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Games like It All Began With a Bug

Games like It All Began With a Bug

Looking for games like It All Began With a Bug? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with RouteWhom/ルートフーム, Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature or Mari and Bayu: The Road Home.

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  1. RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom/ルートフーム.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Embark on an Emotional Adventure Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is a peaceful and reflective experience, filled with meaningful collectibles, unique emotion-driven interactions, and environmental puzzles. The orchestral soundtrack emphasizes an intimate storyline of unlikely friendship, loss, and love. Explore a Colorful World Travel across vast, beautifully diverse landscapes, each seamlessly blen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature.

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  3. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Go on a grand voyage in this co-op platform-adventure game. Play as Mari the ant and Bayu the firefly to solve puzzles, surf the wind on a feather or even ride a friendly grasshopper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mari and Bayu: The Road Home.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 2,312 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    In a future where humanity's ceaseless consumption has expanded out to encompass the stars, and Earth's last biological life clings to a poisoned planet, In Other Waters tells the story of Ellery Vas, a biologist who stumbles upon extraterrestrial life. When a routine exoplanet study goes wrong, and her partner Minae Nomura disappears into an alien ocean, Ellery is left with little more than an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Other Waters.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    90% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    You are a spider on the hunt! Build webs of your own design to trap and eat a wide variety of dynamic insects, each with its own behaviors and vulnerabilities. You must possess the agility and cunning of a spider to master the deep scoring system and top the per-level leaderboards in this unique, innovative blend of action, strategy, and puzzle gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    - Find de key and go to the exit (big arrow) - Controls: Use keyboard arrows or swipe controls on your mobile device. This is a game made by Marcos Riffel for #4 Gdevelop GameJam - Thank you for playing! Link to play Switched Destiny in  GDevelop games page. Switched Destiny | Play on gd.games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switched Destiny.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure of gliding and battling through mystical lands in RINBO, where discovery awaits at every turn! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RINBO.

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  8. Human-Authored Asset PledgeORGANICALLY AUTHORED:VITA is built with human-made final assets. Models, UI, writing, audio direction, world content, and implemented game systems are authored, edited, and assembled by hand. AI tools may assist with planning, debugging, documentation, or workflow, but the final player-facing creative assets are not generative AI output. About the GameThe world didn’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VITA: Observa.Momento.Adservo..

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    «The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life. Episode 1 is fully completed, and by purchasing it now, you will receive all future updates and episodes for free. CHANGE SI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guardian of Nature.

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    500 million years ago a Cambrian explosion survivor began the rise of mankind Evolve and adapt to challenges that will evolve and adapt to you Start as an early chordate that hides in the mud and jumps to get out of trouble and become a big fish that can put up a fight. Explore prehistoric environments and meet those who ruled the world before the fishing rod was invented Use your wits, be pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evotales.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recollection.

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  12. About This Game Discover the Fantastic World of Sintonia! Embark on a magical adventure as Maria, an unlikely heroine in search of her missing puppies. Explore a vibrant world filled with unique biomes and cunning enemies, where every step uncovers new challenges and secrets. Sintonia is a place where creativity and strategy come together in an unforgettable experience. Introduction A Journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sintonia Chronicles.

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  13. Echoes from Ciudadela is a first-person adventure and puzzle-solving game focused on exploration, environmental storytelling, and narrative discovery. You play as Katari, who follows the trail of his recently dead father after uncovering his journal, that leads him to a sealed mountain known as Ciudadela. Throughout the journey, your main artifact is a Balearic sling, a tool tied to both the envi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes From Ciudadela.

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  14. You are lost in a dark forest, and the night is coming on with no way out. With only your flashlight in hand, can you survive until dawn? FOREST SURVIVAL" is a thrilling 2D survival action game in which you use jump, dash, and flashlight to cut through the darkness. Aim for the dawn while hiding from the approaching “something” and sometimes fighting it off with the light of your fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREST SURVIVAL.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Discover a third-person adventure as a robot seeking the last traces of life! Technology morphed into nature! Explore, unravel secrets paths, and escape dark forces of this mysterious landscape. Rivers, rocks, bushes seamlessly merging into digital realm and try to stop you!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2594970/Botanical_Chronicle/https://www.metapolis.games/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Botanical Chronicle.

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  16. AI Pals is your sandbox for endless adventure and role-playing. Empower your creativity and skills by inhabiting roles that challenge and inspire you, while experiencing the thrill of dynamic AI conversations that adapt to your choices and evolve as you interact. Plus, you don't have to worry about paying for another subscription service. AI Pals is developed with offline first in mind. You can ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Pals.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 201 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    A charming, colorful adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to to a T.

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  18. FINIS is not just any video game, we have created a psychological evaluation through colors based on the Lüscher test, but taken to a much deeper level. You have eight different paths, in each choice you can only choose one color and each selection will take you to a different evaluation. But it won't be that easy, there will be challenges along the way and there are 21 multiverses with a visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINIS.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Belonging is a first-person adventure game about a cult and its victims. As the hacktivist Jayce, you are scouting the abandoned estate of the Entelechism cult. You are there to find data you can leak to the public and uncover uncomfortable truths about what happened to the people that lived there. Explore the remains of a reclusive communityEntelechism is a community devoted to self-optimization… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belonging.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    You must explore the labyrinth of riddles and investigate the apocalyptic event at the research facility following the experiments with the Higgs boson, or “the God particle”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dofamine.

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  21. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 2,679 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 7 reviews

    Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observation.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Face mythical creatures from ancient mythologies face to face, create an army and fight back before winter swallows you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How We Got Here.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    24 Solar Terms is a seek and find puzzle game with the theme of the traditional Chinese twenty-four solar terms. The game connects the climate and farming of various solar terms through farming proverbs, myths and fables. Help local farmers solve problems and experience the story of 24 solar terms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 24 Solar Terms.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

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  26. "GrannyHop" is an exciting arcade game where you control a grandmother who jumps on a pogo stick and overcomes various levels. The islands of levels have varying difficulty, from easy to difficult, and you must skillfully control grandma's jumps to get to the finish line. Grandma can find various bonuses along the way, as well as overcome obstacles. The pleasant graphics, addictive game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GrannyHop.

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  27. "Memory is like embers: as long as you fan them, they glow. Leave them be, and they fade out." THE UNFINISHED is a short, deeply atmospheric first-person Point & Click narrative adventure, based on real events and traditions. Outside is a cold moonlit night, but life still flickers in this dimly lit room. You find yourself in an armchair by the fireplace. Opposite you sits an old m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unfinished.

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  28. The Story Behind Shark Town ✨Shark Town began as a dad building a game for his young kids. After seeing how much toddlers enjoyed simply exploring and moving around in a safe game world, it became clear that what young children really wanted was freedom to explore without pressure. Many games are still too complex, too fast, or designed for older players. Most experiences don’t truly become acces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shark Town: Kids and Toddlers Ocean Game.

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  29. WORK TOGETHERProject Solar is an open-world puzzle adventure game with online and couch co-op, where you and a friend play as R.A.Y, a strong robot of an older model sent with the first ship, and P.I.P, a small, agile drone with new technology. Set in a vibrant solar punk world, you’ll navigate through lush, green environments filled with remnants of advanced technology that harmonize with nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Solar.

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  30. Cyberpunk Action AdventureAn action platformer featuring ever-changing gameplay in every chapter. Dive into a cyberpunk world that offers a new and distinct experience with each chapter. About the GameWelcome to 2099, an era of advanced science and technology. In this future, humanity has achieved ‘Full-Dive’ technology, allowing individuals to vividly experience events they haven’t lived th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veiled Edge.

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  31. Doll is a visual novel of horror and exploration. With the Jeudille doll, you will be free to explore the city of Lorgna. Talk to the inhabitants, and compare their speeches to succeed in answering the questions raised by this experience. This story features around two hours of content. There is no "jump scare," nor is there any stressful situation per se. The horror is in the ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll.

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  32. Hidden Oddities is a cosy hidden object game where you search in the nooks and crannies across lush miniature landscapes, it's amazing what you might find in some of the oddest of places. A list of items shows you what you're looking at, hover over them for a closer look, and find enough to progress to the next location. Game Features Over 20 Levels and counting 87+ items to find Non in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Oddities.

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  33. A Week is a side scrolling adventure game. All you need to do is take care of your dog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Week.

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  34. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Yes! In this game you must blast toy ducks... IN SPACE! Relax, take aim, and let the feathers fly! With light-hearted gameplay and cute ducks to hunt, it's a casual first-person experience full of wholesome, family-friendly fun! Explore the moonbase Discover different areas of the base and uncover what each location has to offer! Interact with your environment! Engage with objects and characters a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find 100 Ducks and Blast Them...IN SPACE!!!.

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  35. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game deeply rooted in Arabian mythology. Dive into Ma'een, a stunning underwater realm. Once a thriving ocean, Ma'een is now corrupted by dark entities. From vibrant, ecosystems of plants and coral, to decaying ruins of an ancient civilization, explore the vast expanse of the cosmic sea, Ma'een through smooth, seamless swimming. As you delve deeper int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 41 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 refle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening Sarah.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment's previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Berlin Apartment.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana II at PlayStation Store. Journey across frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins in a hand-painted world where nature meets technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana 2.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    A relaxing and colorful exploration adventure about flowing by a river. Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful exploration adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. A very personal and unique game created with love by a solo dev. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naiad.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,060 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    “I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.”Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Features VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD“I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.”Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riven.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 154 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A voice wakes you. It gives you a purpose. To achieve it you have a notebook with mysterious entries, and an entire house to explore. The moment has arrived to complete your mission. If you desire. If you are able. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clem.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Metamorphosis is a first-person puzzle platforming adventure. Wake up as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and use your newfound abilities and nimble legs to uncover the truth behind your mysterious transformation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metamorphosis.

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  43. 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 77%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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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 926 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 36 reviews

    Buy Season: A letter to the future on PlayStation Store. Leave home on a bicycle trip into a mysterious new world and record life before it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEASON: A letter to the future.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Flashback is a strategy game oriented to your choices. You will play the role of a deliveryman and live in a turbulent city for a month. You will meet various characters and experience events, and those characters' fates will cross and they will usher in their own futures based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flashback.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,022 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world. AER puts you in the shoes of Auk, a magical shape-shifting girl who can transform between human and bird. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AER Memories of Old.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Puzzles for Clef is a relaxing adventure game focused on the eponymous heroine. Following a letter from her sister, Cres, our bunny friend Clef journeys to the island of her ancestors, to undertake a treasure hunt.. The journey will take her across a land of beauty, magic, and mystery, as she explores each of the island’s regions, solves its countless puzzles, unearths long-forgotten secrets, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzles For Clef.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 482 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 12 reviews

    Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minute of Islands.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperbark.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 940 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Set in the near future, Beyond Blue explores the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. Become a part of a newly-formed research team using groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Blue.

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