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Games like Darkest Before Dawn

Looking for games like Darkest Before Dawn? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with A Song in Elyel Nalore, Kori and The Forgotten Tower or Plokoth.

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  1. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Inspired by numerous genres and fantastical games, you play as Kori as you attempt to make your way through the mysteries in the forgotten tower, fighting enemies and traversing a variety of challenging environments. After completion, compare your best time with your friends and see who's able to make it through the dangers of the tower the fastest. The game follows the themes of perseverance, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kori and The Forgotten Tower.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    63% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Plo goes on a journey to destroy the core of a horrible disease that infected his girlfriend Oth. Plokoth is an atmospheric 2D platforming game set in a mysterious jungle. For Speedrunners - can you beat the public highscore? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plokoth.

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  4. My Monsters is an action-adventure VR game that with a 100% hand-painted art, creating a visually stunning world full of fantasy and surrealism. At the heart of the game is a deep narrative that explores humanity's greatest inner struggles—anxiety, fear, and loneliness. As a player, you are transported to Onirium, a dream-like realm where you meet Moti, a frightened little monster with no memory. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Monsters.

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  5. The time of glory has passed, and a new era has begun. Historian called this era "The time of ash and dust" A Slayer Enter the tower to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer: The Demon Haunted World.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Ferret QuestIn a woodland world where nothing is quite what it seems, one tiny hero must rise… Ferret Quest is a charming, hand-drawn action adventure created for Global Game Jam (Theme: Masks). Step into the paws of an adorable but fearless ferret armed with the mightiest weapon of the forest — acorns. But beware… the other woodland creatures may be hiding more than just fluffy faces. Acorn-Sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ferret Quest.

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  7. A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

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  8. Rise of The Flightless Robin Get ready for an epic adventure as you step into the shoes of Robin, a middle-aged engineer with a thirst for adventure and a fascination for the stars! Despite the confines of a wheelchair, Robin is determined to live up to his name and soar high like his avian namesake. Journey to the Summit Join Robin on an adrenaline-fueled journey to conquer the world's tallest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Flightless Robin.

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  9. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    OFFICIAL GAME WEBSITE: https://theasmgame.weebly.com/Current available build:ASM MicroDemo#1 AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW!(Trailer COMING SOON!)What is a microdemo? It is a series of snippets of ASM levels. The first has been released, and is available right now to play. Each microdemo update includes 1 featured level. The Adventures of Super Mike is a game that I have been working on for almost a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Super Mike (ASM)-MicroDemo#1.

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  10. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled platforming adventure that will test your skills, reflexes, and combat prowess! "Velocity Ventures" is a thrilling 2D platformer that offers 20 action-packed levels of precision jumping, creative challenges, and heart-pounding excitement, along with a unique combat experience. 20 Levels of Platforming Perfection: Embark on a journey through a colour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocity Ventures.

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  11. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    I am testing the browser player, download the main game instead of this. I will not update this page current version is 0.1q. awasete.itch.io/beyond  It takes forever to build the game for browsers compared to downloadable .exe file. 250 seconds compared to like 20 seconds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BEYOND.

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  12. ● Game Introduction: "Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm" is a fantasy-themed, turn-based tactical strategy dungeon crawler. You will use mysterious ritual magic to summon "Phantasms" from other realms to form an adventure party, delving into the Arcaran Mist—a place where ordinary mortals cannot tread—to explore ancient secrets. ● Key Features: This is a game focused on combat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, humor
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Looking for an online party game where you can blow up a formidable banana foe with a stick of dynamite? How about one where you can trick a cucumber into stepping on a landmine? Perhaps you'd prefer hiding in a bush while an orange hunts you down with a shotgun? Or would you instead like to race against a radish through a dangerous obstacle course? Well look no further! Experience of all this a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruits Vs Veggies.

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  14. Lost Gorga is a captivating puzzle adventure where players collect translation tokens to understand hints that help you progress. Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and brain-teasing challenges as you uncover the mysteries of Lost Gorga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gorga.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

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  16. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    27% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightmareZ.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A minimalistic open-world adventure & action game where... YOU ARE A PIXEL! ■ Embark on a fascinating journey and discover how every pixel will impact your experience in a game with one of the minor resolutions you have ever played! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alt254.

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  18. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  19. How to Exorcise Your Husband Bernard, Josette's late husband, still very attached to the hold he has over his wife, cannot leave her alone, even in the afterlife. Desperate, she calls on her loyal friends, Halima and Dorothy. The three widows then embark together on a quest where each will have to face her past and exorcise their respective husbands. "How to exorcise your husband" is a short puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Exorcise Your Husband.

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  20. In search of the “Colossi” — ancient beings capable of guiding them in their search for the Seven Keys of Eden — the Envoys of the Spirits begin their journey through the living forests of Panfa. But their quest is soon disrupted when the creatures of the land are consumed by a dark energy, plunging the world into chaos. Joined by Mhalka, a scholar from an ancient tribe, the group ventures deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akasha: Taliokata's Tomb.

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  21. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Jumbled Connection is a game of bound actions. Red and green are connected via some mysterious force that jumbles their ability to do things. Jump might be space for one but shift for the other. To escape the world, you will need to get both to the stones and progress through each level. Programmer - Jacob Welch Level & Game Designer - Jacob Welch Art - Unity Asset Store Menu Music: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumbled Connection.

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  22. Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

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  23. Octolight Festival A multiplayer cooperative underwater adventure to reclaim your home and revive a lost culture!Game developed during the LGN Winter Wonder Jam (https://itch.io/jam/lgn-winter-wonder-jam) Reclaim the Deep, Revive the Light In Octolight Festival, you take on the role of a clever and resilient octopus, part of a community fighting to reclaim its underwater home. Once a thrivi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OctoLight Festival.

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  24. "Gypsy Run" Step into the mesmerizing world of "Gypsy Run," an electrifying game that blends the mystique of gypsy folklore with the relentless thrill of zombie survival. In this pulse-pounding adventure, you embody a fearless gypsy hero, navigating through hauntingly beautiful landscapes while battling hordes of the undead. ### Immersive Storyline In "Gypsy Run," the storyline is rich an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GypsyRun.

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  25. It's time to hit the fields and farm some points in this fast-paced action/puzzle game! Plant and harvest matching chains of crops in quick succession to score points and build up a monumental multiplier. An array of difficulties stand in your way: field space is limited, your satchel of seeds is jumbled up, and soil quality can grant rapid growth or slow maturation to a snail's pace.  Careful pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludum Dare 52 - Farming Combos.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Equipped with cunning and agility, you must navigate through a series of intricate chambers filled with traps, deadly adversaries, hidden chambers and mind-bending puzzles. Your quest? to reclaim the gold that was stolen from you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chambers.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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  28. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Jumbled Connection is a game of bound actions. Red and green are connected via some mysterious force that jumbles their ability to do things. Jump might be space for one but shift for the other. To escape the world, you will need to get both to the stones and progress through each level. Programmer - Jacob Welch Level & Game Designer - Jacob Welch Art - Unity Asset Store Menu Music: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumbled Connection.

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  29. Get Ready for the Challenge in Loopsters – A Game Like No Other!Start your adventure deep in a dangerous underworld, tied together by a rope with your teammates as you try to escape. The only way out? Climb as high as you can, mastering every jump and working together to reach the top. Whether you play alone or with friends, your goal is simple: climb out of the inferno and face the tricky worlds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopsters.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ÓÐR: The Sunken Flesh is a Survival Horror game set in a mysterious 'sunken labyrinth'. Wield flares, ration your oxygen, avoid ghosts, and collect keys as you slowly untangle this twisted web of flooded corridors as you attempt to escape with your life.Created in about 1 month for the 2023 itch.io Liminal Jam. The rural European village of Sunken Bank was the site of a terrible industrial ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ODR: THE SUNKEN FLESH.

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  31. Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding summer.

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  32. Thunderday A twin stick shooter, and for some also a bullet hell, following a group of friends and family traveling to strange worlds and locations fighting their way through hordes of enemies to find and destroy the one responsible for all this destruction. Choose your hero and start your journey.You and your friends, a couple of middle aged game and fantasy nerds are playing the new board game D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderday.

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    Nixie is a 2D story-driven exploration game about a robot’s search for a missing human lost in an android space colony. Along the way, you’ll meet charming friends, eccentric rivals, and sinister foes in a story full of twists. Slash, fling, and glide your way through an eclectic world, while enjoying colorful 16-bit pixel art and an infectious soundtrack! Explore The Android World of Crux As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nixie.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Blackshard is a first-person exploration game. Wander through a strange megastructure, the Labyrinth, to unravel its mysteries... Your behavior within the Labyrinth will define the outcome of your journey. What path will you choose to take? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKSHARD.

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  35. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yeomna: The Legend of Dongbaek.

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  36. A new Arcade 3D Game Dive into the heart-pounding world of Teared, an exhilarating 3D arcade action-platformer that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through 9 captivating levels and 2 bonus stages. Prepare to confront a formidable lineup of adversaries, including 9 colossal bosses and an array of fantastical creatures like dragons, skeletons, bats, spiders, and menacing cyclops. As the hero in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teared.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A girl went deep into a misterious woodland in an attempt to find her missing cat, but now she's lost below the treetops... Even though she knows the forest holds many traps and creatures, she persists on her quest to bring her cat back home. 16 levels;16 challenge level variants;2 bosses;Many collectibles! AD / Left and Right Arrow keys - Move W / Up Arrow key / Space - Jump Z / L - Att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest of Strays.

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  38. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Escape the Phantom Library! Embark into worlds of fantastic books haunted by dangerous ghosts, but you're not alone! Join Ravva and 4 unusual companions in this pixel-art platformer in cute dark-fantasy visuals! Can you face this challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravva and the Phantom Library.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblitus.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild of Darksteel.

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  42. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    An atmospheric platformer with co-op play in single-player mode. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other in battles against bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand In Hand.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 650 reviews

    'We Are the Dwarves!' Is a story-driven real-time tactical action game about the three dwarven astronauts in the Stone Universe looking for the warm and bright Stars. An accident with the drill-like Starship brought them to an unknown part of the Universe, pushing into dangerous circumstances, but that's where the adventure begins! The dwarves will meet ancient races and giant monsters on their mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Are The Dwarves.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

    Hoplegs is a different kind of platformer with unconventional controls. Each of the four buttons on your gamepad where you usually jump, interact, crouch and change weapons are now your different legs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoplegs.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Last Act is a mystery-romance visual novel about a young woman named Sarah, who aspires to be the lead in a play. She finally lands her big break but then disturbing supernatural incidents start happening around the theater. All she wanted was a smashing opening night, but instead, she might be breaking a leg... LITERALLY. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Act.

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  46. Guide Marvin Through Timberfall WoodsEnter the moonlit wilderness of Marshmallow Marvin: Timberfall and help Marvin survive a dangerous forest filled with prowling bears, watchful owls, hidden traps, and treacherous platforms. In this 2D pixel art platformer, you guide Marvin through increasingly challenging woodland levels while collecting coins, avoiding wild dangers, restoring health with heart… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marshmallow Marvin: Timberfall.

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  47. In "Kisera's Curse", you take control of Kisera, a young girl who has been cursed since birth. Her unique power—while mysterious and powerful—has made her a target of a dark organization that seeks to exploit her abilities for nefarious purposes. Raised in isolation, Kisera always knew something was different about her, but she never fully understood the true nature of her curse. That is, unti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kisera's curse.

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  48. The Bomb Split is a "split album" of 2 retro-styled platformers: Explo and Grenadier. Each game showcases a different game designer's twist on a shared mechanic: throwing bombs to propel yourself. Both games feature challenging screens with frequent checkpoints, in the tradition of precision platformers like VVVVVV or Celeste.     SIDE A: ExploExplode yourself to explore a mysteriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bomb Split.

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  49. Inspired by the admired Dead Space Series, Discover the massive horrifying world of The Red Selene, Survive through the connected worlds of Colony EC-21 Janus, and travel to the Red Selene itself and back to uncover the story of yourself and the horrors that happened in the colony. Enjoy the technical and artistic achievements of indie classic gaming! Jump into the new genre of the ultimate sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Selene.

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  50. There was peace between humans, elves, dwarves and even orcs. As a lone wanderer, you try to find a place to camp in the forest. After you venturing deeper into the forest, you find a campsite. But deep in the dark forest, you never know what you might encounter. You are kidnapped by an outcast tribe of orcs. As you learn why this tribe is abducting people, you'll try to escape the orc strongho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Rite.

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