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Looking for games like Imagination Machine? Here are top platformer recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Knock-Knock, Rainy Season or Old Man's Journey.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 426 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The family was ready to visit the amusement park, but plans are cancelled due to weather. This is a story about an ordinary family spending time at home during the rain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Season.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,788 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation, and hope. Entrenched in a beautifully sunkissed and handcrafted world, embark on a heartfelt journey interwoven with lighthearted and pressure-free puzzle solving. During this compact gameplay experience, you’ll be transported to a vibrant and wishful world, exploring life’s complexities through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Man's Journey.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 541 reviews

    Through a stroke of sheer luck, you've managed to escape death row. Taking to an underground subway, you must try to find your salvation. Can you break free of the past that binds you? And please, can you close your eyes? Just close them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Your Eyes.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Awakening Sarah is an immersive adventure game that invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of dreams. Play as Sarah, a young girl with an extraordinary gift - the ability to delve into her own dreams and unravel the mysteries that lie within. As Sarah awakens in a mysterious dream world, she finds herself confronted with surreal places and enigmatic puzzles that reflect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening Sarah.

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  6. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    99% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Shadow Alchemist is an isometric pixel art game that blends puzzle-solving and reality-bending alchemy. Awaken in the depths of a shadowy dungeon, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation that challenges your perception of reality itself. Key Features: Alchemical Abilities: Master the art of self-transmutation, unlocking powers that allow you to become invincible, shrink to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Alchemist.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A beautiful, cloudless day on the ocean. The hustle and bustle of the crew's activities ring out in an endless drone. The salt spray on the sundried skin - invigorating. Wait, you're facing the wrong way. Turn around... An intense storm cloud, almost black with menace, looms above the world. And we're heading straight for it... We must prepare the ship and ourselves for whatever we find in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cape Hideous.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 1,696 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    The Unfinished Swan is a game about exploring the unknown. The player is a young boy chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal, unfinished kingdom. The game begins in a completely white space where players can throw paint to splatter their surroundings and reveal the world around them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished Swan.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 14,426 reviews

    In this story-driven adventure game, players will interact with Sal's world and his nightmares. The main path typically requires casual effort. However, there are hidden surprises to be found and bonus mysteries that may invoke a bit of head-scratching for those players up to the challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sally Face.

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  11. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,226 reviews

    Oh no! Jerma985 has fallen into a spooky cavern filled with ROBOT dinosaurs and EVIL warlocks. In this wacky action-platformer, fight to escape the treacherous cavern while a live studio chat cheers you on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jerma's Big Adventure.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,877 reviews

    Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MANDAGON.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Cats and the Other Lives is a narrative experience that explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen. The game embraces a simple yet intuitive point and click play style, emphasizing design elements based around the behaviors of common house cats seen around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats and the Other Lives.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 434 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    A story-focused adventure game about a little girl in the world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lydia.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    93% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corruption Within.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    This is not the best day in the life of Seaweed. One might even say he's out of his element. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice of Sea.

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  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 9,141 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 17 reviews

    Far: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea, with the remains of a decaying civilization scattered out on the seabed. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAR: Lone Sails.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Listen to the beat to navigate obstacles and escape the mansion in this mini-metroidvania inspired by Peranakan culture! Talk to strange and funny ghosts, and help them with their problems. Fill your journal with what you learn and see. You may just uncover the secret behind the mansion... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After School Afterlife.

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  20. A Rooftop Tale is a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, supported by exploration, puzzles and action. THE STORYA huge flood blocks every road of a countryside. All stray and domesticated animals, lost or left behind, decide to occupy the roofs (and not only), to survive and take control of the various territories. The protagonist, Francis, a french bulldog raised by a stray cat, decide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rooftop Tale.

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  21. It's a puzzle game driven by a mystery story. The game is about a little girl's strange day. One morning, the girl is super excited to prepare a birthday gift for her mom. But then, she finds her mom has vanished out of the blue, and her dad, who's always been so kind, starts acting really weird. The girl wonders where her mom is and why her dad is acting so differently. She has to start the inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Day of My Life.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    THIS IS A DEMO: The Midnight Crane demo offers a compact glimpse into the full game, featuring its own unique events and surprises to keep the main experience fresh. Complete your work tasks, sneak in a few games, and prepare for one of the most terrifying nights you've ever faced. FULL RELEASE ON STEAM OCTOBER 28th, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3841220/Midnight_Crane/ A psycho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Crane.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025] A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time. Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s. A World Without TimeThe jam's theme, "A World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Let Me Fade.

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  24. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Blitzstrike is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer where a pink-haired bounty hunter blazes through waves of robotic enemies with style and fury. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitzstrike.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 375 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    Out of Sight is a deeply atmospheric horror game that blends first and second-person perspectives with riveting voice-acting to immerse you in a chilling and emotional journey. The world from a new perspective Having regained sight through her beloved Teddy, Sophie knows she must find a way out before it’s too late. Danger lurks around every corner—one misplaced step, a creaking floorboard, or un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight.

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    Narcalid is a cooperative enlightenment journey emphasizing peaceful exploration that teaches real-life meditation skills as you decipher cryptic messages from the past. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and broken remains of once great civilizations, but stay aware… the Narcalid is a powerful threat that should not be underestimated! From the ancient texts that move along the narrative to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcalid.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Art House is a 2D puzzle platformer in which you play as a woman who gets trapped with her children inside the paintings of her recently deceased mother. Navigate through painting rips and use a magical paintbrush to escape and come to terms with your grief. Following the death of her mother, Lisa and her children — Ollie and Zoe — discover the left behind oil paintings in her old home. Upon the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art House.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Will you protect her… or will you be the next one needing help?What seemed like the beginning of a perfect life together soon turns into a terrifying reality that feels impossible to control. "My Sleeping Girlfriend" is a psychological horror game where you take on the role of a young man who, after moving in with his girlfriend, uncovers a dark secret: her seemingly harmless sleepwalki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Sleeping Girlfriend.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Camille and Laura is a short narrative game about the daily life of a single mother.  Camille is five years old and it is her first week of elementary school in Quebec - one of the most important week in someone’s life! Take on the role of Laura, her mother, as she tries her best. Navigate office relationships, conduct daily chores, and raise your ‘little seal’ as best you can.  Camille and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camille and Laura.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Game Description Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds filled with puzzles to solve and treacherous monsters to defeat. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings (Multiple Endings).Key Features • M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Delivery.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Uncover all of the endings by listening to the radio frequencies while solving puzzles on a mysterious space outpost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frequency Dissonance.

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  33. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Finding Mosey is an open world single-player third-person RPG about finding your cat. Successfully funded on Kickstarter! While on a relaxing camping trip with your kitty, you wake up one day to find him missing. This search leads you to deep mysteries about your environment and its relationship with cats. As you explore the landscape and cities, the character you decide to become will determi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Mosey.

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  34. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the perfect weekend, filled with adventure and relaxation! This project is your personal haven of peace and inspiration. Forget the daily hustle and bustle and embark on an amazing journey where a variety of unique and engaging mini-games, hidden-object puzzles, and much more await you! Rich and Diverse Gameplay: Enjoy a multitude of unique mini-games and test your skills in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazing Weekend - Search and Relax Collector's Edition.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 854 reviews

    Journalist Walter Martins ended his life during the broadcast of “TELEFORUM”, a now-canceled TV program. You’re visiting the apartment of his widow - to console the grieving woman and shine some light on this awful story… But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it? Try to find out the truth and, PLEASE, ■■ NOT ■■■■■ ■■■■ ■■■■. This is important.FEATURES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TELEFORUM.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A short, cozy, narrative-driven Halloween game about three friends reuniting to spend a stormy Halloween night together in a haunted house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Time No See.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    94% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

    “Once Again” is an interactive story game about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present. After meeting her, summer will never be the same again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Again.

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  40. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,180 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creaks.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    99% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Frog's Adventure is a point-and-click game about a frog who gets given a brain! Chase after a mischievous fairy, and get it to turn you into a regular frog again. On your adventure, you'll meet many different animals who share the same fate... Can you lift the curse, and make everyone their true selves again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog's Adventure.

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  43. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    This is a 2D adventure game of puzzle solving. As you control Ollie, a young boy, use your head to overcome the many obstacles that stand in your way. To obtain items, you may need to persuade characters or win mini-games. Through these, players will get to know the world even better. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In His Time.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marvin's Mittens.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,594 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    A semi-autobiographical 3D puzzle platformer in which a boy named Quico is transported from his abusive home into a dreamlike favela where he has to lead an easygoing creature named Monster through the world with the help of his sister and Lula, his robotic doll, while protecting himself and his companions from Monster's frenzy fits brought on by an addiction to poison frogs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papo & Yo.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games. Slasher, Interrupted is a visual novel, in which you attempt to tell a horror story whilst your girlfriends interrupt with their own ideas. Will you stick to a cohesive plot, or try and please everyone's ideas at once? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: SLASHER, Interrupted.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 784 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    Silence also known as Silence: The Whispered World 2 is a sequel to The Whispered World, a popular adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is based on the classic point & click mechanics enriched with a number of innovative features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence.

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  48. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame combining multiple genres and featuring various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Savior From Above.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Islands sometimes appear out of the blue in the clouds. The mysterious Pocket Kingdom is one of them. Wander around its districts, solve puzzles and listen to the weird stories told by the locals. Unveiling the place's mysteries depends on it. So does getting out of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Kingdom.

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