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Looking for games like Harder Than Expected? Here are top arcade puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with 100 hidden eternals, Escape Lala 2 or Escape Lala 2.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    Hidden object game in a surreal style. Black and white hand-drawn style. Animated puzzles. Mind blown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden eternals.

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  2. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Our beloved princess is missing… What happened? Discover the world of Escape Lala 2, solve mysteries, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Lala 2.

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  3. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Our beloved princess is missing… What happened?Find out in this magical Point and Click adventure in the mysterious land of Lala.Solve puzzles, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.Escape Lala 2 is the second installment in the Escape Lala series, with a new story, and much longer gameplay.Explore this land filled with surprises and beautiful landscapes all handcrafted in re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Lala 2.

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  4. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Step into a small packing shop where your raccoon customers bring in all kinds of unusual belongings to be boxed up and shipped away. From baguettes and flower pots to roller skates and mailboxes, every order is a new little challenge. In Raccoon Packer, every order is a cozy little puzzle. Each item has its own shape, and every box has limited space, so you will need to place objects carefully… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raccoon Packer: A Cozy Puzzle Game.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Search for missing people, lost objects, or even help people solve their problems by handing them over their required items. OVERLOOK is hand-drawn, cozy, relaxing, and funny. btw, watch! there might be a cat hidden in bushes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERLOOK.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    MONOLIGHT is 2D plat-former puzzle adventure game. Using tiny lantern, go through the maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monolight.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Jump into an adventure to revive your soulmate and travel through fabulous hand-painted jigsaw puzzles! Play the way you want using different number of pieces, shapes and helpers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Jigsaw Adventures - Roads of Life.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,342 reviews

    Become a Timberman, chop wood and avoid those branches. Master your skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timberman.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Obsolete is a short 2D platformer with a calm atmosphere in a very strange world where everything is deteriorating quickly. Cross the abandoned caves of this fallen world in search of an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsolete.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    The Impossible is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the Impossible world and remember: nothing is Impossible If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All. You will have to explore the unique scenery of the city of the early last century. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL.

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  14. You may also like About the GameA hidden object game where you must find all the bunnies and carrots to complete each level.Key features:️ 15 Unique artworks ❓ 1500+ Hidden objects total 750+ Bunnies 750+ Carrots ∞ Unlimited hints if you get stuck ♻️ Restore a small number of bunnies / carrots to a painting so you can find them again! Music for each artwork (optional) Achievements ⌨️ Use… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I commissioned some bunnies 10.

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  15. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    I paid artists to hide cats and wool in 15 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I commissioned some cats 3.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Little Chef 2 invites you back into the kitchen for a delightful cooking adventure filled with cozy vibes and whimsical fun! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just here for the laughs, this adorable sequel brings joy to every dish you create! PHYSICS BASED Enjoy physics-based interactions as you unleash your creativity across a variety of kitchens and charming settings. Grab ingredients and ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Chef 2.

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  17. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Cats VS Trolls is a humorous and relaxing hidden object game with hand-drawn graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats vs Trolls.

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  18. Neon Runners: Craft & Dash – The Ultimate Racing & Running Game!Get ready for an action-packed racing with simple controls! Compete in fast-paced running races, conquer stages, and defeat monsters in a thrilling sprint to victory. Unleash your creativity in the Level Maker, share your designs, and challenge the world to fun, neon infused races! This is the core mode that defines N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Runners: Craft & Dash.

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  19. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Hidden Cats VS Zombies is a hidden object game – the player's task is to find cats hidden on the map and eliminate the zombies. The game is designed in a zombie apocalypse style, but with a touch of humor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats vs Zombies.

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  22. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    NEWS! We are already working on a bigger version of this for PC/Console, for now please wishilist on Steam, it helps us a lot. Wishlist on Steam! PancitoMerge is a delightful "drop merge" game inspired by the beloved Suika Game, but with a delicious Mexican bakery twist! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mexican breads, which are a cornerstone of the country’s culture and cuisine, pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PancitoMerge.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 7: Japan! You will have to explore the unique scenery of an ancient temple and a colorful summer festival. Look for hidden items and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 7: Japan.

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

    Stig is a single-player puzzle game about finding a path through colors. The objective of the game is to walk on colored tiles in an order that matches a given pattern. As you progress through the levels, more and more mechanics are introduced, keeping the puzzle solving experience varied and fresh. The controls in the game are simple. All you need in order to navigate the puzzles is to move up,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stig.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    The 98xx was an old computer OS from the 90s that’s recently been discovered after many years of being lost. There are still a few working files within the OS that can be explored, but there... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 98xx.

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  27. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    This scroll painting "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" was created by Kano Sansetsu during Japan's Edo period. The complete set is divided into two volumes, depicting the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Consort Yang. The first volume illustrates the events from Emperor Xuanzong's obsession with beauty leading to Consort Yang's tragic death at Mawei Post Station. The seco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats of the Tang Dynasty.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    You've stumbled upon a Free Demo of Bubumbu! Help lost objects find their way back were they belong, in these five hand-drawn mini worlds. Bubumbu is a cute, clever and fully wholesome game for everyone. --- News --- Update 6/11 -20: New level now avalible for play: Sugar Valley! Biggest level yet - Sweet! --- Access the demo --- Android users, check download link!  iOS users, hold out a little lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubumbu.

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  31. A unique endless running game. Only 1% of the racers reached 5000 meters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sqube Darkness.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    Rituals is a 3D puzzle-exploration-adventure about the relation between civilisation and nature. It aims to be a gripping, memorable and meaningful experience with story told through gameplay and interaction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rituals.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Relive 1980s nostalgia in this text parser driven graphic adventure game. You and your molluscan crew embark on an epic journey to find a new home world. In Chapter 2 - A Snail Of Two Worlds, you are stranded on an alien planet searching for food, water, and most of all... answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Trek Chapter 2.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    A challenging and engaging puzzle game that will require you to move colored objects and place them on their respective platforms to explore through a series of increasingly complex levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alignment.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    "Reality and dreams are about to become entwined..." This is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Dream.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzlement.

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  39. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    62% User Score Based on 65 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

    Ah... love, Love... How beautifully in one word. My mind is racing, my stomach flutter butterflies, heart racing. Are you willing to do anything to give a million cherries, collect all the jewels and even save your favorite? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxyLand.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    93% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Use your Parkour skills to outrun the destruction of your city with just one button! One of the most popular and best-loved Flash games of 2010, Canabalt was created in 5 days for the Experimental Gameplay Project, and features a rad soundtrack by superstar indie composer Daniel Baranowsky (Super Meat Boy). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canabalt.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    98% User Score Based on 518 reviews

    Mushroom Cats 2 is a kind and sweet point-and-click game (with quest elements) about Mushroom Cats that live on magical Mushrooms in the middle of the Ocean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Cats 2.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 190 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Lowglow - an audiovisual puzzle journey. Glowingly beautiful graphics combined with a dynamic audio environment make sure that Lowglow is an unforgettable, mind-bending experience for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lowglow.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    DracoFighter is a solo-developed 2D fighting game with a focus on accessibility and local multiplayer, with movesets that are easy to learn but harder to master. Explore the stories of these hand-animated characters in a futuristic world led by dragons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DracoFighter.

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  45. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    World-Splitter” is a 2D² puzzle platformer, challenging you with multidimensional puzzles.You'll travel through wonderful and fantastic worlds that are beautifully animated and full of tricky challenges.The game features a unique gameplay mechanic: A combination of jump & run elements and logical thinking puzzles. Each level consist of two parallel worlds separated by the ’Dimension Rift‘. The cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Splitter.

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  46. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A simple, accessible twitch platformer. Play as a tiny robot named Blitz, and escape the factory where it seems everything is trying to break you. The gameplay is as simple as it is satisfying. Blitz can only jump, and perform an air dash in one of 4 directions. Upon colliding with an object that doesn't break you, you are free to dash again. Use this to navigate the challenges ahead and reach th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitz Breaker.

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  47. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Magnus Failure is an isometric exploration and adventure game with logical elements. The protagonist of the game is a person who, for unknown reasons, finds himself in the isolation of other people and scans the radio in search of a signal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnus Failure.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Save the Dodos! We’re all familiar with the sad tale of the charming, yet unintelligent Dodo. But now you can prevent their heart-breaking tale of extinction! Guide the dodos through 100 challenging levels and save our avian dullards from extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save the Dodos.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 580 reviews

    A little girl was sleeping peacefully with her Teddy bear, when suddenly, a monster popped out from her cupboard then stole her favorite plush. When closing the door, the little girl awoke then got inside the cupboard. and was projected into a magical world, full of monsters and oddities. She must now explore this strange land and help its inhabitants in order to rescue her Teddy. Still one quest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Teddy.

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