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Games like Darkness

Looking for games like Darkness? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Vinyl, Songs of Rats or Sect-Machina.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    60% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    Vinyl is a dynamic indie music game created by graduate students at the University of Utah EAE program, that experiments with the aesthetic distance between gameplay and music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vinyl.

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    60% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A collection of short minigames about surviving trauma, depression, and a society that values commodification of grief. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK.

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  5. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Temple Of Darkness Can you survive the hordes of the Undead, while making sure you keep the Light alive? Collect light orbs and weapons, dodge enemies and find the broken amulets to escape the Temple Of Darkness. -------------- PLEASE NOTE! You can run the game directly in the browser, but I strongly recommend that you download the native Win/Mac version (download links towards the bottom of the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Of Darkness.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Box cat is the most cute in the world! An action platformer game using various boxes, Box Cat! Box Cat is an adventure story in a strange world where everything is boxed. Find out the Goal Box to avoid monsters and obstacles by wearing various boxes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BoxCat.

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  7. Symphone is a platformer set in a once-vibrant world now consumed by a mysterious force known as "The Silence." This dark power steals the voices of the creatures of Symphone, turning them into lost souls wandering aimlessly. Play as Euphony, a unique bunny without a voice, on a quest to collect these souls and restore the music and light that once filled the forest. Journey through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphone.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    How was your day? Tell me about it... Sometimes all you need is a notebook, a pen, and a cat purring beside you. While Lo-Fi sounds fill your room, you can pour out your thoughts, watch your plants grow, and settle into a little corner that's entirely your own. That's exactly what this is. Write Your Journal, Keep Your Moments Every new page every day. It doesn't matter what you write — were you h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Liora.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

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  10. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Get into my infected computer and restore every virus-ridden system by recovering game attributes like color or save functions. Enjoy this parody of multiple classic games from 80s & 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Byte The Bullet.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to Little Rooms! Enter a house, pick a room and search the requested objects!Take your time, play cool, enjoy :) Six very different houses Visit bedrooms, kitchens, gardens, reading rooms and more! Four different game modes: - Search: Found a very specific object 3 times. - Collection: Find a list of objects around the room. - Riddle: One cryptic description to find a spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Rooms.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Mix Universe is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut adding beautiful vibes to the universe. Everything you hear and see is 100% real-time and editable in-game. It is designed with beginners in mind with tutorials and automatic vibe nodes to help make it so you don't need to know anything about music to have fun. For those who want to push it a bit further, you can edit each note, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mix Universe.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Have fun destroying your enemies in a reinterpretation of games from the 80s! To the sound of a mixture of unique musical genres, complete missions, improve your ship, be precise in your shots. All of this without worrying about GAME OVER! Play alone, in cooperative mode or challenge a friend in PVP mode, here competition is what counts! Regardless of how you choose to play, the fun has no limits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometric Feel the Beats.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A collection of scenes for demonstrating VR presence to new users. Not a horror game, and has no jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fear Of Heights, And Other Things.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Paws Mystery.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    68% User Score Based on 359 reviews

    RPG World – THE Action RPG Maker! Unleash your imagination with RPG World and create, share and play amazing 3D games with our growing community. Claim glory and treasure as you conquer magical worlds, alone or as a team. No coding required! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG World - Action RPG Maker.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Use the Run / Jump / Hanging / Paragliding to pass through various obstacles and obtain treasures. Spinel, the guardian of the ruins, is testing you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Of Relics.

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  18. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    16% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Top Trumps Turbo is a brand new, exclusive fun and exciting Top Trumps card game. Use the cards and your skills to beat the computer and become the ultimate Top Trumps Turbo Champion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Top Trumps Turbo.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 9 reviews

    Sym is a puzzle-platformer that explores social anxiety disorder. Play as Josh, a teenage boy trying to reconcile a maze of two contrasting worlds that coexist within the blank spaces of each other - his perception of reality, and the world he created to avoid his fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sym.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    98% User Score Based on 7,261 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kind Words.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 667 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    AtmaSphere is rolling ball game set in a medieval world which is full of dangerous traps and risky paths! Roll all you want, but don't fall! Collect all diamonds to impress Ballerina, and get him safely to her house! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AtmaSphere.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Pinball HD Collection - This game will change your idea of Pinball. Each table - Wild West, The Deep, Jungle Style, Pirates, Red Planet, Snow, Da Vinci, Arcade, Tanks, Halloween and others - are masterpieces. You'll be stunned with the level of realism. This is a REAL Pinball simulator with stunning 3D graphics both with or without 3D glasses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball HD Collection.

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  24. 3D Pinball game with an amazing feature: a Table Editor for you to create and play your own tables. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinball.

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  25. 1899: Secrets of the Maze "1899: Secrets of the Maze" is a thrilling adventure game that combines elements of horror and mystery. Players will embark on a suspense-filled journey as they unravel the dark and enigmatic story of Subject 3. StoryThe year is 1899. The game begins in a gothic mansion. The protagonist lives in this mansion. One day, they notice a strange Rubik's cube outside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1899: Secrets of the Maze.

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  26. ***This game was created by in 37 days by Team 5 for the Game Dev Field Guide 2024 Team Jam. Use WASD to move, and mouse to point and click when using a power-up.*** Power-Up Key:  Dash - click in the direction you want to dash. Stun - click another player to stun them. Pull - click a chair to pull it closer to you. Swap - click a chair to swap places with it and keep it away from another pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chair Champions!.

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  27. PROJECT: NOVA The Sun is dying out and, with it, Earth's hope for survival. You are sent on a mission to an unidentified alien power source - measured to be nigh-infinite but extremely unstable - in an attempt to siphon as much energy as you can before it inevitably detonates. Only, this energy source is drawing in fusion material from nearby dead stars that are accelerating at a dangerous pace to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: NOVA.

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  28. The inspiration for the creation of "Mage Ball" are classic arcade games from the 90s available on 8 and 16-bit home computers in which the player controlled balls, spheres and other oval objects. Stylistically and story-wise, I wanted to reflect the spirit of fantasy/sci-fi movies and books that I was the recipient of in my youth. Game: We control the eye of a magician who explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage Ball.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was created during the 2018 Chillennium Game Jam at Texas A&M University! It was made in 48 hours, and the theme of the competition was "Transform". The objective of the game is to last as long as you can. It's an endless runner in which you can switch between a human form or a demon form. Collect icebergs (the Chillennium logo) for a 5 point increase to your score, and watch out for a r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The DeMan Within.

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  30. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Automaton Heart presents a world unlike any you've seen in a computer game before. Enter the RPG sequel to Automaton Lung, now with a detailed organ management system, many dungeons and overworld areas, experience system and equipment upgrades, plus more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automaton Heart.

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  31. After years of wandering, you finally return to your native land. Your garden, once lush and blooming, is now overgrown with weeds, the beds are bare, and pests roam every corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Corner.

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  32. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    99% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Virtual Cottage 2 motivates and supports you in tackling your daily tasks. Use its built-in productivity tool to accomplish your goals faster. Create your ultimate cozy space with a wide range of different furniture. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Cottage 2.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    An adventure platformer where a precious letter journeys across time and continents in search of the one still waiting. Each world tells a unique story, and each quest reveals a clue to the greater secret. From a quiet moonlit garden to raging tornadoes in the Wild West - what a journey for a tiny piece of paper! And the letter? That’s you. Origament is your escape after a long day - a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

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  34. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Dash into the enchanting world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and embark on a holly jolly quest to save Christmas in this magical adventure inspired by the beloved 1964 animated classic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Path of Light is a stealth adventure game following the journey of Lumi, a little robot seeking to reclaim his town's stolen light. Escape enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles to ascend the Forgotten Chapel. Unlock AbilitiesAs Lumi progresses upwards through the Forgotten Chapel, he unlocks a total of four unique abilities to aid in his escape. Venture into LightExplore four shadowy l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Light.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Experience the realism of space!” This is the ultimate space simulator game, precisely modeling the space and space environment inside the International Space Station (ISS) under the supervision of JAXA. Gravity, inertia, and orbital mechanics based on realistic physical laws await the player in realistic space. Experience firsthand the tension of moving in zero gravity, operating real space equi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ISS Simulator.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place. The game is a 3D puzzle, the player needs to put in place the missing pieces of the puzzle (items) scattered around the location. To create an entire location. You need to go to the item, take it by pressing the left mouse button and take the item to the desired location marked in green. If you brou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D PUZZLE - Apocalyptic Wasteland.

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  38. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    In a chilling moment, your phone rings with an anonymous caller saying they are about to take their own life. Faced with this critical situation, what will you do? Will you embark on a mission to rescue them from the depths of despair? Move quickly because time is running out. IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCESemi-realistic graphics, minimal user interfaces, and a creepy ambience work together to create an im… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THANATOS.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 16,315 reviews

    Welcome to Indigo Park Indigo Park is an immersive first-person exploration game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the eerie remnants of an abandoned amusement park. As the protagonist, you will step into the shoes of an adventurous soul eager to uncover the mysteries hidden within this once vibrant and lively attraction. Explore a desolate world where time has stood still, and natur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indigo Park: Chapter 1.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Loathful is a Survival Horror in first person with PS1 graphics. Bring yourself in a retro-style adventure where all your nightmares are brought to life. Survive your demons, dive into your darkest fears to overthrow a mysterious virus who seems to have put his hands on this universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loathful.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Zoom through levels at mach speeds!At its very core, SINGULARIUM is a game about speed. It's a Fast-Paced 3D platformer, that has you using the various movement mechanics to their fullest, such as wallrunning, bunny hopping, and your ability to create black holes that pull you around, to try to beat each level with a fast time. Features: Black Hole Physics - moving while being pulled will allow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINGULARIUM.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Step into the world of Cozy Room Decorator where you’re the chief curator of cozy and it’s up to you to define what cozy means. Whether that means a lived-in kitchen space filled with sweets, or a tech-laden game room, the combinations are waiting to be explored. Dive into a world of boundless imagination and creativity with a treasure trove of thousands of items, each brimming with endless possib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Room Decorator.

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  44. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Survival Horror?Choose your map and try to escape. It's up to you if you want monsters chasing you or if you want a peaceful experience with no threats.Customize Your GameplayTry playing with VHS graphics or retro style 90's graphics (I know this trope is becoming overdone but it looks cool).Atmosphere Is EverythingImmerse yourself with a haunting soundtrack of over 15 unsettling dreamcore/weirdco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Space.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    After the moon vanished, the fantasy game world of Settlemoon lays abandoned in darkness. Re-light the skies, provide rest and resources for travelling adventurers, and piece together what happened to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlemoon.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews

    On a distant edge of an unknown planet, an abandoned structure sits in silence. Constructed by an unmanned research vessel sent from Earth, the Lun Infinus station was designed to run simulations for a five year period, exploring possibilities of human colonization in the case that Earth became uninhabitable. Developed during an age of ambition and wealth, the project was quickly abandoned when in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Desolate Hope.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Two clumsy robots plan a surprise party for the frozen colonists they stranded in this atmospheric platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harlow.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,298 reviews

    A relaxing Retrowave stylized maze game that increases the difficulty as you progress through the levels. RetroMaze has 30 levels and a beautiful visual concept, as well as an exciting soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroMaze.

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  50. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Spin and smash through the colorful, chaotic worlds of Tin & Kuna. Explore levels filled with puzzles and peril. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin & Kuna.

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