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Looking for games like Essentials? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition, Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys or RIN: The Last Child.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    The Old World is rotting. Its Guardians have fallen. The corruption spreads. You are the Outlander, pulled from the Ageless Sea and bound to a grim purpose by the Shepherd of Wayward Souls. Enter ancient ruins and dead forests. Tear through swarms that hunt in packs. Keep moving, keep firing, keep cutting, or the gloom takes you. Brutal Edition is WRATH rebuilt and enhanced for VR, driven by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition.

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  2. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Get ready for a thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history in the latest installment of the award-winning Nancy Drew game series - Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™! THE MYSTERY This all-new 3D game experience transports players to the heart of the historic city of Prague as they assume the role of famous detective Nancy Drew. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the theft of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys.

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  3. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    A dark fairytale Metroidvania with a unique spellcrafting system. Experience the story of Rin as she was thrown into the vortex of the Teller's world and help her discover her destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIN: The Last Child.

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  4. The Game:  Codex Knights is an open world adventure game designed to combine the wonder of reading with the immersion and interactivity of video games. As Jiara Maverick, explore multiple living, breathing story worlds based on African stories written by young African writers (and one or two classics thrown into the mix).  The game is being developed for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows PC. Controls:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Knights.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    The End of Gameplay is an anthology. My best desperate attempt to explain, or explore, or understand the true meaning of "kill gameplay." love, droqen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of Gameplay.

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  6. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Poetry of Blood: Eclipse is a hyper-speed 2D roguelite action game. In the game, you will take on the role of a character codenamed Ishtar the female protagonist, “Moon”. Explore a post-apocalyptic world, defeat the beautiful girl bosses scattered across the land, and bring them back to your research base. Use different weapons, equipment, and AI companions to fight enemies and explore the future … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poetry of Blood: Eclipse.

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  7. Lost Gorga is a captivating puzzle adventure where players collect translation tokens to understand hints that help you progress. Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and brain-teasing challenges as you uncover the mysteries of Lost Gorga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gorga.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Surreal cult adventure in a journey into the world of the unconscious through Surrealist Techniques. Talk to bizarre characters, solve puzzles, and learn a lot about surrealism. Released in 1999, the definitive version offers many extras, including English texts, making-ofs and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surrealidade.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You're never alone with a clone. Rewind time and duplicate yourself in this first person puzzle game. Eliminate your enemies, even if it's yourself. Can you make it to the exit? You can only count on yourselves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rewind.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 790 reviews

    Ok/Normal is a short, experimental third-person horror experience, inspired by early 3D console games of the 90's. Journey through a dark, disjointed, dreamlike dimension with your cloud companion! Remember a good diet, take your medicine, and you should be fine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OK/NORMAL.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    43% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power, upgrade and purchase new ships, and one day create your own small fleet with a base to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpdrive.

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  12. Who is responsible for what happened that tragic night? Inspired by film noir classics, “Inexplicable Deaths in Damipolis: Inner Thoughts” is a 3d graphic adventure in first person that takes place in an eccentric manor. Collect, examine and combine different objects until you find the culprit. Story Detective John Damien Applesid wakes up in the midst of a luxurious banquet in the company o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inexplicable Deaths In Damipolis: Inner Thoughts.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Can you survive the experiment? The Subject is a Sci-Fi horror game from DarkStone Digital. Play as a prisoner sold off to a deep-space testing facility. Navigate the maze-like complex and solve various puzzles while a strange creature hunts the next subject forced into its halls. You. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Subject.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Mummy Sandbox is a first person digging simulator meets point & click adventure. Traverse forgotten sandboxes and dig up corpses to learn their secrets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mummy Sandbox.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Deidia is an Idle Game / Exploration / Incremental / Data-Corruption Glitch-Venture Hybrid game where you explore a lonely unstable world, use glitches, forgotten ruins. Its exploring an offline abandoned game / server with a ram corruptor played with platforming, very ambient, experimental. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deios II: Deidia.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About It's the blood moon! Time to take over the world... or it would be if every other half baked necromancer and vampire wasn't trying the same thing. Capture buildings and locations full of bits and bobs you can use to build your army, and conquer all! Made in 1 month for the "Games for Blind Gamers" game jam! So should be fully blind accessible. There is a tutorial in game, and instruction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromancer Nonsense.

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  17. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Targeted, but not limited to, a tween (ages 7-12) audience, “Stem Laboratories” is a fun and interactive way for kids to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M) topics while competitively learning essential teamwork skills. The game was developed following the ESRB rating standard of “E for Everyone”, abstaining from violence. Stem Laboratories, or Stem Labs for short, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stem Laboratories.

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  18. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Ear Hacker A cyberpunk aural training and rhythm game created by one person in two weeks. Wow! Known issues: The web version has noticeable audio lag on some browsers, which makes rhythm puzzles extra tricky. Try a different browser or download the game. The game gets stuck when starting a new mission again after completing one. Restart the app or reload the page before starting another mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ear Hacker - Jam Edition.

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  19. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In No Hacker's Sky you're a space enthusiast, who also happens to be a skilled hacker. It's set in the future, where a huge space mining corporation called Extrasolar Mining Corp (EMC) has deployed probes, satellites and manned stations on distant planets and moons. You are contacted by a group called Unknown to hack into the EMC network to find out what is going on. Here's where the game begins. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Hacker's Sky.

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  20. It's time to hit the fields and farm some points in this fast-paced action/puzzle game! Plant and harvest matching chains of crops in quick succession to score points and build up a monumental multiplier. An array of difficulties stand in your way: field space is limited, your satchel of seeds is jumbled up, and soil quality can grant rapid growth or slow maturation to a snail's pace.  Careful pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludum Dare 52 - Farming Combos.

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  21. The falcon has flown to the skies and his successor arises in his place. The Pharaoh is dead and It's time to finalize the preparation of the Tomb at the Valley of the Kings. It falls upon you to decorate it in honor of the Pharaoh! Play through more than 100 levels and earn enough gold to fully decorate the Tomb of the Pharaoh! Key Game Features More than 100 hex-match-3 link style! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Wonders: Pharaoh's Tomb.

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  22. Polchinski's Paradox is a a Time-Travelling Puzzle Platformer inspired by the Paradox itself A ball is fired into a wormhole at an angle such that, if it continues along that path, it will exit the wormhole in the past at just the right angle to collide with its earlier self, thereby knocking it off course and preventing it from entering the wormhole in the first place. The Game The goal of the ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polchinski's Paradox.

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  23. Rhythm Prism: Community Mix For the longest time, Rhythm Prism: Community Mix has been the best rhythm game ever made using Scratch. It features very cool stuff, such as lightshows during gameplay (like in Beat Saber), Quick Play mode (where up to four people can take turns playing on the same device), a level editor, and a brand-new campaign mode called, “Prismatica.” How to play Catch notes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Prism: Community Mix.

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  24. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Physical edition of the game (also featuring Bonkey Kong and Dustin') available on tape, disk and cartridge from poly.play now! Poor old Bear! He's just spent the summer being incredibly lazy, and ignoring all of his chores.  Mrs. Bear has finally caught up with him though, and is demanding that he finds enough fruit (350 apples should do it!) for them to last the approaching Winter. He won't be a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear Essentials.

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    Pivo is a game that solves puzzles between 2D space and 3D space. Experience transcending space with a cute corgi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIVO.

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  27. Press NEW GAME to start. ( Game file at the bottom) Controls- Space/Enter/C - Interacting with NPC’s and objects. Arrow Keys- Used to Move the main Character. Also used to scroll through list entries or options. X/Esc Key - used to exit, cancel a choice or mode, and open the pause menu Z/Shift- Hold Down when walking to run F- Press to use a registered key item. Purpose and Description The reason … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Technosphere Tower- VideoGame Design 2019.

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  28. A mysterious little witch dressed in dinosaur pajamas is dragged into a cyberspace by a cyber devil. She needs to find the exit in each fragment of space, while collecting healing balloons and completing time races to unlock subsequent spaces. This is a platforming game that blends action-packed jumping with a chaotic mix of physics. As the name suggests, the core gameplay revolves around "heads."… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head's Adventures:chibichibi.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Dear Friend, Welcome to my home, an enchanted cottage named "The Merry Fairy", because I am, indeed, quite a merry one. I invited you here to rest and relax. But I must warn you... When you're used to chaos, peace feels boring My home is filled with abundance and serenity. There is nothing that will stress you, challenge you or push you towards any goal. All is plentiful and readily available. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Merry Fairy.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Forgotlings is a breathtaking cinematic action-adventure set in a magical land of sentient forgotten objects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotlings.

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  31. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Bochi Collection is an anthology of short narrative experiences. Each story offers a unique world, art direction, and tone, from unsettling to heartwarming, designed to be experienced in just a few minutes. Though brief, these experiences aim to linger in your mind long after they end. Every story holds its own atmosphere, emotions, and hidden details waiting to be discovered. Each experience in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bochi Collection.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A cryptic puzzle game where you embody a skeletal sorcerer. Use tile-creation powers to free minions from their predestined paths. Groove to the beat, solve puzzles efficiently for better ratings, and uncover mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grooveyard.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to the stage of Forgetmenots, a story-driven puzzle adventure where memories linger like echoes in an empty theater. In this beautifully crafted world, the entire game plays out like a theatrical performance, with shifting stage floors revealing new scenes as you progress through a sidescrolling journey of wonder, mystery, and melancholy. With a vibrant, whimsical aesthetic that contras… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgetmenots.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    We are speechless. After a hundred years of silence, research station Fragrance Point starts sending signals to earth. What does it mean? We are sending our most advanced security robot. Armed with lipstick, snazzy boots and a big heart, we are sure it will do the right thing. What will it find? Fragrance Point is a digital paradise where you can do everything you want: Dress up, dance with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragrance Point.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 358 reviews

    Ever since a young woman died in an accident at the White Oak Inn, strange things have been happening there. Now, her spirit roams the inn, and an employee is receiving threatening letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? You, as Alex Hill, are on the case. Follow Alex in her story as she cracks the case! Solve puzzles and find clues in an haunted inn. Explore and interact with the environm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 984 reviews

    Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation is the fourth game of the Tomb Raider games series, it plays very similar to the previous games in the series but some new things have been added to the game. The biggest addition is that now rather large parts of the game consist of several interconnected levels sometimes explored in any order, with puzzles in one level often requiring that some actions are don… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Experience the first chapter of Nova Hearts for FREE! As Luce, become a superhero in your hometown of Vermillion after a mysterious force magically transforms some of its residents. Reconnect with friends, family and new people, building your relationships as you progress. TEXT, DATE and FIGHT in this turn-based combat dating adventure. EXPRESS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATEGIC TURN-BASED COMBA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Hearts: The Spark.

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  39. Controller_Support! Shakabula is built with Controller support from the ground up and is currently the only way to play the game, however, Keyboard and Mouse input support is a feature I wanted to implement from the start and have a core structure in place for it already it just isn't fully functional yet. I want to have it ready for the Full Final release of the game. Road_Map - 13 Oct '23: EA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ! Shakabula *.

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  41. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,908 reviews

    A collection of 5 short first-person horror games, that revolve around detailed machinery and dread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsorted Horror.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    52% User Score Based on 359 reviews

    Astride In Early AccessBe a part of the early development of Astride by joining the early access program. As our team continues to work on the game, we will be releasing frequent updates and collaborating with our community to shape the ultimate horse-riding experience. Be sure to read up on the currently available game features before purchasing, so you know exactly what to expect from the game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astride.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the GameROBODUNK is Nba Jam meets Rogue Legacy, with robots. A combat dunkball game with sky-high dunks, satisfying tackles and explosive weapons. JUST...ONE...MORE...DUNK! █▓▒░ ROBOT MASTERS CHALLENGE ░▒▓█ Instead of the roguelite campaign of the full game, this prologue has an exclusive mode in which you challenge the Robot Masters. Choose the order in which yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoboDunk Prologue.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 284 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Embark on this twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince the animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Knife.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2.

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    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    39% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 7 reviews

    Left to fend for himself after mankind abandoned the doomed planet Aurora, robot Kramer 227 must find a way through 20 action-packed levels and rescue his robotic friends before Aurora crashes into its sun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiny.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    The fall of Atlantis has left a small island unsunken and a mysterious institute has taken hold. You have shipwrecked and found yourself lost between esoteric and mystical puzzles. Find your way home or enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kredolis.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The Bradwell Conspiracy is a highly-stylized, narrative-driven first person experience. Featuring innovative photography gameplay and lore-enriching secrets, are you ready to delve into a world of corporate duplicity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bradwell Conspiracy.

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  50. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Do you have what it takes to get back home? Rage Among The Stars is a rage inducing, fast paced platformer, featuring 40 levels, a ghost mode in order to race yourself and beat the levels at your best time! It also features an easy mode for those who want a more casual experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage Among The Stars.

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