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Games like Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue

Games like Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue

Games like Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue

Looking for games like Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Legacy: Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1, Human Apocalypse: Prologue or Medusa's Heart of Stone Chapter 01.

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1 is an action-packed dungeon crawler with roguelike and hack-'n-slash elements. Choose between a wide cast of characters and climb the Mountain as you swap weapons and grow stronger as a team of up to four player in online Co-op. Explore and climb the procedurally-generated Mountain to find and defeat Bosses, and continue on your journey. During your adventure, you'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy: Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    WISHLIST! About the Game WARNING: This game contains heavy material that might make players/audience uncomfortable. An unknown deadly virus has suddenly spread. It turns people into brain eating zombies, the whole world goes into chaos, etc. You know the rest. However, in this game, a cure has been found. All the infected people have been treated and are now normal, functioning, harmless hum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Apocalypse: Prologue.

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  3. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Medusa's Heart of Stone is a 2D narrative driven game with action sequences, puzzles and quest interspersed throughout. Feared by mortals and forsaken by the gods, Medusa embarks on a journey to find someone who could love her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medusa's Heart of Stone Chapter 01.

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  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    check out the full game About the GamePlay the first chapter of ColorBlend FX: Desaturation for free. Descend into Splatland - the world of ColorBlend FX: Desaturation — a captivating mythical puzzle-platformer metroidvania that weaves a tale of glow, courage, and creativity. Join the Splatians, as they unite to restore the stolen essence back to their world, challenging the nefarious schemes of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ColorBlend FX: Desaturation Prologue.

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  5. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Forest Dump: Prologue is a free version of the upcoming roguelike card-flipping adventure game. Explore a mysterious woodland as a fox, meet strange creatures, and uncover the first secrets of your corrupted home in this beautiful journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Dump: Prologue.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    First Session is a first-person horror game set in a world where virtual drugs are used to escape reality. It combines psychological horror, RPG-style dialogues, and narrative exploration. You are a virtual drug addict, evolving between the city of Eleftheria and digital universes. In this narrative-focused experience, you will: Complete missions to buy your next dose Build a strong relations… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Session.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Welcome back to Gordian Rooms! On one sunny day you were strolling down your newfound mansion and successfully stumbled into a yet undiscovered part of it. Just as your luck would have it the door closed behind you before you could escape, like in the good old days... Once again you were left to your own devices to challenge your uncle's final surprise! The prologue version of Gordian Rooms 2: A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordian Rooms 2: A curious island Prologue.

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  8. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    SUMMARY Welcome, dearest players, to "Wittle Mistakes," an adventure curated with the utmost care by yours truly, Mother. Here, you'll navigate the trials of the Mother Corporation as an adventurous infant. Each challenge is a lesson, with surprises and secrets tucked in every corner. From the dangers of our playpen to the mysteries within our toy-laden landscapes, your journey will be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittle Mistakes - Prologue.

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  9. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Nightmare Visions: Chapter 1 is not a traditional horror game. There are no save files. No skip buttons. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. Developed entirely by one person, not a team, in 1 Month as a Challenge. If you're expecting a AAA horror game, you’re in the wrong place. If you're ready for something differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 1.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    FEATURES Vibrant hand-painted watercolour graphics. Indian Cooking and tea shop management. A relaxing play style with an open-world exploration and questing. Over 25 regionally & culturally diverse cast of characters to interact. A feel-good story of achievement despite social marginalization. 15th century Indian royal palace exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Palace on the Hill.

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  11. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Enjoy an introduction to the upcoming charming adventure game, Spirit of Midnight. Play as a house cat who gains the ability to leave home and embark on a supernatural adventure after encountering a strange spirit. Befriend a badger and meet other adorable creatures along the way, all in an effort to restore balance to the forest and uncover the truth behind its mysteries. Use and combine it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of Midnight: Prologue.

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  12. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

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  13. The Witch's Cauldron is a narrative roguelike game about being a medieval witch. Grab your cauldron and get brewing. Love, curses, laughter, wisdom for sale! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. At least before the inquisitors come around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Cauldron Prologue.

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  16. Knightczech is an adventurous 2D platformer in which the player explores various corners of kingdoms in the world of Euritia - from sun-drenched forests through the war-ravaged region to the dark underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightczech: The beginning.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Desolatium: Prologue is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATIUM: Prologue.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    ACCOLADES"The Last Show of Mr. Chardish will break your heart" Kotaku AU "I didn’t expect the gravity of loss and loneliness that surrounds The Last Show of Mr. Chardish" COG Connected "...a unique art style mixed with multiple chapters of unique controls and mechanics..." HappyGamer About the Game "The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I" is a prologue to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I.

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  19. VED is a story-driven RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and rogue-lite elements. Embark on a magical adventure set in a vivid world in stunning, hand-painted graphics. Explore mysterious islands, defeat monsters, and master the magic of the Veds!  The free version "Purification" serves as a prologue to the main game so you can sample its combat system, narrative style and tel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VED: Purification.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Use your mouse to balance a cake that wobbles with every step in this horror game. Escape twisted beings and overcome dangerous traps, uncover the mystery behind the cake, and see the story through to its conclusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Drop The Cake: Prologue.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Synopsis.Many people have been invited to celebrate the Penguin Hotel's 18th anniversary. You are one of them. But no one could have predicted it. No one expected it to turn out that way... Freeze CameraThis camera is a wonder. It can trap the subject inside the picture. Use this camera to solve mysteries and fight threats. Of course, you can also use it normally. Big PenOne of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1-.

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  22. This game tells the story of a girl with a special fate who meets a cat and a mysterious talking body in a different world, and the body and cat help the girl return to the real world. Players need to control the girl to pass through each level. Due to her special fate, the girl has special skills in a different world, which can help players better avoid monsters and traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Childish Life Prologue.

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  23. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ((*Story & Plot)) LOST INSIDE is a non-traditional, character-focused, action-adventure RPG about a human child who stumbles their way into the Spirit World. On their way home, the child comes to learn that this Spirit World is the home of countless friendly monsters who have been waiting for a prophesized hero to come and rescue them from a mysterious curse. Filled with whacky adventures, thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST INSIDE Act 1.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 714 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    White Shadows is a modern fable about escaping a dark, weird and violent world. A long time has passed since The Great War. Humanity is half human, half animal. What remains of civilization lives in The White City, a vast network of towers rising high into a dark sky. To protect against a deadly pandemic, those who can afford it try to keep themselves alive - by covering their skin in bright whit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Shadows.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Just gimme the gist Informed by the developer’s past career in journalism, you play as Ollie, a wannabe reporter on his first day of work experience at the Signal & Echo newspaper, in the fictional town of Runeton, England. Ollie thought he’d be chained to his desk all day, rewriting press releases. Instead, he’s been given a real assignment: find out what happened to missing schoolgirl Iris Woo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signal & Echo: Iris is Missing (demo).

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room is a first person, cinematic medical horror experience dedicated to precision, tension and trauma. As the Chief Medical Officer on the TRH Rusanov, Samuel Edwards must triage, examine and operate on his crew-mates, as disaster builds and shady figures set the events in motion that will eventually lead to Negative Atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The terrible "Szymon Spitfire" sends his armada of monsters to the small village of "Vivid Island". Of all things, a little boy, armed only with a hammer, is the only one brave enough to stand up to the evil. Use the power of your hammer as you travel to four mystical lands. In 40 huge levels you will encounter dozens of enemies and dangerous bosses. Collect precious green and red jewels, explore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer Kid.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 6,686 reviews

    Seen is a runner game about a lonely kid struggling to reach his only hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seen.

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  30. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Replay the crime scene from multiple perspectives as you follow detective Deacon Darnell in this mysterious case! A die-hard social puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The True Tales of Bloodstreet 13.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    The mimics are on the loose - and this time, it's Christmas! Explore the castle and solve its puzzles to reveal and capture all of the hidden mimics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peek-A-Mimic Christmas Castle.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Bionic girl Tania is assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus to search and rescue a missing Investigation Force in the rainforest of Horace Islands where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants. Slain your foes with a wide range of combos: from fastest to slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage, use Quick Rise ability to get back into the fight a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAKEN - Astral Blade: First Contact.

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  33. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    WARNING: This is a demo version of Hell Survivors, make sure to check out the main game page! Face an onslaught of demonic hordes and survive through inferno in Hell Survivors. Create powerful builds from a variety of heroes, weapons, and special abilities in order to survive for 20 minutes. Are you strong enough to come back from purgatory, or will you allow the nightmare creatures to consume… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Survivors: Prologue.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Enter a world of colorful wacky characters. You the player are an entity that has entered their world and control the main character without her knowledge. As you progress she will slowly start to realize the decisions she's making aren't her own. It's possible you can be of aid or you can choose to be an enemy. Your presence has caught the attention of something sinister and it's up to you to dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    "Savior" is the first independent videogame created entirely in Cuba. It is an animated 2D platformer that utilizes timing mechanics and other experimental elements more similar to non-games and other less commercial aspects of videogames. The story begins when your protagonist, a "Little God," awakes a strange dream to discover that his world is disappearing. From here begins a frantic search th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviorless.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A first-person horror maze game. Hiding & Standing still is Death. Run or you are DEAD. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with your only hope of survival is to find all of the pages to the mysterious book and ESCAPE! This is the first chapter in The Paper Trials. survive the first maze. You are not alone. The doctors in there and they are looking for you. Will you survive? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paper Trials.

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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    "Lost in The Sands" is a free prologue to the puzzle adventure platformer - "Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home". A story about a dog called Bea, who survived one-way flight to space and who discovers new worlds, meets alien species and tries to find her way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tail: Lost in the Sands.

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  38. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    In this text based RPG you play as an agent exploring Earth's far future. Receive weird visuals from lifeforms on the brink of extinction. Can you decipher their meaning? Eon of the Green is a game about the psychological stresses of mental time travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eon of the Green - Area Delta.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 532 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Help Frank, a burnt out indie game developer, rediscover his love for video games while struggling to release his debut title. Reprogram objects, fix bugs and solve coding puzzles as you journey through the story of One Dreamer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Dreamer.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Nevrosa is a horror puzzle game with various endings, where you are trying to find your way out of laboratory through solving puzzles while being locked with a strange creature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevrosa: Prelude.

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  41. This 2D first-person point-and-click adventure with escape the room mechanics is set in a near-future world where a global cataclysm occurred some time ago. This event granted certain powers to some individuals called the Order of the Dark Parallel, allowing them to control aspects such as life and death.   A young family of scientists is studying the impact of this cataclysm on society while i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Tale: Prologue.

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  42. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    You are on the Steam page of the prologue. Wishlist the full version here: You wake up in a spaceship, you realize that strange things are going on there, you try to get back to civilization. However, this is harder than you think, the encounters will drive you crazy and you will doubt yourself. Continuous storyline Discover the truth about yourself, especially why you play such a big role … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neospace: Prologue.

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  43. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Years after her losing her parents at the hands of a totalitarian death cult, vigilante Nohla travels the multiverse foiling their attempts to destroy worlds. But when her latest mission goes awry, she finds herself caught between two worlds on the verge of collapse. As fragments of her parents’ research appear, Nohla must face the past to fight for the future of the multiverse. Project Paralle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Parallel.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Prologue and the official version of the difference between Levels: one in the prologue, four in the official version Follow-up Program: The game will continue to update content after release, which includes: More bosses: different fighting styles and types of boss fights. More tech: weird and wacky tech combinations. More weapons: more basic weapons and weapon variants. More game modes: In additi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godrop:Prologue.

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  45. Help Amelia on her journey through the Renaissance and enter the bizarre world of dreams! Gather resources, build towers, and fend off waves of Elizabeth Bathory's helpers. Face a horde of fanatics who want to help the aristocrat in her nefarious plans. Free your classmates and use their help to get out of this troublesome dream. CLASSIC TOWER DEFENSE Where there are towers there must be waves … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lesson Learned: Cult of the Elizabeth.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    An experience filled with stories and music See the world through the eyes of jazz pianist, Morris. takes you through a dream-like adventure through jazz and love, and failure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Wednesday: Prologue.

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  47. Team up with the 9 heroes as the 'Puzzle Solving Hero' and solve the mysteries of the Demon Fortress! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Lockdown: The Demon Fortress.

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  48. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,772 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 31 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana on the official PlayStation website - buy the game, learn about its characters and gameplay, view screenshots, watch trailers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    The liber prologue tells us the backstory of Nick Rhodes' life in the wild west before the connection with a mysterious book that will completely turn his life upside down. You'll be part of a tense western with a gray morality where everyone is willing to trade friends and conscience for a coin and a bottle of whiskey. In this rugged world of the wild west you should learn just one rule. He who d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liber Prologue.

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