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Looking for games like DreamLight? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS, MeowSon or Moonlight Traveler.

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  1. A SOULSLIKE METROIDVANIA — WITH WINGS Soar. Explore. Conquer! A handcrafted 2D action-RPG metroidvania where you fly, fight, and forge your legacy through a seamless world shaped by darkness and light. Explore a richly interconnected realm with no loading screens. Master strategic soulslike combat — on land and in the skies. Absorb the essence of your enemies to evolve, combine elemental Nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS.

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  2. ≽^•⩊•^≼  You, the Cat, are the son of a cat named Meow. Nothing else is known to you. You have 9 lives. The castle has thousands of ways to take them. Can you recover your memory and escape? What awaits you in the castle's labyrinths: Story: You awaken in a cold and gloomy castle, not even knowing your name. How did you get here? What do these walls hide? The answers lie at the heart of this d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MeowSon.

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  3. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    36% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate. Challenge enemies with different combat styles, proficiently use your abilities, enhance attributes, match runes, and defeat enemies. The selection of artifacts is crucial, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Traveler.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marrow.

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    62% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.

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  6. A challenging yet forgiving souls-like action adventure. Parry, block, and dodge enemy attacks while exploring a ruined fort. Discover rich lore and epic boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending.

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  7. Welcome to the world of Calyfos, a realm forged by collective imagination. Fear, hope, and desire manifest as Tuplalings and humanity draw power from the divine 10 Catalysts, beings worshiped as living gods who channel collective belief into magic. Now, a mysterious organization known as the Cognitari is sweeping across the land, offering the promise of emotional “clarity” while leaving behind to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Husk of Axiom.

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  8. KEY FEATURES Exploration & Platforming: Traverse a vast, interconnected underground world filled with secrets, hidden paths, and challenging platforming sections. Combat & Abilities: Wield a nail to defeat enemies with precise strikes. Unlock new abilities like dashing, wall-jumping, and spellcasting to overcome obstacles and foes. Bosses & Enemy AI: Face unique, challenging bosses with d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Platformer : Hollow Knight Remake.

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  9. Trapped in a massive corn maze, you must survive monstrous threats, uncover hidden truths, and follow cryptic notes from a mysterious figure. Shoot, scavenge, and explore twisted portals as you unravel a dark conspiracy blending science, cults, and control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corn Maze: Rebirth.

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  10. The peaceful times that have lasted since the war with Leevard are coming to an end... Your teacher, the great master of water magic Nikolai Taron, moved to the Taman lands, where he created a new guild and plans to continue his research. He ordered you to come to him to receive your first instructions...Destroy many monstersThe huge world is teeming with many unimaginable and dangerous monsters! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magic World 2: Curse of the Ancients.

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  11. Fantasy game where you have to finish each level twice; once the normal way, second time completely blinded. Key features A Knight Never Yields is the platform game where you Play as hero with no eye-sightUse your hearing, sense of rhythm and visual clues to finish each levelUnlock new skills to overcome deadly trapsFace 17 levels - difficulty goes higher as you progressGet straight into game wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Knight Never Yields.

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  12. Eternal Samurai is a retro-inspired side-scroller. You play as the spirit of a samurai that is killed, and seeks revenge by possessing his killer to continue his quest. Simple slash/deflect combat 10 Levels Local multiplayer - Duel Mode Secret/Multiple Paths Power-ups Possess your killers! No death penalty NES colour palette Supports keyboard or controller If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Samurai.

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  13. Special OfferFree DLC! We want to thank the community that supports our game. We'll be releasing free DLC with exclusive additional content: new abilities, enemies, secret areas, and special challenges. Thank you for being part of this adventure! Special OfferNew free content! We'll unlock free DLC that will expand the Roxanne: The Forgotten Path experience. This content will include: New … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxanne The Forgotten Path.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Kingdom Shell is a cold fairytale made in the style of platformers of the 90s. Go to the Kingdom to stop the invasion of nightmare creatures, as well as restore justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Shell.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 187 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 7 reviews

    Too long have I slumbered. Unsheathe me and I will lead you to the secrets that lie deep beneath. All shall tremble before us, for I am DOOMBLADE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMBLADE.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 208 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3000th Duel.

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  17. Jungle Survival is a first person exploration and survival game set in a dynamic jungle environment. Players navigate the terrain, collect and manage items through an intuitive inventory system, and interact with the world using real-time UI controls. The game features core survival mechanics such as health, hunger, and stamina, where players must eat to survive, manage energy while sprinting, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project 4.

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  18. Black Camelot is a 2D action-adventure currently being developed for the Windows PC. It is a tale set in the early 80' about dark supernatural events unfolding behind the walls of an isolated Nazi castle hidden deep within the inaccessible mountains. Black Camelot can be described as a 2D mix of dark thematics and fast-paced gameplay with the added ability to control multiple characters and experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Camelot.

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  19. Eikasia A traditional roguelike where reality itself becomes your dungeon. You upload an image and it generates a sprawling labyrinth in full ascii glory… Then you try to escape. This is an experimental early access game. I would love your feedback and appreciate any support you can offer the project to help resource it. Currently I am porting this to Gamemaker (it's currently in Python), so pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eikasia.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This is a classic platformer with hand-drawn graphics and animations. Black and white visual style. An adventure on the Moon. About the story...The main character flew to the moon to find a bride. The locals greeted him with disbelief. The hero will have to pass the tests and show his courage. Only then will everyone love him. It's not going to be an easy adventure. This is a philosophical stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to moon bride.

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  21. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Welcome to Paco's Quest's project page!Game might or might not be cancelled! Below is the content of the page as it was before the decision of cancelling the game (maybe). Title's still TBD, just a placeholder honoring the current main character, Paco, the bald warrior. What is this? A roguelike game! And like in most of those games, here you can expect to find: Tile-based movementTurn-based c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paco's Quest (TBD).

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  22. The game "GRIMSIDE" - Open World, Story driven psychological horror from the Third Person Perspective. The soundtrack immerses you in the madness that the main character could experience WARNING: Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are Possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in a video game. People… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIMSIDE.

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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Paco's Quest's project page! Title's still TBD, just a placeholder honoring the current main character, Paco, the bald warrior. What is this? A roguelike game! And like in most of those games, here you can expect to find: Tile-based movementTurn-based combatRPG mechanicsRandomly generated levelsResource managementPermadeath However, the game won't just be a dungeon crawler, but more lik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paco's Quest (TBD).

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Leaf is an exploration driven action adventure game where you're on a quest to stabilize two abandoned worlds. On your adventure you stumble across hidden weapons, spells and special items that might help you on your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEAF.

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  25. MaDevil is an Indie-Game, made by one developer over the course of 4 years.The Mad DevilIt's a normal, peaceful day on the island, when suddenly the devil emerges from the ocean. He wreaks havoc and summons a horde of demons to kill all the humans. Even the ones that managed to survive the attack have gone insane and became... something else entirely. The Fisher And The GoddessYou play the lone s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MaDevil.

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  26. Lost Wish: In the Desperate World is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Wish: In the desperate world.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Check out the most recent comprehensive development updates on the Kickstarter page HERE. (Last updated 2/20/24) (Updated to v0.12 - 06/29/23 Change log HERE)  Want the latest news and behind the scenes previews? The official Twitter(X) profile can be viewed HERE. New Features • Parallax Scrolling • Improved animations • Smarter enemies and combat tactics • New weapons with unique skills • Improv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fallen Crown - GameBoy Color.

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  28. A journey to the hell and back! Hellbreachers is a retro styled action-platformer with RPG character progression system. Choose one of three heroes and than one of ten specializations, progress through spectacular locations and take on challenging bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellbreachers.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    An ancient curse has spread its malignant thorns across every living soul, shattering the fragile balance between hope and despair. Awaken as the Inquisitor—a solitary wanderer marked by the roots—and step into a realm where the echoes of forgotten legends merge with the relentless grip of darkness. Embark on an epic journey through a non-linear world where decaying temples, spectral forests, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  30. Backrooms Escape Protocol Work together with your team to explore abandoned industrial zones, navigate mysterious liminal spaces, and survive terrifying entities lurking in the shadows. Survive the Unknown You and your friends take on the role of scavengers sent into a series of procedurally generated Backrooms levels, each with unique environments and dangers. Your mission is to explore, collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Escape Protocol.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid of Salvation.

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  32. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    ADD TO WISHLIST About the Game Cosmic, a small creature, is thrust into a shadowless realm teeming with monsters and mysteries. His only hope to return home? Reclaim his lost shadow. But in this dark, dangerous world, there’s a sinister figure who offers protection. Why are there no shadows here, and what secrets does this realm hide? Explore the dark and treacherous Shadowland—a world where s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows.

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

    Combat Built Around Parries Parrying is not optional — it is the core of combat. Master precise timing to counter relentless enemies, chain consecutive parries, and dismantle aggressive bosses. Middle-earth space - MalumIn the past, demons and angels followed a rule that could not invade the realm of human habitation. However, the need between angels and demons required a space where they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VELASTER.

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  34. Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Knight.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a high‑intensity action‑RPG that blends bullet‑hell chaos and hack‑and‑slash combat within a haunting open world. Set in the ruined realm of Kalasdrine, you’ll face relentless enemy patterns and ferocious boss battles, wielding the titular blade’s dark powers as you unravel a grim, tragic story. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2755520/ Fast-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Discover a Destroyed Ancient Kingdom, Now Revived by Modern TechnologyFatal Claw’s world is full of mysteries where Ancients and Commoners coexist. Hidden in this vast underground realm are violent infected creatures, sealed passages, stones archiving vital force, and more. In this dark, desperate world, you will join Kisha—a mysterious cat resurrected by his ancestors. Rescue survivors as you ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Claw.

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  37. ****UPDATED 8/18/2023 (1.3)**** __________________________________________________________________________________________ This is Hikikomori. Hikikomori, in Japanese, is a severe form of social withdrawl for someone who may go days, weeks or months without social interaction. This is a game about someone who finally finds themselves completely alone - and where it leads them. The goal of each lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hikikomori.

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  38. Vampires, Demons and Zombies crawl out of the darkness to plague the land once agaaaand they're dead... That was NOT how this was supposed to go down. But that's what Gabriel Dorleac is known for. Killing the undead. He has been doing so for years, ever since he returned home from Citadale Island.And now a new shadow cast its darkness over the castle. So of course Gabriel is going to go there. How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Tales of Citadale: The Shadow Maker.

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  39. You do not remember how this happened or who you are. All of a sudden you found yourself in Hell and you want to get out. The only way seems to lead through the 14 levels of Hell. Each level except for the first one is ruled by a boss holding the exit portal key. Since you are in Hell, the level bosses happen to be the Hell's most important fallen angels such as Lucifer, Mammon, Dantalion, Furcas,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baalzebub.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tarnishing of Juxtia.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 2,227 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of Enclave. The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago. The lands of light are an Enclave of truth and order surrounded by the twisted and barren lands of the dark, known as the Outlands. Over the centuries the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enclave.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A sandbox game where you can explore the magical and mystical world of elementals. Create, discover and study ElfenAlien fairyy Realms of Ynithia^ and much more: yayfully emotinal fantasy, colorful amazing miracle challenges and achievements of Subculturarial living in Ypony^ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to yni^.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    The Eternal Castle: Remastered is a remake of the original "Eternal Castle" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design. Numerous outlets have questioned the title's "lost game" backstory as almost no corroborating accounts have been found to verify the title's development backstory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Castle: Remastered.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Out of Sight is a relaxing hidden object game designed to help you unwind. Play each level at your own pace and discover every secret the beautifully vibrant worlds have to offer. Once you find enough objects, advance to the next level or stay, take in the views and enjoy the chill lofi soundtrack. Gorgeous, vibrant colours A very chill lofi soundtrack Randomised object locations for each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Your goal is to confront and destroy the Demon and locate the lost Crown of Peace. You will roam your once-beautiful land, routing out the Demon's hateful minions, solving the mysteries of the fortress, and moving ever closer to your final encounter with the Demon. Summon your courage and raise your sword for a fight to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clans.

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  47. Dive into a world of eldritch horrors, in this 2D side-scrolling shooting action platformer. Platform your way across surreal & mysterious terrains while blasting through a multitude of strange foes. Amazing background soundtracks to assist you in your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acquiescence.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 119 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

    Redo! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REDO!.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    68% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Dwarven Skykeep is a cute and humorous pixel-art card management sim in a medieval world of wizardry! Dive into the realm of Dwarves and start building the most epic tower using the power of magical cards from your deck If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarven Skykeep.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,120 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    "Captures everything that's fun about old-school RPGs." 4.5/5 – GameSpy "The balance between exciting combat, thought-provoking puzzle work, and open-ended exploration is stellar." 8.5/10 – IGN "I lost count as to how many times I threw my fist in the air and shouted, "YES!" after successfully completing a puzzle." 9.5/10 – Destructoid "Undoubtedly the best Indie Game I have played so far and at a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Grimrock.

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