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Games like Darkness: Prince of Shadows

Games like Darkness: Prince of Shadows

Games like Darkness: Prince of Shadows

Looking for games like Darkness: Prince of Shadows? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy, dark fantasy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ayasa: Shadows of Silence, Tales of Acilain or Shadow in My Blood.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    81% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

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  2. Long ago, the Kingdom of Accilain fell to a brother’s greed.What began as a coup by the power-hungry Stephan ended in a bloodbath that stained the throne forever. As King Etso lay dying, he watched his family murdered and cast a final, desperate curse upon his brother. For 100 years, that curse has manifested as a demon—the Dark Man—who emerges every year to drag a soul into the abyss. This year,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Acilain.

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  3. My body, it was shadow. My mind was shadow. There was only shadow in my blood. This place is the tragic reminder of what once was called Home by many, a world ruled by the just and the kind, reduced to the ruins of a long lost feeling of hope. To the few who still resisted the violence of their oppressors, despair became the only option. Tainted by the vile intentions of the ones in power, this l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow in My Blood.

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  4. Heart Forth, Alicia is a Metroidvania RPG about a young wizard pursued by a terror in the sky. On the night of your coming of age trial, the sky rains fire over your village, scorching everything in its path. Soon, you’re catapulted into an ongoing war between the wizards of the forest and the desert army of the West. Desperate to reunite with your loved ones, you embark on a journey across the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Forth, Alicia.

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  5. Apocalypse of the UniverseGenre: 2D Platformer Adventure Story: In Apocalypse of the Universe, players take on the role of an elven hero on a perilous quest to save his homeland from a demonic invasion. Once a peaceful world bathed in the eternal glow of the moon, it is now torn apart by portals that unleash endless waves of demons. These gateways connect to dark realms and threaten to spread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse of the Universe.

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  6. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    The Land of the Magnates is an epic action-adventure set in a magical world inspired by the myths of the Middle East. You are Malik Shahbaz, prince of the Land of the Sun. Once a land of joy and music, the kingdom has been shrouded in darkness and silence following the death of its queen. Now, the king has been poisoned and the prince stands accused of this foul deed. After a daring escape, the di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of the Magnates.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Discord ChannelJoin Blackburne Games discord community [/url] About the GameEx Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story. [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" wid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Combine your lightning spells, assassin skills, and warrior power to defeat your enemies in a 2D platformer / beat'm all! And prevent Emperor Gethro III from carrying out his project! Based on the french books "La Guilde des Marchands de Pluie" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Guild.

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  9. The balance between light and shadow has been shattered— the leader of the Shadowborne, the Shadow King, has stolen the light, plunging the land into darkness. As a warrior of the Lightborn, you are forced to bear the burden of both vengeance and salvation— to bring hope back to your people. Recover the Fragments of Light, mystical shards that grant you the power to move between light and shad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twilight Hour 暮光之時.

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  10. A DARK JOURNEY OF ACTION AND ADVENTURETake on the role of a pilgrim, a monk turned warrior, destined to carry a fragment of forbidden power: the relic. This ancient object, capable of summoning a spectral sword, is both your salvation and your curse. Your mission is to cross a ruined world, open sealed paths, and resist the shadows that crave the power you bear. • A somber and evocative world Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unchained Relic.

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  11. Runes of Madness is a dark fantasy action RPG that plunges you into a world shrouded in shadow. Delve into perilous dungeons, unravel the secrets of the Runes, and battle hordes of monstrous creatures. Inspired by the greatest classics of the genre, Runes of Madness offers intense combat, deep character customization, and a challenging rogue-lite experience. Key Features: Explore a Dark Fantas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes of Madness.

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  12. ⚠️ Important Notice: This release is only the first 3 chapters of a multi-part adventure! Your journey begins here, but it’s far from over. Additional chapters will be released as free updates, expanding the world and your path to the Celestial City. We are thrilled to introduce you to an epic journey inspired by one of the greatest allegories ever written: "The Pilgrim's Progress."… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pilgrim's Progress.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    An ancient curse has spread its malignant thorns across every living soul, shattering the fragile balance between hope and despair. Awaken as the Inquisitor—a solitary wanderer marked by the roots—and step into a realm where the echoes of forgotten legends merge with the relentless grip of darkness. Embark on an epic journey through a non-linear world where decaying temples, spectral forests, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  14. Game Background The Wheel of Reincarnation in this world has been corrupted by polluted spiritual energy, transforming into an AI entity. Through advanced AI technology, it has broken the boundaries of life's end, merging flesh, soul, and machinery to form a new life system. However, the surviving humans and demonic races do not accept this practice. The protagonist will explore this world where r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liuyin's world.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid of Salvation.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Particle Hearts is a 3rd-person adventure game where you explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and navigate this sinister and beautiful land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Hearts.

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  17. A Father's Wrath. A Sister's Prophecy. A Child Lost to the Shadows.Step into the blood-soaked boots of Asbjorn, a fallen warrior consumed by vengeance, in Berserker 2: The Saga of Hilde — a brutal side-scrolling action game that blends cinematic storytelling, intense melee combat, and a haunting Nordic world torn by myth, sorrow, and violence. This is not just a sequel. It’s a reckoning. Key Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserker 2: The Saga of Hilde.

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  18. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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  19. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    A 2,5D adventure set in a world in which almost no life is left you will play as Gaia, a being born from nature's last wish with power to influence the surrounding nature in order to face a dark world while being chased by strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Last Breath.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noreya: The Gold Project.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A Side Scroller Adventure game with a slight touch of Thriller. Use the powers of your flashlight to light up the shadow creatures that roam trought the forest and seek your way out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mislight.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    After years of traveling, Ardeshir finds his native island covered in a mysterious fog. Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You’re the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocturnal.

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  24. Bearly Awesome is a fun blend of action, adventure, puzzle-solving and RPG. Players control cute and cuddly bear avatars, each with unique abilities, skills and customizations in an epic journey across diverse environments. Explore the enchanting fantasy world of Snuzzleland with your unique and adorable Bearlie, earn points and advance through fun levels! The top-down game blends exploration, puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bearly Awesome.

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  25. CHORT. Abandoned. Betrayed. Deceived. Once feared, now broken, Chort is cast down and left with nothing but hatred and lust for power burning in his chest. Defeated by a whispering witch, he is torn from his dominion and forced back into the world of the living. But death does not end his story. Driven by vengeance and obsession, Chort rises again to follow the trail of the one bound to him by fat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chort.

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  26. Vegawon's Legacy: Shape Your Destiny, Save a World! Vegawon's Legacy is a breathtaking 2D Metroidvania Action RPG set in the enchanting world of DWS Interactive. This epic adventure takes you deep into the Continent of Vegawon, where personal tragedy and ancient powers collide in a gripping story. Story and World: You begin the game as the powerful and respected ruler of the Imperion Kingdom. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vegawon's Legacy.

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    An ultimate challenge for the daring souls. The fight for your humanity will be relentless. Darkness lies dormant within each of us... One wrong decision, and your light will flicker into the shadows. Join Kaelara on her quest for revenge against a tyrannical king. In her desperation, she summons the ancient spirit of darkness, the Nemorsys, to overthrow the evil ruler and his minions. Step int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nemorsys.

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  28. «Permanent: Hope & Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and ir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent: Hope & Vacuum.

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    Note: This game is in EARLY development. Estimated for Q4 2027 and possibly earlier. There are still some work to be done with the custom engine & new content. Join the Discord for regular updates, community and a chance to win prizes! Explore a nightmare. Lose your mind. See the truth.Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneirium.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure in which Cheong-oh Chasa, a gatekeeper of the Underworld, pursues escaped spirits amid the chaos of the collapsing boundary between the Underworld and the Living World and restores the balance of the world. Explore twisted regions and awakened demons beneath the Red Moon, and experience precise parry combat, unique skills based on mask switching,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask of Soul.

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  31. Explore the rusting machine world of DREIFRAME, a challenging pixel-art metroidvania. Play as a Frame, a sword-wielding robot navigating a hostile, interconnected world filled with violent mechanical foes. Fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, and unlock powerful but risky abilities as you traverse corrupted landscapes and uncover the land’s buried past through skill and persistence.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREIFRAME.

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  32. A Rooftop Tale is a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, supported by exploration, puzzles and action. THE STORYA huge flood blocks every road of a countryside. All stray and domesticated animals, lost or left behind, decide to occupy the roofs (and not only), to survive and take control of the various territories. The protagonist, Francis, a french bulldog raised by a stray cat, decide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rooftop Tale.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Katana Dragon is an action-RPG adventure and dungeons exploration, where you play as the ninjas Shin and Nobi in their quest to end the curse that hangs over Sogen. Learn ninja skills, upgrade your Dragon Gems, equip the Cursed Seals and level up. Avoid traps, solve puzzles and fight powerful enemies. Your ninja way begins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katana Dragon.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    83% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Mythrealm is a Singleplayer Third Person Fantasy RPG in which you play as the heroic female adventurer: Alaris. The wizards of Zelanar have vanished and chaos has begun to seep back into the world. Alaris awakes in unknown caves, summoned by a mysterious magic. As she escapes and explores the continent of Arloria she discovers that the wizard's disappearance is the result of a sinister … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythrealm.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    88% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mai: Child of Ages.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Key Features Classic side-scrolling adventure with modern solutions. Experience the nostalgia of a classic platformer with a modern twist. Face formidable foes in epic boss battles that test your skill and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge and progression. All spoken dialogues are performed in a living Mayan language, bringing cultural depth. Equip powers gained from defeated deities,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Deities.

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  37. Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Knight.

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

    Nephilim is a student-made isometric combat and exploration game set in a dying fantasy land. As Strider Lazarus, you'll learn to master both Light and Shadow to vanquish the foes standing in your path. Switch between the Light and the Dark worlds to empower your abilities, get over obstacles and solve puzzles.  Fight Angels and Demons alike using all the tools in your arsenal! You'll nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nephilim.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    35% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    For centuries, the Church has ruled humanity in the name of defense from the thousand-eyed snake living within the bowels of the world. As its Immortal Hunters held the line against the nightmarish Khemrids, servants of the snake god, humanity was rallied in service of the Holy War. All the Cardinals asked for in return was obedience. As the War raged, heretics and blasphemers were sent to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Hunters.

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  41. A colorful metroidvania made in pixel art, where we have to help a cat girl save the whole world from inevitable death, and at the same time challenge the gods themselves! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cantirium: God Slayer.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 809 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 46 reviews

    Discover Tales of Kenzera: ZAU on the official PlayStation website - trailers, screenshots, gameplay details and purchase options If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

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  43. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    40% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testament: The Order of High Human.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    "Where am I? Who am I?" Neu quietly awakened in his ancient temple to fulfill the terms of an agreement he no longer remembers. So, what was this agreement? Join Neu on his quest to rediscover himself and his memories. Challenge the immortal guardians of the realm of Aytol, which has fallen into chaos, and enter an eternal struggle to cleanse their souls from corruption. Remember yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Fall.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Star Knightess Aura is an RPG with nsfw erotic content, made with RPG Maker MZ. The game features themes of corruption, brainwashing, mental changes, possession, mind control, and NTR. All characters are 18+. This is the installer for the Star Knightess Aura Restoration Patch. This is not the main game. To use this patch, you will need to buy the game on Steam. Alternatively, you can also buy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knightess Aura.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Tracery of Fate is not just a VR game; it's your personal journey into the dark yet captivating world of Alfira, teetering on the brink of annihilation. Once a grand realm, this world is now fading, but even in its twilight, it mesmerizes with apocalyptic beauty and holds countless secrets that only you can uncover. Every step in this dying land is a challenge: ancient puzzles test your intellect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracery of Fate.

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  47. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Student Collaboration With the University of Utah: The Fat Bear Society, a studio consisting of 2 producers, 5 artists, 5 engineers, 4 designers, and 2 musicians, worked for 10 months to deliver Echo of the Last Light. This 3D action-adventure puzzle game was created in a simulated-studio environment at the Graduate Games Lab at the University of Utah, but the project is 100% student-run and stude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of the Last Light.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    Warriorb is a challenging spline-scroller platformer game. You play as a mighty spirit trapped in an unlikely body. Will you be able to regain your freedom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarriOrb.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Dark Cave is a third-person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine using free assets. Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Cave.

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  50. 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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