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Looking for games like In Search of Something? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hammer of Pain, Our Metal Bowl or Helix: Descent N Ascent.

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  1. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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

    Explore a vast network of abandoned industrial structures alongside your loyal robotic companion XIU. Your goal: extract life-giving nutrients to revitalize a decaying world and restore life to ancient, forgotten greenhouses. Face intense, high-speed combat in narrow corridors. Use quick reflexes to survive, but remember: you can't just blast through every situation. Study enemy movements and mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Metal Bowl.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Combine your abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into the depths, challenge your mind with complex puzzles, and re-emerge into the light of a new day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helix: Descent N Ascent.

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  4. Plunge into an unpredictable underground adventure where your unexpected fall leads to entirely new challenges ! In REAWAIT, you have tumbled into a mysterious and deeply atmospheric cave and must navigate through a maze of ever-changing obstacles to reach your destination. Using quick reflexes and clever strategy, you will need to find the safest path forward, overcome hazardous terrain, and sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reawait.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    "Savior" is the first independent videogame created entirely in Cuba. It is an animated 2D platformer that utilizes timing mechanics and other experimental elements more similar to non-games and other less commercial aspects of videogames. The story begins when your protagonist, a "Little God," awakes a strange dream to discover that his world is disappearing. From here begins a frantic search th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviorless.

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  6. Welcome to the world of exciting adventures on flying islands! Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting story, where exciting quests, mysterious NPC characters, amazing hook mechanics, exciting locations and abstruse puzzles await you. You will find yourself in an amazing world where islands float in the air like small fairy islands among the clouds. Each island has its own unique atmosphere,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hook Adventure.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

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

    Immerse yourself in an enthralling Action-Platformer with metroidvania elements adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey as the chosen henchman of the clandestine Illuminati, navigating through a malevolent realm teeming with treachery. Your ultimate destination lies deep within the ancient recesses of a formidable castle, where the sinister will of the Illuminati awaits fulfillment. Prepare to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatone.

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  9. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Help Cassandra uncover the truth behind her family's betrayal in this action packed adventure game full of intricate puzzles, vicous enemies and deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments Of A Mind.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  11. In an enchanted world full of mystery, a young witch and her magical cat embark on an unforgettable journey. Kitty Witchy is a 3D narrative puzzle adventure where you’ll solve enchanting challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and help the little witch find her way back home. Explore a cozy, magical worldFrom the Dreamy Forest to the Enchanted Dusk, Kitty Witchy features a variety of magical environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Witchy.

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  12. Immerse yourself in the eerily beautiful world of Just a Lullaby, a video game that blends 2D pixel art with a surreal and thought-provoking narrative. Strategic resource management is crucial: every decision you make counts. The entire gameplay takes place in a single night. Six siblings find themselves alone, facing an attack by alien rats, drawn there by something mysterious, which you'll grad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just a Lullaby.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mai: Child of Ages.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    The Warrior is an adventure, and platformer game that explores the perspective of multiple protagonists, all intertwined in a single, grand story. Each character wants to be the star of their own adventure. By taking control of each one, you'll discover that the villain and the hero are simply a matter of perspective. In addition to unique abilities, each character carries their own difficul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warrior.

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  15. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The atmospheric hardcore action platformer about the Sandman wandering the world of children's nightmares. You will have to find and rescue the children from the trap of the almighty Morpheus, by overcoming of all their fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Nightmares.

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  17. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  18. Violet Mind and The Mysterious IslandEstimated Playtime: ~15 hours Bosses: 30+ epic encounters Step into the role of Violet Mind, a unicorn gifted with powerful elemental magic and now trapped with his friends inside a strange pocket world beyond reality. What began as a curious portal leads to a dark, gruesome and twisting island filled with secrets, abandoned places and caring Leader that will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Mind and The Mysterious Island.

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  19. Naya: The Forgotten PathNaya: The Forgotten Path is a third-person action-adventure game set in a magical forest filled with forgotten ruins, deep caves, ancient temples, and mysterious forces awakening after a long silence. You follow Naya, a young archer who wakes up with no clear understanding of how she arrived in this place or why the forest seems to recognize her presence. Guided by ancestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naya: The Forgotten Path.

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  20. You play as Diana, a young journalist accompanied by her colleague, and you are about to interview the head of a new company called "Quantum Health, " a research center specializing in quantum technologies and their potential applications in various fields. However, on your journey, you will witness a quantum explosion that will separate you and overturn the laws of physics as we know them. Adapt … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Hell.

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  21. ️ RETURN RETURN is an action-adventure puzzle game set on a mysterious floating island in the sky. You play as Noah, a young boy whose peaceful life is shattered when a sudden calamity strikes and his sister Kyra is taken away by the ancient bird, the Harpy. The island is now plagued with darkness, perilous ruins, and relentless enemies. To rescue his sister and uncover the truth behind the disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RETURN.

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  22. The magical world of Hitonero is crumbling. Dreams, the lifeblood of creation, have stopped flowing, and feral monsters now roam freely across the land. You play as Ollie, a nimble catfolk scout caught in the collapse. To save his world, he’ll need to gather and summon ancient gods, traverse hostile lands, and uncover a hidden conspiracy that threatens the balance of reality itself! 2D Metroidvani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams.

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  23. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The Myth of a Godslayer is a top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Discover an original world inspired by Gallic Celtic mythology and great classics from the 16 and 32-bit eras such as Beyond Oasis and The Legend of Oasis. Get Ready for a Mythical Adventure! The Holy City of Pandora is in turmoil since the discovery of new lands beyond the borders of the k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Myth of a Godslayer.

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  24. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Reliefs is a first-person platform adventure puzzle game in a Mediterranean environment covered with Roman ruins left for centuries or indeed millennia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reliefs The Time of the Lemures.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behind mountains, pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oscuro Blossom's Glow.

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  27. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Do the bidding of your loving mechanical Mother and playfully climb, jump, and platform through a physical world full of emergent surprises. Our groundbreaking procedural generation sets a new standard, merging handcrafted design with limitless variety. Every run offers new challenges and discoveries waiting to be explored. The Mother Machine base game includes the Ashen Spores cave type, the full… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Machine.

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  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    In this tough-as-nails physics-platformer, swing to freedom as a rooster whose only hope of escaping a harsh pit of hopelessness lies in a pair of plungers and his own strength. Grapple your way to freedom, but be careful—one wrong move can send you back to the start. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickens Don't Fly.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Goldenheart is a retro first person fantasy adventure game created by two people in our home studio. It has a look and feel inspired by our favorite classic console games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goldenheart.

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  32. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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  33. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Have fun helping Corbid to overcome the mazes to be crowned champion. Eat, mix and shoot colors to solve the puzzles of Corbid! A Colorful Adventure, a cute 3D platformer for all audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corbid! A Colorful Adventure.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    89% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Get ready for the adventure, put on your space suit and charge your jetpack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Expedition.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Dave Dave Dave, is a retro style hardcore platforming game set in an unknown world for you to explore with a single goal, reaching freedom.Game Features:- a large world to explore- simple controls- over 30 platforming challenges- no easy mode- hidden secrets- lots of death in the process- built in timer with death counter- modding support with godot join the conversation: vent.axilirate.com/discor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dave Dave Dave.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 8 reviews

    Includes: Soundtrack Artbook Aspire: Ina's Tale - Deluxe Edition content includes the full original soundtrack and "The Art of Aspire" digital artbook, where you can learn about the game's stunning world, characters and more from developer Wondernaut Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aspire Ina's Tale.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and reawaken the lost Guardians in a fantasy action RPG inspired by beloved classics. Rescue the souls of missing townspeople in a mysterious dungeon and restore the fallen civilization of Anuchard while wielding the mythical Audros Bell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anuchard.

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  39. You got unchained. Between the Apostolorum Country and the Shapeless Dimension, your goal will be to travel between worlds and interrupt the Festival of Abundance. For this you should improve in combat and agriculture including managing a farm and exploring a religious medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurge Sacrifice.

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  40. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in "Prison Loop," a captivating puzzle game. Trapped in a mysterious temporal loop within a high-security prison, your objective is to observe anomalies throughout the environment and react if something alerts you. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Loop.

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  41. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Hero Adventure, where thrilling adventures await. Traverse levels of varying difficulty, battle cunning enemies, overcome traps and obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and gather berries to aid your village. Players will explore diverse biomes: mysterious forests, snowy plains, and deep caves. Each biome presents its own challenges and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hero Adventure.

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  42. "Demonak: Hunter's Initiation" immerses players in a mystical realm plagued by powerful Demonak entities. These ancient demons threaten humanity's existence, and it's up to Kalu, an aspiring demon hunter, to stop them. The game blends fast-paced action with intricate platforming elements, offering a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. The game's storyline follows Kalu's journey as he u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonak: Hunter's Initiation.

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  43. «Permanent: Hope & Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and ir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent: Hope & Vacuum.

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  44. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In Swapshot, you take control of this fearless protagonist, equipped with an incredible teleportation gun. Your mission is to overcome a series of challenges in a world filled with 2D platforms and intriguing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swapshot.

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  45. You are in a place called Purgatorium, a labyrinth prison. Why are you there? A mysterious being called Mr. Nobody introduces himself and says his goal is to get to Paradisus. However, he doesn't care if you make it, but, he's the only help you have. Will you be able to get there? Who is Mr. Nobody? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Search For Paradisus.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    I Believe in Capybara Supremacy! About the GameAVOID THE PYRAMIDS! We are trying to escape from a dark and extremely disturbing mysterious place. We are trying to rescue our character, who has lost his memory and is waiting to be sacrificed, without getting caught by the enemies around and open the hidden areas of the room by exploring the surroundings.DON'T GET LOST IN THE MAZE! Keep an eye on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrami Head.

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  47. Hop into the charming and unusual world of Frogbound, and play as the fabled Sir Hopper, a budding frog knight in search of adventure! From the placid pond to the intricate mysteries below and above this strange world, you will slay countless enemies and uncover the cryptic secrets of the enigmatic old wizard toad. Frogbound: The Legend of Sir Hopper is a retro-style classic action-adventure i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogbound: the Legend of Sir Hopper.

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  48. StoryDire circumstances see Boy running from home with shady figures on his tail. Avoid capture and meet mysterious personalities - through caves, mountains and mysterious facilities. Can you find a safe way home, or fall victim to mishap and destruction, even the dangers of gambling? GameplayHomeshift is built around tight platforming controls and a player driven sandbox, with diverse tools to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homeshift.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    An adventure platformer where a precious letter journeys across time and continents in search of the one still waiting. Each world tells a unique story, and each quest reveals a clue to the greater secret. From a quiet moonlit garden to raging tornadoes in the Wild West - what a journey for a tiny piece of paper! And the letter? That’s you. Origament is your escape after a long day - a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    If you're interested, be sure to Wishlist the game - that helps a lot! Infinitevania is a 2D platformer in the metroidvania style, heavily inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and featuring elements from Hollow Knight. The game focuses on combat, exploration, puzzles, upgrades, and an breathtaking story. Explore different worlds Defeat the most powerful creatures in these worlds, absorb … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinitevania.

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