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Games like Everything starts small

Looking for games like Everything starts small? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Dreadful Whispers, The Little Brave or The Shaman's Ark.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    You're not good enough... it can't be done... it's too risky... you're worthless... give up...The Dreadful Whispers is an adventure about overcoming fear and doubt. Explore hundreds of strange handcrafted levels filled with doubts, fears and whispers. Discover a darker, twisted side to the world with the unique reveal mechanic. Solve dozens of short, mind twisting puzzles and blast your way throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreadful Whispers.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster! The Little Brave is a 2D action-adventure immersive metroidvania about a little boy Keely. Get ready for an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of an old tale, gain bravery and strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Brave.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Game Features Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the aesthetics of nomadic Asian cultures. Explore the vast and enigmatic world of the Ark, once again standing on the edge of the Abyss. Fight in rhythmic battles using the power of the shamanic drum. Let ancient melodies help you crush your enemies! Defeat gigantic bosses. Acquire abilities that will unlock new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shaman's Ark.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Castle.

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  5. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Tiny Cats is a mysterious hidden cat-detective game where you need to find all the hidden and deeply hidden cats in the mansion. Save each cat from the mysterious magic that keeps them trapped inside. And uncover the mystery of your late aunt's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tiny Cats.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    The kingdom on the sea was once peaceful. But magic has since taken over the land, and only fools or followers of the Dark Sorcerer remain among the ruins. You arrive somewhat forgetful, but your purpose is clear: explore the once thriving kingdom, and fight your way past the servants of dark magic! Equipped with a magic bow, in Overbowed you'll explore ruins and the dangerous foes that inhabit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overbowed.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Screenshots from 'Unleaving'  A story-driven puzzle platformer, hand-painted frame by frame, inviting players to become an extension of the protagonist by giving it your own meaning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unleaving.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore the world of Eré for artistic inspiration, so that you may reach the meanings of life and complete your artistic opus! Many branching paths will take you to every corner of the globe as you explore this peaceful and colorful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Existensis.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 422 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a VR adventure to explore a vast and treacherous temple and uncover the ancient legend of the Eye. Keep your balance as you step between moving blocks, dodging hazardous traps and solving environmental puzzles with just your torch and whip in hand. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of the Temple.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 710 reviews

    Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas. The original soundtrack by experimental jazz musician, Chris Schlarb will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightSky.

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  11. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  12. Step into a world where every leap and every dodge tells a story. In Testimony of Shew, you’ll navigate breathtaking landscapes, unravel a compelling narrative, and master precise movement to overcome challenges. This is not a game, its an experience. Key Features: Engaging Storytelling: Experience a deeply immersive tale woven into the platforming action. Fluid Jump & Dodge Mechanics: Prec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testimony of Shew: Depths of Sheol.

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  13. Super Polandball - Game Description Super Polandball is an action-packed 2D platformer where you take control of a brave Polandball (or other countryballs like France, Ukraine, or USA) to save the world from the clutches of evil! Embark on a thrilling adventure across 10 challenging levels filled with parkour platforms, coin collecting, epic battles, and unique bosses like Trilluminati, Omskbird,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Polandball Game.

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  14. Incredibly hardcore side-scrolling 2d platformer with an interesting storyline. Once Vasilisa was cursed by dark forces. They turned her into a scarecrow. But all the knights were afraid to save Vasilisa's soul, they thought that they too would be cursed. Only Ivan the Fool decided to save her. Climb a pillar above the sky, bypassing incredibly difficult obstacles, and find the key that will save … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisas Torment.

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  15. Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrytch.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Face your greatest enemy—yourself—in Aether’s Echo: Yazid’s Paradox, a challenging 2D platformer where you control time to conquer puzzles and precise jumps. Climb a mysterious mountain filled with escalating trials, shadowy clones, and atmospheric storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aether’s Echo: Yazid’s Paradox.

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  17. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    A runaway boy meets a lost fawn, and together they cross a quiet, dangerous world. Solve puzzles, climb, and slip past threats as your companion grows from a fragile newborn into a powerful deer. What you cannot do alone, you learn to do together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer & Boy.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Samsara.

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     GLYPHS is a difficult puzzle-platformer about exploration and persistence.  Traverse the depths of the Tomb of Forbidden Knowledge; a sentient labyrinth containing traces of the past in the form of glyphs. Formidable bosses, platforming, and puzzles stand in the way of discovery - GLYPHS fulfills the extent that one willingly searches for true knowledge. Your determination dictates where this st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLYPHS.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Untamed Tactics is a unique tactical RPG that blends immersive storytelling with rogue-lite elements. Relive the ever-changing life story of rabbit General Greycoat, and face the haunted dreams of his wartime past as you explore Greycoat’s nightmares come to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untamed Tactics.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Battle Ram is a thrilling and action-packed game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With its unique concept of a powerful lamb battling robots, the game offers a refreshing change from typical shooter or RPG games. The game's setting in a secret laboratory and military training ground provides an interesting backstory that adds to the overall excitemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Dragon's Wake is a 2D Adventure Platformer where a fledgling dragon hatches into a world in which the extermination of dragons at the hands of a mysterious black knight is already underway. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon's Wake.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 1,179 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Trek to Yomi on PlayStation store, a cinematic action-adventure that follows an enthralling story of Hiroki during his fall against the forces of evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trek to Yomi.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Jump, slash and explore a broken world! Welcome to the Grizzled Planet, a seamless open world platformer presented in retro style and filled with old-school challenges. Explore without pointers to uncover secret areas. Equip yourself with unique items and skills, even the ability to shrink and enlarge or explode and recombine. Only through self-discovery will you overcome enemy Dinos in epic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizzland.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qora.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 556 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 17 reviews

    PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLANET ALPHA.

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  28. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    The Shore VR is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations. You will play the role of a man who ends up on a mysterious island. Strong elements of Lovecraftian horror, struggle to survive in an unknown world.Presented with a Lovecraftian style, As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, they’ll face overwhelming odds. It’s only by mastering the artifac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shore VR.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,279 reviews

    In Moss, players can reach out, touch, and interact with the environment while guiding Quill through her journey. As a character within the world, players will work together with Quill to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and conquer any danger that comes their way,” said Danny Bulla, co-founder and design director of Polyarc. “As gamers, we’ve been conditioned for years to hold a gamepad in our … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moss.

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  31. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Liminal Leap: A Descent into the Unfamiliar ____________________ Liminal Leap is a heart-pounding escape room challenge set in the unsettling world of the Backrooms. Reality warps, familiar spaces twist, and you're trapped in a labyrinthine facility – a distorted reflection of the everyday. Your mission: Escape. Uncover the secrets of this insidious place and find your way back to reality. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Leap.

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  32. A 2d puzzle game in a world of arrows! It's a sokoban-like block pushing game with a simple twist; Instead of boxes, you have to deal with arrows that move toward their pointed directions. You play as a single arrow whose goal is to move all the colored arrows to their corresponding goals. The colored arrows move forward if nothing's in the way, and stop if an object blocks their path (except for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Arrow.

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  33. Rise of The Flightless Robin Get ready for an epic adventure as you step into the shoes of Robin, a middle-aged engineer with a thirst for adventure and a fascination for the stars! Despite the confines of a wheelchair, Robin is determined to live up to his name and soar high like his avian namesake. Journey to the Summit Join Robin on an adrenaline-fueled journey to conquer the world's tallest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Flightless Robin.

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  34. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Sea of Brave - Aidan Adventure is an action-adventure platform game, explore the different levels of Figon Island to discover its mysteries, find treasures, challenges and new skills. Confront and defeat Captain Skull's fearsome pirate crew that has enslaved the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Brave: Aidan Adventure.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 141 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moss: The Forgotten Relic.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    A precise momentum-based platformer that emphasizes exploration and navigation puzzles. Run and jump your way through a wide variety of obstacles and challenges as you explore an abandoned derelict freighter. Be careful: getting in is often easier than getting out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derelict Star.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    BLACKSHARD is a first-person exploration game. Wander through a strange megastructure, the Labyrinth, to unravel its mysteries... Your behavior within the Labyrinth will define the outcome of your journey. What path will you choose to take? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKSHARD.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    EXPLORE THE MIND OF THE ODDGOD IN THIS FREE EXPANSION! Become Part of the Community! About the Game A HAND-DRAWN METROIDVANIA WITH BRANCHING STORYLINES As you explore the Realm of Aestik, you will need to make impactful decisions which will alter the course of the game. Platform your way through this strangely unique world and fathom the mysterious corruption that drives sane creature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aestik.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fly, teleport, and wall-jump your way through increasingly difficult levels. With the Broom, the Hat, and the enchanted Shoes, you’ll unlock powers that make every move feel exhilarating. Master the art of flying and discover new ways to outsmart every obstacle. But watch out, because it looks like that broom might not work as intended. Join Maya as she embarks on a journey of self-discover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Broom.

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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    INAYAH - Life After Gods is a thrilling action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Immerse yourself in a story with multiple choices, explore diverse biomes, face more than 20 bosses, and develop your character with a unique progression system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inayah: Life after Gods.

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  44. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure. Stylized aesthetics heavily inspired by retro games from the early 90s 7 different levels filled to the brim with collectables Slow paced and simple gameplay Eat bugs or Yeet bugs at other bugs to win Frog game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 156 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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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder. Solve puzzles and explore in 1000 Amps! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 Amps.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    You may think it's simple enough to run and jump your way through life. But there's more to this world... or, rather, these worlds. You're entering the duality of a distressed mind, controlling light and dark versions of the same environment. You hold the key to switching from one to the other. Every step forward shows a new obstacle, and a new way to alter it between dark and light. Become comfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disorder.

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  50. 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 73%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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