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Looking for games like Hero? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Final Winter, Locks 'n' Leaps or Help Mr.Dude.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    How many does it take to save a village? Final Winter is a Speedrunning RPG where a curse will kill you within 10 minutes IF you can't stop it. Brave the cave and fight for your life, lest this be your Final Winter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Winter.

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  2. About This Game Get ready to leap, explore, and find your way out! Locks n Leaps is an engaging platforming adventure where your quick thinking and precise jumps are the only tools that can guarantee your freedom. Trapped in an enigmatic archipelago made up of several challenging islands, your objective is simple, but the execution will require skill: find the hidden keys, unlock the doors block… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locks 'n' Leaps.

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  3. Help Mr. Dude is an exciting and challenging new game where you play as the titular character stranded on a small island in the middle of the Ohio River. Mr. Dude is in a precarious situation, and it's up to you to guide him to safety. The game is simple, yet addictive; all you have to do is press a key on your keyboard to either help or harm Mr. Dude. As you progress through the game, you'll enc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Help Mr.Dude.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 563 reviews

    Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Fishing.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick to the Plan.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12,151 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

    A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence. The Plan was developed as a side project by Krillbite Studio while working on Among the Sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plan.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Cook your way through the bustling solarpunk city of Helianthus as Nori Kaga, a food cart chef aspiring to make it big like her role model, the Culinary Queen herself, Chef Rhubarb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook Serve Forever.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Explore 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting necessary artifacts in Castle of No Escape 2, a fantasy themed strategy RPG. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards - the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape 2.

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  9. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a challenging quest with the great huntress of Un’Amak! Hunter’s Legacy is a 2D single-player platform action game inspired by classics that we grew up playing and it's designed to challenge gamers of any kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Legacy.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    ​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,785 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

    In the old days man tried to catch a glimpse of the future in the strangest of ways. Experience the ancient Swedish phenomena of year walking through a different kind of first person adventure that blurs the line between two and three dimensions, as well as reality and the supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Walk.

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  12. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are BIPBIPBOY! A little robot on a mission to defend the galaxy from a terrifying invasion of weirdly smiling, spinning, and... boxing, alien forces. Fight 8 waves of deadly enemies with your powerful projectiles! Defeat enemies who drop pickups that allow you to switch weapons, from a simple bullet, to a wide reaching spread shot, or to a direct and powerful laser beam. Can you reach the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BipBipBoy.

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  13. "Thunderblade Saga" is a hardcore action game featuring combos, parries, Iaijutsu (quick-draw technique), and ultimate moves. Every minute of your time will be spent in battle. If you want to experience high-difficulty boss battles that are not of the Souls-like genre, you can try this game!(Full support for SteamDeck has been achieved, awaiting green label certification.) To ensure you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thunderblade Saga.

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  14. Hiya everyone! In Smooch 'Em Up!, you play as a well-dressed Dolphin with a Turtle companion that wants to protect her water from mad chickens, using the power of love! Try to survive, defeating as many chickens as you can, in this infinite arcade game with an ever-changing map! The Dolphin automatically follows the mouse cursor; take aim with the mouse cursor and shoot kisses by pressing the E … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smooch 'Em Up!.

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  15. Generia by Darkovika Note: This game is on HIATUS. It will be returned to, though there is yet to be a date. Also, last I was aware, it doesn't really work. I apologize for the mess, but I am thankful for those who are patient.  This game is in early, early early Alpha. It does not always work. It is in SLOW progress, as well. There may be long periods between updates. Summary You play as Harold, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generia.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A skiing experience like no other with a unique control system and purely physics driven gameplay. Join Santa in this exciting physics-based journey on the slopes to get back all of the lost presents and save Christmas before its too late! FEATURES:• Tons of levels each with multiple unique challenges to conquer, supplying hours upon hours of gameplay and loads of replay value! • Open over-world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Slippery Slope.

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  17. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    99% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run'n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Rebellion.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Return to Dark Castle revives the legendary Macintosh series that defined precision platforming and comic peril.  This definitive edition includes the complete Dark Castle (1986) and Beyond Dark Castle (1987) adventures — rebuilt with color visuals, remastered audio, original music and refined controls — plus 50 all-new rooms created exclusively for this release.  Step into the boots of a new he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Dark Castle.

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  19. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    No one remembers what the world looked like before, except for a team of brave rangers. Now chaos and unpredictability reign everywhere - harmless creatures in the past bring destruction, and the world around is constantly changing, over and over again nullifying the familiar environment around If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty Rangers.

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  20. Mimizuku Saga 10============= This is my first ever 10-liner written in BASIC for Commodore 64 and the second game released in BASIC. When I was much younger, I used to write in BASIC a lot, butafter several years spent in 6502 assembly - with the 10-liners challenge given -  it was still a lot of stuff I needed to learn, the "nasty" stuff! This game has been submitted to the Basic 10liner Contest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimizuku Saga 10 by Bago Zonde.

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  21. This is my first ever 10-liner written in BASIC for Commodore 64 and the second game released in BASIC. When I was much younger, I used to write in BASIC a lot, but after several years spent in 6502 assembly - with the 10-liners challenge given -  it was still a lot of stuff I needed to learn, the "nasty" stuff! This game has been submitted to the Basic 10liner Contest 2021 in PUR-80 category. Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimizuku Saga 10.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Without fear, you signed the contract which would forever sever your ties to the world above, and now it is your sworn duty to brave the abyss and uncover the secrets of the old world. Your death is guaranteed, but so is your status as a legend.Gameplay The ever-shifting abyss provides an adequate challenge to fearless dungeoneers, but don't get too reckless as you only have one life to prove you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Descent.

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  23. OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

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  24. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    Froggy the Hero is here to slay Froggo and free the world! But you won't let them do that so easily. For once, play as the boss and beat the hero, even when they come back stronger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Froggy's Battle.

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  25. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Dark Water' a story about the adventures of Gran Gran and her Granddaughter who are trying to save their town from an attack by the cursed slimes. Use your trusty bow, diverse actions and jump mechanics to defeat foes and overcome traps to save the village from this crisis. Attack : Acquiring a specific ability will allow you to attack in slow motion in mid-air. Teleportation Arrow : Ai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Water: Slime Invader.

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 16 reviews

    ‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Musical Story.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 2,841 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Hyper Demon is an FPS like no other. A pearl of lightning. A dream from the future. A drop of poison. A swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPER DEMON.

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  28. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    "Legends of Ethernal" is a 2D single-player action adventure game where you need to explore beautiful hand-crafted environments, solve clever puzzles and battle tough creatures to uncover the truth about your parents’ disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Ethernal.

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  29. 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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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Abridge is an abstract, Sokoban puzzle game. Select pieces to move, pull and shift them around into a goal. The colorful shapes on them determine their movement and abilities. Remove them all from the board to solve these hand-crafted, challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abridge.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Isotiles is an isometric puzzle game played on a grid. The goal of the game is to turn all of the blue tiles red and then reach the exit tile. There are 50 levels to play through with increasing difficulty and added obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isotiles.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazend.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,939 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Patch Quest is an action roguelike with metroidvania elements, set on a deserted tropical island. Your lasso allows you to mount and ride all of the enemy types in the game, letting you use their powers in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patch Quest.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Rhythm Brawl is a versus-rhythm game about taking part in band battles with a story mode based on rivalries between talented musicians. It is easy to learn but hard to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Brawl.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Hero's Spirit is a retro-themed 2D RPG, an homage to games from an era past. It focuses on exploration and searching the world for scattered items, discovering their uses, and finding secrets and shortcuts that make traversing the world faster and more convenient. As you progress through the game, you'll continue to make new discoveries in areas you've previously visited, and gain new abilities th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Spirit.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Myth Bearer is an open world adventure RPG with puzzly elements. Actions taken during your journey are permanent - enemies don’t respawn, consumed items are forever gone, and story events have profound impacts on the world. Are you ready to brave a mysterious world full of danger and fortune? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth Bearer.

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  38. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    35% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Eterna.

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  39. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    INSPIRED BY THE WORLD DESIGN OF THE SOULS-LIKE GENREThe WINNER of GDWC fan favourite (WEEK 17)Get ready to embark on an epic, fun, cute and challenging journey of Miko. Miko Adventures Puffball tells the story of an epic adventure that merges unique puzzles with challenging platforming and lots of dangers to deal with. In the world of Puffball you play as Miko, a raccoon who lost his way while w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miko Adventures Puffball.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:humor
    84% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Horizon.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews

    A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stuck In Time.

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  43. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A Not Troll Game, a pakour jump and run game where you are constantly being trolled. But, I warn you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A NOT Troll Game.

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  44. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Citadel. Built in 1986 by a lunatic and left undiscovered, decomposing for 30 long years. You are its first victim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadel 1986.

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

    An action game, where you avoid flying projectiles like spring onions. Get ready to smash your keyboard whilst you peel potatoes over and over. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Cop.

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  46. Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

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  47. Wake up, and become the hero in... Explore an open overworld where it's up to you to figure out which places to visit and piece the crisis together until you're able to tackle the root of the problem. The top-down open world and random encounters take the player into action-packed sidescrolling scenes, where you'll have to use your wit, reflexes, and ingenuity to quickly get your bearings, d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Elmore.

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  48. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Ferret QuestIn a woodland world where nothing is quite what it seems, one tiny hero must rise… Ferret Quest is a charming, hand-drawn action adventure created for Global Game Jam (Theme: Masks). Step into the paws of an adorable but fearless ferret armed with the mightiest weapon of the forest — acorns. But beware… the other woodland creatures may be hiding more than just fluffy faces. Acorn-Sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ferret Quest.

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  49. Hommie is a in-training magic girl from the Orion constellation, who lacks of the ability to float, unlike most of magic girls, but instead has the power to alter gravity. She is also allied with the familiar chimera Bellgeese. One day, she receives a task from the Intergalactic Magic Bureau (IMB): Defeat a group of magic girls called "The MAgic Girls Of The Round", due one of them owns a forbidd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hommie Vs..

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  50. Play as M in this retro styled platform-shooter and blast your way up to heaven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down With Hell: Crystal.

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