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Games like I Can't Afford Therapy So I Write Pop Songs Instead

Games like I Can't Afford Therapy So I Write Pop Songs Instead

Games like I Can't Afford Therapy So I Write Pop Songs Instead

Looking for games like I Can't Afford Therapy So I Write Pop Songs Instead? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Soft Girl & Plastic Boy, The Odyssey of Cyrilia Allison: A Trans Rock Opera or Lily of the Valley.

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  1. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A queer teenage love story On Album 8 of 12 in ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021, JohnJRenns tells an endearing queer romance in a multi-movement pop suite. Using vocal samples from the discography of renowned Pittsburgh musician Jeff Burgess, Renns uses his voice and lyrics to tell a story of two transgender teenagers in a love story transcending societal norms. As Album of the Year reviewer Supertartory puts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soft Girl & Plastic Boy.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The hardest part of leaving home is letting go. CONTENT WARNING: suicidal thoughts and imagery | self harm | gender dysphoria Uriel, the Fallen Angel. After she defies Heaven with her music, she is banished to Earth and trapped in mortal flesh. As a human, she takes on the new self-given moniker of Cyrilia Allison, living as a shut-in who dedicates her finite hours sorely on creating her masterp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Cyrilia Allison: A Trans Rock Opera.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Expressing "life" through a story. CONTENT WARNING: suicidal thoughts and imagery (mildly graphic) | hanging imagery | depression | OD (overdose) | OMORI spoilers Album 11 of 12 in ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021, Lily of the Valley. JohnJRenns wrote these songs as part of his fanfiction project based on the RPG game OMORI, originally created by OMOCAT. She enlisted the help of long-time collaborator Ucklin i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lily of the Valley.

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  4. Just the dumbest thing I'm sure that you have ever heard... Album 2 of ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021, Hectopascal is a bubbly EDM album inspired by the Yuri manga/anime series Bloom Into You. Also contains viral hits such as "Kaede and Shuichi" and "Hectopascal"! credits released February 14, 2021 Cover art by のをか@nowoka_ (twitter.com/nowoka_), used with permission Characters belong to "やがて君になる" or "Bloom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hectopascal.

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  5. Sometimes, going out is a form of bravery. With Album 6 of 12 in ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021, JohnJRenns uses cutting-edge vocal synth technology to put together a Broadway-inspired collection of show tunes, telling a heartwarming story about loneliness and friendship. Inspired by Katsuwo's slice of life manga/anime Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu, this is an album worth checking out for any fans of sli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hitoribocchi: A Musical (Vocaloid Cast Recording).

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 373 reviews

    This post is for the original jam version of HYPERBEAT (previously Hyper Knight). Please check out the full-game on steam, and give it a wishlist if you like what you see! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2263360 !!! GAMEPAD REQUIRED !!! (Made for the Seattle Indies Slow Jam 2022) Speed along at break-neck speed, but don't lose the rhythm.You are Hyper Knight!Use the left stick to control you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERBEAT.

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  7. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    This DLC includes the content from the Deluxe Edition of Karmaflow The Rock Opera Videogame. The Deluxe Edition includes the following: (available now) Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame - Act I Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame - Act II Karmaflow: Concept Art (five hi-res PDF files) (available at the end of May 2015) Karmaflow: The Original Soundtrack - Extended Edition (including bonus … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame.

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  8. A collection of soundtracks composed for the OMORI fan mods REVERIE, HIKKI and OMARI Album 10 of 12 in ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021 is a collection of soundtracks composed by JohnJRenns for several fan mods based on the RPG game OMORI. In this short collection of 16 tracks, Renns goes from EarthBound-esque character themes, (By My Side, Post Apocalyptic Love) Undertale style banger battle themes (Winds of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catastrophe Interpretation.

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  9. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    76% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

    A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 original, beautifully-sung songs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Road on Earth.

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  10. From dimly lit garages of the 1960s to the cutting-edge digital studios of today, Music Producer Tycoon takes you on a journey through the evolution of music production. Write, record, and release your own tracks as you rise from underground obscurity to global fame. Craft hits that echo through stadiums, shape the sound of generations, and carve your name into the history of music. Fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Music Producer Tycoon.

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  11. UnPop for the Unpopulous CW: depiction of homophobia (F slur) | mention of suicide JohnJRenns's 2019 cult classic synthpop opera is now on itch.io! A year in the making and produced sorely with one desktop and a headset microphone by a then-17-year-old queer musician, UnPop takes us through the story of Anxie and Emma, two lesbian women who fall in love through each other's music. The album utili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnPop or: How She Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love the Music.

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  12. Get Free Access Key! *Visit the steam discussions to apply for your free key (you must own a copy of the app). About the Game What is Forever Epic Story?Forever Epic Story is a Hip Hop/Pop group with a unique style and blend of melodic hooks, strong rap vocals and bass driven beats. Each song delivers a different story and tale to captivate and stimulate the imagination of the listener. Prep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Epic Story: A Journey of Life (Reimagined).

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 11 reviews

    Immersive Cozy-punk Life Sim Lose yourself in an emotional, uplifting narrative about community, musical mysteries and underdog spirit. Help endearing and indecisive customers find their perfect records while debating all things music with your loveable colleagues. It's your job to help Repeater Records find its rhythm again! Crates of Puzzles to Dig Through From customer requests to store shenani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Heads.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 457 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 2 reviews

    First there was the Whip/Nae Nae, now it’s time to Wear The Purp with the greatest rappers of all time*! Dance along with the Whiteboyz Wit Attitude in an epic FMV rhythm game, and celebrate the launch of their new album The Pursuit of Money. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money.

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

    Counselor, I want to talk about my life. CONTENT WARNING: suicidal thoughts | self harm | depression | gender dysphoria | bullying Album 9 of 12 in ALBUM-A-MONTH 2021 is 아동삭제 기록부 - Childhood Erasure Logs, or CEL for short. In this album, Renns reveals her darkest and most intimate memories and thoughts. Touching on themes of youth and growing old, Renns uses punk and pop styles heard in Japanese … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Childhood Erasure Logs.

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  16. Never Get Tired!!! CW: discussion/depiction of homophobia and ableism, including slur usage | suicide imagery credits released December 30, 2021 You can also listen to the prequel album, "UnPop or: How She Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love the Music", released in December of 2019: johnjrenns.bandcamp.com/album/unpop-or-how-she-learned-to-stop-giving-a-shit-and-love-the-music Sample on track … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart & Soul or: What You Love Makes Me Stronger!.

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  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 6,239 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Unbeatable at PlayStation Store. An anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNBEATABLE.

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  18. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 607 reviews

    Beat Banger is a mature furry rhythm game ( In the early development phase ). Enter the lone hero in a rags-to-bitches story. Work your way to the top of Beat Banger Studios, a rhythmic pornography company in desperate need of some assistance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Banger.

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  19. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    Dustborn is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure game about hope, love, friendships, robots…and the power of words. You play Pax: exile, con-artist, Anomal — with the ability to weaponize language. Looking for a new life and a way out, Pax has been hired to transport an important package from Pacifica to Nova Scotia, across the Justice-controlled American Republic. Sounds like a legit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustborn.

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  20. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 1,271 reviews

    "The consciousness dawning inside of an aquatic egg is prodded alert. It is a male whale calf, stirring with a newfound awareness of body." South Scrimshaw uses the linear VN format to create a science fiction documentary about fictional science. It is composed of over 400 illustrations, painted in a mix of watercolor, ink, and digital media, set against a rich audio backdrop of music… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to South Scrimshaw, Part One.

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  21. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    87% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Something for Someone Else is a short atypical experience, a brief journey into the mind of a distressed game developer that feels haunted by a game he made. All in the form of a poorly hand drawn narrative platformer accompanied by the beautiful musics of Celluloid Jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something for Someone Else.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development
    98% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    You wake up in a mysterious place, alone and freezing to death, the only person around seems to be a weird girl with a long sleeve soviet jersey. Hope Left Me is a post-noir visual novel released as a tie-in to the album of the same name by Astrophysics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOPE LEFT ME.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Steno Arcade is a suite of arcade games designed to teach and drill steno fundamentals in an immersive, addictive, responsive, and interactive way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steno Arcade.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    61% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    Fragments and details, rainy nights and blurry lights are all VOID&MEDDLER focuses on. A non-linear cyberpunk adventure where genders and species melt into each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void And Meddler.

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  26. Singing Saw Simulator is a unique musical experience in which you perform a fifteen minute composition as the lead soloist on the singing saw. A side-scrolling, note-matching, improvisation-laden experience, it might just be the performance of your lifetime. The singing saw itself - also known as the “musical saw” - is a strange and unique instrument, capable of long, swooping glissandos very s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singing Saw Simulator.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,202 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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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    A short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hint of Purple.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    93% User Score Based on 115 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Nova.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameStarstruck: Prologue is the first chapter of Starstruck: Hands of Time, consisting of the first 1-2 hours of the full game's story.Play guitar in an interactive rock opera Play guitar in musical story segments, with a catchy soundtrack featuring live instruments and singing by Elsie Lovelock (Hazbin Hotel). If you still have your Guitar Hero or Rock B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starstruck: Prologue.

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  31. Okay, I think I need to explain what the heck's going on here. I like to write music. You wouldn't know that from my itch.io page, which mainly consists of continually-in-development games and the rare engine plugin, but music theory and composition is a much-beloved hobby of mine that I've spent many, many hours learning about. (And when I say learning about, I mean watching video essays and goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day Trip.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    a fun dating sim where you get to date stick figures! that might sound dumb, but trust me when i say that the stick figures in question are, like... the SMEXIEST STICK FIGURES EVER. they also have very good and real personalities, just like real people! so really, it's just like dating an actual stick figure! except through a computer screen! so... i guess.. it's just like having an internet boyfr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a completely normal dating simulation that is definitely completely sweet, innnocent and normal: SOMETHINGETH ANIVERSARY EDITION.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 1,017 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    A nonstop virtual music festival where you control the music! Combine elements of the world’s most popular songs to create your own sound or partner with friends on epic collaborations, then share your amazing mixes and headlining performances with the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fuser.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Vinty is back as she travels to Melbourne in hopes of meeting her calligraphy idol. Excelia. Determined to study and mimic the star's every move, will Vinty end up losing her identity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Within 2.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    The Maker's Eden is a first-person hypertext adventure game presented in the style of a motion comic. You play a character trying to discover what their predefined purpose is, in a science fiction/noir inspired world filled with androids, flying cars and an early 20th century vibe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maker's Eden.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,739 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 18 reviews

    Fang is a typical 18-year-old dinosaur: they’re more concerned about their band going viral than they are about what happens after graduation. But they’re about to have much bigger problems. Will they find time to figure themselves out? Can they balance a potential apocalypse and a budding romance? During hard times, what do we owe each other? Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodbye Volcano High.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 303 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Goodbye World is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOODBYE WORLD.

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  38. The Hermetic Library Anthology Album Magick, Music and Ritual 3 Spring 2012 / Album Released June 15, 2012 For full artist profiles and more, please head to Magick, Music and Ritual 3 at the Hermetic Library site. This Spring 2012 issue from the Hermetic Library Anthology Project is being released in mid-June. There's 10 tracks on this anthology album from a number of new and returning … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hermetic Library Anthology Album - Magick, Music and Ritual 3.

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  39. "集めたパズルが力になる" パズルピースを集めて君だけの最強のデッキを組もう! 最新鋭のメカとして目覚めたあなたは、AIが支配する世界を蝕む「バグ」に立ち向かう。 Freedom Makerはパズルとデッキ構築とあとちょっとのアクション要素を混ぜこんだRPGです。 ※こちらで公開しているのはβ版となります。 基本の操作方法 移動:W,A,S,Dキー or カーソルキー上下左右 決定:マウス左クリック or スペースキー キャンセル:Xキー 会話する、調べる:マウス右クリック or Xキー ポーズ:Escapeキー 感想・不具合報告などはこちら - itch.io Community - X(Twitter)アカウントDM Release Notes https://wp-kimagure.ts-soda.ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Maker.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Songbird is a cinematic first-person narrative horror game set in the Appalachian forest. Take on the role of Dakota, a musician who must record their new album in a remote log cabin amidst a writer's block. Take caution, however. These woods were never empty... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Songbird.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Grab your crayons and hunt for 100 hidden cats across a beautifully hand-drawn map. Play solo or invite a friend to join online, then bring each scene to life with guided color-by-numbers or your own palette — all in a relaxing, soothing atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats Lost In Canada Find & Color.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    A little robot digs to repair her world. Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashina.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 449 reviews

    DISCOPUP is a narrative game about a seal who wants to sneak inside a dogs-only party. Explore the city and meet shady characters as your search for the perfect dog costume. FULL VERSION AVAILABLE ON STEAM. You're a seal eager to party, making your way to the most famous nightclub in the city: DiscoPup. However, tonight, the bouncer is only letting dogs in. How will you make it past him? Cos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISCOPUP.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Play guitar in an interactive rock opera Play guitar in musical story segments, with a catchy soundtrack featuring live instruments and singing by Elsie Lovelock. If you still have your Guitar Hero or Rock Band guitar controller, dust it off, because this game supports it! Destroy the world as a giant human hand Demolish houses, solve puzzles, and open new paths for other characters as a giant ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starstruck: Hands of Time.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Can you find the truth? Nine people wake up trapped in an abandoned research facility. Split into three teams, separated into different halls, the members of the two Answer Teams need to compete in a game of life and death. The goal: to figure out the "truth" behind the secret member of the Question Team: Emilia. Do you really want to? Each part of Anamnesia will cover the same timefram… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anamnesia - part 1: am i my body?.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 1,604 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameBuild exactly the studio you want In Hollywood Animal, you can decide to build a multi-billion-dollar monster that destroys everything in its path, with blockbusters made strictly according to formulas. But this is far from your only option. You might instead create a boutique studio, and conquer the festivals with avant-garde directors. You could build a trash factor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollywood Animal.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    88% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    This is a atmospheric horror game about a abandoned supermarket but... theres something eerie about this place could be haunted or maybe just squatters find out for yourself by playing this game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supermarket.

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