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Looking for games like Darkness? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK, Spooky Cats or Temple Of Darkness.

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  1. 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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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Oh no! This cute little kitty cat is alone and lost in a haunted house! Only by collecting pennies and defeating monsters can she find the way out! Use your fast fingers to defeat this adorably dark and funny platform game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Cats.

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  3. 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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  5. 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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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 45 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. Chill Adventure Origament is your escape after a long day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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    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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. ***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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 420 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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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    For those who love cozy vibes, Sudoku, and adorable cats: Introducing Cozy Sudoku - the cutest way to relax and unwind! Enjoy hours of Sudoku fun with calming music and the company of sweet little kittens. Key features: Thousands of carefully curated Sudoku puzzles of varying difficulty Customizable settings for the ultimate cozy experience Soothing background music Changeable color… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Sudoku.

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  24. 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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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    KnightLight is a 2D puzzle platformer where you light your own way through the darkness. You play as the Light, exploring a seemingly abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have some magical properties. Suit up, using the powers of the suit to channel your own light magic to see what (or who) else this strange and beautiful place is hiding. Use the suit to protect y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightLight.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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    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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  33. 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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  34. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 1,696 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    The Unfinished Swan is a game about exploring the unknown. The player is a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. The game begins in a completely white space where players can throw paint to splatter their surroundings and reveal the world around them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished Swan.

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  35. 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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  36. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An old school survival horror in First Person with limited Ammo and multiple weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venal Soul: Chapter One.

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  37. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Do you want to become a real party animal?? Then you must try Animal Rivals - a crazy local-multiplayer game. Find yourself in one of many stages and game modes, pick your favourite animal and fight! Get into Animal Rivals now - a classic party game for up to 4 players is waiting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Rivals.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 207 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 3 reviews

    Hyposphere is not simply a classic "marble" platformer, it may also be the most beautiful, thanks to the power of the Unreal Engine 4, as well as the most difficult. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyposphere.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 872 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    In a galaxy far far away, you are one of thousands of Cargo Commanders, facing ambushes and dangers as they scavenge abandoned containers for valuable cargo. Competing with the other commanders for leaderboard positions in various space sectors, you need to find enough cargo to earn you way back home! The main job of a Cargo Commander is to explore containers and collect as much cargo as possible.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Commander.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Descend beneath the waves and explore treasure-filled waters! Scour a mysterious island for secret treasure, and unearth long-hidden secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BREATHE.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    87% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    You are a bird, you are free in this small place, but you can't get out, all you can do is fly around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bird.

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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 575 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    You can't save the whole world. It's going to be eaten by a mythological demon with the head of a fish. But as a puppet that absorbs all it touches, you can try to rescue as much of Earth's greatness as you can before the end arrives. In the beginning, you roam the Earth, capable of absorbing only the tiniest of objects. A glass marble you collect becomes your head, and a pair of jellybeans becom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wonderful End of the World.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    A heroic rooster sets forth on a ridiculous space adventure to DESTROY THE SUN! Unfortunately for him, a legion of lingerie-loving Vikings has turned it into their headquarters and they’re big fans of fried chicken. Full of high tech weaponry, constant non sequitur, terrible gaming humor and a wanton disregard for anything wholesome; Fowl Space is a crazy journey you’ll never forget... to say the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fowl Space.

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  45. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 668 reviews

    Children of a Dead Earth is a hard-science-fiction space strategy game. It is meant to show what space warfare could be like with the limitations of real science and current technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of a Dead Earth.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Panoramical is a videogame-like interactive experience where you manipulate abstract musical landscapes. Immerse yourself in synaesthetic alien vistas and control them like an ambient disco-god. Manipulate the look, sound, and feel of more than a dozen mesmerizing landscapes in this immersive musical adventure through space and time. Turn peaceful mountains into thumping valleys into jazz solo f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PANORAMICAL.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Based on a school curriculum, Madu Maths tests primary school kids in addition and subtraction as they help bees collect honey for their hive. A solo developer effort, Madu Maths boasts challenging gameplay coupled with an original score and organic graphics to make for a fulfilling experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madu Maths.

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

    Unique procedurally generated city-building strategy / action game with single player campaign story. Inspired by Tron, Darwinia, Anno, Settlers etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexters.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diorama Builder.

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