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Looking for games like Dead Can't Leave? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Into The Gloom, Light in the dark or Telly the TV.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.

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  3. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Telly the TV is a throwback action/adventure platformer with a 1-bit style. You'll explore six themed worlds while collecting Remote Control Keys in a scavenger hunt gone wild. Can you defeat the baddies of TV Kingdom and restore the airwaves? Enter six exciting and quirky worlds while bashing baddies and traversing terrible traps! Collect items to save each TV program, and face-off with the enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telly the TV.

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  4. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,634 reviews

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gato Roboto.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    65% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    The sun has disappeared from the sky! Darkness chokes the land, depriving it of all things good. Now it’s time for you to figure out how to bring the sun back! Get behind the wheel and find the sun in Night Shift! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Shift.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    "Mr.Jezko" is a small hedgehog adventurer that collects fruits on numerous levels, full of dangers and predatory creatures. Solve the puzzles to collect all fruits and avoid traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr.Jezko.

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  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Take control of Blanco, a curious cube shaped character, and guide him through many large and unique worlds to seek adventure at its finest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blanco.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 46%Based on 7 reviews

    This is the official version of the 80's classic "Montezuma's Revenge!" rebooted by the original developer. Explore the chambers of the mysterious Aztec pyramid! Climb the stairs and ropes, collect keys to open doors! Collect the jewels & swords, and the coveted torch! Beware of the snakes, skulls and spiders! And finally, find the treasure room at the end of the underground la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Montezuma's Revenge.

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  11. This is the demo for Burning Earth, a retro, console-type RPG for windows! Journey across a fantastical world, full of interesting and diverse inhabitants, in your quest to root out a growing evil. Experience epic-roleplaying adventure as Desmond, a young man destined to stand against the Darkness. Features 7-8 hours of gameplay (or about 1/5 of the final game); including four dungeons and thre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Earth.

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  12. Deep under Selken City lies The Lab, a crumbling subterranean superstructure barely held together by the rusting metal and crumbling concrete. Composed of many 2D hand crafted areas all with unique lore to discover, this world beckons to be seen. Your goal is to make it out of this place by whatever means necessary. Solve a mix of puzzles in the world, make harrowing jumps, uncover hidden… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths Unseen.

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  13. Story Surely you remember who Rustles are? They live under your feet, eat apples, invent a time machine, and endlessly rustle in the leaves... yes, yes, yes! It's all about them. And they also have friends, for example, Otter with a human face, the same one who saved Little Rustle from the enraged time machine. This time everything is much more interesting. One day, Otter came to Little Rustle’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Rustles 2.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fraternal Love A story of redemption, following an undead prince seeking justice. Will he be able to save the kingdom from his brother's maleficent scheme? A New Take on Metroidvania Fallen Prince is an atmospheric, combat-focused metroidvania game. It combines retro elements (e.g. no inventory, pixel graphics) with a modern, souls-like combat system (adapted to the needs of a platformer). Our … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Prince.

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  15. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    25% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Death.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Master the Time Loop: You have one day to solve the crime. Learn the schedules of 14 unique characters, spot their contradictions, and manipulate their routines. Keep your knowledge when the day resets and stay one step ahead of the killer. No hand-holding. Use your "Thinking Board" to link evidence, reconstruct the timeline, and accuse the culprit. Only pure logic will free you from the loop. A L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Posthumous Investigation.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    ⚔️ Precision. Reaction. Control.PixelBoss: Shattered Depths is a hardcore platformer where success depends entirely on your skill. Every level tests your: reaction time precision composure One mistake — and you start over. Platforming Without ForgivenessJump across gaps, navigate moving platforms, and survive deadly mechanisms that demand perfect timing. There are no shortcuts. Only s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelBoss: Shattered Depths.

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  18. Quest of Dungeloria is an atmospheric 2D metroidvania with non-linear exploration, dangerous enemies, and many secrets to uncover. Explore a dark fantasy world, unlock new abilities, and discover hidden paths that change the way you progress. Face challenging trials, powerful bosses, and reveal the mysteries of a ruined kingdom filled with ancient secrets If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeloria.

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  19. *Memory Maze* is a pixel-art puzzle game developed independently by solo developer "Liu Dao Bu Dao" using the Godot Engine; it was officially completed in March 2026. Breaking away from the homogenized design tropes of traditional maze games currently on the market, this title centers on an original "dynamic light and shadow occlusion" system combined with a core gameplay loop … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 记忆迷宫 Memory Maze.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Return to Dark Castle revives the legendary Macintosh series that defined precision platforming and comic peril. This definitive edition includes the complete Dark Castle (1986) and Beyond Dark Castle (1987) adventures — rebuilt with color visuals, remastered audio, original music and refined controls — plus 50 all-new rooms created exclusively for this release. Step into the boots of a new hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Dark Castle.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "A tall man with a black hat wanders across desolated worlds, stumbling beneath the endless stars." A mysterious wanderer with bright eyes and a tall, black hat traverses these forgotten lands, unraveling their stories and cleansing their darkness. Control strange white weapons and flames to destroy barbed black structures. Discover relics and scant remnants of vanished civilizations. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sidereal.

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  22. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    ️ Grab your pastels and find over 1,000 cats across maps set in more than 10 countries, alone or with a friend. Once you find them all, color and bring the black-and-white maps to life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats Lost In World Find & Color.

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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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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Void of Lilly comes to Steam for free! Long time ago, people faced the Black Fog disease. That's how Axis City became the last bastion of humanity. Years of progress within total isolation, and now it's a beautiful place, filled with advanced technologies. But you aren't really interested in all of this stuff, right? You just want to find your sister and bring her back! This is a short story-foc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void of Lilly.

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  25. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers. Make your way through the sinister surroundings of a creepy slaughterhouse, full of suspense and surprises! Can you survive? Saborus promises an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saborus.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric and hardcore platformer that tells the story of a little black cat journeying through a toxic and desolate post-apocalyptic world, devoid of all life. The player's goal is to guide the cat upwards towards the heavens, navigating through toxic clouds, dangerous spikes, and stone obstacles to fulfill the cat's final and only dream of reaching a majestic paradise aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    70% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

    Justine, a rookie U.S. Marshal, thought this was just another routine case. But when her car crashes in a freak accident at the edge of nowhere, she finds herself trapped in a twisted new world: HOTEL BARCELONA. Seven serial killers.One haunted hotel.And a second personality living inside her head… Meet Dr. Carnival: murderer, psychopath, devastating ancient monster. THIS FALL… DEATH HAS A ROOM KE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOTEL BARCELONA.

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  28. After deleting the original pages for these games, I decided that I still wanted them to exist somewhere on itch.io. This time they will all share the same page as part of this collection, which both unclutters my dashboard and also allows me to relieve myself of their ongoing development. *Still working on this page, so I need to add some info here and there. 1. A Slice of Loaf Created: Mar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pancakes in the Attic (Game Collection).

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    A wild tale of loss, friendship, conspiracy, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!.

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  30. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Blitzstrike is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer where a pink-haired bounty hunter blazes through waves of robotic enemies with style and fury. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitzstrike.

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  31. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    This is a Lovecraftian horror, Point and Click adventure game. Features Black and white hand-painted art, set in the 70s of a parallel universe. You have a Keeper with you throughout the game. Using your "Awake" to explore the secrets hidden within. Illustrations of character or object closeups are used in the conversations. Observe carefully, and you may discover something useful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candlelight: Lament.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    an adventure platformer that will change the universe. explore fields of warm grass and wildflowers. glide through the sky with your leaf. elude predating fauna, or make mischief instead. Merp in Merpworld evokes the feeling of classic Gamegirl Color platformers, but includes modern niceties such as widescreen support, high refresh rate support, and a hi-def, heart-pumping soundtrack. als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merp in Merpworld.

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  33. Super Slime Boy – Bring Color Back to a World Drained of Life! Step into the squishy form of Super Slime Boy, a small but determined hero, in this fast-paced, precision platformer set in a dangerous, black-and-white world where every mistake means instant death. Armed with nothing but your reflexes and skill, your mission is simple yet challenging: Survive deadly obstacles and restore the stolen … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Slime Boy.

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

    A Happy Place - Ziggity Official For Direct Inquiry: [email protected] Official Discord Server (30+ members): https://discord.gg/PAHap6MGjM Dev YouTube Channel (Soundtrack, Trailers,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Happy Place.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A compelling narrative about death You play Messorem, a graveyard reaper. Your job is simple, guide the souls of the dead to eternal rest. After many years of the same job, Messorem starts to wonder if there is more to their life. Messorem stops doing their job and the souls no longer have someone to guide them to rest. One day a woman named Mallory arrives at the cemetary with her deceased … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Messorem.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    WELCOME TO 100 CATS NEW YORK – THE BEST HIDDEN CATS GAME! It's 100 Cats hidden in New York! Go get them!FEATURES 1 Level 100 Hidden Cats Real cat sounds ⌛️ Timer Mode ⚙️ Settings✅ Follow our Dev Page! ✅ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats New York.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Join the cutest adventure in the funny waiting situations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artworks of While Waiting themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. ️ Can you find them all? ️ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Waiting Cats.

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  39. L'Aventure de Pixi : Les 3 Pierres est un jeu d'aventure réalisé uniquement par Czar, avec une bande-son électrisante d'inspiration rétro réalisée par Pouale! Originellement un jeu créé durant son adolescence en 2011, cette version a été entièrement retravaillé et réalisée avec soin après plus d'une décénnie d'expérience. Avec une toute nouvelle histoire ainsi qu'une toute nouvelle bande sonore! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of Pixi: The 3 Stones.

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  40. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    G'day mate! You're an Australian Magpie now - and you know what that means! Steal food, menace random blokes, find a new home for your chicks, then go out and spread a little more mayhem and destruction across the Land Down Under! Pie in the Sky is the power fantasy you never knew you needed. Enjoy an old school action-arcade game where you are a representative of Australia's dominant species - ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pie in the Sky.

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  41. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Control little dragons and explore a world full of gimmicks! Fiz and the Rainbow Planet" is a 2.5D dot-picture action game in which players switch characters in a resourceful manner as they progress. In the work's "3D Protectorate Area" you can enjoy the distinctive game experience of progressing through a three-dimensional space while maintaining 2D graphics and controls. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fiz and the Rainbow Planet.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    75% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Sheba: A New Dawn is an action adventure metroidvania game that takes you through a compelling story of revenge and despair. Fight your way through the next decisive battle, A New Dawn. Explore the world of Sheba and the corruption of Jinn possessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheba: A New Dawn.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 571 reviews

    Promo 100 Cats Wishlist #1 100 Cats Wishlist #2 100 Cats Wishlist #3 100 Cats Wishlist #4 100 Cats RELEASED #1 100 Cats RELEASED #2 100 Cats RELEASED #3 About the Game WELCOME TO 100 MARCH CATS – THE BEST HIDDEN OBJECTS GAME! Join the cutest adventure in the Lovely world full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of romantic 8 march themed locations as you e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 March Cats.

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  45. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 417 reviews

    100 Romantic Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Lovely themed locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of romantic places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Romantic Cats.

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  46. Ducks in a Row is a sokoban style puzzle game where you navigate mazes in order to find all of your baby ducks. With over fifty levels ranging between parks, snowy landscapes, and even factories, there are sure to be diverse challenges on your way to reuniting Mama Duck with her babies. While it may be cute, there are sure to be a few brain benders for those really seeking a challenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ducks in a Row.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of your goal, valuable gems are also scattered within each planet, can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Bit Space.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 3,296 reviews

    100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Asian Cats.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 940 reviews

    Promo 100 CATS WISHLIST #1 100 CATS WISHLIST #2 100 CATS WISHLIST #3 100 CATS WISHLIST #4 100 CATS RELEASED #1 100 CATS RELEASED #2 100 CATS RELEASED #3 About the Game WELCOME TO 100 NINJA CATS – THE BEST HIDDEN OBJECTS GAME! ️️Join the cutest adventure in the Ninja world full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of ninja themed locations as you embark on a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Ninja Cats.

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