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Games like Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients

Games like Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients

Games like Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients

Looking for games like Dakota Keys and the Secret of the Ancients? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony, The Dragon Blossom or Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

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

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

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  2. A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

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  3. 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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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bilkins' Folly.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers. Over the centuries, their craft transcended the limits of physical cloth, until they wove the very fabric of reality… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loom.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

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  7. *** Content Warning: Shadows of Eldemir contains occult themes, unsettling horror imagery and moments of psychological unease which some players may find distressing. *** The year is 1890. London schoolmaster Lucian West has travelled across Eastern Europe to the remote village of Eldemir after his fiancée, archaeologist Eveline Carrington, mysteriously vanished during an excavation in the Carp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Eldemir.

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  8. Gameplay The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure that blends noir storytelling with intricate puzzles and hidden secrets. As a classic 2D point-and-click adventure, The Purple Peacock features inventory-based puzzle solving, interactive dialogue, environmental exploration, and carefully placed clues. It emphasizes story-driven investigation, character interaction, and a richly detai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purple Peacock.

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  9. The game Chronicle of Innsmouth: Curse of Chaos is a Lovecraftian point-and-click graphic adventure that plunges you into the depths of cosmic horror. Set in 500 AD Oman, this third installment of our saga draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s most enigmatic stories such as “The Nameless City” and “Nyarlathotep”, taking you on a thrilling investigation that will test the limits of your sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Innsmouth: Curse of Chaos.

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  10. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the Game Embark on a mysterious and relaxing adventure alongside the brave Indica Macjones as you search for the fabled Holy Grail. Along your journey, you’ll meet charming furry companions, solve ancient puzzles, and explore hidden, magical locations where secrets are waiting to be uncovered. As the leader of this expedition, you’ll need to study ancient maps, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Adventure Club and the Holy Grail.

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  11. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 622 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rewinder.

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  12. Every clue tells a story. Every connection brings you closer to the truth. Train of Thought – Murder on the Silver Line is a narrative-driven detective mystery game that combines exploration, puzzles and logical deduction into a handcrafted whodunit experience. As you jump into the role of Maeve Ashford, a renowned detective from London, search for interactables, converse with a cast of memorabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train of Thought - Murder on the Silver Line ACADEMIC VERSION.

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  13. Finding Ruby is a cozy hidden object adventure inspired by the beloved "find-it" puzzle books that many of us grew up with. When Ruby's parents — world-famous archaeologists — suddenly disappear during an expedition, the young girl refuses to sit and wait. Together with her loyal friends, Inky and Maus, she sets off on an unforgettable journey to uncover the truth. Travel across colo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Ruby: Hidden Object Adventure.

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  14. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A turn based adventure about a spiritual discovery in a distant  mysterious world :gj/innocent:Currently in development by Tulio Tercero AKA NerdyPunkDev :gj/smile: Spaceman Memories is a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceman Memories.

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  15. Embark on an extraordinary adventure in, ‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged’, an extensively enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic original. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged.

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  16. Join a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure: a story-driven, point-and-click experience designed for players who enjoy exploration, observation, and clever problem-solving. You’ll search richly detailed scenes to find cleverly concealed objects, interact with the environment, and solve a variety of mini-games and puzzles that move the story forward. When the desert begins to stir and ancient stone aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Chronicles of the Sunbound Collector's Edition.

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  17. Lost Gods is a classic 2D point-and-click adventure about a curious blue-haired alien and their loyal white dog. Set across a series of mysterious planets, you’ll explore strange ruins, gather clues, and uncover ancient secrets about the Lost Gods. Switch between characters to solve puzzles and interact with the world in unique ways. The alien uses logic and technology to examine artifacts and so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gods: Adventures of K&K.

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  18. Explore world landmarks, search for hidden artifacts, solve mysteries and uncover forgotten stories of ancient civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Wonders Hidden Histories 3.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 98 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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  20. 基本信息游戏名称:《星珀庄园的花语》 游戏类型:横版2D解谜游戏 故事介绍很久以前,陨石席卷了这座城市。 无数陨石碎片散落各处,像天空遗落的星辰。 多年后,城市逐渐恢复生机。星珀庄园的女主人月瑶,她作为一位热爱植物的学者,在自家地下室意外发现了一个小小的陨石坑,坑中长满了发光的蓝色苔藓,如同地底的星河………… 出于植物学家的好奇心,月瑶将这些奇异的苔藓带回培育。它们最终开出了花——一种在月光下会散发幽蓝荧光的美丽花朵。 她不知道的是,自己无意中唤醒的,是一段影响深远的家族诅咒………… 百年以后,林白白在阁楼的旧木箱里,发现了父亲遗留的笔记本。奇怪的是,笔记本缺页严重,但是线索却指向了星珀庄园。 林白白的父亲是一位受人尊敬的精神科医生,七年前在星珀庄园离奇去世。官方报告说是意外,但笔记本里的线索可能指向了完全不同的真相。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星珀庄园的花语.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna Dilemma: Prologue.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Echo Generation is a turn-based adventure game with a supernatural twist. Strange things are afoot in Maple Town: A mysterious crash leads you on a spooky adventure through your hometown. Battle monsters, complete quests and unearth secrets to reveal a conspiracy that transcends time. Active Turn-Based Combat Become a battle master and unlock your hidden potential by collecting over 30 Comic B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Generation: Midnight Edition.

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  23. 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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  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Play as Elroy and Peggie as you solve intriguing puzzles, uncover archaeological secrets, meet peculiar alien cultures, and enjoy wholesome emotional moments—all wrapped in a humorous tone in this modern point-and-click adventure. Elroy is an ingenious rocket engineer whose father disappeared 18 years ago under suspicious circumstances. Peggie is a passionate investigative reporter with a knack fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elroy and the Aliens.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    "Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure" is a comedy adventure game set in a cartoonish steampunk world. The story follows Viktor, a wild boar who tries to cope with the loss of his job by going on a quest to become a new Emperor of Austria-Hungary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Unusual Findings: Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unusual Findings.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    For all the fans of pixel art out there, get ready for the wackiest adventure of time. You are a bellboy, Mike Melkout, working at a high-class hotel. Mike may seem crazy, or even peculiar or he might as well be. Nevertheless, he has only one plan. A dark plan. To throw everyone out in just one Weekend. A humorous point ’n’ click adventure game, set in the ’80s, as a tribute to the pop culture of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Another Weekend.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    FoxTail is a classic point-and-click quest. Drawing inspiration from the old pixel adventure games of the middle 90's, we create an atmospheric and spectacular world without using sophisticated modern technologies. FoxTail is about a cute, young fox named Leah who goes on a journey to find a cure for her grandmother. Along her life changing trip she explores forests, swamps and caves, gets ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxTail.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,798 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore the lost ruins of the Nebula, read ancient inscriptions, and uncover a forgotten past in this narrative archaeological science-fiction adventure game from the creators of 80 Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven's Vault.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The first chapter of The Crimson Diamond, released for free. Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the fictional ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crimson Diamond: Chapter 1.

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  33. PRESENTATION: This is a classic 2D retro RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Ashes of Immortality and Last Heroes.FEATURES: Rich and well developed world and lore Unique characters each with their point of views and motivations, making for an intricate plot Over 10 hours of gameplay Sidequests to complete Quest Journal to track your progress Full Mouse SupportSUMMARY: The Ecclesia is a Holy Order wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn Souls.

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  34. The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

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  35. College life was supposed to be simple: attend classes, make friends, and survive another semester. Instead, you’ve found yourself navigating a bizarre world of eccentric students, strange professors, unexpected side quests, and the everyday chaos of art school life. College Quest is a retro-inspired point-and-click adventure that captures the charm and humor of classic Sierra adventures from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to College Quest.

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  36. The Fifth Bell is a story-driven 2D point-and-click adventure set across Europe in 1994. When a sealed cavity inside Strasbourg Cathedral reveals a modern cassette tape, archival consultant Evan Marek is drawn into a mystery that should not exist. By morning, the historian who found it is dead. His warning is simple: Don’t let them ring the fifth bell. As Evan follows the trail from Strasbourg … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fifth Bell: Frequency of Secrets.

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  37. 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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  38. Beyond Bodies. Beyond Time. The Journey Begins.RESONANT is not just a game about jumping between two worlds. It is a journey through the fabric of reality itself. You are a Traveler, a consciousness drifting through time, space, and hosts, guided by a shapeshifting narrator who watches your every move. In this nostalgic hybrid of Point-and-Click Adventure and 2D Platformer, you solve puzzles, fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resonant.

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  39. You are Luna, the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper on the small island of Pilot Town, part of a far-flung, isolated chain of islands in a remote corner of the Greater Kingdom of Estória. Just across the sea, far off on the hazy horizon, lies the Isle of Estória, the regional capital of this forgotten part of the Outer Kingdom. The island is ruled by Governor Kreel. King Ren and Queen Lorn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estória.

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  40. Step into the past and immerse yourself in Timeless Treasures: The Lost Artifact, a captivating puzzle-adventure game where time travelers explore the wonders of history to uncover priceless artifacts and solve intricate puzzles. Travel through iconic historical settings, from the sands of ancient Egypt to the lush greenery of Mayan civilizations, as you uncover secrets lost to time. Game Overvie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timeless Treasures: The Lost Artifact.

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  41. sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

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  42. 「Pretty Dreadful」 is a story driven point&click adventure. Re:do had big dreams and goals he tried to achieve in a big city. However, having graduated, he realized that he doesn’t know what to do with his life. Though he cannot remember a thing from his own past, Re:do believes he is a regular guy who is destined to have a regular life. Yet, no one can run away from their past, even from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pretty Dreadful: Heritage.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    "Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body.

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  45. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    A party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging adventure with side quests in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Seven Islands.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Tiny Cats is a mysterious hidden cat-detective game where you need to find all the hidden and deeply hidden cats in the mansion. Save each cat from the mysterious magic that keeps them trapped inside. And uncover the mystery of your late aunt's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tiny Cats.

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  47. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In The Legend of Skye we will put ourselves in the shoes of a young druid who is summoned by her tribe elders to undertake an mission of the utmost importance. After some events in her village, she will have to leave the safety of the forest behind and venture into a world full of dangers. The young druid must now infiltrate the city and thwart the plans of the wicked King Finn. The fate of the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Skye.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    94% User Score Based on 306 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosewater.

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  49. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Dive into the magical realm of "Kittynawa," the first title in the "Pawsome Hidden Cats" series. Play as Shugoshu, a unique character with the ability to talk to cats, and become part of a hand-drawn 2D world brimming with mystery, charm, and interactive exploration. Uncover the secrets of Kittynawa as you navigate a captivating storyline filled with intriguing characters … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawsome Hidden Cats - Kittynawa.

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  50. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Will Phail is a fifteen-year-old like many others: lazy, spoiled, and phlegmatic. But he has one thing that others lack: he's useless! Experience Will's drama in this short adventure as he searches for his favorite T-shirt so he can hang out with his friends trying to defend his already compromised reputation. Dodge lazy grandparents, mischievous rats, and carnivorous plants, and find the courag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Powers in the Basement.

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