Games like Illuminate
Looking for games like Illuminate? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Last Case of John Morley, Ereban: Shadow Legacy or Terror At Oakheart.
1 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, atmosphereoptimization, music82% User Score 100 reviewsCritic Score 56%5 reviewsStep into the shoes of detective John Morley as he revisits a cold murder case from 20 years ago, guided by Lady Margaret Fordside, a countess seeking the truth behind her daughter's death. Explore atmospheric 1940s settings, uncover hidden clues, and unravel a haunting mystery that challenges the official story. Immerse yourself in a gripping noir investigation filled with dark secrets and forgotten places.
View Game2 View Game78%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storymusic80% User Score 174 reviewsCritic Score 76%15 reviewsIn Ereban: Shadow Legacy, play as Ayana, the last of a forgotten race, using stealth and shadow powers to uncover the truth about your past and save a morally grey universe. Merge with shadows to climb walls, reach high places, and launch surprise attacks. Learn new lethal and non-lethal abilities, craft high-tech gadgets, and choose your approach in each level, deciding how far you're willing to go to uncover the truth.
View Game3 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability81% User Score 282 reviewsIn "Terror at Oakheart," a horror game inspired by 80s slasher films, players uncover the truth while evading Teddy, a masked serial killer under the influence of a Lovecraftian beast. With pixel-based graphics, players navigate through various locations in the Town of Oakheart, taking control of the cast of characters in this gruesome, fear-filled adventure. Your mission is to survive and reveal the sinister secrets hidden in Oakheart.
View Game4 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, stability94% User Score 3,124 reviewsCritic Score 81%41 reviews"Jusant is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with an intriguing story and amazing gameplay, graphics, and music. Climb a mysterious tower, master your tools, and explore different paths to uncover secrets. Enjoy breathtaking biomes, atmospheric music, and a wholesome story, but be prepared for grinding, missing optimization, and bugs if you wishlist it now on Steam."
View Game5 View Game58%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, stability51% User Score 714 reviewsCritic Score 68%12 reviewsUncanny Valley is a true survival horror indie game, available on Steam, that differentiates itself from action-oriented titles. Players control a security guard in a remote facility, where they must balance exploration, evasion, and engagement with various threats while uncovering a chilling mystery. The game is known for its unsettling atmosphere, multiple endings, and tough choices that impact the story.
View Game6 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding89% User Score 175 reviewsCritic Score 70%13 reviewsIn Candleman: The Complete Journey, players control a sentient candle navigating dark, mysterious environments with strategic light-based puzzle mechanics. The game features 10 chapters of narratively-driven levels, testing problem-solving and exploration skills while conveying a poignant tale of self-discovery and perseverance. Embodying the spirit of a humble candle, players must balance light usage to reveal the path ahead while avoiding the dangers lurking in the shadows.
View Game7 View Game24%Game Brain Scoreatmospheregraphics, story38% User Score 16 reviewsDeadTruth is an episodic, first-person horror adventure, featuring a complex and emotional story, filled with dark and mysterious secrets. Are you willing to enter the unknown?
View Game8 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding83% User Score 223 reviewsCritic Score 66%10 reviews"In Between" is a puzzle-platformer game that follows the story of a man coming to terms with his mortality. Players must navigate through levels that represent the five stages of grief, solving puzzles that incorporate unique mechanics based on perspective and time manipulation. The game features a contemplative narrative and atmospheric art style to create a thought-provoking experience.
View Game9 View Game62%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplay62% User Score 17 reviewsShadows is a puzzle-based platformer taking place in a mysterious, silhouetted world. Your goal is to construct a beacon of light to call for help and find your way home. Along the way, you will...
View Game10 View Game66%Game Brain Scoregraphics, atmospheregameplay, story88% User Score 26 reviewsRuby and The Lost Crystals is a serene third-person puzzle adventure where you switch between Ruby, a physically adept girl, and Sapphire, a magical stone fairy, to solve intricate puzzles. Use their unique abilities to illuminate crystals, manipulate objects, and activate mechanisms while exploring ancient ruins. The game blends logic, timing, and magical interactions in a captivating dual-character experience.
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