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Games like Defying Instincts

Looking for games like Defying Instincts? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Low Oxygen, Semispheres or Hollow Cheese.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    A short linear puzzle platformer about an astronaut on an alien planet. Explore this strange facility by solving strange puzzles which include but not limited to pushing plants, throwing plants, growing plants, bouncing plants and last but not least bouncing plants on other plants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Oxygen.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Semispheres is a single-player stealth puzzler where you simultaneously control two characters in connected parallel realities. The game is a mix of mind-bending puzzles and motor coordination challenges. Later levels introduce the co-op aspect of the game where the two sides need to work together (sometimes simultaneously) to progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Semispheres.

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  3. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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

    There's this old 90s virtual pet game at a yard sale. It's called 'Babette'. Now you can play with Babette the cat from the comfort of your bedroom. Just you and her! Keep Babette happy by playing with her, feeding her, and more! Except... Babette's more than just a cat. And she's coming for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babette.

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  5. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Bitter Belief is an metroidvania game that with a very engaging story provides adventure and drama. Face monsters and different challenges as you travel through unknown lands in search of the magic eyes of stone to bring your exorcist father back to life, after having a contact with his spirit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitter Belief.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    95% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Things are different at night. Familiar objects behave strangely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Lights.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 443 reviews

    You Have 10 Seconds 2 is the sequel to the popular Free to Play game "You Have 10 Seconds". You have 10 seconds to get from the start of each level to the end before time runs out and without dying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Have 10 Seconds 2.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Phantasma is a VR PUZZLE GAME with a strong narrative where you step into the shoes of a deranged mind searching for the truth about a conspiracy involving a TV Show hosted by an annoying Bunny called Flappy. Resolve abstract puzzles using bizarre videos and BE A GOOD BUNNY ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantasma.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Floor Plan is a puzzle adventure game that takes place entirely inside an elevator. Go floor to floor, find items, and meet a bizarre cast of characters. Discover relationships between different things in the building and unlock its secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floor Plan VR.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    93% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Little Chef 2 invites you back into the kitchen for a delightful cooking adventure filled with cozy vibes and whimsical fun! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just here for the laughs, this adorable sequel brings joy to every dish you create! PHYSICS BASED Enjoy physics-based interactions as you unleash your creativity across a variety of kitchens and charming settings. Grab ingredients and ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Chef 2.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    Your hometown has grown quieter over the years. It's time to leave, and the only way out is up! But can you even make it to the end? A bat and your wits are all you need to surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, and discover the secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game! features Yes. There are checkpoints. That way I can make it harder! ( and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat to the Heavens.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    46% User Score Based on 99 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

    ''No70: Eye of Basir'' is a story based first person perspective horror and adventure game which focused on investigation. Players will help Aras and Erhan to solve the mystery about Basir and the No70 house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No70: Eye of Basir.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Join Knight Sigi as he runs, jumps, and battles in a flatulent quest to save Melusina, the love of his life! Take down hordes of goofy enemies and crazy bosses. Earn riches, find long lost holy artefacts and make your way up to the top of Mount Stinkup! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigi: A Fart for Melusina.

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  14. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Switch: Or Die Trying is a cute yet highly challenging platformer where you dynamically switch forms to try and win over your lost alphabet friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switch: Or Die Trying.

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  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A young engineer named Chiaro gives life to a steam powered robot called Boka, and together they embark on a quest for the fabled Fountain of Elixir, in order to restore the lost race of alive machines to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chiaro and the Elixir of Life.

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  16. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    "Escape First 2" is the second installment of a multiplayer escape room puzzle game for virtual reality or desktop PC! It includes 3 different escape rooms to choose from and can be played competitively, co-op or solo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape First 2.

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  17. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    The critically acclaimed adventure of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst returns with this special collection that contains more Uru than ever before. Already the deepest Myst adventure to date, Uru is significantly expanded with the addition of To D'ni and The Path of the Shell, expansion packs that will take Uru beyond your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to URU: Complete Chronicles.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 643 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. Help a small and shy frog on her journey to find the ingredients she needs for her tea party! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teacup.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 768 reviews

    In the end, everybody gets what they deserve. The sins of the past always manifest within the minds of the sinners. An eternity of suffering awaits, welcome to The Survey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Survey.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    32% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    A physics puzzle game like no other! You are inside the big old machine. There are rusty gears and shafts all around you, along with interactive objects such as planks and cubes. Use each object and place the wheel on the platform – easy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inside the Gear.

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  21. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. To save her estranged daughter, a guilt-ridden mother must uncover the frightening truth behind the urban tale of a vengeful, demonic witch. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Explore a grand manor house and interact with almost every object you see. To find and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Knock Twice.

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  22. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Puzzle Box is painting with creative gameplay! Create fantastic pixel art images, by dropping your colour paint blocks in the correct place across the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Box.

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  23. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Secrets of Rætikon is an action-focussed exploration game with an open world. Fly through the savage mountains of the Alps and collect parts of ancient machines. The world is rich in interactivity. Trees, rocks, plants and animals – everything is physics based and can be grabbed and dragged around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Rætikon.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to be a cat?, you will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.The developers, Valhalla Cats, are committed to animal social causes and a part of the benefits will be donated to selected animal welfare groups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purring Quest.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Peer into the future in this time-travelling metroidvania. Then rewind time and use your knowledge of future events to discover new paths. It's a classic 2D action-adventure revamped with modern sensibilities and time-loop mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vision Soft Reset.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In some games you jump all over the place, shooting things, saving presidents, fighting challengers, dropping blocks, crafting weapons. In this game you find the letter H. In this relaxing journey around a pond, you collect as many of the letter H you would like. A note from the developer: I made this game last year when I was going through some really hard times mentally. I w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find the Letter H.

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    Rosie is a horror adventure game that takes place inside multiple virtual pop-up books.   You play as Rosie. A 6-year-old who lives with her family at the top of the hill of a small town. The townsfolk avoid the family, as they claim to see ghosts and demons. Rosie is starting to question this for herself. Help Rosie discover different paths she can take and decide her ultimate fate.   Are gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosie.

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  29. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    You find yourself locked in a room with seemingly very little to do. To escape, you must explore realms that are invisible at full scale. Use your mouse wheel (or pinch gestures) to zoom into the picture. Click to interact with objects within the room. This game can get fairly difficult at times, so don't worry if you get stuck, we're here to help you out! Some general gameplay notes to avoid u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoom Escape.

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

    "Follow The Cat" is a single-player first-person physics-based puzzler. You make your path through story, manipulating shapes and solving physics-based challenges set in visually designed places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow The Cat.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Puck Buddies is a bouncy multiplayer sports game that combines the best elements of hockey and minigolf into non-stop fun. Challenge your friends to pass, shoot, spin and bump into things in this chirpily competitive deflection derby. It's time to bounce! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puck Buddies.

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  32. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche is the first taste of an exciting new game franchise. Follow Kebako, a cat-eared intergalactic bounty hunter, as she patrols the galaxies with her faithful companion (Squiddie) in search of ridiculous space criminals. The game combines classic shmup shooting with additional genres like puzzle, sports, arcade, platformer, rhythm, driving, and RPG. Take on the ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    CONTROLS: WASD / Arrow KeysLeft-click and right-click to toggle Flashbrights on/offE to interactShift to runSpacebar to jump As the previous showrunner of beloved children’s TV series Mint’s Hints, you never expected to find yourself on set again - especially after the show had been abruptly cancelled. However, you find yourself corrected after being mysteriously abducted and placed on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mint's Hints.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This exclusive launcher is available only on MFGG!!!  https://rb.gy/52nev0 Mario: Everyone's favorite hero. Just because he is a plumber known for his ultimate bravery. He has been working in this city since he was 20. Luigi: Mario's twin brother. His qualities are opposite of his brother Mario. A lot of kids tease Luigi as a coward. Bowser: He tried to invade the whole Mushroom Kingdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Bros. Friends.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    You are a rat. You must climb. Reach the top, claim the cheese! In Rat Climber, you only have one goal: reach the top of the world. You must navigate vertical labyrinths and make daring jumps, but be careful; one false move and you go tumbling down. Can you guide Ratty to the top of the world and reach cheese heaven? Try your skills in the best 3D ratformer ever made! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rat Climber.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 3,348 reviews

    Join Our Discord About the GameGreat Deal! Perfect cabin for a family of four. Close to the beach with great vibes! For more information about this rental, contact the caretaker! For summer vacation, Umi's family rents a cabin near the beach. However, Umi soon realizes that the offer was not as grand as promised...Features Explore the summer cabin in this short game reminiscent of classic surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rental.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The brief was simple. Artists were commissioned to create a fantasy world, and hide as many frogs and flies as they can inside it. Now it’s your job to find them all! With 15 art pieces to choose from, and 1500+ hidden objects, you will have a lot of searching to do. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I commissioned some frogs.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    81% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    Welcome to Snuggle Truck, the award winning over-the-top physics-based indie driving game. Save your cargo of crazy animals by delivering them to the zoo unscathed in the least amount of time. Tilt your truck, catch the fuzzies, drive over armadillos, and rocket your way through hills, caverns, and deserts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snuggle Truck.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    [Media 6700468] Join our community: Steam | Discord | Twitter | Instagram [Media 6523067] Baby Dino Adventures is a cute platformer game inspired by classic retro games. You play a lost baby... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baby Dino Adventures.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    ‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Me and The Night.

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  48. Au-Delà is an indie horror puzzle game where the main objective is to find your parents. For this purpose, you will have to explore the entire house, collect information and items, without dying, by solving puzzles or confronting monsters. Au-Delà takes the side of a 2D side view, offering a new experience by making you discover another way to appreciate the dark atmosphere of a horror game. It is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Au-Delà.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    The legend goes that in each generation a child is born, a sentinel, bound to the land of Panmorphia and the four elements that govern it. The sentinels have the ability to wield each element and transform themselves into an animal that best represents it. With the use of the amulet they are able to combine all four elements and travel through the aether. They are called upon for help in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panmorphia.

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