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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    57% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    Chicken, fight like a robot! Evil Otto and his deadly robots are back in this reimagining of the 1980 arcade classic Berzerk. Berzerk: Recharged challenges you to fight your way through a deadly maze filled with waves of menacing, vocal robots. Deft twin-stick control and power-ups are the only way to survive, as you shoot your way through room after room in this never-ending dystopian maze. And d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berzerk: Recharged.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Shapes.

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  3. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    FIND HMUR! About the GameGameplay: 2d meme platformer where you play as Tsar President and mission to collect enough taxes and getting back to throne. Player can get collect taxes by killing enemies and other obstacles. at least 80% of taxes need to be collected that can complete level and get in throne. Every level will give player 1 achievement. 5 different levels and unlocked level systemST… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super president How to rule the country.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    60% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 814 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    In La-Mulana 2, you will take on the role of Lumisa Kosugi on a mission to find the entrance to the ruins of Eg-Lana, which is rumored to be the source of recent monster appearances. The ruins themselves are compromised of a variety of areas as well as huge boss creatures known as Guardians. Who knows what lies in wait at the end of Eg-Lana? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La-Mulana 2.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    48% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Burned Land is a 4x game in which you will take control of a nascent human race and try to avoid its extinction. Build, explore, conquer until you are worthy of gods. Then confront their anger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burned Land.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Jump into a mind full of devastating emotions and fight them with the power of music! You either fight reflecting yourself in a roguelike-style Emotional abyss or move on to new episodes of Jane's story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GwenBlade.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    READ THIS FIRST: There's a known bug in Godot currently where a KinematicBody2D gets stuck when the corner of its rectangular collision shape collides precisely with the corner of another bodies. This sometimes makes the main character to get stuck in around the corner of the platform. The only workaround is to change the collision to Capsule or Circle shape but doing that will make the sliding mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShaftShifter.

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  9. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Game developed in 3 days for the one-week jam Cofrade Jam.Theme: Holy Week Jesus Christ died on the cross, and on the third day he was resurrected. He spent that time in Hell, fulfilling his Father's Divine Plan to free the souls of the righteous and save humanity from capital sin. This event was called Anastasis. Eliminate the demons that stand in your way, learn new skills and defeat death to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anastasis: Descensus ad Inferos.

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  10. In a world where Magical girls are considered a valid professional occupation in the city, Magical girls are usually assigned to deal and purge rift that occasionally appears in the city. Although they are usually restricted to dealing with Rifts in their territory, infighting between Magical girls over territory can occasionally happen because Rift can yield a valuable resource. This is a random … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOEHEART.

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  11. This is an adventure game about Dixey, a D6 trying to get out of the drawer where the D20s locked her. Liberate your friends and fight together to escape, or sacrifice them to become more powerful. Explore or run away, it's your choice. After all, you're the one with the magic dicey shotgun.The tutorial Sorry for the bad in-game tutorial, that is what the lack of time will do. Use WASD and SPA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Drawer.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Basic run down This is a Zion Arts game for the Brackeys 2021.1 game jam. In the game, the goal is to get both players to collide. there are 24 levels. Also some secrets. How to play There is a tutorial in-game, but I will explain here too. Use WASD to move(the pink player has mirrored left and right)Space to interact with teleporters and switches.The blue and pink pads with numbers are teleporte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why not together.

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  13. Project Kunai is a fast paced First Person Platformer game. Use your special abilities, gain speed and avoid the obstacles. Complete levels fastest you can and reach top on leaderboard. Go deeper in Project Kunai and learn the truth! Dash through lasers, climb walls and make wall-run for reach the end. Use kunais, make b-hops, and keep moving! FEATURES Fast paced gameplay, A lot of level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Kunai.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Rectangle Guy embarks on an epic adventure across the world to achieve... um... what exactly? To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. But you can find out by playing the game!Who is Rectangle Guy? Rectangle Guy is the protagonist of Rectangle Guy. He's got pristine fashion sense, a "unique" sense of humor and he's an all around great guy. You'll get pretty familiar with him over the course … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rectangle Guy.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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  17. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The Short Bread Game is a cozy platformer where you help a piece of bread get to the bakery for breakfast. Though your path there may not be the most direct, you'll get to explore charming places. Jump high, run from enemies, and engage in witty dialogue with your odd new friend. Adventure awaits! 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 ~ 〇 Being a piece of bread, you naturally crave a stack of pancak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Short Bread Game.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    In this fast-paced roguelike side-scroller, hack and slash your way through the Dulce Base as Crimson the combat robot. Unleash fierce rhythmic attacks, customize and retrofit your build whenever, and uncover the true past of a post-apocalyptic robotic civilization… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblivion Override.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,011 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 14 reviews

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30XX.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Set on a living planet, Rebel Transmute is a sprawling metroidvania with fully customizable combat and platforming. Explore a vibrant ecosystem, befriend sentient robots, and fight the colonizers standing between you and your missing mother! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Transmute.

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  21. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    The Waste Land is imbued with feelings of despair and lost innocence, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings. Players explore a vast world across seven continents and meet memorable characters while fighting off twisted creatures to survive a hostile land - all in gorgeous 8-bit style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Waste Land.

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  22. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    29% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Fluffy Creatures VS The World is a simple platforming indie game that puts the player in control of Fluffy McCuddleston, a member of a peaceful, intellectual race. Can you save yourself and the entire Fluffyland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Creatures VS The World.

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  23. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    41% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A Co-op "Metroidvania" inspired by hits from the 90's! Explore Endica with your friends in a 4-Player Retro Game featuring elements from Run & Gunners, Platformers, Bullet-Hell Shooters, as well as Street Fighter Moves and RPG Elements! Also features Versus Mode & Mini-Games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endica VII The Dream King.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    77% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    The Legend of Karl is a 2.5D hack and slash platformer. You'll master various weapons while exploring the deep diabolical world. A quest struggling between Good and Evil, fight for Justice and what you Believe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Karl.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    58% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    This digital download edition includes: 99 Spirits 99 Spirits: Artbook and Soundtrack Pack Next to the base game includes a digital artbook (76 pages) and the digital soundtrack with 17 tracks, featuring Yoshiyuki Obi and Karen Tachibana. The extras can also be purchased separately, outside of this edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Spirits.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 302 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MagiCat.

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  27. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 137 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Take the role of Lucifer and explore a twisted version of heaven. Hack and slash through God's army, consume the Archangels' power, and confront your creator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Angel.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,301 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

    During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles - all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new take on classic survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscript.

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  29. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    56% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Evolve your creature to survive Yggsdrasil! You are a newborn blob at the base of the divine tree. Collect legs, arms, tails, wings and other parts, then combine them in your own body to become the optimal creature! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miscreation: Evolve Your Creature!.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    48% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Sceptre of Gods and Tomb Joe's father's disappearance. Armed only with his sharp wit and his trusty whip, Joe will have to face deadly traps, dangerous wildlife, and the best soldiers of the Reich to reach his goal and bring fame to his father's name once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Joe.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    A heartwarming story in a world full of discovery Join Elowen in her journey to restore her companion, and help quirky characters and delicate creatures along the way in this relaxing and accessible game set in a procedurally generated world with beautiful pixel art and calming soundtrack coordinated with the day/night cycle.Story The main story has about 1 hour of content, where you help your lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elowen's Light.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    51% User Score Based on 1,824 reviews

    Grapple! is a parkour game built for speedrunning. You're tasked to reach the end of the level only with the aid of a grappling hook & glider. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple.

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  35. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    59% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Crimson Dawn is a casual roguelike game about slaying hordes of monsters, upgrades and leveling different characters, weapons and spells. Recruit a mercenary, choose weapons and spells, slay thousands of monsters, return home with a reward, craft new weapons and spells. Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Dawn.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A lighthearted hybrid of a point-and-click adventure and a metroidvania platformer, the game takes place in a spooky, ancient Hagmore School of Magic on the night of an important ritual. The preparations are sabotaged, and you, Belle Macfae have been scapegoated into fixing it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystik Belle.

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  37. Captain The Runner is an endless runner game based on retro graphics, where the player must avoid colliding with the cars, buses, spaceships, water bodies and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain The Runner.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The legendary game is now on Itch.io! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!     BROTHER!!! - this is a hardcore 2D-platformer in retro style (pixel). You are the magician Ben, your brother Jarl got into trouble. Evil has invaded! He can't win alone!   Key Features: interesting, addictive and fun gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer.

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

    Kuggs is a fast-paced shooter with some light horror elements. Fight off hordes of enemies and grow stronger over 70 levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kuggs.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Alter Army is a fast paced 2d action platformer game currently in development by Vague Pixels. The universe is dying and you are one of the last few trying to take control of the last resources.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Army.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Epsilon Crisis is a 3rd person bullet-hell action shooter, where you fight massive robots as a small robot with a special grapple arm, made in 1 month for the Boss Rush Jam 2024. Swap weapons with your enemies to gain their advantages, or to give them your disadvantages. Dodge and grapple through sheets of bullets with fluid momentum-driven movement. Epsilon Crisis takes place in the far future… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epsilon Crisis.

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  42. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A game made for the Brackey Game Jam 2020.1 At first I didnt think i wouldnt find the time but here we are. (the theme really motivated me)The theme instantly gave me Made in Abyss vibes (Made in Abyss is one of the best Animes / Mangas out there :)I wish i had more than like 40 hours to work on the game (the time cant be truly calculated, much afk time because of family :)So the basic thing: goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close (to) the Holes.

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  43. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  44. ** PLEASE TURN YOUR MONITOR BRIGHTNESS UP, THIS GAME HAS A LIGHTING BUG IN THE MAIN LEVEL AND THE LIGHTS WERE WAY TOO DIM FOR NIGHT TIME, UPDATED BUT WONT PUSH THIS UPDATE UNTIL JAM RATING IS OVER**--INTRO-- Game Jam theme was "Light is the Enemy" so a race against time before the sunrise seemed fitting.... Play Katerina, a vampire, and complete the task at hand before sunrise or burn in the sunl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darknest - A New Bloodline.

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  45. Done within 14 days, Scarred Stars is a survival hide-and-seek style of a game set in an abandoned amusement park. This game is a loveletter to 90's horror games and has retro aesthetics inspired by the era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarred Stars.

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  46. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Evil Star is a horizontal scroll strategy leisure arcade game, you just need to use the left and right button to control the spaceship! You need to operate your spaceship to avoid asteroids, collect energy balls. Steam clouds and leaderboards supported, compete with your friends now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVIL STAR.

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  48. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 239 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of the Wolf.

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  49. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 730 reviews

    Embark on an EPIC Journey through Space with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Upgrade your Spaceship with countless enhancements as you explore 5 vast Universes, each containing 4 Galaxies, 4 Solar Systems per Galaxy, 6 Planets per System, and 9 Areas per Planet. (4.320 Areas!) Conquer each Area by defeating enemy ships, collecting resources, and rescuing prisoners. Experience four unique reset syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Idle Clicker.

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  50. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    57% User Score Based on 575 reviews

    Billies Wheelie Get ready for high-speed hamster chaos! In this fast-paced adventure racing platformer, you take control of Billie, an adorable hamster on a mission to roll, race, and zoom through wild, dynamic tracks. Jump, dodge, and boost your way to victory, all while collecting cheese and outplaying your opponents! ONLINE FAST-PACED RACING ACTION! Speed through intense tracks designed to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Billies Wheelie.

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