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Games like Maru and her make-believe world

Games like Maru and her make-believe world

Looking for games like Maru and her make-believe world? Here are top casual platformer recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dordogne, Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth or Herdling.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 181 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 5 reviews

    From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth.

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  3. 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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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ascend is an adventure puzzle game where a young woman must navigate to the top of a mystical mountain learning the secrets of both the past and the future to find the balance in all aspects of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascend.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,221 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 12 reviews

    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a musical adventure game in which Snufkin needs to restore the harmony of Moominvalley, after a series of grotesque parks has appeared and ruined the valley's natural balance. The game is an ambient and wholesome experience for both kids and adults, and combines open world-mechanics with puzzles, stealth and melodic elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by exploring wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets.

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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 66%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. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 296 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Aurora: A Child's Journey is a short and emotional game about the impacts of a huge environmental disaster through the eyes and feelings of a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora: A Child's Journey.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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

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  12. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 656 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila - a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit and the Mouse.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 1 reviews

    A cinematic gaming experience. Play as a Spirit Animal on a quest of purpose and fate. Explore a magical and beautiful world where visions of a past, present, and future, guide you. Collect Essence and find Artifacts that aid in building a link to the corporeal world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Companion.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 4,820 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Small actions can make a big difference. Join Alba, a young activist as she sets out to save a beautiful island and its wildlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,684 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 34 reviews

    Unravel is a game about Yarny, a tiny character born from a single thread. Yarny embarks on a big adventure into the nature, inspired by the beauty of Northern Scandinavia. Without any spoken words, the character will have to solve puzzles and use tools to overcome tough challenges. All this, in order to find memories of his lost family. Only Yarny can be the bond that ties everything together in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unravel.

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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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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Embark on an epic quest across a mystical desert to reach the legendary Mount Qaf. Inspired by 1001 Nights and rich oriental folklore, this third-person action-adventure game challenges you to scale ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and battle formidable foes—all to save a loved one. Uncover hidden secrets in lost temples and relics as you shape your destiny in a world where every crumbling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Hiraq.

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  18. Wizzy the Wood is a charming 3D platformer adventure game with a relaxed pace and a rich, magical world. You play as Wizzy, a wooden being from the storied Forrestian tribe, who embarks on a heroic journey to retrieve the legendary Stone of Eternity stolen by the dark sorcerer Malachite. Only by reclaiming this powerful artifact can Wizzy save his people from doom. Explore vibrant, stylized envir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizzy the Wood.

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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 285 reviews

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

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  20. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This warm and cute adventure platformer game will provide hours and hours of fun to both grownups and kids. A classic platformer jump and run game with huge levels, secrets to discover and treasures to collects. The evil countess turns Tibor into a vampire! Only, Tibor is an unique vampire - a kind one! A vampire whose love for Agnes is stronger than any other force. Play through dozens of excit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tibor: Tale of a Kind Vampire.

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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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  22. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A vast empty sky, an old digital camera, and a home in the clouds…Your mom has been gone for a while, and the once teeming environment has grown quiet without her careful maintenance. Equipped with a magic flute and the support of your computer friends, it’s up to you to bring abundance back to an empty sky… all on the back of a giant flying catfish! The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 515 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged: Hidden Depths.

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  26. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 2,454 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushi Come Home.

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  27. 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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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    The world of William and Sly is yours to explore, seeking out collectables and secrets, while soaking in the tranquil visuals and melancholic soundtrack. In this pair of classic Flash games, you play as a fox, running and leaping through an atmospheric ecosystem entirely at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to William and Sly: Classic Collection.

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  29. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 512 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    Enter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions. Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gylt.

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  30. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,977 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet- and back to normal size! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinykin.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,332 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders. It's a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. The power of a lost civilisation will carry you on an epic quest through lush forests, sun-blasted deserts, and frozen tundras - even to the clouds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OMNO.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 466 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Words: Beyond the Page.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 264 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

    Effieis a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure, free the cities from a powerful and dark evil, and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games! Experience a unique adventureDelve into the adventure of Galand, a young man in his quest to reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Effie.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 425 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Fe is a new type of platform adventure where the story is up to you to discover, without handholding, told wordlessly through the discoveries you make during gameplay. Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. At the heart of the experience is a tactile, analogue song mechanic that allows you t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fe.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 810 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Mutazione, a new game in development by the people behind Johann Sebastian Joust and Where is my Heart?,is a character-driven “swamp opera" as described by Die Gute Fabrik themselves. The game is set in a strange tropical world, and features a female lead known as Kay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutazione.

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  38. A voice has spoken out, echoing throughout the world saying but one thing, "Seek the Land Beyond". Fantastical beasts from all around listen and begin their journey to this mysterious place causing the world of Reqweki to quake with the movement of these majestic creatures leaving vast changes throughout the world. The last egg has hatched, albeit a bit later than most. Join young Tirsy as she hee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tirsy's Tale.

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  39. Chill Panda is based on a unique mobile application championed by the National Health Service (NHS) digital app store in the UK. It was designed in collaboration with a child psychologist to teach children to manage their feelings and stay healthy. It introduces the importance of activity, relaxation and distraction to cope with difficult emotions. Chill Panda also encourages healthy habits such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Panda.

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  40. Aya: Tale of Tails is a beautiful third-person exploration game where a life story ends and another one is about to begin. Once upon a time... On a cold, yet enchanted winter night, after a recent family loss, a young girl gets read a storybook by her father and enters its ancient, magical world. You write your own story Meet and play the role of Aya's new friend - a mystical white wolf an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aya: Tale of Tails.

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  41. Begin a thrilling journey through time with Nia, a brave young girl who finds herself transported to an ancient world filled with mysteries and dangers. In this captivating platformer, you’ll venture into a past where myths and legends intertwine, guiding Nia on her quest to return home. Trapped in this hostile world, Nia must navigate her way back by overcoming numerous trials, solving anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nia: Jewel Hunter.

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    Embark on a Mystical Journey Through the Heart of Brazilian FolkloreStep into the world of Matinta, a third-person adventure game that takes you deep into the vibrant and mystical landscapes of Brazil. Experience the tale of Gracie, a courageous and magical dog with a destiny to heal cursed lands and restore harmony to nature. Set in biomes inspired by Brazil’s diverse ecosystems, Matinta offer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matinta.

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  43. Little Guardians: The Last Hope is a cinematic puzzle-platformer about Liam, a child separated from his mother and home, who journeys through forests, caves, mountains, and mysterious lands to keep hope alive. Solve puzzles, face gentle challenges, and experience a family-friendly adventure about courage, nature, and never giving up. Little Guardians: The Last Hope is a cinematic puzzle-platfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Guardians: The Last Hope.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    'Pieces of the Past' is a cute, sentimental adventure where you restore family keepsakes to uncover touching stories. Blend puzzle-solving with the joy of preserving memories in this delightful journey! Step into the life of Lily, a young adult gifted with the extraordinary ability of "repairing memories." Fix broken items in this cozy, heartfelt puzzle adventure to uncover hidden f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of the Past.

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  45. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Meet Mat, a young rat whose simple life in an abandoned wine cellar with his best friend, Toby, is turned upside down when he falls head over tail in love with Nat, a clever house mouse who is kept as a pet by one of the Giants on the upper floors of the building. Bitten by the love bug, Mat sets out on a perilous journey to become a Scavenger, just so he can sneak up and secretly visit his b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1.

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  46. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Description Lighthaze World: A Serene Puzzle Adventure: Embark on a heartwarming journey with Nym and their loyal canine companion, Chewy. Start in a peaceful park, but when hunger strikes, the bustling Lighthaze World mall becomes a daunting obstacle. Nym, an anxious hero, must navigate this overwhelming space to find food for Chewy. As Nym's anxiety takes hold, their perception of the mall s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthaze World.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 461 reviews

    Explore a mysterious island as a tiny lizard. Complete ancient puzzles, effortlessly climb cliffs, and eat bugs as you make your way across an island civilization lost to time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gecko Gods.

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  48. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Calling all animal lovers! Become the ranger for Summery Islands! Find courage by helping other Pandas. Dancing Pandas: a cozy adventure where bravery blooms beyond your comfort zone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dancing Pandas: Ranger's Path.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    In Magic Tin Lands, you play as a knight embarking on a dangerous journey through the forest to eradicate the evil spread by a broken monolith. Collect new abilities and battle enemies while overcoming traps. Key Features: Action-platformer with exploration elements. A mystical forest filled with enemies and traps. A variety of weapons and abilities, including a sword and bow. An engaging s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Tiny Lands.

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  50. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Lost Twins 2 is an incredibly cute puzzle adventure that will challenge, entertain and maybe even inspire you. Guide Abi and Ben on their journey to find a way back home across a whimsical playground crafted with an enormous amount of care. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Twins 2.

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