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Looking for games like Calm Before The Storm? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Do You See the Waving Cape, Lonesome Village or The Mushroom Journal.

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

    This is an indie game inspired from the developer's childhood. In the game, you will experience lonely flying, fierce battle, nervous parkour, as well as various kinds of puzzles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do You See the Waving Cape.

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  2. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    72% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The puzzle-solving fantasy adventure with social simulation. Lonesome Village is a cozy, quiet town struggling to rebuild after a strange calamity wiped out their homes. Take the role of Wes the coyote and help bring this village back from the brink of destruction in a puzzle-filled life sim If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonesome Village.

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  3. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    You’ve moved to Mush Meadows to recover from burnout from the city and working life. By selling all your belongings, you set out to start a new life closer to nature and buy a cabin that has been abandoned for a while. You discover that the cabin used to belong to a mushroom enthusiast, and they left their basket and unfinished journal there, among other things. It almost looks like they’ve just d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mushroom Journal.

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  4. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Meet Mat, a young rat whose simple life in an abandoned wine cellar with his best friend, Toby, is turned upside down when he falls head over tail in love with Nat, a clever house mouse who is kept as a pet by one of the Giants on the upper floors of the building. MEET MAT Bitten by the love bug, Mat sets out on a perilous journey to become a Scavenger, just so he can sneak up and secretly visit h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1.

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  5. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Walk The Frog is a cozy, heartwarming point-and-click adventure with simple, unique drag-and-drop puzzle mechanics. Your task is to correctly assemble Froggo’s world on sticky notes. You can solve the puzzles at your own pace and enjoy a gentle narrative journey with no stress or pressure. It is available in English or German. Head home for the Froggapalooza festival Froggo only wants one th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walk The Frog.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 289 reviews

    Another sun-filled day begins in this cozy pixel-art adventure. Gather resources, craft items, and upgrade tools to expand the land. Can you rebuild the grand Lighthouse and bring the village back to its golden days? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suncraft.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    April has something to say: WISHLIST THE GAME!"It's an order..." About the GameDaniel is exhausted. Work has drained him. And things only get worse when a mysterious desk appears in his office, out of nowhere... without explanation... and condemns him. ____________________________________THURSDAYS ARE CURSED DAYS THIS IS ONLY FOR YOU, DANIEL Find the password, or lose your life in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO MORE WORK FOR ITO.

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  8. Hey, Detective! Ready for a strange case? Citizens are forgetting who they are — their true selves are slipping away. Will you help bring them back? Explore beautiful hand-drawn locations, search for unusual hidden objects, and uncover the secrets behind each person’s story. What will you discover inside an old suitcase? Or behind a forgotten bookshelf? Solve puzzles, meet charming characters,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Loss.

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  9. Kobi the Scottie dog moves into a new house with his human. Apparently, he is not really impressed with this fact. And, if that wasn't enough, he sees a strange shaggy creature in his own kitchen. The uninvited guest vanished into thin air before his eyes! What a mess! But who was that? And, more importantly, how to get rid of it? After all this mayhem, Kobi gets into a series of incredible … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Retro Relics is a relaxing 2D pixel art metal detecting adventure. Go on a treasure hunt and explore various landscapes while digging for ancient relics and interesting finds from all epochs. Come back to your home base to plan out your next hunt, sell your finds, accept missions and view your collection. Features: Alpha Demo 0.10 is my first upload and is still early WIP. It contains three leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Relics.

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

    Please enjoy my mini-adventure with Becca the bunny! It'll probably only take you around 40 minutes to experience it, but I hope you feel the care and love I put into all the hand-drawn art and original music for this cozy, point-and-click story. StoryBecca has moved to a new town and is attending a new school. On her first day, Becca is having trouble fitting in but learns that her new school is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becca.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Join a small-town girl on this coming-of-age story about family, relationships, coffee and life in the big city. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of an arcade-style time manager and visual novel, exploring dual storylines and a beautifully crafted pixel art world in Pixel Cafe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cafe.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 1 reviews

    A cinematic gaming experience. Play as a Spirit Animal on a quest of purpose and fate. Explore a magical and beautiful world where visions of a past, present, and future, guide you. Collect Essence and find Artifacts that aid in building a link to the corporeal world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Companion.

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  14. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Sacrificial Lighthouse is a small but atmospheric story that won’t leave you indifferent.You play as a girl named Maya, who finds herself on a strange island with a lighthouse during a storm. What is this strange place? How and why did you get here?Do you dare to find out the truth and what you are willing to sacrifice for it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacrificial Lighthouse.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE ACCIDENT.

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  16. About this gameDear Flower is an enchanting adventure that invites you to explore a beautifully hand-drawn world, control three unique characters, and solve intriguing puzzles—all without a single word of text or dialogue. Hand-Drawn AnimationsEvery character and background is lovingly crafted with hand-drawn animation. Enjoy numerous beautifully animated cutscenes. Each frame of animation is c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Flower.

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  17. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Triple Trouble" is a short pixel-art point & click adventure. It's the fifth installment of our running series featuring Ines and her uncle Lee. As usual it can be enjoyed as a standalone game, and this time with 78% more pixels! You play as aspiring writer Ines, on the day of her 20th birthday. Uncle Lee had the most amazing idea for a birthday present, which can only mean trouble. As if it was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ines in: Triple Trouble.

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  18. If you wanted to tell a story, where would you start? Average game completion time: 90 minutes All stories start differently. This story is about a girl named Evelyn who works at a helpline. One ordinary day, her boss calls her and asks her to stay on the night shift. Not falling asleep at night in the office after a hard day's work is another test. But it is much more difficult in this situatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to experiment: one.

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  19. Follow the trail of famous Nicolas Flamel - Use your wits and solve the riddle of the lost diary! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to History in Letters - The Eternal Alchemist.

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  20. Neon Fantasy: Butterflies is the perfect puzzle game for a fun and rewarding pastime. Collect pictures, develop your attention, and feel like a part of the beautiful neon world. Neon Fantasy: Butterflies is a puzzle game featuring beautiful butterflies in a neon style. Your goal is to assemble a picture of neon butterflies that has been cut into an equal number of pieces.The game features several … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Fantasy: Butterflies.

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  21. Follow a man’s unrequited love through illustrated puzzles. After completing his story, discover the woman’s hidden feelings. Draw lines, avoid emotional obstacles, overcome playful gimmicks, and connect two hearts in Love Line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveLine.

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  22. The Haunted Spot is a 2D top-down survival horror game based on the story of a paranormal enthusiast called Jack who arrived at a century-old abandoned haunted house to experience the paranormal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted Spot 2.

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  23. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A short incremental game about fishing, earning gold, and unlocking powerful upgrades to dominate the waters. Fish. Earn Gold. Relax. Buy New Upgrades. Complete Milestones. Relax and grow your boat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Profit Sea Incremental.

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  24. They buried the dolls for us that night. But the story didn’t end with the soil. The beloved classic returns in a remastered edition, featuring improved visuals and enhanced atmospheric presentation. STORYIn Mitono, a remote mountain village with only a handful of households, every child must undergo a mysterious ritual known as Warawa-Tomurai. Sixth-graders Yuuma and Honoka take part in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Burial Dolls Remastered.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    From cute arcade novelties to innovative text-based thrillers and acclaimed fourth wall-breaking stories, Simogo Legacy Collection is an eclectic celebration of Simogo's past, featuring faithful renditions of seven games released on mobile platforms between 2010 and 2015. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simogo Legacy Collection.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A game about collecting bath water in a post-apocalyptic world where water is precious. Approx. 5 minutes of playtime with 4 different endings. I fixed the problem with launching in the itch.io app(2025/09/04). New store page now live Please add it to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3596670/ Released mobile games App Sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOCHI-O.

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

    Once upon a time, Lydia Whitaker woke up. Alone and abandoned in the Whitaker Manor, once a testing ground for pseudoscience experiments, our female protagonist navigates a mansion in an endless night, escaping a violent presence around every corner. She experiences other bizarre paranormal phenomena including an RGB nightmare, a haunted hedge maze, monsters in walls and more horrors. Discover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to /R - A Neurodivergent Thriller.

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  29. OLYEN is a first-person puzzle and exploration game set in a forgotten valley once inhabited by four sages. Across ruins, mechanisms, and impossible structures, you’ll uncover their scattered writings notes, diaries, and reports that piece together a non-linear story of knowledge, ambition, and loss. Every puzzle in OLYEN is part of a larger mechanism. As you explore, you’ll observe how each ele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OLYEN.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Virago World is a cozy life sim with a dark twist. Grow and sell flowers, work at a shop, and decorate your home. Have your best friend Ollie the loyal bear who always protects you. But at night, survive stalkers hiding in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virago World.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,416 reviews

    Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

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  32. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    «The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life. Episode 1 is fully completed, and by purchasing it now, you will receive all future updates and episodes for free. CHANGE SI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guardian of Nature.

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  33. With four directions of attack and defense, the combat of Talon's Blade provides both a strategic and reactionary gameplay experience. Overwhelm your foe with a flurry of strikes, or wait for them to make the first move and punish their attack with a well-timed parry. Feint your attack to throw your opponent off balance or kick them off a ledge. You can focus on increasing your combo to cast a dev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talon's Blade.

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  34. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Welcome to Cats Visiting Fairy Tales, a cozy clicker game where curious cats explore the enchanting realms of fantasy! From magical schools and ancient spellbound towns to hidden elf villages, each of the five hand-drawn levels is bursting with charm, mystery, and—of course—cats. Your mission? Find 100 hidden cats in every level and uncover a unique special item hidden within each scene to comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Visiting Fairy Tales.

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  35. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    ALSO AVAILABLE FREE ON STEAM What happened on the Moon? is a short horror game where you control an AI Moon Rover on a mission to investigate mysterious activity on the lunar surface... Story After a few weeks of observing unusual activity originating from the Moon, Professor Ward assembles an AI Moon Rover to undertake a mission to investigate the cause. 3 months before the mission is due to l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What happened on the Moon?.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Nebraska takes place as a journalist writing a book about mid-west America, who runs out of gas in a rural area of Nebraska. Players will explore and uncover the secret facility that lies beneath the attraction and discover the terrible experiments that have taken place there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebraska.

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  37. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Blood.

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  38. Back To Home is a cozy third-person cat adventure game where you explore stunning worlds and solve puzzles. Uncover the captivating story of a cat’s past as you embark on this heartfelt journey If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back To Home.

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  39. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    "This is a temporary offer until the official launch on Steam on August 12, at a reduced price as a thank you for the support on YouTube. Thank you all!" "7 Meters Away. Oscar and the Cell of the Soul" is a point-and-click game where you assume the role of Óscar, a young package deliveryman. After what was supposed to be his last delivery of the day, Oscar finds himself trapped in a cell whose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Meters Away. Oscar and the Cell of the Soul.

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  40. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    You are a powerful sorcerer working in a vast library of magic known as Fantasia. You need to unravel its secrets and restore order. Fantasia was known for its unparalleled collections of magical books, artifacts and knowledge, but in recent days, something has gone wrong. The game is a 2D platformer with quest elements. You need to complete various tasks at the location and move further thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Library Fantasy.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    SayoA walking simulator game themed around memory. Explore a snow-covered town where the snow falls silently. Gameplay: You can climb and walk around various places.StorySayo, while playing with her dog Pun, gets separated and finds herself in an unfamiliar place... Two endings Autosave (Starts from the initial position even after saving)ControlsMove : WASD Run : SHIFT Jump : SPACE Camera : C I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sayo.

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  42. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Search for missing people, lost objects, or even help people solve their problems by handing them over their required items. OVERLOOK is hand-drawn, cozy, relaxing, and funny. btw, watch! there might be a cat hidden in bushes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERLOOK.

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  44. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    About this game   Night Bus is a thrilling public transit simulator that costs less than a bus ticket! Pick up passengers, take their fares, and drop them off at their desired stops in this hyper-realistic representation of 1999 New Zealand. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, cute sheep, and charming New Zealand architecture, and please ignore That Which Has No Eyes.     Key Features   Pick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Bus.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    What seemed like a typical evening with a bit of hangover after a successful party gradually turned into one of the greatest mysteries Viktor had ever faced. With the help of the artificial intelligence ARNEAS (Artificial Neural Assistant), he traces the trail of unusual artifacts that suddenly captured the attention of the local treasure hunting community. And when he discovers that his own grand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Prague: The Executioner's Last Cut.

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  46. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The storm appeared suddenly, tossing Robin's ship against sharp cliffs. Shipwrecked and lucky to be alive, he finds himself on the beach of a mysterious island inhabited by strange friends...and enemies. Now, to find a way home, he must explore, make allies and master the mysteries of his new surroundings. Mysterious Island offers a unique mix of adventure, role-playing and real-time strategy,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Island Remastered.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    STORYNut City Police Department is full of eccentric characters. Captain Fox, for example, is a venerated veteran police officer whose favourite day of the week is Monday. And the new intern, Detective Raccoon, is a young, dumb and hot-headed pizza lover who is always sniffing for ways to bend the rules. The unlikely pair have to team up this summer to explore Nut City’s neon-washed streets, meet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nut City Blues.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    The world of William and Sly is yours to explore, seeking out collectables and secrets, while soaking in the tranquil visuals and melancholic soundtrack. In this pair of classic Flash games, you play as a fox, running and leaping through an atmospheric ecosystem entirely at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to William and Sly: Classic Collection.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    94% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    “Once Again” is an interactive story game about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present. After meeting her, summer will never be the same again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Again.

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  50. In Guilty Me, take the role of Lucy on a scary nighttime journey home from the coffee shop. Face psychological terror, explore a dark environment, and uncover hidden secrets. Survive the chase and immerse yourself in a gripping walk simulator of suspense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilty Me.

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