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Games like ...Knew the Beginning

Games like ...Knew the Beginning

Looking for games like ...Knew the Beginning? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a drama, comedy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Repella Fella, Paradigm or Unforeseen Incidents.

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  1. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Repella Fella's Prologue is designed to introduce you to the characters, setting, backstory, mechanics and overall tone and humor of the game. It's all about testing different approaches, and crafting your own ideal adventure. It will take about 30 minutes to playthrough, but you should walk away with a sampling of what Repella Fella has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repella Fella.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,670 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 3 reviews

    "Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, who's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradigm.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,106 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforeseen Incidents.

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  4. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,192 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    In Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes, players return to the world of adventure game hit Edna & Harvey: The Breakout. Be prepared to meet many old friends and discover many new hand-made cartoon locations, realized in full HD glory! Lilli, a young girl at a convent school, is the main character of Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes. Seemingly the best-behaved little girl in the world, she executes al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Tsioque is an animated adventure game inspired by classic 80s and 90s point and click titles. Craftily mixing influences of games like Day of the Tentacle, Dragon's Lair or Humongous Games' Pajama Sam, it offers its own, original narrative experience, which can be described as both dark and adorable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TSIOQUE.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Meet Ray, he lives in a world where everything is made out of paper and stickers. One day he has an accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain. This gives him awesome powers and he can suddenly change the world around him by folding it, tearing it, pulling stickers off and sticking them elsewhere! And if that weren't enough, Ray can also read peoples minds! He … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick it to The Man!.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,333 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos on Deponia.

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  8. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 9 reviews

    A Victorian mansion. A cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity. Among all that - you. Explore a world inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksiński. See for yourself that there are no limits to dark ecstasy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust from Beyond.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    A dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. A merciless world that gets sick and vanishes. No past, no present, no future; only the impending moment of “dead synchronicity” ahead. Will you be able to stop it? Because, otherwise... what will you do when Time dissolves itself? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 2,590 reviews

    Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery! Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Grimoire.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,614 reviews

    TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game. The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum: Dark Sorrow.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,163 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure is a comedy point 'n click love letter to classic-era Lucas adventures, HP Lovecraft, Hitchcock and many, many others. A lighthearted spoof of the Cthulhu Mythos, Gibbous will have you controlling 3 protagonists, dealing with strange cultists, ancient voodoo, and Dead Cthulhu himself. Well, "dead" is just a matter of opinion... Everything revolves around the dreaded N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gibbous: A Cthulhu Adventure.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    The flute nose dynasty has been watching over Asposia for centuries on end. In secret, they fill the roly-poly world with light and life. Emil, a trader for odds and ends, has led all the Asposians astray, making them believe that the dynasty is in cahoots with dark forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk.

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  16. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    The Biggleboss Incident is a fun, funny point and click adventure that somehow merges Monkey Island, Office Space, and a smidge of Metal Gear Solid. Solve puzzles, shirk responsibility, and figure out what’s really happening behind the scenes in the world’s weirdest office. It’s just like those adventure games you remember, only without the insane moon logic. There is NOTHING… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Biggleboss Incident.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 2,494 reviews

    Showered in top-scores and awards, the Deponia-Trilogy, created by the developers of Edna&Harvey: The Breakout, The Whispered World and Memoria, managed to reach cult-status almost instantly. Thanks to its exciting story, likeable characters and hilarious dialogues and a finely crafted mixture of comedy and puzzles, Deponia is enjoyable for both, young and old. Join Rufus on his thrilling journeys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deponia: The Complete Journey.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 833 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    The Inner World is a classic-style hand-drawn Adventure game. Solve plenty of challenging puzzles with Robert and Laura in the twisted world of Asposia. Experience an atmospheric and humorous story full of bizarre characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner World.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 604 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardlight.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulb Boy.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loco Motive.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 3,162 reviews

    Find out what unlikely events take place in this alternate history region of Slovak Highlands. This land is ravaged by Hussite pillagers and Ottoman spies while surreal horrors dwell in the dark. It's now up to Pavol, a fair knight with alcohol problems, to gather a party and stop those who oppose our kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Felvidek.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Absent is the first freeware release from FNGames. Originally released in 2013, the game makes its' Steam debut this year. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent.

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  28. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 5,610 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Deponia is a fast-paced comedy of errors and one of the most unusual love stories in gaming history. The twist-filled story takes its off-beat characters all over trash planet Deponia, a unique game world in the style of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett and Matt Groening. From Kuvaq, an improvised village built inside a giant trash heap, to the swimming black market and the dark corners of the eleva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deponia.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,327 reviews

    A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Date in the Park.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 3,378 reviews

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue.

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  32. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 3,480 reviews

    Enjoy the award winning gameThe Darkside Detective and its follow-up sequel The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark together in one bundle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,736 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Gemini Rue is a neo-noir classic adventure game from the creator of acclaimed Blackwell Series, Wadjet Eye Games. The game features: - Over 60 hand-drawn backgrounds - A moody, film noir atmosphere - Control both Azriel and Delta-Six - An innovative investigation system - A gripping sci-fi mystery If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gemini Rue.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    80% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    After captivating players from all around the world with the mythic Runaway trilogy, Pendulo Studios presents a new adventure gaming masterpiece! This thrilling mystery, presenting a unique, dark and somber style, will not leave you indifferent! With an incredible story, superb environments, perplexing and shady characters, Yesterday throws you into an unforgettable adventure from which you will n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yesterday.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a 1930s noir-inspired detective game with humanoid animal characters. How does Albert Wilde solve the strangest quantum mystery in a murder case? Find out in this 6-7 hours silly and hilarious classic detective adventure tribute to the golden age of noir movies INTERROGATE, SUSPECT, DEDUCE Use your years of experience of interrogating and drinking at bars to chat with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Detective Albert Wilde.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Somewhere, in the middle of nowhere, an explosion shatters the night. Everyone wakes up with a jolt. Where are they? Who are they? It turns out that whatever blew up in the desert seems to have done more than just wipe their memories clean.Embark on an adventure with Betty as she delves into a town where danger lurks at every turn, and characters are as deceiving and bizarre as they come. Featurin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 Minutes to Midnight - A Comedy Graphic Adventure.

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    An investigation of a secret film studio underneath their school has lead 3 students down an estranged rabbit hole. With the fixed-camera as your weapon, shine a light on the truth and save your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Studio System: Guardian Angel.

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  39. 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 77%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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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    PLEASE NOTE: This is the "old" version of Dinner with an Owl. Soon, there will be an enhanced version, featuring: full professional voice acting and a new, eerie soundtrack! It will be FREE!... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinner with an Owl.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 784 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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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 290 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Legends of the past come back to life in a charming mystery adventure. Pack your bags and journey through modern day Europe to uncover the secrets of the king that was never crowned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,305 reviews

    Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    There's murder afoot in Old London town in this Victorian-styled cartoony 2D point and click adventure, inspired by Victorian novels, Hammer Horror and the Cartoon Network. The only people who can solve this case are Bertram Fiddle and his manservant Gavin, who must explore the mysterious streets and murky alleyways and be on the lookout for elusive serial killer Geoff the Murderer in this award w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,729 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 9 reviews

    Join Brian Pasternack on his first day at one of the world’s largest companies, Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp's hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuppie Psycho.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 227 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 11 reviews

    Third-person adventure game, set in a fantasy pirate-themed world with a modern touch. Combining the traditional point-and-click genre gameplay with a unique cartoon 3D graphics, Willy Morgan has the dreamy atmosphere, the humor and the freedom to explore typical of timeless classics such as Monkey Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 494 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 18 reviews

    The Little Acre follows the story of Aidan and his daughter, Lily, set in 1950's Ireland. After discovering clues as to the whereabouts of his missing father, Aidan begins investigating until he inadvertently finds himself transported to a strange new world. Ever the hero, Lily sets off after him, encountering her own perils along the way. Featuring voice-acting and hand-drawn animation, The Littl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Acre.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 446 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,221 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. In each chapter, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, while players are transported back to influence first-hand the decisions and events that shaped a kingdom. Embark on an extraordinary journey across the world of Daventry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest.

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