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Looking for games like JOY? Here are top platformer recommendations with a drama focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bogdan's Cross, Dungeon Bar: Gachi Puzzles or Pantomime.

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  1. Bogdan's Cross is an action-adventure game set in the tumultuous era of the Crusades. Follow the journey of Bogdan, a humble shepherd boy, as he rises to become a legendary Templar knight. Traverse stunning landscapes, uncover hidden tales and mysteries, and confront shadows of doubt and despair. While grounded in historical accuracy, the game takes creative liberties to weave a captivating fictio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bogdan's Cross.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Come on in and make yourself comfortable in our bar, stranger! You will have to literally recreate the history of this place by collecting photos of legendary personalities of the "Dungeon" Bar. You are waiting for 15 exciting puzzle levels in the style of classic jigsaw puzzles with a mesmerizing soundtrack.C'mon, let's go! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Bar: Gachi Puzzles.

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  3. Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Interactive Narrative Experience of PantomimeStep into a world where learning English is an epic adventure. In our groundbreaking game, every decision you make shapes your journey through a collection of captivating stories from diverse backgrounds. This isn’t just a game; it’s a tapestry of narratives designed to immerse you in the English language in the most eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pantomime.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Clara wakes up to a phone that isn't hers. Make friends, dodge bullets, and uncover the truth in this narrative platformer about closeness and distance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monospaced Lovers.

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  5. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews

    Built from the ground up, Rock Life is the next generation of immersion and simulations. Live, do, and experience what it is like to truly become one with nature... as a rock! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Life: The Rock Simulator.

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  6. Unravel the mysteries of a derelict facility as you control two characters with unique abilities simultaneously in this thought-provoking 3D puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Breakout: Dual Polarity.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiral.

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  8. The Castle of Xanxillia is an immersive exploration-focused side-scroller action RPG that brings together all the beloved features of the Metroidvania genre in one content-packed experience. You play as Leonel, a determined man on a quest to find his brother, Lenoel, within the mysterious and treacherous Castle of Xanxillia. The castle, ruled by a sinister Dark Lord with the help of a corrupt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Castle Of Xanxillia.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Game gift package code: SFLB666 XSLB888 [World View] In secret corners that humans have never noticed, figures have never stopped performing their own secret stories. The world of figures is small. They are always sad for their masters and happy for their masters. For them, their masters' feelings are everything. The world of figures is big. When their masters are not around, they will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figure Adventure.

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  10. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 6,330 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Campfire.

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  11. This is a RPG Open World game, in this game ,you kill animals and beast of prey,and some small games can play. the story is An another world hunter comming to this world. equipment and more skill can use, diffrent skill in skillbar can give different game experience to you. 3 bosses wait you defeat. you need avoid the damage skill,and attack them。 Mining system and story is also in this game. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter Legends.

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  12. 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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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Step into the future with our groundbreaking VR game set in the year 2119, where humanity embarks on a historic journey into space. Witness the turning point in space exploration history as nations rush to colonize the uncharted territories of our solar system. Join the "CCM-1" (Callisto Colonization Mission) expedition, aimed at the enigmatic moon of Jupiter - Callisto.VR EXPERIENCE:Imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Accident VR.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Buy The Forest Quartet on PlayStation Store. Experience life, death and jazz in this unique puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Quartet.

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  15. Sophie: Starlight Whispers is an adventure game with metroidvania elements, featuring pixelated graphics, a deep narrative, and fully dubbed in Portuguese. Explore a vast map and put an end to the dark creatures that terrorize the kingdom of Sharan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

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  16. "You Don't Belong Here" is an indie Metroidvania platformer that blends a 2D protagonist with a richly detailed 3D world in an experimental experience, offering players a unique journey through themes of identity, belonging, and exploration. Players embark on a multi-section narrative featuring progressively complex gameplay, innovative mechanics, and a visually striking mix of retro pix… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Don't Belong Here.

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  17. Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

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  18. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Secrets of the Shore,' a short visual novel where serenity and suspense intertwine on a picturesque island. When a peaceful getaway is transformed by a sudden, mysterious storm, a tale of intrigue and unexpected connections begins to unfold. Meet Ashley, the embodiment of vivacity and charm, whose infectious energy brightens every interaction. Her opti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Shore.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    "Ecstasy / Light / Inertia" is a short immersive journey that redefines music engagement. Play as Luz, navigate through stunning landscapes, and unravel an intricately woven narrative. With original music, philosophic themes, and state-of-art HRTF audio, it's a free, story-centered music adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecstasy / Light / Inertia.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    It is an adventure story about a girl named Sandra who lived in a small village. One day, she got a magic gem of life in a relic of goddess. But when she returned to the village, she found all villagers were brutally killed. In order to save their grandfather and the villagers, Sandra signed a contract with goddess of time, back to the time point before villagers being killed, hoping to change eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasia of the Wind.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Dog Adventure is an incredibly challenging side-scrolling game. If you like challenging platformers, then this game is definitely for you. In this game you play as a funny dog ​​that needs to get into its house. Complete all the hardest levels of this game with funny music! In this game you have to play a dog as a dog. Overcoming the most difficult traps and obstacles, complete this game. It … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dog Adventure.

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  23. Incredibly hardcore side-scrolling 2d platformer with an interesting storyline. Once Vasilisa was cursed by dark forces. They turned her into a scarecrow. But all the knights were afraid to save Vasilisa's soul, they thought that they too would be cursed. Only Ivan the Fool decided to save her. Climb a pillar above the sky, bypassing incredibly difficult obstacles, and find the key that will save … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisas Torment.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Experience Story-rich narrative game inspired by beloved fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs and more! it’s up to you to guide the siblings to find their way and to uncover what mysteries await. Explore the beautiful handcrafted world brought to life using wood, cardboard, foam and clay for a unique stop-motion style experience. See the world through the cinematic camera an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Tale.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    An adventure game about not peeing your pants, can you survive the scary house? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Pee.

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  27. Amb el suport de: Welcome to our heartwarming game, where players take on the role of a cute and hungry cat on a quest for food in a quaint coastal town. The game is filled with charming gameplay, beautiful graphics, and a touching storyline that will warm your heart. As you roam the town in search of food, you stumble upon a grumpy old man who has a stash of food. However, you soon discover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Man and His Cat.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onde.

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  31. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    It's a dark, deadly night, and our good friend Juglio is out for a joyride. His joy and ride are both rudely ruined when a mysterious, and splendorous, dark figure makes him swerve off the road and mangle up his beater. Could this have been the legendary Splendor Man? Yes, it was him. Will Juglio be able to survive his way out of the Forest of Evil, or will he succumb to the evil schem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Epstein: Bad Omen.

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  32. KAKUDO KAKUDO is a maze exploration and adventure game. As a small humanoïd named Tamashï, you will escape labyrinths while collecting as many coins as possible and beating your personal high scores. Complete all 50 puzzles to discover KAKUDO's enigmatic story ! KAKUDO is a single player adventure game within you explore and solve puzzles playing a small humanoïd named Tamashï. Who is Tamash… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAKUDO.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,662 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 25 reviews

    In this single-player adventure, venture into the idyllic but treacherous world of the Freljord as Nunu, a young boy on a quest to find his lost mother. Unearth the secrets, myths, and legends buried deep in the frozen tundra alongside your best friend, a wise and playful yeti named Willump, and unfold an inspiring story one puzzle at a time. Developed by Tequila Works, the studio behind RiME, So… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 3,098 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 24 reviews

    FAR: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story. When floods ravage your world, captain a ship like no other and search for a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins on your voyage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAR: Changing Tides.

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  35. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    For Evelyn II is a captivating adventure RPG in the magical world of Aura. Rich story, handcrafted 2D/3D environments, classic adventuring, choices, and retro pixel art. Explore, level up, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey where your decisions shape your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Evelyn II: Shards of Creation.

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  36. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You need to get out of the USSR of the 70s in the present day, by searching for clues and solving problems. Atmospheric puzzle, Search for objects in 3D format, Game environment restored from photos of the 70s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the 70's.

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  37. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    The House of Hikmah is a narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Hikmah.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 177 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds. A warm and poetic journey to rediscover wonder. An animated film you can play! A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer & Boy.

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  39. Embark on a quietly gripping adventure in "What happened to Kate", a single-player mystery-puzzle game that weaves a tale of intrigue, discovery, and unexpected connections. When your coworker disappears without a trace, leaving behind a series of cryptic clues, you find yourself standing at the threshold of their seemingly ordinary home. But as the door clicks shut behind you, you reali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What happened to Kate.

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  40. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Selfloss - Sorrow adventure of the kind old-man and his magic staff, inspired by the era of postimpresionism, in mixed fantasy setting of Ancient Russia, Iceland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selfloss.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Collect a 3D puzzle, transferring things to the right places to create a beautiful place. The game is a 3D puzzle, the player needs to put in place the missing pieces of the puzzle (items) scattered around the location. To create an entire location. You need to go to the item, take it by pressing the left mouse button and take the item to the desired location marked in green. If you brou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D PUZZLE - Apocalyptic Wasteland.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 540 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herdling.

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  43. Broken Aperture - Official Teaser Trailer | Explore Forgotten Memories  Step into the serene yet poignant world of Broken Aperture, a narrative-driven game where you'll accompany Freya as she navigates the delicate memories of her life. Journey through her subconscious as she pieces together memories from her life. Will you uncover the truth hidden within her mind?  This serene yet poignant, nar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Aperture.

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  44. GAMESTORY:A diverse team embarks on an epic quest through the heart of a mysterious Quantum Complex, each sector revealing enigmatic challenges that test their unity and intellect. As they navigate through bewildering passageways filled with advanced technology and ancient secrets, they discover truths that forge stronger bonds among them, realizing the journey itself is the key to their mission. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Odyssey: Orb of Eternity.

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  45. 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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  46. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A story-driven experience with puzzles about a middle-aged woman trying to make peace with herself. Join her in this dive to her mind and travel through memories and traumas. The unique 2d art style, meticulous sound design and hand-drawn animations bring her to life If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leila.

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  47. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Puppet.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 13,381 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    The Talos Principle II is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Talos Principle 2.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,294 reviews

    Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition is the definitive edition of the visual novel style adventure game, now with all new voice acting. Asteroids emitting a sound known as "Starsongs" have become the center of conflict for the immense power they hold. Determined to claim asteroids of his own, a young man ventures out with a girl who can imitate starsongs, lending her voice to unravel an an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opus: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition.

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