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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

    It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds. 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. 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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  4. 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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  6. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.

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  7. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 3,330 reviews
    Critic Score 9%Based on 2 reviews

    The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where the player takes control of Ash, one of few 'things' that have 'survived' the "end of the world." Follow Ash as he flops his way through a future of pain and suffering. Feel his stress levels rise as you throw him into an endless swarm of decaying, mutant creatures and help aid his final epic quest... to simply make a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End Is Nigh.

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  8. (Note: The game is still in development and subject to change. A demo is expected around January 2027.) Story Black fire carries time away; ash shrouds space. The earth has been torn into countless worlds trapped in cycles. The spacetime containment device known as the “Infinite Corridor” seals regions on the brink of destruction away from the world. The imprisoned worlds repeat endlessly, re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XiSiTeLing with Infinite Winding.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  13. 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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  15. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    99% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run'n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Rebellion.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    PixelBoss: Shattered Depths is a hardcore 2D pixel-art platformer where every mistake matters. Fight enemies, avoid deadly traps, and master precise movement to survive unforgiving levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelBoss: Shattered Depths.

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  17. 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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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    78% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Explore the amazing landscapes of the fairytale New Year's town, where cute cats are hiding from your gaze. Find them and the black and white picture will be filled with color. Nice background music will provide complete relaxation) Suitable for the whole family) Game Features: 250 hidden cats There is a hint The map is colorable 2.5D effect Customize brightness Saving progress Scaling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND KITTENS 8: Happy New Year.

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  19. 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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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Hop 'n' Marty is a retro 3D platformer for the modern age. Journey through sprawling worlds to find all of the collectables and meet the eccentric inhabitants within. Rescue the captured pygmies who have been trapped in cages and bring them back to safety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hop 'n' Marty.

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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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  23. 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 hardcore platformer about a little black cat's journey in a post-apocalyptic world. Overcome toxic clouds, spikes, and obstacles, striving to fulfill his last dream of reaching paradise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 8: The road to the Maya. You will have to explore colorful city streets, unique jungle views and ancient temples of a lost civilization. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 8: The road to the Maya.

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  28. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Fly through an endless universe visiting the planets of other users and taking on their challenges in a Metroidvania style game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlair.

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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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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Dragged into a web of secrets and lies, Samantha seems to be part of a puzzle impossible to solve. What once seemed obvious soon turns into something far more sinister, and the line between villain and victim begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: The Farm's Secret.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You wake up, get dressed, shower, down your morning cup of coffee in two scalding gulps, and button on your coat. With that, you are off to catch the bus to work at your monotonous job. You arrive and sit at your desk, hammering away at your keyboard in hour after hour of forced solitude. It is nearly the end of the year, and you can't help but think to yourself that there must be more to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLEASE SAY HI.

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    This scroll painting "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" was created by Kano Sansetsu during Japan's Edo period. The complete set is divided into two volumes, depicting the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Consort Yang. The first volume illustrates the events from Emperor Xuanzong's obsession with beauty leading to Consort Yang's tragic death at Mawei Post Station. The seco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats of the Tang Dynasty.

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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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    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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  41. 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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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    FEATURES: A retro love letter to the Metroid series, with a few quality of life adjustments, such as teleporters, rechargeable ammo, item collection tracking by area, and more Discover journal entries hidden throughout the facility, explaining the grim fate of humanity and its war against the galaxy Uncover the nature of the main character and their role in the conflict Collect and upgrade po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Vitro.

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

    Follow the story of Tuli – a story about the struggle with insecurities, depression and friendship, told in a colorful, accessible way. Run, jump and paint your way through puzzle filled tunnels while also dealing with an unhelpful AI companion you just can't get rid of. The demo (Windows/Mac) that you can play here on itch.io shows a 30-60 minutes slice of Duru in which you get to know the begin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duru.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,537 reviews

    Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street, New York, heart of capitalism! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of architecture as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Test your attention and observation skills in this cozy and delightful hidden object game. Each cat is more charming than the last, and every discovery brings a smile to your face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Capitalist Cats.

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  46. A space horror game with retro-like pixelation and dithering effects, where you explore a desolate spacecraft and its mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryoterror.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Introvert Quest is a comedy based JRPG set in a fictional, modern setting. Experience the life of a socially awkward shut-in who is pushed into herculean tasks by his therapist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Introvert Quest.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,406 reviews

    Find and discover 100 cute cats hidden across Italy in this hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Hidden in Italy.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Play as young Mavis followed by her trusty cat Sebastian to free her father from an evil dungeon. Overcome the deadly traps, figure out the secrets deep within from an untold past, converse with friendly spirits imprisoned within the dungeon to guide and cheer you on your adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathless Dungeon.

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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    89% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Get ready for the adventure, put on your space suit and charge your jetpack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Expedition.

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