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  1. NOTE: The Maze Game will scroll the web browser window.  It is best played in full screen mode(arrows in the bottom right of the game screen to switch to full screen mode).  Everything else should work just fine in full screen mode as well :) This game is simply titled "Breathing Exercises" for now Each game has some basic instructions before entering the game room for that practice and/or game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathing Exercises.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Whip your way through nostalgia fuelled kinky demon slaying. From hidden desert temples to floating ruins, this will take you back to the golden days of gaming, where there was only 4 buttons on a controller and VHS ruled the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt Stalker.

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  3. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Hi! Once a small project, now on Steam! A few years ago I made a game that had found great favor in the Scirra community. With still increasing 150'000+ plays it ended up on the third page of the top games. This motivated me extremely to create a new game. New/More Levels New Obstacles a... proper Timer Endscreen Stats / Graphs to compare your run to your Personal Best I am really happy to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Speedrun.

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  4. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Mars Touch Studio | Steam | Itchio | YouTube | Twitch | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook About the game As the legend says: "To own the scrolls is to own the shadow and to cheat death."... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Scroller.

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  5. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode Pixel Art Academy is an educational game for learning how to draw. In Learn Mode, you jump straight into the game's interactive tutorials for the fastest way of becoming a pixel artist. After you learn how to use the basic drawing tools, you put theory into practice by first copying an existing pixel art sprite. When you've shown you got the hang of the tools, you ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Rodent Warriors is an epic 2D action rpg / idle / indie / retro game... about rodents! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rodent Warriors.

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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,497 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. This is the journey of Kid, a teenager stuck between the limitations of innocent youth and the obligations of inevitable adulthood. The story unfolds when Kid discovers the local arcade – finding new worlds, and new meaning, in video games. For every visit to the arcade – every game uncovered, every move mastered, every demon defeated –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 198X.

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  9. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    55% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Ninjahtic Mind Tricks is an 8-bit hack-and-slash platformer with stealth, adventure, and puzzle elements. Like it's predecessor, Ninjahtic, levels have an open-ended nature and are presented in a linear fashion. Though, several features have been added to the predecessor's formula to create a more varied experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninjahtic Mind Tricks.

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  10. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy! this 2D platformer made in the style of handled games from the early '90s. Play as Kitten run, jump and stomp to defeat difficult levels. Collect fish to get high score and in the speedrun to get rank… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Lost Her Box.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 885 reviews

    Blast the Pimp Legion with your loyal hell gun as you conquer various stages and its riches while searching for your wife. On your journey, acquire new powerful skills and weapons while performing badass moves across this comedic hell world. Face challenging foes, crush them and rescue other abducted demon babes with immense hell power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Devil.

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  12. SHIMMERSHOAL: A Cozy Island Adventure a game by Ian Caisley Currently in development. Demo available now! I'm making this game as a labor of love in my spare time. If you like what you see, or enjoy the demo, please follow me on Itch and leave a comment. People showing interest is what gives me the motivation and drive to finish the game, so it really makes a difference! Thanks for checking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shimmershoal: A Cozy Island Adventure.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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

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  15. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    66% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stranded Traveler.

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  16. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Dadish is a platformer that challenges you to reunite a radish dad with his missing children. Jump through charming pixelated levels, avoid spiky obstacles, and collect stars. Guide Dadish home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dadish.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    77% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump/Boxer.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,845 reviews

    A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies! Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities! You play as the powerful Alchemist, a mechanical wizard who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant: Ascent.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 8,848 reviews

    Shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and combination of increasingly complex shapes within an infinite map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to shapez.

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  23. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    80% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Jagua.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 522 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squidlit.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Trikaya is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game where the player explores a long-forgotten temple and pieces together a mighty and mysterious artifact to master Wind, Earth, and Fire magic to solve puzzles and uncover the intriguing history of the extraordinary artifact. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trikaya.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,602 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 1 reviews

    Get blown into another dimension as you experience the gutbusting fun with the Kung Fury game. Beat the Nazis to stop Kung Führer and uphold the law! Become the action!Be. Kung. Fury!!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kung Fury: Street Rage.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Throughout our lives the moments we share with others paint bold strokes across our canvas of memories. They define our personality, our existence, and shape our futures. Our greatest desire is to find that moment, that perfect instance, we wish to relive forever. That moment, no matter where you are or what you're feeling, is home. After a series of tragic events, our hero Xero and his best frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Gearend is a small 2D non-linear action-platforming exploration game. You control a small robot named Epsilon-98, or Eps, as he explores a hostile robotics research facility. Fight, restore, and explore as you search for the humans who awakened you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearend.

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    Pivo is a game that solves puzzles between 2D space and 3D space. Experience transcending space with a cute corgi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIVO.

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  30. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    As the world burns, as the streets crumble, you cling to one thing: Survival. An unstoppable alien blight has taken hold of the earth, and there's no fighting it. Escape is the only option. Run, jump, and slide your way through urban destruction in this intense runner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apoc Runner.

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  31. Beaver TD is a tower defense game with roguelite elements, where you build wooden rafts to shape the enemy’s path. Summon heroic beavers onto these floating battle stations—each with unique abilities and personalities—to defend your base from chaotic waves of mutated monsters. Build Rafts – Redirect EnemiesThere are no preset paths. Control where enemies go by strategically placing rafts and bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beaver TD.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    47% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    An idle/clicker game where the player collects slime inventory items over time. Slimes can vary from size, color, shape, and rarity. Some limited slimes maybe released during certain times of the year for a short time so be sure to stay alert for new announcements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kawaii Slime.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ia scatter city is a level made with unreal engine and the "ia scatter" add-on where you can fly through a small part of a sci-fi city. Featuring smooth/cinematic camera controls, every time you launch ia scatter city you get random building placement, random weather and time and random music. "ia scatter" was used for the random scattering of the buildings. ia scatter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ia scatter city.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Jumpala : Tryouts Edition is being phased out - please visit the main Jumpala Steam page for the full experience of this easy to learn and hard to master competitive action puzzler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumpala: Tryouts Edition.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Midnight Manor is a short narrative-driven "pick-em-up" platformer inspired by games like Bible Adventures, Super Mario Bros 2, and Lakeview Cabin Collection. It follows the story of a man down on his luck, who happens to find himself at the doorstep of a luxurious manor as a terrible storm surges outside. Greeted by a generous, but lonely, old man - he's offered shelter in exchange for completin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Manor.

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  36. 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 hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Dark Castle.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    The planet of Lumna is threatened by a group of terrorists called Mad Bunny! Join Axel and Hazel on their mission to fight them, as they discover more about the world and its people, in this fast-paced 2D-action platformer! Code Bunny is a momentum-based, melee-oriented platformer where the action is nonstop! Master both character's play styles to deliver flashy and exciting attacks that rip and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODE Bunny.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Fishlike is a WarioWare-inspired microgame compilation featuring 120+ different microgames themed around fish, fishing, and everything in between! Test your skills in various fish themed genres as the games increase in both speed and mechanical difficulty, chasing high scores and defeating challenging boss stages. 120+ microgames, each with 3 separate speed and difficulty levels. 8 main leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishlike.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    The Fairy Queen needs your help! Become her Guardian Spirit and raise a little hero from an egg to battle the Dark Lord and bring peace back to the land. This is an Elf Egg... You are a guardian spirit created by the Fairy Queen to look after the heroes of this realm. You are to guide them. Raise them. Help them face the dark terrors of the world. Part digital pet game, part RPG adventure,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    To play instantly, use the web demo link above.Full version out now on SteamItch.io version coming soon(and cheaper) once I get the other languages in. In a New Zealand forest, sentient seeds have started to appear. Play as a seed and control different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve puzzles to work your way through the forest while humanity tries to understand the situation. -------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seedlings.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Emilia's family members start mysteriously vanishing, whisked away one-by-one as if by magic. Setting off to search the world for any traces of them, she is unceremoniously forced to do bidding of an ancient wolf spirit. Is the power Emilia gains from it free to be made her own? Are the spirits her allies, or is she being led astray? And is she even looking in the right place? Embark on a fairyta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sealed Bite: Extended.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,592 reviews

    Game contains sensitive content, such as pixelated blood and low-poly corpses. If you're easily disturbed by those things, you might not enjoy this game. Crawl is a short (max. for 20 minutes) horror game, where you need to crawl through tight cave spaces, and take photos of people that "went missing" there. While doing that, you need to keep your flashlight powered by hand cranking it, and const… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawl (Horror Game).

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Lords of Exile is a 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia where a cursed knight makes his way to the revenge. A combination of classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Exile.

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  45. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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  46. Cuboy is a minimalist platform game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUBOY.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Making of Karateka.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 3,791 reviews

    Manage your team of adventurers as you raid the local dungeon for treasure! Upgrade your tavern, purchase sodas, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soda Dungeon.

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