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Looking for games like Detective Runner? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Misty Judgment, The Empty Desk or Paper Roll 2.

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  1. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You wake up from a nightmare and find that your memory has become ambiguous, and you can't even confirm your name. You can only rely on the name "Qi Yi" called by people around you to find your own survival, but the bizarre events that followed have made your identity more and more confusing. Is the truth hidden behind the fog really what you expected? After a burst of inexplicable di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misty Judgment.

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  2. The Empty Desk is the first chapter of the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases saga, a psychological thriller that blends adventure, puzzles, and touches of horror to immerse you in a gripping true crime narrative. Explore the effects of a mind trapped in a relentless cycle of repetition and decay. In this first installment, you’ll step into the shoes of veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty Desk.

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  3. Get ready to roll! Paper Roll 2 is a light-hearted endless runner where you guide a runaway paper roll through a colorful, pixel-art office. Easy to pick up but hard to master, every run is a fresh chance to beat your high score and unlock upgrades. Fast, Fun, and Quirky Dodge obstacles, leap over hazards, and keep rolling as the pace ramps up. Collect & Upgrade Grab squares to unlock upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Roll 2.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 36,998 reviews

    Schoolboy Escape: Runaway is an adventure puzzle escape game where you're a determined kid with pretty strict parents who wants to break free from being grounded in your room. Tiptoe across quiet hallways, avoid being seen, and use clever tricks to carry out your great escape. Your friends are waiting for you on the outside. Do you have what it takes to join them? How to Play Schoolboy EscapeT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schoolboy Escape: Runaway.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Normalin Run is a casual game made for people with a bondage fetish.  The main protagonist is Normalin: a college girl with blue hair that got into trouble during her vacation in a foreign country. Now she is chased by a group of very persistent kidnappers, and you have to help her escape. Keep reading to find out more about the game. The Game The main game takes place in a dark alleyway filled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Normalin Run.

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  6. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Thrilling detective series of near-hopeless cases full of personal and familial drama is waiting for you! You and your partner Scott have a lot of work ahead. There is the case of the famous city attorney, Richard Errikson, who turns out to have shady dealings. Another day, your buddy calls you to solve the disappearance of his sister’s boyfriend without official orders from the department. People… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsolved Case: Murderous Script Collector's Edition.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    The camera doesn't lie, but the truth isn't always obvious. Step into the role of a detective investigating crime scenes where every detail matters and every photograph could be the key to solving the case. Armed with your camera, you'll document crucial evidence at crime scenes - photograph traces, examine objects from every angle, and capture details that reveal the story behind each crime. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Files.

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  9. Urban UndergroundsFace the darkness. Find your friend. Escape the unknown. You are an experienced urban explorer, known for venturing into abandoned places where no one else dares to go. One day, your best friend Marcus invites you to investigate an old, decaying urban bunker hidden deep in a forest far from civilization. When you arrive, an overwhelming sense of dread overtakes you. A bone-chil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Undergrounds.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Join Mickey & Friends on a quest to explore the mysterious island of Monoth and recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster! Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends includes the base game plus the Keeper Up, Mystery in Monoth, and brand new C.A.S.H. update featuring Scrooge McDuck. Play as Mickey & Friends Choose your favorite character and unlock special a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Visuals Experience ancient China in a visually stunning, realistic side-scrolling 3D action-adventure. Play as a master swordswoman, a deadly assassin fighting for justice. Engaging Gameplay Engage in thrilling stealth and combat. Infiltrate heavily guarded palaces to eliminate key targets, using stealth or brute force to overcome obstacles. Engage in dynamic sword fights,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the Shadow of Swallow.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 213 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    Lose yourself in the mystery of "Phoenix Springs", a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Springs.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 421 reviews

    Update!Check out our latest update - Version 1.2! -  - added scenery changes (scary forest, zombie city, t44) including lighting & fog - all power ups now stack - moved power up timers to top right - created global leaderboard - changed texture on barrels & crates - sped up firing rate of bullets a little - edited corners on original scenery to prevent chances of course overlap -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotdog Runner.

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  16. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In a small village in the northern United States, there are several extraterrestrials who mimic local residents. Your task is to determine who is who and eliminate the aliens. Assisting you in this perilous endeavor are an old pickup truck and a camera. I Want to Believe is a first-person action game with elements of detective work, simulation, stealth, freedom of action, and driving. A 2x2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want to Believe.

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  17. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Raven Tear is a stylized co-op adventure (4 players) in a small open world with horror elements. Evil has gripped the small town of "Raven Tear", you - brave hunters, must take your faithful dog and your excellent car, turn up the radio to go on a journey through the locations and drive them all back to the underworld. Grow vegetables, catch fish, earn money for equipment and arrange a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raven Tear: Season 0.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Hauma is an episodic noir interactive graphic novel centered around the exploits of former detective Judith, her fixation on an old murder investigation, and how this unravels conspiracies within the upper echelons of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauma: A Detective Noir Story.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Bonnie's Bakery - Fresh ingredients is now available! Buy it here! (Loading takes a long time on the first try, and the web build has a tendency to lag! Download the game for a better experience!)  A game where you serve customers delicious food as Bonnie! Yes, that's all it is! A game where you serve customers delicious food...  Nothing else. 3D AI and Programming: (itch.io) Titus Morrison 3D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonnie's Bakery.

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  20. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir. Visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and eventually solve the case before the killer escapes - or you wind up dead yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Syndrome.

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  24. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Emma Jones is an ex-firefighter who has become a private detective; her partner is Franky, a cat. Together, they must explore the city and solve a murder mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora.

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  25. The Tides of Time is an Action-Adventure-RPG with a time-loop mechanic. Sail the oceans and explore the islands of a mysterious world. You are Charlie, a young farmer, who is the only one able to solve the strange things happening at the Day of the Red Sun. Help the villagers, fight bosses and maybe you can save the world from an unknown threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tides of Time.

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  26. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    70% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A young mother's attending a train exhibition with her children, when something strange happens; the legendary Runaway Express starts moving while her children are still on board. Frightened, she jumps on the train and finds it full of unusual passengers--the ghosts of people who died on the Runaway Express over the 50 years it ran between Paris and Istanbul. Each ghost is a victim, his or her mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runaway Express Mystery.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

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  28. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    62% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Continue the exciting adventure to stay alive and get rescued. Even more ways to experiment and combine items to solve intricate puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Mysterious Island 2.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Castle: Never Judge a Book by its Cover is an investigative adventure game that will immerse casual players into the thrilling exploits of famous mystery novelist Richard Castle and Detective Kate Beckett. Over the span of five chapters the player will be tasked with finding evidence, tracking down suspects, and uncovering the truth behind the copycat killer responsible for staging murder scenes d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle: Never Judge a Book by its Cover.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    A much-anticipated vacation to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest abruptly runs aground when you, as Nancy Drew, discover that an unseen assailant has vandalized the whale-watching boat owned by your host, Katie Firestone. But that’s just the first in a string of nasty “accidents.” Is the brought in Snake Horse Harbor related to the orphaned orca whale roaming the nearby channel, or is there… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island.

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  31. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 435 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala.

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  33. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    50% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    These 3 HOT pinball tables are the ultimate joy for fans of action packed arcade rounds. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology you’ll experience a premium physics simulation. Amazingly detailed, right down to realistic reflections, this game delivers the most intense pinball experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Pinball Thrills.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Plunge into exciting adventures with Wheely car. There are eight stories in the game, in which you will have to solve puzzles, save the planet from disaster, fight with foes, travel in time, investigate crimes and find your love. More than 100 levels, each of them is a unique mini-puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wheely.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    74% User Score Based on 708 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 30 reviews

    Buy Twin Mirror on PS4. Lose yourself in a rich, intricate storyline anchored in the gritty reality of small-town America. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Mirror.

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  36. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Amazing Pyramids are back! Originally released in 2010, Amazing Pyramids is a popular word game, set in a world of hot sands and ancient cities. Now, 10 years later, the game is back as a Rebirth project! The 2020 remake features a completely reimagined gameplay, new high-resolution graphics, colorful special effects, remastered sound and much more! Jump into Amazing Pyramids: Rebirth and l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazing Pyramids: Rebirth.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    WHAT IS A LIMINAL SPACE?: Liminal spaces are those strange, evocative, and occasionally unsettling locations that appear to be the entrance to another realm. When someone enters a space that is outside of typical space and time, they are said to be in a condition of liminality. These people straddle the boundaries set by law, custom, and convention for the typical roles, behaviors, and positions.T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAM LOGIC.

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  38. A girl goes missing. The voices are a-calling. Can you find her before they find you? This is a survival horror game where you must search a presumed abandoned apartment for nine cursed dolls and destroy them in a ritual circle to save the girl. Spirits, both wandering and hostile will get in your way and with each doll destroyed, expect more of the dangerous ones to appear! Use your wits and wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 9th Gate.

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  39. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    ​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

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  40. Look into people's memories and find evidence to catch the perpetrator. Play for former policeman John Victor and solve the case given to him for promotion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corridors of Their Memories.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 427 reviews

    9 Clues 2: The Ward is the second installment of Tap It Games' casual adventure series with hidden object puzzles, set in the 1950s America in which a young detective and her partner respond to a distress call from a psychiatric hospital on a secluded island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Clues 2: The Ward.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 368 reviews

    You, as Nancy Drew, have just entered a tightening circle of fear and crime as you explore a seaside amusement park that’s swirling with secrets. An antique carousel horse as been stolen! Now, late at night, the merry-go-round takes off on bizarre riderless journeys to nowhere. Are the painted ponies searching for their missing lead horse, or is there another explanation for the midnight rides? Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Reach the highest score by dodging obstacles, leaping across ravines, sliding down slopes, etc ... Watch your step! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Dive.

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  46. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Darkest Island is a psychological horror game in first person with moments of action and despair During air cargo transport between countries across the Atlantic Ocean, you and your team have an accident and fall on an inhabited island. You a survivor, do not find your team among the wreckage and start looking for them, with a compass it is necessary to look for first aid in villages. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Island.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 430 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    What Is This? A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case Of Distrust.

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  48. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 2,270 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    VIRGINIA is a first person interactive drama. It is the story of a recently graduated FBI agent and her partner as they seek to uncover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young boy. In the birthplace of America nothing is quite what it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virginia.

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  49. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy! this 2D platformer made in the style of handled games from the early '90s. Play as Kitten run, jump and stomp to defeat difficult levels. Collect fish to get high score and in the speedrun to get rank… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Lost Her Box.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 7 reviews

    Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildcat Gun Machine.

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