and return them safely. Key Features Weight-Based Mechanics: The more catstronauts you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Catastrophe.

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  35. It's a beautiful day in Granny's backyard, and you are a very hungry squirrel.  Granny has placed a freshly baked pie on her window sill, and you know you have to eat it. But watch out for dangers in the backyard! Lawn mowers running loose, bear traps forgotten on the ground, and even Granny's son, Jimmy will all try and stop you. If you're in a tight spot, you can either hide in the foliage, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Squirrely!.

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  36. You are a green alien of an unnamed species, embarking on a dangerous journey to reach the summit of the northern mountains — a rite of passage in your culture. Armed with nothing but your wits, you must avoid threats lurking in every corner. Fortunately, mysterious power-ups and ancient devices are scattered throughout the land to aid you. I like to describe the game as a new take on the maze g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Odyssey.

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  37. CONTROLS WASD or ARROW KEYS - Move Q or Spacebar - Attack E or Enter - Interact UNIVERSITY PROJECT This was part of a university project to create a prototype in an engine we've not used before. We had a ~4 week deadline to create a working narrative game and this is the result of my 3.5 weeks of work put into the production of this game. It isn't perfect, there is no respawn and it's stil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sins of Yesterday.

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  38. Mazzle Christmas is a straightforward yet surprisingly challenging celebration of the simple beauty of mazes and jigsaw puzzles in a Christmas style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mazzle Christmas.

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  39. Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

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  40. Warning: The game contains screamers and loud sounds. About the Game In a world shrouded in darkness, Luna ventures into a mysterious labyrinth after receiving a letter revealing a dark secret linked to her family's disappearance. With only her light to guide her, Luna must navigate shadowy corridors, uncovering long-forgotten secrets and confronting lurking enemies. Each flash of illumination r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Lurkers.

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  41. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Created for the 2024 GMTK Game Jam, Playtime? is a game about a tiny doll navigating a dark, unsettling maze where sinister toys lurk in the shadows. Your only tool is a small lantern, which can be raised to scale up the circle of light that allows you to navigate the twisting maze you must escape. But be careful, for that light can also attract some unwanted attention... CONTROLS: Use arrow ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playtime?.

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  42. Space Frog has crash landed on an unfamiliar planet and lost all of his equipment! Can you find his beloved HyperCannon and get him back home? Frog out of Water is a short-ish Metroidvania where you must rebuild each upgrade that you find.  Created for university; the game was created in 4-5 weeks, with the prompt being "Salvage and Repair". Controls: -WASD to Move -Spacebar to Jump -Aim and Cli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Out of Water.

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  43. Welcome to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet! Quick Summary: Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet is a top-down shooter with random spell attacks depending on what your spell dice roll every few seconds. Eat more food to gain more dice. Imagine this like a simplified Vampire Survivors with constant random rotating attacks. Made for GMTK Jam 2022 "Roll of the Dice". Mild Violence Warning - Contains bones and lots o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet.

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  44. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Imagine a turn-based game as alert and dynamic as any action RPG; it just waits for you to move. Imagine a game that takes good old ASCII art and lends it a new dimension — literally. This is Glittering Light 2: a coffeebreak rogue-lite that blends tradition and modernity. A few highlights: simple rules that allow for strategy without overwhelming the player; controlled with the arro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glittering Light 2.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Freaky Fish DX Ultimate Digital Edition is now included. Skeeter the fisherman has found a large stash of dynamite in his Uncle Cletus’s shed and has decided to use it for his new hobby of "blast fishing”, which involves using explosives to stun the fish in the lake for easy collection. The local fish are not happy with Skeeters destructive new hobby and so Jacques le Shark, a rarely seen fish wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freaky Fish DX.

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  46. Find the objects that are hidden on the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Water.

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  47. A sci-fi platformer in which a simian swordsman teams up with an alien princess to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lloyd the Monkey 2.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A young girl with the power to control a supernatural mist remembers only one thing - her brother has been kidnapped. Navigate the haze, uncover family secrets, solve mind-bending puzzles, and discover the truth in this artistic platformer. A young girl awakens alone, her mind void of the events that led to her solitude. All she knows is that her brother has been taken, and the answers to her plig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistcaller.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Fish and relax as the days pass by, maybe you'll fish up something interesting? There's plenty to fish up, unlock and discover! Controls: WASD (or keyboard equivalent) or arrow keys. up: interactdown: quackleft/right: movetab: swap items Credits: art, writing and programming: @Schweggsfx and cassettes 1-3: @Bibikisfx and cassettes 4+5: @Viktorsfx and cassettes 6+7: @Grahm If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pengu Never Left.

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  50. SQUASER X  is a unique minimalist puzzle game where your mission is to wipe away all traces of darkness. Control a white square in a world of black, white, and gray tones, clearing your path through dark labyrinths. Each level brings new challenges, demanding greater logic, memory, and precision. Immerse yourself in this world of stark contrasts, planning each move carefully as you erase every bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SQUASER X.

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