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0%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Immerse yourself in a boundless adventure at the heart of Etera extraordinary journey through an imaginary world. You have to overcome many obstacles in this side scroller adventure, while finding yourself in scenarios rich in detail and complexity, where the thin line between reality and fantasy dissolves. Measure your skill in timing, coordination, and strategy as you carefully plan each move… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etera.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Nubla is a graphical adventure, a journey through the world of the works inside the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. It tells the story of a unique inhabitant of the fantastic world existing inside the paintings of the museum, who seeks to discover who he is and to uncover his past by solving various puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nubla.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Mech Chip is an action-adventure platformer with pilotable machinery. Explore the internal labyrinth of the cybersphere, and install yourself into devices to gain new quirks and abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Chip.

Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

SummaryA 2.5D Soulslike set in post-apocalyptic SS15 Malaysia, where a failed human experiment unleashed a devastating chemical plague. Pak Ya, a Beastman warrior, is sent to destroy a human village but stumbles upon an infant girl, Anaya. Defying his instincts, he spares her and secretly raises her, knowing the beastmen would exploit her. To protect her, he embarks on a perilous journey through a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hikayat Pak Ya: Jiwa Mutakhir (2024).

Basic description:  A roguelike 2D runner with simple controls that is broken up into three very short stages, with each stage being inspired by a certain country. Aside from just exploring various parts of the world the player can also explore secret stages that give them collectables. At the end of the stage the player gets to their flight and moves onto the next country until they reach Japan a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Global Lap.

Death By Pickle (Muerte en Vinagre) This game developed in Spanish is a collaboration between my studio, GMW Studio, and Reckless Monster Studio an indie studio from Tenerife formed by José Marrero (programer), Dacil Delgado, and David Pérez (Artists). They developed crazy and funny games like Murray or Oh My Garden! that is still in development. The project that they asked me to collaborate on is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muerte en Vinagre.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

BIG UPDATE!!! Heart Lock has been abandoned in favor of our new project, Angel Droid. This new project is an effort to completely overhaul Mind Lock and Heart Lock's combat system with a better gameplay loop. Click below and check out Angel Droid instead! As a bonus, the graphics in Angel Droid received a massive overhaul. We believe graphics do not contribute to "good gameplay," … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 148 reviews

A beautiful, cloudless day on the ocean. The hustle and bustle of the crew's activities ring out in an endless drone. The salt spray on the sundried skin - invigorating. Wait, you're facing the wrong way. Turn around... An intense storm cloud, almost black with menace, looms above the world. And we're heading straight for it... We must prepare the ship and ourselves for whatever we find in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cape Hideous.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidwrought.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Dark Swords: Fire link is a 2D metroidvania game with a large locations to explore, fight with a lot creatures and epic bosses, and greats skills and power-ups to acquire. Have some of the better features that defines the 8/16-bits era, games like Ninja Gaiden, Super Ghost and Ghouls, Megaman, Castlevania and Super Metroid. Also, it gets inspired by the Dark Souls series, Hollow Knight and Blasphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Swords Firelink.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

97% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Wait... A muscular cat that fights aliens!? Get ready to enjoy this crazy 2D platformer adventure starring KinnikuNeko! A cat with the body of a bodybuilder who will fight against a big alien army that has invaded planet Earth and captured all its inhabitants. He will be accompanied by his friends Lemon and Keita, a girl and a boy who haven't yet been captured by the evil beings from outer space.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT.

OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 732 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 23 reviews

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axiom Verge 2.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 5,138 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 8 reviews

The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swapper.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 20,942 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 48 reviews

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIS.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

84% User Score Based on 368 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knytt Underground.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 7,404 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 32 reviews

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axiom Verge.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 942 reviews

Waking Mars is a one-of-a-kind adventure in which you jetpack through subterranean Mars encountering a host of extraordinary alien lifeforms that operate as a living, breathing ecosystem. Learn and master the behaviors of these creatures to create ecosystems of your own design if you are to survive and discover the secrets of Mars' past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waking Mars.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A lost shadow seeks to be reunited with her human girl, while searching for memories and avoiding the dangerous city lights. Find Me is a 2D puzzle platformer set in a beautiful, surreal cityscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Me.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

90% User Score Based on 98 reviews

This is an all-new and original Metroidvania-style action. Make use of a wide variety of weapons while traversing vast, sprawling stages in this exploration-style 2D action-adventure title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Shoot. Loot. Attach. Repeat. At your leisure you can save the dying world or become the ruler for the final decades of corruption. But who cares about the future, when you can attach that big gun to your spine. Become a Legend of DC-128b. At least for a while. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Limb Hunter.

Octopus Goulash is not a videogame. It is a living organism. Your choices will shape its life. Enter an urban simulation set in a synthetic and decaying world where reality is slowly slipping into vast datacenters. Explore the last city on Earth, live all possible lives, and find your path toward the Question. Octopus Goulash is a holistic open world. A dynamically generated city with a consist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octopus Goulash.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kintsugi.

Black Camelot is a 2D action-adventure currently being developed for the Windows PC. It is a tale set in the early 80' about dark supernatural events unfolding behind the walls of an isolated Nazi castle hidden deep within the inaccessible mountains. Black Camelot can be described as a 2D mix of dark thematics and fast-paced gameplay with the added ability to control multiple characters and experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Camelot.

Introduction to the GameDevelopment Team: Jinbu Simu Studio. Xiaohongshu: Jinbu Simu Studio Planner/Programmer: Qingtong (QQ: 3931837109). Screenwriter: Yanxi. Artist: Queen Astarte. Scene Designer: Sen QQ Group Number: 967972685. QR code for the 内测 QQ group can be seen in the picture. In the prosperous Donghua Country, the Xunlong Technology Company, which seemingly sells intelligent cleaning … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星夜往事录：彩蜃.

INFO In KINTSUGI you are projecting gold to bring life and repair a destroyed world inspired by the famous Japanese art of kintsugi. Find yourself in an environment that borrows certain elements from Japanese legends and folk tales, but remains entirely original.You are playing KYO, a young apothecary apprentice that suffered the same curse as its world around him but by his kind and healing acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KINTSUGI.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In “Anura” you are Don Rano, a frog with the mission to cross the swamp  jumping from platform to platform, dodging obstacles and using bubbles to propel himself as far as possible. Thanks to his bubble-blower, you will be able to create bubbles that will help you get to places you didn't think you would be able to reach Use bubbles to jumpEven if some platforms seem far away, you can use the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anura.

This capstone project, Rusted-Shift, was awarded the 2nd PLACE WINNER at UCI 5th ICS GAME DESIGN EXPO 2025! [Overviews] 2D/3D Perspective-Shifting Soulslike This is a pixel-art platform adventure game that uniquely blends 2D side-scrolling and 3D third-person exploration into a seamless experience. Players can freely switch perspectives to solve puzzles, engage in combat, and traverse a post-ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Shift.

Square of Joy is a challenging (but fair) climbing game. Controls are very simple; you can rotate and push yourself using one of (or all) 4 limbs, just like a regular human. But also just like in real life, there is Newtonian physics acting against you. With a little practice though, you will learn to use it to your advantage, to gain momentum and maintain the satisfying flow. Climb up, reach the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Square of Joy.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

Critic Score 62%Based on 19 reviews

A twisting tale of terror. Life and death decisions Open your eyes... and prepare yourself for the dread of unforgettable psychological horror. Set 60 years before the nerve-shredding events of "Until Dawn", you awaken in a strange medical facility, with no memory. It's up to you to discover why you're trapped within Blackwood Pines Sanatorium - and uncover a chilling conspiracy lurking within its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inpatient.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

44% User Score Based on 7 reviews

**THIS GAME IS DESIGNED TO BE ENJOYED FOR 10-15 MINUTES** Chase Fox's second game and the second installment in the “CARROT” series.The second installment in the “CARROT” series. Take place in the same world as the first one, packed with familiar faces, and also some new ones. CARROT : Pancakes & Waffles is walking simulator game where you live a peaceful day in a whimsical hand-painted world. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARROT: Pancakes & Waffles.

Welcome to the world of Sapience! The last city on this planet sits atop an island surrounded by a vast ocean. With the planet’s sentient species all but wiped out, this island is inhabited by humanoid robots built to replace the planet’s former residents. Far above the island floats another city that is home to the last biological beings left: the board members and executives of the few remaining… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapience.

A 2D action adventure game with a some RPG-like mechanics. It is set in a fantasy world where an excluded goddess called Unn'a is trying to take control of the world in a search for power. As a renegade female priest, who were once deceived by Unn'a, the player must now stop the goddess and save the continent of Asyren. At the beginning, the primordial gods created the Tree of Life, called Asyren… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asyren.

❤ 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.

You awake in darkness.  In a body that is not your own.  Haunted by memories of pain, loss, and regret.  You were human once; you are sure of it. Or are you?  As you explore the ruins of the facility, Struggle against the automatons that keep you trapped here, And piece together what happened to you and the rest of humanity, The truth begins to echo off the shattered stones, From between wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Succession - SI Slow Jam 2023.

Introduction A side scrolling puzzle game made for GameDev.TV Game Jam. Now playable on Mac! Play as Joseph, a veteran exorcist, on one of his visits to a haunted house. But dark secrets are no strangers to Joseph, as he harbors a trick up his sleeve. Writer's statement To approach the theme of "Life in 2 Dimensions", we deconstructed it into two part, "Life", and "2 Dimensions". There is many wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Exorcist.

Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania focused on fast-paced combat, exploration, and an engaging story. The sequel to Aeterna Noctis follows the steps of its predecessor including a brand new protagonist and a large interconnected world! After the events of the first game, the Queen of Light must stop the destruction of the very existence by challenging the Supreme God Chaos while seeking the location o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeterna Lucis.

This lighthearted visual novel follows Valentina, a former competitive skater who leaves her skating life behind for an office job far, far away from home. Little is she prepared to end up managing a rundown resort in rural Ukraine, let alone one which has a skating rink at the heart of its shopping mall. Fate takes an unexpected turn when a freak accident thrusts Valentina and the resort into vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worst Coach in the World Part I.

SIX YEARS AGO, the eccentric DR. FAUST tried to open a PORTAL to ANOTHER DIMENSION. Instead, he accidentally summoned strange creatures to our world. Known as D-MONS, these little menaces have infested the city, and nobody really knows what to do about it. TODAY, a brilliant inventor (also known as MOM) has moved to town to join DR. FAUST'S team. Her newest invention may be the final piece of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to d-mons.

Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

Edge of Grief is a 2D action platforming game about restoring a dark world to its former glory. It combines discovering deep emotions and an action platform experience as you become the ‘hero' unveiling the truth inside as you take another step closer to atonement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Grief.

'Hippocampus' is a short exploratory game created for a college assignment. The 'hippocampus' is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with the formation of long-term memories and spatial navigation.The game was created around the given theme of 'Invited'. My interpretation of the theme was to place the player in the shoes of a 25 year old sub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hippocampus.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A mysterious fountain of energy was found in space while a group of astronauts on a spaceship were going on a mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery Fountain in Space.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Virtue’s Heaven is an expressive, 2D action adventure. Explore a world that has been stuck in an endless day for as long as anyone can remember, free your friends from prison and gain enough Zeal to end the Age of Reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtue's Heaven.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Goldfish is a funny metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals. In this delirious metroidvania you will play the role of an alcoholic goldfish in search of the Holy Grail, a legendary bottle of rum that is said to confer immortality. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3462330/Goldfish/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goldfish.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

「Persisting in kindness, some people say it is absurd and dismiss it; But in the Realm where wedge energy and will intertwine, it brought us you and rally you.」 As a kind soul that comes to the realm, begins a journey of redemption in the realm of the raging tide of black beasts. 「When greed and violence destroy the nameless flower, we know why the Dawn Dew comes......」In the process of continuou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Realm：Dawn Dew.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

"Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

Take on the role of Dan Tern, a young man in whom the consciousness of Mikołaj Fern—a man from five hundred years ago—has awakened. Discover the mysteries of the past, confront the curse that haunts him, and conclude a story that never reached its end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aker Fern 2.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 1,067 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

Become Paint Utilize paint-based mechanics to experience a constant state of flow—dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies! Wield Your Brush Become stronger by unlocking new techniques with your brush that aid you in defeating threatening foes, overcoming platform challenges, solving complex puzzles, and advancing your progress. Discover Yourself Explore Constance's non-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Constance.