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Games like Beyond the Backyard

Looking for games like Beyond the Backyard? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pierre's Adventures in French, Sumatra: Fate of Yandi or Samorost 2.

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  1. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Want to improve your French? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? Félicitations! This is the game for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pierre's Adventures in French.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Lost and alone after a terrible accident, Yandi must find his way home in this old school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! What secrets will he uncover along the way? A new game from the creators of Football Game, Legend of Hand, and A Date in the Park! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumatra: Fate of Yandi.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    'Pedro's Adventures in Spanish' is a language learning adventure game. All of the dialogue, narration and interface is in simple Spanish accompanied by graphics, animation and context so that you can learn without the need for translations. This is not a classroom, there are no quizzes or word matching exercises. The purpose of this game is to provide a fun environment for you to practice and lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pedro's Adventures in Spanish.

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  5. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Wildwood Down is a charming adventure about a chummy high school senior with Down syndrome who embarks on a deathly humorous adventure along the boardwalk of Wildwood, New Jersey. With his sister's life on the line, Dan must unravel a murder mystery, navigating eccentric characters, and his own unique perspective to crack the case before time runs out. Can this unlikely hero outsmart the danger lu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildwood Down.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Level up your Near-Mage experience with this deluxe bundle! Includes: The full Near-Mage base game Original Soundtrack – magickal music from Transylvania Digital Artbook – behind-the-scenes art and lore Cosmetic DLC – stand out at the mage school in style! Whether you're already enrolled or new to the Transylvanian Institute for Magick, this bundle gives you the best value. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Near-Mage.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    In 1989 the original adventure of Last Half of Darkness was released to the PC. Now on it's 35th anniversary the story continues with updated spine-chilling graphics and a haunting soundtrack. Your aunt sure was a strange one. She was some sort of witch or something. A good witch though, practicing only good spells and magic. In fact, she was working on a potion just before she was killed. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Half of Darkness.

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  8. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 253 reviews

    Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute and cozy puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as the forest spirit Tukoni as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, brew fragrant tea and explore a magical world filled with kindness. Play our free prologue now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tukoni: Forest Keepers.

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  9. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 673 reviews

    A Shelter Full of Cats is a hidden object game set in a cat shelter specially designed for cats with special needs. Join the Shelter's manager, Hannah, as she prepares a charity party to help these cats find their forever homes. Let's show that love has no boundaries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Shelter Full of Cats.

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  10. Dr. Scarlet O'Beetle, MD. has received troubling news from afar, and her local community seems to be beset with problems as well! The indomitable doctor is never discouraged and will rise to meet any challenge, even ones far, far larger than herself. SCARLET O’BEETLE AND THE UNSEEN WORLD is a classic adventure point-and-click, story-rich puzzle game set in the fascinating world of insects. Whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet O'Beetle and the Unseen World.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,180 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creaks.

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  13. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    The game about one tragic evening in an unsuccessful family, when emotions and tensions are simply too high to manage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Kite.

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  14. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Help Snail Bob avoid the dangers that lie on his path. Snail Bob 2 is a puzzle game for all the ages. It'll make you think and smile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Bob 2.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil.

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  16. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 290 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Legends of the past come back to life in a charming mystery adventure. Pack your bags and journey through modern day Europe to uncover the secrets of the king that was never crowned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

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  17. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 960 reviews

    Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameThings have gone wild at the Cartown Zoo! Today's the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo, and there's still so much to do: zoo chow is running low, and all the baby animals are missing. Putt-Putt® and Pep need your child's he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putt-Putt Saves The Zoo.

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  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 6,698 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 22 reviews

    Broken Age is a family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Age.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Tsioque is an animated adventure game inspired by classic 80s and 90s point and click titles. Craftily mixing influences of games like Day of the Tentacle, Dragon's Lair or Humongous Games' Pajama Sam, it offers its own, original narrative experience, which can be described as both dark and adorable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TSIOQUE.

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  21. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 4,276 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Space for the Unbound.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    Zniw Adventure is a 2D, traditionally animated point and click adventure game with educational content, starring a young, yellow, female dinosaur having all sorts of adventures in the prehistoric land of Polisemia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zniw Adventure.

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  23. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Walk in the shoes of an apprentice and friend of Leonardo da Vinci. Find hidden mysteries, solve handcrafted mechanical puzzles and travel through time and space to lead the story to its grand finale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci 3.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 494 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 18 reviews

    The Little Acre follows the story of Aidan and his daughter, Lily, set in 1950's Ireland. After discovering clues as to the whereabouts of his missing father, Aidan begins investigating until he inadvertently finds himself transported to a strange new world. Ever the hero, Lily sets off after him, encountering her own perils along the way. Featuring voice-acting and hand-drawn animation, The Littl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Acre.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 980 reviews

    Embark on a casual, botanical-puzzle-adventure. Make friends, learn new skills, solve puzzles, and become the mighty oak that you were always meant to be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sprout.

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  26. Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It! is a slap-and-solve adventure that stretches your wits and your noodly arms to their max. It's a big sandbox of secrets that combines slapstick humor and hilarious puzzles that will keep you thinking and laughing at the same time. Based on the hit "Floor Plan" series - previously for VR, now reimagined with updated puzzles and new mechanics for its PC debut! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floor Plan: Slap Out Of It!.

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  27. Canvas of Thoughts is an cozy point-and-click puzzle adventure which invites you into Evi's vibrant but loud inner world. Experience everyday situations through shifting colours, sounds and emotions. Solve reflective puzzles and navigate the world not through words, but through feelings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canvas of Thoughts.

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  28. Two friends. One crazy plan. And a very hungry bear somewhere nearby. Ram and Hedgehog is a vibrant, absurd, and delightfully unhinged point-and-click adventure with 2D platforming elements and QTE mechanics, where common sense has long since abandoned everyone. Two restless friends — a ram and a hedgehog — live a simple life: playing pranks on each other, arguing over nothing, and occasionally … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ram and Hedgehog.

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  29. Imagine waking up on the dock of a floating village in the middle of a vast lake. You don't know who you are or why you're there. People recognize you and call you names, but no one knows your name. What you realize, as you continue your search, is that you find yourself in the midst of a war for power, one that you may be the architect of. You'll have to confront your inner self and harness your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacustris - The War over Water.

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  30. The Girl Walks Back is a dark, atmospheric monochrome puzzle-adventure set in a gloomy world. You control a young girl who has wandered deep into the forest and attempts to return to her village. However, this forest will not release you easily. ■ Unique Controls: Darkness Guided by a Single Mouse Featuring a distinctive side-view perspective, the girl navigates the forest using only simple m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl Walks Back.

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  31. If you like it, consider supporting it on Kickstarter PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS is a 2D, point-and-click, narrative-driven adventure video game with a focus on atmosphere, character, and storytelling. Step into the worn-out shoes of Jack, caught in a world of bigger players, dirty deals, and personal demons. Explore hand-crafted environments, uncover layered storylines, and interact with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing With The Big Boys.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    What would you endure for a good night’s sleep? Find out in this point-and-click adventure thriller by guiding Aggy through a world where not all nightmares are dreams. Fight surreal monsters and help strange people... but can you preserve your sanity? The answers lie in Somnipathy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnipathy.

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  33. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to the sequel to 3D Escape Room: Mystic Manor—3D Escape Room: Cursed Legacy ! This is a 3D realistic puzzle escape game. In the game, you inherit your grandfather’s legacy—a manor—only to find yourself trapped in danger within a place filled with secrets. As you resolve the crisis, you gradually uncover the past of your grandfather and the manor. When the danger finally passes and you st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Escape Room: Cursed Legacy.

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  34. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Embark on an adventure where every word brings you closer to home! As Miskwaa, forge a path through a forest teaming with spirits, stories, and intricate puzzles inspired by Ojibwe culture and language in this all-new point and click adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining.

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  35. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 316 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Adorable Adventures is a relaxing third-person exploration game where you play as Boris, a curious baby boar who must learn to use his nose to reunite with his family, who were separated after a forest fire. Across rolling meadows, sun-dappled forest paths, deep caves, and rocky highlands, identify scents and follow trails to learn more about the world around you. Search for your brothers and sis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adorable Adventures.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    88% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amanda the Adventurer 3.

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  37. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game is a point and click game with looping levels, which features comics, documentaries and gaming to explore OCD and anxiety. You become trapped in a flat and are forced to figure out how to escape. In this lo-fi game your guide is narrator TIGER ORCHID - a Twitch/ YouTube style narrator who is with you all the way. Played by Shaniqua Okwok (Small Axe, It's a Si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 195 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

    Capture photos and step back in time to experience the moments held within them in The Star Named EOS. Solve a variety of puzzles to help a young photographer uncover the truth about his mother’s disappearance and rediscover the beauty that is to be found in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Star Named EOS.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,605 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    "The Cave is a new adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend.Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, each with their own unique personalities and stories, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore locations including a subterranean amusement park … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cave.

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  40. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A fairytale forest in decay. A black rabbit ready to fight... and a king lion who only looks out for himself. Unlock new skills and discover who stole your carrots in a humorous adventure full of fun puzzles and mutated kickass moves. FEATURES• A dual inventory: One for collecting items and one for collecting skills!• Beautiful 2D hand drawn backgrounds and animation.• A unique story with lots of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutants Ate My Carrots.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

    Use your wits to strategize conflict resolution that goes beyond pure combat-- you’ll have to think on your feet and act quickly to sidestep danger and trick, charm, and scare your opponents into dropping valuable resources. As powerful as your potions are, you’ll find yourself up against monsters that can shrug off your most powerful attacks. Manage your resources carefully and use the environmen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

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  42. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Restore color to the desolate islands of Farewell North, an open world journey where you play as a collie traveling with his owner. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, evade monsters, and free wildlife to bring color back to the world while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helianthus.

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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

    Orten Was The Case - A Groundhog day in "Orten". Control Ziggy who's stuck in a time loop and uncover millenia-old mysteries in the caves and tunnels deep down below Orten, a suburb to a fictional Swedish metropolis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orten Was The Case.

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  44. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 517 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 7 reviews

    Step out onto the streets of Paris in Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars Reforged, a substantially enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic adventure. Enjoy a globe-spanning story when intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard are pitched into a gripping adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting dark conspir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 1,458 reviews

    Submachine is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game. You will find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and inventory items to collect to help you along the way. The underground world of submerged machines offers you vast variety of locations and structures to discover and repair. While everything is shattered, you will try to put things back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submachine: Legacy.

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  46. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 951 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’. ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond a Steel Sky.

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  47. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 14,670 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 2 reviews

    Escape Simulator is a next-gen escape room experience: pick up and examine everything, move furniture, smash pots and melt locks! Play solo or with a friend to solve cryptic puzzles and riddles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Simulator.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    An accessible point and click adventure that joins Clara as she brings to life three short tales told by her nurturing grandfather. Embody the role of an adventurer, astronaut, and pirate. Explore colourful illustrations, befriend adorable creatures, and solve puzzles in this delightfully accessible game. Average time taken to complete: 1.5 to 2 hours Reviews “Stories of Blossom is a point-an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories of Blossom.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In this point & cklick adventure join young detective Rudolf Pasaret to solve the greatest mystery of the 19th century. Guide the detective along the brink of insanity through a world created by an evil madman as you unravel a mystery of black magic and false accusations to discover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrok.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 155 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Point-and click adventure exploration puzzle game set in a magical academy. The player arrives to the academy and discovers everyone has vanished. The player sets to find out What happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keepsake.

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