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Looking for games like Light Shifter? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with NYKRA: Before, Lila’s Sky Ark or Meep Meep, You're Too Bright.

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  1. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    NYKRA has gone through some big changes, please read this: https://github.com/ENDESGA/NYKRA_Before/tree/main-------NYKRA is a narrative platformer pixelart game with puzzle and RPG mechanics set in an ever collapsing reality. You travel via a being named Keu through 7 different planets, unraveling the complex mess of reality ahead of you. But as you read through the alien literature, discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYKRA: Before.

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  2. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

    Welcome to the trippy world of the Rainbow Ark – filled with quirky characters, puzzles, secrets and more. Defend your home against a fleet of deafening airships by using alchemy to craft and throw powerful weapons at deadly intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lila’s Sky Ark.

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  3. Are you afraid of the dark? Meep Meep, You're Too Bright is a puzzle platformer about a young girl finding her way through a dark lighthouse. Light your way across thrilling platforming sections and solve challenging puzzles with the help of your guide Meep Meep. But be careful, what the light reveals might not be what you're looking for. Using Meep Meep's ability to appear and disappear walls an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meep Meep, You're Too Bright.

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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Bring broken pieces together, to reveal shapes of everyday objects. Travel with a Daisy and a Maggot along side several scenarios and discover to where they are headed to. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Shapes.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 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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  7. Presenting Tenebris Pictura, an ultra-corporeal action adventure brought to you by the creators of Megaton Rainfall. You'll be plunged back to the Victorian era, playing the role of a paranormal investigator with psychic abilities who has landed in a misty, convoluted island, brimming with mystery. You were invited there by an old friend, to investigate his daughter's disappearance. Before long, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebris Pictura.

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  8. 77%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 67%Based on 20 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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  9. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 226 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 420 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A cross country road trip turns into a multi-dimensional walkabout after a quick stop in a mysterious town. A first person surreal adventure of visual auditory stimuli set in a fantastical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 0°N 0°W.

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  11. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    48% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Sceptre of Gods and Tomb Joe's father's disappearance. Armed only with his sharp wit and his trusty whip, Joe will have to face deadly traps, dangerous wildlife, and the best soldiers of the Reich to reach his goal and bring fame to his father's name once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Joe.

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  13. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    18% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tesla Breaks the World!.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light of Alariya.

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  15. "MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

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  16. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dobo’s Heroes is a puzzle platform game, where you need to help Dobo leave the depths of his world. For that to happen, use his grandchildren’s powers to get to the portal of each mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dobo's Heroes.

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  17. Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding summer.

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  18. A girl in a white dress wakes up in a ruined city. She uses her light to light up mysterious cocoons, reverse time, and restore the city to its former splendor. You take on the role of this mysterious girl. As you restore Amber City, more and more of its history will unfurl before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber City.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Some mysteries are buried in ancient stone. Others are still unfolding. What is Skybound? Skybound is a 3D  exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving. You play as Bell, a young archaeologist exploring mystical floating islands in search of ancient artifacts. Use Bell's specialized equipment - including a Grappling Anchor, agility bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybound.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameASTROBOTANICA™ is a science-driven survival game set on prehistoric Earth. You're Xel, a highly educated alien botanist on a mission to discover rare seeds needed to save your home planet. After crashing on ancient Earth, you’ll find yourself surrounded by wild animals, primal humans, and a toxic atmosphere, and you’ll need to adapt quickly to survive. Your knowledge of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROBOTANICA.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 580 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Embrace the Aurora, Save the Guardians. In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise Raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman Grimnir. A VAST OPEN WORLD Roam freely through a vast and ancient open world, rich with long-forgotten history. Explore unique and visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North 2.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Dare to delve into the macabre? A group of people have met their end in a mansion under mysterious circumstances. James Milton, a distinguished detective and forensic expert, is called upon to solve his final case. Only the solitary sound of rain accompanies his days spent among the dead and their haunting whispers. Each secret they reveal brings him one step closer to a chilling truth. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrologium.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An ongoing apocalyptic meteor shower has forced the world’s population to settle underground. As Shell, a feline child who awakens to find her mother missing, drill downward from the surface layer through a tile-based underground and discover the Everdeep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdeep Aurora.

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  25. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Waking up in an unfamiliar world, Momo is equipped with the mystical gear she’s always desired. Momo will explore, battle enemies, discover weak points, find the key, and make a daring escape. Can Momo fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slumbering Feline.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Moth Planet is a kinetic, energetic 2D platformer where you interview moths and explore an interconnected world in search of the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moth Planet.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This exclusive launcher is available only on MFGG!!!  https://rb.gy/52nev0 Mario: Everyone's favorite hero. Just because he is a plumber known for his ultimate bravery. He has been working in this city since he was 20. Luigi: Mario's twin brother. His qualities are opposite of his brother Mario. A lot of kids tease Luigi as a coward. Bowser: He tried to invade the whole Mushroom Kingdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Bros. Friends.

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  28. Discord Community About the Game Jin & Jan: A ghostly souls-like puzzle game with dual inverse controlJin & Jan, in an act of mischief, divided the world in two: the Light World and the Dark World. Now, the intrepid ghost brothers will have to bring back the balance to the world in an exciting adventure that combines puzzle and skill. Jin follows your instructions, but his twin Jan al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jin & Jan.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 17,548 reviews

    Buy Animal Well on PlayStation Store. Explore a surreal, forsaken labyrinth and unravel its many secrets. Rely on your wits to avoid danger in this combat-free Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMAL WELL.

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  30. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    Hypnagogia is an exploration in themes involving deep dreams, liminal spaces, sleep paralysis demons, and much more. Can you collect all 8 dream crystals and finally wake up? Influenced by the nostalgia-fueled polygonal games from the mid and late 90's, Hypnagogia takes players on a short but intriguing journey through various worlds inspired by real dreams.  Hang out with cats in a relaxin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnagogia 催眠術.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    99% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    A warm and whimsical cat adventure where you climb, talk, fly and smack your way to places where no cat has ever gone before! Go on a short yet cosmic journey packed with curious characters, imaginative environments and good vibes.​ You play as a cat! Talk, find items and use your abilities to go where no cat has ever gone before! Meet a cast of entertaining characters No combat, unless you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAT & ONION.

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  33. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King, an adventure game where exploration and boss fights intertwine. In the world of Hypnos, the player gets to roam a vast continent scattered with gigantic fortresses and cities in ruins. Between phases in 2.5D and 3D, they will dive in the history of a forgotten world where savage enemies await. To reach victory, the precision of movement and observation of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King.

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  34. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dreaming Sarah is an adventure game where you explore the dream world of a young girl named Sarah, who is in a deep coma. Collect items and abilities as you solve puzzles, interact with people and objects to try to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Sarah.

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  35. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    [Media 2155099] In REZ PLZ, you control two wizard brothers (single or local 2p co-op) to traverse the 5 evil wizard’s keeps of the Dark Arcanum where death and dismemberment isn't just a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REZ PLZ.

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  36. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    70% User Score Based on 87 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle video game about multiple personality disorder. The entire game takes place in the broken mind of Lilly Witchgan, and the goal is to discover who is real - Lilly herself or one of her many personalities. The plot will tell us about her many minds and how are they fighting each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflection of Mine.

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

    A chill, innovative sci-fi adventure where you explore two isometric worlds at the same time. Teleport between worlds to navigate impossible terrain and solve mind-bending puzzles. Along the way, you'll fend off hostile creatures and uncover the story of a lost civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stereo Boy.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Cave Brawlers is a 2D hack 'n slash which takes inspiration from games like Castle Crashers, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, and Shovel Knight. The game requires the player to use different moves and combinations to take down enemies and succeed. The game is heavily story based and will take you on an adventure through the life of a soldier of a medieval village turned hero due to an attack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Brawlers.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Experience the tireless journey of a lone survivor caught deep underground striving to reach the surface using a unique and mysterious gauntlet that allows the impossible at your fingertips. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Below.

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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. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets of a forgotten kingdom which has been tragically trapped in and endless time loop. Explore a beautifully hand-drawn non-lineal open world, recover valuable relics, chart a lost island, and gather new clues in every loop to complete… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasures of the Aegean.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    SpellKeeper is a unique logic game with dozens of challenging puzzles and beautifully hand-drawn graphics. Take on the role of the Chosen One and save butterflies trapped in magic cocoons. Challenge your brain and free all the butterflies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellKeeper.

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  45. The year of 2052. The dark future after the global flood. A young wanderer from the wasteland named Victor learns about the "city of dreams" in the northern mountains, where ancient technologies and an antediluvian way of life have survived. Deciding that he has nothing to lose, he goes on a risky trip to see it with his own eyes. Having reached the city, he quickly realizes that the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALVATIONLAND.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Discover beautiful alien worlds, scattered with ancient technology and mysterious ruins that echo of a time long past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EPITASIS.

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  47. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Help the ghosts with their curious problems while also solving the mystery surrounding your own demise in this new puzzling adventure from Zoink Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flipping Death.

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  48. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Follow the ray of hope in a world of darkening silhouettes as you help Elin save his friend and face his deepest fears. Immerse yourself in Elin’s childlike wonder, and witness each new puzzle, secret, sin, or dilemma unfold to discover the truth behind this shadowy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulless: Ray of Hope.

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  49. "Siebenstreich" is a hand-drawn 2D adventure for pop culture lovers about an unlikely hero and sustainability in times of magic. Set in a troubled fantasy kingdom, this game follows a tailor and his loyal sidekick Trudie, a vegan carnivorous plant, on their curious road trip to save the day. A 21st century fairy tale filled with pop culture references, addressing ethical topics in an entertaining … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siebenstreich.

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  50. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    28% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 2 reviews

    Where the Bees Make Honey tells a story about reflecting on different moments from your childhood, which are played and experienced from an adult perspective. At its core Where The Bees Make Honey is a puzzle adventure game, but gameplay variation is filtered throughout. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the Bees Make Honey.

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