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Games like Cave Story's Secret Santa

Games like Cave Story's Secret Santa

Games like Cave Story's Secret Santa

Looking for games like Cave Story's Secret Santa? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Owlboy, 8BitBoy or CrossCode.

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  1. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    68% User Score Based on 943 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Big classic platformer with tons of power-ups and 12+ hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration. 8BitBoy is a tribute to all the greatest platformers of the 80s and 90s and a symbol of my endless love and passion for gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8BitBoy.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    Terra Incognita is a classic role playing game. The world of Terra is slowly falling into chaos. A great war is coming and It's time to take up arms against a corrupt royal family. You must travel across this huge world and unite the nations of Terra, recruiting comrades along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    51% User Score Based on 2,920 reviews

    Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbound.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 518 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Horace is a story-driven, pixel-platform adventure peppered with nostalgic, popular culture references which will bring a smile to any gamer who enjoys the 8 and 16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horace.

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  7. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against fellow Dokimon battlers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon Quest.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    “Friendly Fire” is a 2d platform adventure game with handcrafted pixel art, an original soundtrack and lots of love put into the creation of the characters and dialogues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friendly Fire.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies in the Multiverse.

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  12. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 2,276 reviews

    Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature. As a wild fox you are sent on a perilous journey to meet the four Guardians, aided only by your ability to change the seasons at will, manipulating a gorgeous 2D world. Each of the seasons has a drastic change on the environment: it is up to you to ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seasons after Fall.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    Chronology is a mind-bending mix of puzzle, adventure and platform game where you defy time by manipulating the past and the future, in order to fix the present. Play as the Old Inventor and his sidekick The Snail, and take advantage of their special abilities - travel back and forth in time, stop time, manipulate objects and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronology.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 499 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    It’s 1986 in California and a group of friends will live the summer of their lives after a mysterious discovery in woods outside their quiet town. By uncovering an artifact whose powers they don’t fully understand, these remarkable kids will defy the laws of nature and somehow interact between two planes of reality: life and death. Their curiosity will trigger a series of unexpected events that wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossing Souls.

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  15. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 715 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    64% User Score Based on 1,016 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 38 reviews

    Buy Sonic Colors: Ultimate on PlayStation Store. Use Sonic’s speed to free the Wisps and gain their amazing powers as you explore six unique worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Colors: Ultimate.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,097 reviews

    A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Aether.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,558 reviews

    You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Have to Win the Game.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,617 reviews

    Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ann.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 577 reviews

    In Shadow Burglar, you will be playing as Jean, a thief with the mystical power of morphing with the shadows. Creating yourself an improbable path in the dark and carefully dealing with guards in the light, you will try to steal back your deceased brother’s paintings, who were stolen by a secret criminal organization. Do you have what it takes to avenge his legacy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Burglar.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 567 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Shuggy has just inherited a castle full of goblins, ghouls, zombies, and robots. Help him clear out over 100 rooms to make his new home liveable again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Shuggy.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 13,922 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 6,502 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    A fantasy Action RPG, playable by yourself or in co-op with up to three friends! Features an unrestricted skill system, fluid and challenging combat, and an engaging story. For additional value, there's also a fleshed out, challenging roguelike mode to truly put your ARPG skills to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Grindea.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 754 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Soar with the wind on your broomstick, deliver packages to your friends, and explore a vibrant sandbox world in a coming of age adventure about an aspiring witch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mika and the Witch's Mountain.

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  29. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 2,656 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 55 reviews

    The World of Final Fantasy: Limited Edition features the game, special 24-Page Artbook showing off the stunning WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY creative direction, and extra digital bonus content including: Sephiroth summon - White Chocobo Choco-gallop to Grymoire's rescue on this rare, white chocobo. You can now also play the game with Japanese audio! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Final Fantasy.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    82% User Score Based on 447 reviews

    Gun Godz is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Players try to escape the jail of a hotel, which is the only building on Venus and is owned by a record-label owner who happens to be the God of Guns. Featuring a fully Venusian soundtrack by Jukio 'KOZILEK' Kallio and a single English track with rap lyrics by Adam 'Doseone' Kidd. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN GODZ.

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  32. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 4,778 reviews

    Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. There's trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but you'll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Planet.

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  33. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 11,429 reviews

    Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a short handcrafted pixel art platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheepy: A Short Adventure.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 15,795 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

    Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old! The Japanese version has different subtitles: White Time and Space for the home consoles, and Blue Adventures for the 3DS version. All versions of this game can be played in 3D, but a 3DTV as well as a pair of 3D glasses are required for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, bei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Generations.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,528 reviews

    Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Corp DX.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,008 reviews

    Fight Knight is a mix between a first person dungeon crawler and a high speed action game. Players spend their time ascending a massive Tower, learning the story of Fight Knight and getting to know friend & foe alike. Along the way they'll solve puzzles, collect artifacts and help Fight Knight grow in power. Encounters take place in real time, through grid based melee combat. Wits and reflexes pav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIGHT KNIGHT.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    "Love is Dead is an action/puzzle game about love, death, and pancakes. You and your love are on a world-spanning adventure through graveyards, cities, an art gallery, a volcano, and beyond. Successor to the i saw her web game series that won the 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards’ Best Casual Game." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love is Dead.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    77% User Score Based on 3,238 reviews

    The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books. Haunted by her past, and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne's absence between issues #126 and #139 of the comic book. Players will discover what took Michonne away from Rick, Ezekiel, and the rest of her trusted group… and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 596 reviews

    Help a pink-clad office lady find a missing document so the boss doesn't get angry in this free spin-off minigame to Kero Blaster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pink Hour.

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  41. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 2,433 reviews

    An old school plat-form game with a catchy and unique art style! You will find all the clas-si-cal ele-ments from the 90’s games and new inter-est-ing ideas. Explore a total of 6 worlds and save the lands bring-ing back peace and bal-ance and finally becom-ing the new hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodle Tree Adventures.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,530 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    Discover Visions of Mana on the official PlayStation website - trailers, screenshots, gameplay and story details, how to buy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visions of Mana.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews

    An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Magnet.

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  44. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    37% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    Take Canyon Capers, and add football to it... an all new way to play a classic retro platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canyon Capers.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,414 reviews

    An episodic puzzle adventure about a bunny who seeks to find the horrifying truth behind her existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4/1/1992.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 9,559 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.

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  48. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 11,445 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy Biomutant on PlayStation Store. From Experiment 101 and THQ Nordic, Biomutant is an open-world, post-apocalyptic RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biomutant.

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  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,226 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game. Inspired by many cult series that have left their mark in the RPG video gaming culture, Evoland takes you from monochrome to full 3D graphics and from active time battles to real time boss fights, all with plenty of hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evoland.

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