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Games like Empty Nest (GGJ '18)

Games like Empty Nest (GGJ '18)

Games like Empty Nest (GGJ '18)

Looking for games like Empty Nest (GGJ '18)? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mushi Come Home, Pudding Frog or Raygun Gadabout.

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  1. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 2,454 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushi Come Home.

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  2. Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Pudding the Frog in this challenging physics-based precision platformer! In Pudding Frog, you'll need to master the art of jumping and grappling as you help Pudding reclaim her stolen pudding from the mischievous Harry the Heron. Navigate through multiple unique biomes with obstacles and hazards, testing your skills and reflexes at every turn. Can you guid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pudding Frog.

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    "Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Cinnabunny is a cute couch co-hop game focused on running a bakery and living in a village with fellow buns. Drawing inspiration from games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Cinnabunny is meant to be a relaxing, cozy experience designed for gamers and non-gamers alike. It can be played locally by one or two players. StoryOh no! Your cute, hoppy bun family is fighting a nasty drought. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinnabunny.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

    A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Delicacy.

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  6. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Toaster-what ? This is an early demo of Toasterball, a #multiplayer sports game with kitchen equipment and lots of toasted bread. You can buy the full version on: Switch bit.ly/TB-OnSwitch... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toasterball.

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  7. Puppy Pipy is for all dog lovers. *We will donate part of profits to animal shelters, hope all of them have a sweet home. About Puppy Pipy Puppy Pipy - a video game for all the people who love dogs. The story starts when a 6 week old golden retriever puppy gets abandoned. A young boy finds him in a trash bin, and he decides to adopt this adorable puppy. Accidents occur, and they are forced to sep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Pipy.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Super Spy Raccoon is an imagining of a stealth game as an early 80's Arcade Classic! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to acquire all classified documents as you venture deeper and deeper into enemy territory. Hide, sneak, climb, and leap your way to victory! YOU MUST NOT BE SEEN! Do you have the skills to top score? What to expect 5 single-screen levels that loop until a kill screen!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Spy Raccoon.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Hopshot is a difficult precision platformer about a lonely gay frog with a gun. Plan your routes, discover the secrets, and destroy anything in your way to make your Wish come true! Or fail and join the lost souls at the bottom of The Wishing Well for eternity. Tired of other similar games being too easy? HOPSHOT's purposefully simplistic movement system allows for a brand new way to play a rage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hopshot.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Explore a surreal, abandoned Japanese city, collect credit cards from corpses and solve Kanji puzzles to get back your lost memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virus Brain.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    94% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Explore a dream world as Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this colorful platforming metroidvania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 580 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Includes Spirit of the North 2 SaveAFox Pack Turtle Island Home DLC Spirit of the North 2 - Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-person fox adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Turtle Island Home DLC - Introducing a one-of-a-kind player home perched on the back of a colossal sea turtle. Access a mystical creature whose shell holds a full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North 2.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    89% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Experience puzzle-platforming the way it’s meant to be. Designed and built on 90’s hardware, Tanglewood is a 16-bit love letter to the golden age of gaming. Guide Nymn home through a forest filled with danger, in classic 2D pixel-art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanglewood.

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  15. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platforming game following the adventures of a little sparrow through a world of dreamy gardens. Freely reshape the scenery through gardening to reach new destinations! Enjoy up to 10 hours of relaxing exploration, bird quests and flower acrobatics in the whimsical town of Vernubiel. Immerse yourself as a little bird exploring a vast world of floating gardens, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Trills.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Tail is a 2.5D adventure platformer, which immerses the player in a deep, emotional plot, and lets him explore new planets and interact with alien civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 17,548 reviews

    Hatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMAL WELL.

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  18. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 635 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Soar with the wind on your broomstick, deliver packages to your friends, and explore a vibrant sandbox world in a coming of age adventure about an aspiring witch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mika and the Witch's Mountain.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corn Kidz 64.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,921 reviews

    Alien Hominid Invasion is a co-op run ‘n’ gun packed with chaos, mayhem, and a whole lot of explosions. Unlock and equip an arsenal of weapons and boosts, level up, then beam down to invade Earth with up to three other friends. Abduct intel from your enemies to sabotage their plans, observe the oddities of human life, blow up bosses, and mutate into a variety of powerful Alien forms in order to ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hominid Invasion.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,597 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... forever! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt Custodian.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marvin's Mittens.

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  23. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

    In Rift Racoon you play as a cute racoon who has to teleport his way through tough platforming challenges. Jump, climb, slide and teleport across beautiful pixel art environments filled with dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Racoon.

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  24. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    99% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Girls.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,217 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Cavern of Dreams is a mysterious, surreal adventure game inspired by N64 classics. You play as a young dragon who's just lost all of his unhatched siblings! You have to explore the Cavern of Dreams and the many strange worlds it's connected to, solving puzzles and facing adversity to rescue them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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  26. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 6,386 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The world is big when you’re a lil gator... Good thing it’s also full of friends! There’s a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lil Gator Game.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 19,940 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 17 reviews

    Buy A Short Hike for PS4. Escape to the wilderness and explore a tiny open world in this peaceful adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Short Hike.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Lose yourself in the relaxing solarpunk breeze of Re:Fresh, a 3D exploration-platformer collectathon game where you collect materials to help repair your town after a torrential storm!Estimated playtime: 1.5 hours.Explore at your own pace in the open-ended environment and collect solar cells to upgrade your movement options. Solar cells are your main source of energy for jumping and dashing, so ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Fresh.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 808 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 18 reviews

    Killer Queen Black is an intense multiplayer action/strategy platformer for up to eight players. Fly solo, or team up with three of your friends as you race to complete one of three possible victory conditions. Killer Queen Black, a new take on the arcade esport Killer Queen, has been rebuilt from the ground up and optimized for console. The gameplay is immediately recognizable and familiar, yet … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Queen Black.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    “Friendly Fire” is a 2d platform adventure game with handcrafted pixel art, an original soundtrack and lots of love put into the creation of the characters and dialogues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friendly Fire.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Fly and fight your way through the magically altered tree you once called home! Free your friends from the prison gems that bind them! Find all your friends to open up an escape portal and get to safety! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly By Knight.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    KungFu Kickball is a fighting-sports game where the best ball kicker wins! Punch, kick, and headbutt your way across the field to smash the ball into your opponents' bell and rack up points! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KungFu Kickball.

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  33. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You play as Sullivan, a famous, and now retired bounty hunter, known for moon walking while fighting, defying laws of physics with fancy jump moves and air slides, and never backing down from an adversary. Our story begins when you are on your way to get a hamburger from a hip, local space pub, with your beloved cat, Claude Arthur Thatchmoore (C.A.T. for short). You are enjoying retirement, when s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Sullivan.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    79% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 2,580 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 4 reviews

    Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicory: A Colorful Tale.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    Gravity Ghost is a physics game with a twist. Run, jump, and soar around planets, using gravity to glide through the air. Explore a shattered galaxy and rescue its survivors, armed with powerups and mysterious terraforming powers. Meet the 7 magical guardians and best their challenges. There's no killing, no dying, and no way to fail. Just hours of blissing out to buttery-smooth gravity goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Ghost.

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  37. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potata: fairy flower.

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  38. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Neon Tail is an open world roller skating game where you follow a young girl’s adventures and save the streets of Bluepulse City from dimensional disaster. She will meet many colorful characters and explore many fantastic locations of the city, from its various districts (shopping, business, residential etc) to its subways and sewers, to the unknown planes of existence. The game is inspired by the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Tail.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,452 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter a strange and unexplored land full of adorable robots, hidden secrets, and evil virus-infected machines. Discover different weapons, items, and abilities that will help you progress and discover new areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haiku, the Robot.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Gardenia is a FPP gardening simulator with elements of platformer, crafting, adventure, exploration and more! A laid-back combination of a gardening simulator and a fairy tale adventure. Help Wood Grandpa clean the island and restore its beauty so that its former inhabitants can return to their homes. Take photos of your garden compositions, relax and discover the secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gardenia.

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  42. Niinamigota is a sad, heartfelt, story rich, JRPG adventure of Island guy and his heroic quest to return home. Visit the Island and Fix the S.S. Stockhausen. Help the lost islanders and learn of the mystery snowmen! Solely built with RPG Maker 2003. Don't Forget Island Girl and Samuel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niinamigota.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Big Journey is a casual, low-difficulty, cat-themed adventure game with motion controls created by a small Ukranian studio called Catfishbox. Players tilt their devices (or use optional on-screen buttons) to roll and bounce Mr. Whiskers through a beautiful storybook-like world as he searches for his missing friend, and enjoys a toe-tapping original soundtrack from an indie folk band. The game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Big Journey.

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  44. Play as Wattle, a sugar glider under the ocean!  Explore the great barrier reef as you acquire aquatic allies to cure coral colonies. Satisfying 3d platforming Run, jump and glide through underwater environments. Save the reef Seek out lost fish and use them to rejuvenate dying coral colonies. Grow your entourage The more coral you save, the more friendly fish will join you on your journey. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reefglider.

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  45. Add to your Wishlist!The game is still in development, but you can help us a lot by adding it to your Steam Wishlist! You'll be notified as soon as Vicky is ready to start her adventure.A spell has hidden ten days of history!Vicky falls asleep peacefully on the evening of October 4th, 1582. However, upon waking, something has changed: the air feels different, and the calendar already reads October… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicky The Fox.

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  46. Hop. Bounce. Race. Together. Leap of Legends is a cheerful 2D platformer where animal pals leap across colorful worlds in friendly multiplayer matches and solo adventures. Easy to learn, tricky to master — and free to play on every device. Pick your critter, stack on hats and skins, and bounce into matches with friends across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Play anywhere. With anyone. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leap of Legends.

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  47. Blue Swift WindRide the Wind. Answer the call of the horizon in Blue Swift Wind, a breathtaking arcade airplane racer where speed meets style!  This game combines vibrant, anime-inspired visuals with heart-pounding, combat-fueled racing. Whether you're here for a chill flight or a white-knuckle challenge, the sky has a track for you. Two Skies to Conquer: Serenity and Storm Tracks - Chill &amp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue swift wind.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Plangman is a blend of hangman, story, and a platform game. Complete each level by guessing the word or phrase represented by dashes at the top of the screen. Collect a key to get a clue about the word. Reveal an interstellar fairy tale about a space pilot, the girl he loves, and the wizard who comes between them. Release Date July 2022 Developer von Lehe Creative made this game. Platform Web… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plangman.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

     GAME DESIGN DOCUMENT MoveA+DJumpSpaceInteract/CollectEReset LevelR You are playing  as the friendliest skunk in the forest. Unfortunately, your uncontrollable urge to spray your nasty gas all over the place, makes it nigh impossible to have a friendly conversation. Use your “powers” to your advantage and collect the mythical scent masking flowers to befriend the critters of the woods. Be on you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Friendliest Skunk.

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  50. NOTE: The game now has Brand New DLC! Featuring a New Playable Character, a Reworked Character, New Tracks, Graphics and Some more polished gameplay! You can download the new files below and connect the 'Riggus' file to the game. Also there is also a Spanish version of XU, check that out too! Introducing the 4th instalment of the "Xhander: A Platformer" series, meets an all new embarkment of an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xhander Universal: Xhander a Platformer 4.

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