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Looking for games like Explorer? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Knights of Tartarus, Secret of Magia or Nongunz.

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  1. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Knights of Tartarus is a retro style role-playing game that features strategical turn-based combat, exploration and freedom to customize your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Tartarus.

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  2. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    Secret of Magia is an action RPG. Explore a huge world and free your people from the tyranny of an evil, supernatural dictator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret of Magia.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    55% User Score Based on 278 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Nongunz is a nihilistic action platformer roguelike. Nongunz is obscure in both gameplay and theme. Nongunz is a riddle that demands sacrifice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nongunz.

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  4. A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

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  5. Help defeat the dreaded Necrocat by adding the game to your Wishlist! Necrocat is a card roguelike with simple mechanics but grand strategies. Step into the shoes of Twilight and move across the battlefield as you face the armies of the feared Necrocat and collect items that will aid you on your journey to the necromancer! Defeat the Necrocat As you progress on your journey, you will encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrocat.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer title. Under orders by the King, you will assume the control of a Knight instructed to head into the catacombs beneath the Kingdom, to slay the fowl beasts and monstrosities that have invaded the murky depths. You must venture deep within the dungeons eliminating the threat! Slay monsters, collect loot, level up and upg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devious Dungeon.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Numgeon is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced casual clicker RPG. Click your way through the darkest dungeons with your mighty heroes! Slay the monsters, collect gold and gain new upgrades as you progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numgeon.

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  9. Dance with Demons, Skirt to Survive Survival in Arlo isn't about overpowering adversaries; it's about swift movement and evasion. The arena brims with danger as enemies rush, creating fleeting gaps and opportunities. Constant movement is vital - evade assaults, dart through openings, and maneuver strategically to survive. Speed and precision are your allies. Deftly skirt and collect experience, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arlo.

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  10. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Play as a heroic gun wielding knight and explore a world where everything is dice. Money is dice, health is dice, weapons shoot dice and the story is about dice. Before you blast your way through hordes of enemies you must only ask yourself one thing: do you feel lucky? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice Knight: Mystery of the Moirai.

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  11. Resurrection of Soul Drain is a 2D action-adventure platform game with a retro style inspired by the games of the 90s. Here you play as a minotaur who has to defeat bosses and collect items to gain new powers and access different areas for the purpose of ... saving the world? As this game is compatible with both pc and xbox, you can configure the graphics * and you can also use a keyboard on yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurrection of Soul Drain.

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  12. Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamio Recoil.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A space Roguelike straight out of a dark 90's alien movie. Radio Silent is a Top Down Survival Roguelike Auto-Shooter with WASD movement and mouse aiming. (Twin-stick Shooter Style) You're a marine that just latched onto a ship that went radio silent for 20 years after entering a wormhole in space. Battle hordes of aliens, upgrade your arsenal, and collect audio logs to discover the chilling his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Silent.

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  14. Memory Eater is a 2d platformer with run\jump\shoot gameplay and some puzzle elements. To progress, on every level you must find and collect a certain number of memories. Mind monsters will try to stop you, fight them or run. Keep an eye on the map and switch to your flying bear to explore what lies ahead. Memory Eater is a game about creatures eating people's memories. For many years they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory Eater.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A demake of Castlevania in PICO-8 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Picovania.

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  16. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 882 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

    Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 872 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    In a galaxy far far away, you are one of thousands of Cargo Commanders, facing ambushes and dangers as they scavenge abandoned containers for valuable cargo. Competing with the other commanders for leaderboard positions in various space sectors, you need to find enough cargo to earn you way back home! The main job of a Cargo Commander is to explore containers and collect as much cargo as possible.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Commander.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelike in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior enemies. During the mission your craft will evolve into something stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 200+ items available ingame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspace Dogfights.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a vibrant, turn-based RPG adventure that puts a modern spin on classic tactics-style games. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, enormous boss monsters, and a dark world embroiled in war, Absolute Tactics plunges players right into the action as our hero Huxley and his dog Max build their team of allies to defend their home against a mysterious invading a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy.

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  20. This is not a game, its intended only to show some mechanics in Unreal Engine 5. A Factory Game with machines and belts 100% in Blueprints. Some comments, very straightforward and easy to tweak. Third person or TopDown Views. To create new machines/item/researchs you just copy from one asset already created, or create a child actor. Create new items, new machines, add it in one Research to see it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starter Factory Game for Unreal Engine.

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  21. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  22. POLYBOIDS is an arcade-style action space shooter made for the Pygame Community Summer Jam 2024. The post-jam bugfix version only updates the loot tables, as they were configured wrong and made certain upgrades too rare and lasers were unobtainable. I would recommend playing the bugfix version for more fun. The game is open source: https://github.com/Binary-Ninja/pygame-summer-jam-2024 Discord … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POLYBOIDS.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    39% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Rezrog is a roguelike dungeon crawler with tabletop game aesthetics set in a fantasy world. The goal of the game is to create a dynamic and engaging dungeon exploration experience for casual and hardcore players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rezrog.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromaia.

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  25. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 7 reviews

    The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. You play as Phoenix, a young boy who seeks to master the element of fire in a grand adventure of ancient magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forbidden Arts.

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  26. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Robothorium is a futuristic turn-based RPG combining rogue like gameplay and turn-based combat. Lead a robotic uprising by playing the AI, choose your allies by taking decisions and manage your team of robots to free them from the Human domination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robothorium.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    72% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Hypersensitive Bob is allergic to everything. Armed with a modified asthma pipe, Bob decides to explore the world and get over his allergies in order to lead a normal life in this low-poly, cartoony sky platform crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypersensitive Bob.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    The denizens of Touhou Project in a Dungeon Crawling RPG! Gensoukyou is connected to 'a certain world' and a huge dungeon by the name of 'Mazes of the Week' appears. Create your own Touhou Characters, step up to the dungeon's challenges! An 'Authentic Style' RPG inspired by Touhou Project. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remyadry.

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  29. Spaceforce Homeworld, missile hell of epic proportions, with PowerUps and Reinforcement Calls will bring back the nostalgia of classic retro arcade shooter games.For hundreds of years humans have searched for an answer to the eternal question: Are we alone in the universe?Get armed, kill the enemy. Follow the story as you explore the levels and call for help. If you keep improving, your 3 types of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceforce Homeworld.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    + ! Please be aware this game contains sexual content and explicit art depicting characters over the age of 25! + (A completely censored version is included with purchase!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Support me on SubscribeStar (18+ only) for exclusive NSFW preview art, demos, and game updates! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ content warning: horror imagery, bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LesbiAnts - Our New Morphology (18+).

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  31. Description: This game is a bullet-hell survival game all about sacrifice. Use your health wisely to purchase upgrades while conserving your most important stats. Most importantly, reach the goal to escape the demon. Note: Using the exit button on WebGL closes the application, but since it is an html, it will simply look like it is frozen. Detailed Instructions: Note: There is an in-game tutorial … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make deals with the Devil..

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  32. This is an Action  Hack & Slash game focusing on Dungeon Exploring, solving puzzles. It is made by a group of students at Carleton University as the final project of the course comp 1501, team members:  1. Chris Wang is me! 2. Shenglong Yang: https://shenglongyang.itch.io/ 3. Isaac Chen: https://riceboru.itch.io Player instruction: up, right, left, down keys to move, space key to attack/interact w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorer.

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  33. Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

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  34. Thunderday A twin stick shooter, and for some also a bullet hell, following a group of friends and family traveling to strange worlds and locations fighting their way through hordes of enemies to find and destroy the one responsible for all this destruction. Choose your hero and start your journey.You and your friends, a couple of middle aged game and fantasy nerds are playing the new board game D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderday.

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  35. Ultimate Wall Defense Force is a single-player action game made for VR. Step into a superhero fantasy inspired by outrageous anime fights. You must guard The Wall protecting humanity by yielding powers from the last Blaster. With ultimate abilities in the palms of your hands, fly through the city to eliminate an onslaught of enemy Geodites and giant Geobosses, leaving destruction in your wake. Ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Wall Defense Force.

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  36. 『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Players explore a vast world filled with diverse environments such as giant laboratories, toxic forests, and ancient cities, uncovering the secrets of a chaotic world. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Works.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Catharage is a space tactics extraction roguelite with looter and subsim elements. Pilot a large spaceship, engage enemy fleets, loot their wrecks for new weapons and equipment, then warp into more dangerous encounters! The game is currently in alpha stages, as features are still subject to change. Content currently includes diverse space encounter generation with around 30 different POIs, 10 pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catharage.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 177 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 2 reviews

    Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog! Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines.

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  39. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns of Fury.

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  40. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant and mystical world of Spire Horizon Online, an MMORPG set in the fantasy kingdom of Aetheria. The Kingdom of Aetheria was once a prosperous and peaceful land, but it has been invaded by demons and monsters, turning it into a battleground between light and darkness. Players take on the role of resurrected skeleton warriors, brought back to life by ancient magic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spire Horizon Online.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 592 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 19 reviews

    Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flinthook.

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  42. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    A side-scrolling Metroidvania-style underwater shooter focused on hunting boss monsters in post-apocalyptic ocean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Atlantis.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 3,145 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

    Reynardo the Fox is a clever rogue, but he’s not as clever as he thinks. He's got himself sucked into a Rebellion against the mad Emperor, and now he’s got fateful choices to make. Should he rescue his oldest friend, the shiftless Lapino; wield a gem cursed by a dead god; or resurrect a weapon lost at the beginning of time? Worse, he’s still in love with the Emperor’s adopted daughter, who he met … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories: The Path of Destinies.

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  45. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 10 reviews

    XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XEL.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    46% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Dark Gates is a game which tries to capture classic tabletop RPG experience. As a player you need to assemble a party of six heroes, select spells for them and send them on the quest to the labyrinth. Somewhere in that maze an evil mage created Dark Gates and now gates are open. Your party have to find and destroy those gates as darkness pours into this world through them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gates.

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  47. Set in a Kafkaesque labyrinth full of office space, Decorporation is a surrealistic game, where you know two things for certain: The corporation that you work in, which is called The Corporation (huh...) is spreading something in the air that turns you into a workaholic. Someone is helping you from the outside and you are not sure why they would do that, but it's time to lift your skinny fists … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decorporation.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Starshot.

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  49. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    28% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose your race as human, elf or dwarf and battle your random generated opponents in up to 100 deep stages with numerous skill, which you can advance and enhance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skilltree Saga.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    58% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    This digital download edition includes: 99 Spirits 99 Spirits: Artbook and Soundtrack Pack Next to the base game includes a digital artbook (76 pages) and the digital soundtrack with 17 tracks, featuring Yoshiyuki Obi and Karen Tachibana. The extras can also be purchased separately, outside of this edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Spirits.

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