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Games like Life's Too Short!

Games like Life's Too Short!

Looking for games like Life's Too Short!? Here are top open world platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Monster Loves You, Raccoon: The Orc Invasion or ENDLING.

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  1. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,395 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Live the life of a Monster, from birth to elderhood and beyond, making decisions that affect the world of Monsters and Humans.You live in the village of Omen, and your favorite snack is the fingers of small children. As a Monster, you pop up in the most interesting places — what do you do when three angry bears discover a young child in their cabin? Or when you spy a wolf hunting down that woman w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Loves You.

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  2. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Racoon lives in a forest with his friends. He had a happy and a joyful life, until in the mountains appeared a portal.From the portal came out some strange creatures he never saw before. They are orcs. Your mission is to protect the forest and your friends from invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raccoon: The Orc Invasion.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    What's your favorite color? Would you eat meatballs for the rest of your life? Are dogs really that cute? Live the perfect day, break the cycle, and discover the truth about yourself in ENDLING, a short, quirky sci-fi mystery about freedom, choice, and loneliness. A Lifetime of ChoicesLife is full of hard questions and difficult choices—but who says exploring them can't be fun? Watch as each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENDLING.

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  4. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 21 reviews

    SCHiM is a game about jumping through shades in a challenging and lively environment, touch the light and it's over! This fast-paced 3D platformer takes elements of light & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHiM.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 225 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Join Koa and her best friend Napopo on an action-packed adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, manoeuvre dangerous environments, and explore a series of dazzlingly different landscapes on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, music
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Dan is a bumbling first-time adventurer who risks everything to solve the legend of the twin books by exploring the abandoned town of Red Pines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Beach Island is a micro open-world platforming game set on the mysterious Beach Island. Scour the island for stars to open up the ancient gateway portal! There's plenty to explore and uncover on Beach Island, can you find all 12 stars? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beach Island Deluxe.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    85% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    3-D platforming perfection full of variety, peril and smiles around every corner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suzy Cube.

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  9. Explore a charming winter world with Ludde and discover various exciting, challenging, and fun activities for all ages!Have fun with snowRoll big snowballs to create a snowman, snow shovel the yard, have a snowball fight with the neighbors, ice fish, practice slapshots in hockey, rent a snowmobile or put on your skis and ski down the mountain. All of this and much more is possible in Ludde.Be rewa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludde.

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  10. STEAM LEADER BOARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT STEAM PURCHASE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faster Than Possible.

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  11. Build, play, drive. PLACEFRONT is a stylized and relaxing city builder with unique architecture, drivable vehicles, diverse biomes, and over 150 ready-to-place objects. PLACEFRONT pits the player in a world of colorful architecture and engaging simple city building mechanics without the burdensome of resource draining or mandatory management requirements. Place any building at any time on almost a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLACEFRONT.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

    Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Suck It! is the ultimate intergalactic vacuum simulator. Suck up coins, bananas, the cat, the sofa… level up to grow as big as a house! Capture stars and head to the teleporter to claim your win! Fire the contents of your canister at anyone who gets in your way. As a valued employee of S.U.C.K. (Superstellar Universal Cleaning Korp), you’ve been equipped with the latest high-tech vacuum. This… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ForeVR Suck It! VR.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    (This is the original free student project. The fully complete Octodad: Dadliest Catch can also be purchased on Steam.) Octodad is a third person adventure game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about a day of his life. His existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwiel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octodad.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    88% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Fate of Kai is a new kind of adventure. Explore different storylines, solve complex puzzles, travel through time and manipulate characters ideas to help Kai reach the castle. The game is set in a magical illustrated book, which you will have to master to reach the end of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate of Kai.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 533 reviews

    A short narrative and exploration game about Zach, June, and a strange phenomenon. You're Zach and, stuck in your home, you will do everything to keep hearing June's voice messages and unravel what's happening to her out there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Answer Knot.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,237 reviews

    Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through 21 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyle is Famous.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    98% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Add the full game to your Wishlist About the GameOmno: Prologue is a standalone mini-adventure set in the world of Omno. Intended as an introduction to the world of Omno, this prologue will introduce you to some of the game’s mechanics, creatures and ideas, but is completely separate to the main game, coming Spring 2021. Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omno: Prologue.

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  25. Experience this trip to Dinosaur Island through a dreamThis is an independent game of leisure, puzzle solving and exploration. In the game, you will complete this dream journey by controlling the loving mother dragon mother in order to find your three babies. In this adventure of finding children, you will see the landscape of Shanghai shore, plain, forest, swamp, valley, high mountain and so on. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 莉莉的梦:恐龙历险记 Lily's Dream:Adventures of Dinosaurs.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aidan in Danger.

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  27. You're just an ordinary guy, coming home after a long day. Beer in hand, TV on... but suddenly it runs out. Time to leave your cozy apartment, go down the stairs, cross the street, and get to the supermarket to find the best beer in the world. But isn’t this a strange dream? When will it end? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am going for a beer.

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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gimmick! 2.

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  29. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Why Deliver With GOO Inc? Add our game to your wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1997940/Adventures_of_Deliveryman/ As a Courier, you can earn bike parts by delivering orders to local customers. You set your own goals. It's easy to start earning - no previous delivery experience is required! Key Features: Roguelike in an urban city Bike upgrades Fun and dynamic p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Deliveryman.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 287 reviews

    Welcome to the world of Unbridled: That Horse Game - a unique horse game simulator that gives you the freedom to make your own choices and shape your own destiny. As an Early Access title, we value player feedback and are actively working to expand and improve the game with your support. Horse Creator: Design your dream horse with an incredibly detailed creation system, allowing you to custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbridled: That Horse Game.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Take the magic of friendship to new heights in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies. Play as Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, Pipp, Zipp, or Misty and use special abilities to explore Zephyr Heights, a gleaming cloud kingdom full of exciting quests and collectibles. With the everypony working together, you can stop the unstable magic that’s turning phones into pizzas, breaking gravity, and splashing co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery.

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  33. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 812 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way of the Samurai 3.

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  34. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Help Snail Bob avoid the dangers that lie on his path. Snail Bob 2 is a puzzle game for all the ages. It'll make you think and smile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Bob 2.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Obsolete is a short 2D platformer with a calm atmosphere in a very strange world where everything is deteriorating quickly. Cross the abandoned caves of this fallen world in search of an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsolete.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    Chronology is a mind-bending mix of puzzle, adventure and platform game where you defy time by manipulating the past and the future, in order to fix the present. Play as the Old Inventor and his sidekick The Snail, and take advantage of their special abilities - travel back and forth in time, stop time, manipulate objects and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronology.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Inspired by Dreamcast titles of old (namely Shenmue and Toy Commander) Influent immerses players in a fully interactive 3D environment where the names for absolutely every object in the game can be gleaned with a single click! In fact, even more information can be learned with a double-click! Every door, drawer, and cabinet can be opened with a right-click here and a right-click there, revealing m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Influent Language Learning Game.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 379 reviews

    Pirates Welcome to the exciting world of pirates! You find yourself on a remote island where you can either go it alone or team up with other players to battle against hostile skeletons. Build impressive accommodations and gather valuable resources to elevate your survival skills to new heights. With a well-thought-out building system, crafting, farming, and culinary expertise, you can create trul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diorama Builder.

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  41. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 4,265 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 5 reviews

    Experience the magic of Harry Potter's first 4 years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in an exciting new way. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 combines the first four Harry Potter books and films in an interactive fun-filled videogame. Players can build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament through new LEGO gameplay elements like magical building and spell-casting. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 948 reviews

    Play as a farmer who struggles to manage a failing farm. You come to a point where there is no more hope, and you must do something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disturbed.

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  43. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 2 reviews

    The Cinema Rosa is an immersive PC and Mac exploration game and puzzle game set in an abandoned cinema. The game explores themes of: loss, romance, nostalgia and regret, aiming to take the player on an emotional journey through the psychological effects of a relationship. You take on the role of a protagonist exploring his past through various personal demons. As you explore, you encounter vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cinema Rosa.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 548 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Kao the Kangaroo is back! This time with a brand new adventure. The bravest kangaroo is ready to pick up his boxing gloves and K.O. his way through this epic journey. Take on this 3D platforming challenge and help him succeed! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kao the Kangaroo.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Help a monkey find a fallen star in this short adventure game! Meet and recruit other animals, find useful items, and discover new abilities. Multiple endings available depending on your choices! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Star.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 65,302 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations. Play through Spore's five evolutionary stages: Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization, and Space. Each stage has its own unique style, challenges, and goals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spore.

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  49. Sunset Crime is an open-world game inspired by the great classics of the urban crime genre. Here, you’re free to make your own choices, and deal with the consequences. Explore a living, chaotic city full of opportunities, where every street hides both risks and rewards. FULL FREEDOM IN FREE MODE (AVAILABLE)In Free Mode, you can embrace pure chaos. Explore the map without limits Confront or a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Crime.

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  50. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    My Joyful Aquarium is a cozy game about creating your own fish aquarium and breeding fish. Create your own aquarium and breed fish - from the most basic species to the very elaborate and demanding ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Joyful Aquarium.

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