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Games like Growth Spurt: A Meandering Intermission into the Afterhours of a Miscalculation

Games like Growth Spurt: A Meandering Intermission into the Afterhours of a Miscalculation

Games like Growth Spurt: A Meandering Intermission into the Afterhours of a Miscalculation

Looking for games like Growth Spurt: A Meandering Intermission into the Afterhours of a Miscalculation? Here are top open world platformer recommendations with a romance and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Love Sim, The Sintonia Chronicles or Afterplace.

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    LoveSim – The Ultimate MMO Relationship Simulator Welcome to LoveSim — an innovative multiplayer relationship simulator where every encounter can lead to an unforgettable journey. Here, interactions go beyond simple gameplay: you’re not just talking to characters, you’re building deep, meaningful relationships with real players. LoveSim is a dynamic social world where every story is unique, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Sim.

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  2. About This Game Discover the Fantastic World of Sintonia! Embark on a magical adventure as Maria, an unlikely heroine in search of her missing puppies. Explore a vibrant world filled with unique biomes and cunning enemies, where every step uncovers new challenges and secrets. Sintonia is a place where creativity and strategy come together in an unforgettable experience. Introduction A Journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sintonia Chronicles.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Afterplace is an adventurous indie game for mobile devices. It's a huge open world, full of hidden secrets, treasures, and creatures. You'll run around the woods, fight monsters, and talk to ostensibly shady characters! All from your pocket! Be warned though - you never know what the forest might be hiding, and not all trails are paved. Labyrinths and dungeons are tucked away in the most concealed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterplace.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 323 reviews

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

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    It's about exploring the Unknown, the Nothingness, the Infinite... the Structure. An architectural non-sense, a symbolic space expanding beyond comprehension and full of emptiness. But in this Structure, among corridors, stairs and repetitive empty rooms, can also be found, from time to time, unexpected places: Unique Places, where every imaginable things can exists... In SenS, you will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SenS.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    It only took a few moments for the feeling of panic to set in. "What if I lived my life wrong? How would I be judged? What if there is nothing after this?" The story begins with an individual, recently deceased, who is struggling to comprehend the reality of being dead. The mind, disconnected and failing, desperately attempts to form some vision of reality. Yet, the memories of its life are only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Endless Empty.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews

    Built from the ground up, Rock Life is the next generation of immersion and simulations. Live, do, and experience what it is like to truly become one with nature... as a rock! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Life: The Rock Simulator.

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  8. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Colours of Courage is a story-driven adventure game that blends meaningful gameplay with the science of positive psychology. Players follow Sky, a resilient individual navigating the challenges of growing up, helping others, and learning how emotions shape the way we see the world. Set in the vibrant community of New Town and its surrounding symbolic landscapes, players complete quests that build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colours of Courage.

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  9. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Glitchhikers is a surreal journey through the spaces between places. A late night drive, a deserted airport lounge, a moonlit walk through an empty park, a quiet carriage on an overnight train. Who will you meet? What will you talk about? Where will the journey take you? Find yourself along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between.

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  10. STORYNew Year’s Eve, 1997 – Lani, Collin, and Tiho are doing what they do every year: popping that mysterious, unlabeled game cartridge into the console and ringing in the new year with their own weird little tradition. But this time, something goes wrong – a pin on their beloved cartridge snaps off, and suddenly a strange portal opens up… The three friends find themselves in a bizarre fantasy wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pretty Broken Adventure.

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  11. Bradley the Badger is a love letter to games. It’s an action-adventure that blends exploration, traversal and mind-bending freeform puzzles, all brought to life through a satirical narrative that features moments in live-action.  A beloved platforming icon wakes up to a world that no longer makes sense. Longing to return home, Bradley embarks on a journey to save his world and his friends at all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bradley the Badger.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodnight Universe.

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  14. 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 83%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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  15. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lethis - Daring Discoverers is an exploration and investigation game with a gameplay inspired by choose your own adventure books in an isometric 2D view where you can travel to unbelievable planets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethis: Daring Discoverers.

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  17. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Elk is a biographical adventure set on an island like no other, where every character you encounter has a story to tell. From the weird and wonderful to the dark and desperate, all the tales told on Elk are based on true stories of life on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Elk.

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  18. Distant Lands: Earendel is a 3D clicker about knowledge, memory and reality Based on a future world where a strange and undefined disaster took place, we are chosen for unknown reasons to complete the mission of "hiding" stars, cleaning the astral view to watch further and discover new and random stars. You'll have to unveil why we shoot stars, why are we chosen and why everything lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Lands: Earendel.

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  19. ⚠️ Important Warning — This is NOT an easy gameStrange Labyrinth may look like a simple maze game… but don’t be fooled. This is a challenging experience with systems far more complex than they appear and an aggressive AI that demands attention, strategy, and careful study of enemy behavior. The game features 3 labyrinths, 2 minigames, and a boss battle, all designed to push your reflexes, pattern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Labyrinth.

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  20. Step into the quirky and hilarious world of Mr. Dookie Adventures, where the ordinary backyard transforms into an extraordinary realm of fun and adventure! In this one-of-a-kind game, you take on the role of a tiny but determined piece of poo, exploring a vast "forest" that’s really just towering blades of grass and oversized backyard objects. What might seem mundane at first quickly bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr Dookie Adventures.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Archipelago DitherDream is a trippy little exploration game set across an archipelago of strange islands. Each island is a unique, hand crafted puzzle experience. How to Play DitherDream controls like a typical first person game, and is generally enjoyable by those of all skill levels. Most islands are small, self-contained puzzles. Touching three attunement points will summon an expanding … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DitherDream.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    It’s the first day of summer camp and adventures await!  Adventure at your own pace and soak in the lush world of Camp Pals, brimming with wildlife, stunning vistas, and charming characters.  Explore the scenic grounds and meet the other campers, each bursting with personality. Uncover your new friends’ lovable quirks as you spend time with them. Collect new symbols for your commun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Your Words.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Judero is an action/ adventure game inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders. You play as Judero, a Celt who can establish a rapport with the nature around him. Travel with Judero through a handcrafted landscape as he discovers there is an evil at work manipulating the unguarded. Fast and Fluid Combat. Strike, and dodge your way through a myriad of foes culminating in exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judero.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 724 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 18 reviews

    "Dive into this nautic adventure as curiosity will guide you through a space ship wreck on an unknown planet made up of water. When one of the lead scientists still on board tries to unriddle the possibility of a relaunch young Janitor Harold is around to assist her. Join Harold in his clumsy undertakings to stir up the ark-like ship’s stale day-to-day life and find the secrets that lie behind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harold Halibut.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 645 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    Else Heart.Break() is a reimagination of the adventure game – a fantastic story set in a fully dynamic and interactive world. Instead of rigid puzzles you will learn (with the help from other characters in the game) how the reality of the game can be changed through programming and how any problem can be solved in whatever way you find suitable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Else Heart.Break().

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 926 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 36 reviews

    Buy Season: A letter to the future on PlayStation Store. Leave home on a bicycle trip into a mysterious new world and record life before it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEASON: A letter to the future.

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  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    98% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A Walk with Yiayia is a light adventure game/visual novel about taking your Greek grandmother on a walk after she's lost her confidence from having a scary fall. Connect through engaging conversations, explore a relaxing environment, and complete microquests in this thoughtful, bite-sized adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk With Yiayia.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused walking simulator with light puzzle elements and item collection. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closer To Home.

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  29. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    In this sequel to Anodyne, traverse a moody, 3D world and surreal 2D spaces, with PSX and 16-bit-influenced art styles. Play as Nova, the Nano Cleaner, and collect dangerous Nano Dust for the mysterious entity, "The Center". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.

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  31. Ellan - The Lost SoulEmbark on an unforgettable journey in Ellan, a beautiful first-person atmospheric story adventure where the realms of life and death intertwine. In this ethereal world, you awaken as a soul adrift in the void, guided by a small, glowing light that becomes your constant companion. Together, you will traverse breathtaking, dream-like landscapes, uncovering the lost answers to yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ellan: The Lost Soul.

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  32. "Natures Ascendancy" is an immersive open-world survival game set on a mysterious alien planet teeming with ancient secrets and dangers. Players take on the role of Aya, a resourceful explorer stranded on the planet after her spacecraft crashes. As Aya navigates the lush and diverse environments, she must gather resources, craft tools and equipment, and uncover the truth behind the plane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaturesAscendancy.

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  33. Explore the Vibrant World of Ottoman Punk This is a journey through a fictional Istanbul that blends traditional Ottoman culture with modern lifestyle. Fight enemies, find allies, uncover mysteries, and explore a world of chaos and survival. We are trying to develop a new direction and a unique experience for players who enjoy RPGs, adventures and action. Dynamic Storytelling There's no clear-cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OttoPunks: Gangs of Bosphorus.

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  34. An Unforeseen Invitation You wake up in your bedroom at home. In your thoughts lingers the heartwarming invitation to visit your grandmother, who lives in the tallest skyscraper of the bustling city. The world lies open before you, but will you set out on the journey to her, or will unexpected events lead you in a completely different direction? The choice is yours. Your fights change reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sketchy Fables.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Narrative Point & Click, and moreSix Legends is a narrative game with a unique blend of Point & Click, 3D Visual Novel, Rhythm, Fighting, Cooking gameplay... and more! The pacy and character-centric narration define Six Legends' storytelling, ensuring an experience both charming, touching and fun, that constantly renews itself. Become part of the game's world, get attached to the charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six Legends.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Intellica believes that positivity and happiness are the keys to self-sustaining thinking programs. By taking part in the A.M.T. Study, you can help make it happen!  QUALIA is a retro-inspired Interactive Fiction text game where you analyze and categorize two participants based on their responses to a series of questions. Are they really human? Are you? Remember, the A.M.T. Study is not a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qualia.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Stretch, swing and stick your way through the Grombi Isles! Use your stretchy arm and sticky fingers to explore vibrant regions, meet eccentric characters, and embark on quirky adventures. Oh, and you’re blue? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Completely Stretchy.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

    "There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Puppy.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Party on Hallow Grove is a small, cute halloween adventure game where you are tasked with throwing Death the best surprise birthday party EVER! You and Death go way back. You’ve been invited to his birthday party - and its gonna be a big one. But when you get there, nothing’s ready, and all of Death’s friends are being a**holes.PoHG is a top-down rpg with an emphasis on story, exploration, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Party on Hallow Grove.

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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 551 reviews

    The complete horror-comedy series! Join protagonist BB as she collects material for her zines in a mysterious world of drinky birds, secret rooms, dream resorts, waterparks, bort dolls, immersive theater, beachfront novelty shirts, police men, serial killers, art freeports and unorthodox medical treatment. Nobody's getting out of here alive! Voice Of The Killer BB joins a call center on the edge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anthology Of The Killer.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A beautiful, cloudless day on the ocean. The hustle and bustle of the crew's activities ring out in an endless drone. The salt spray on the sundried skin - invigorating. Wait, you're facing the wrong way. Turn around... An intense storm cloud, almost black with menace, looms above the world. And we're heading straight for it... We must prepare the ship and ourselves for whatever we find in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cape Hideous.

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  42. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure? Her Power You are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 7,656 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

    In a world still recovering from catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends navigate the joys and woes of another year of high school. Wake up in a typical teenage bedroom, practice piano, race to meet homework deadlines, and build (and burn) relationships, as you reminisce about the daily insecurities of high school life. That is, until a fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until Then.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    94% User Score Based on 306 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosewater.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiral.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 353 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 40 reviews

    Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 307 reviews

    Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw.

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  48. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Guide young Finley through his first weeks at a provincial hospital. He is on fire for his apprenticeship as an internist. But a lot of pressure makes Finley's life difficult and our gameplay challenging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of Porcupine.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 29 reviews

    The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.

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