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Games like Never Fear The Dark

Games like Never Fear The Dark

Games like Never Fear The Dark

Looking for games like Never Fear The Dark? Here are top shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Neon, Torchure or SynthWave.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move LMB - Shoot and Switch DimensionsE/R - RestartFull Screen for the Best Experience Description You play as a square or a triangle(depending on the dimension you are in), and your goal is to get to the right side of the level. Throughout your journey, there are flying triangles trying to attack you, but there are also checkpoints to help you achieve your goal. Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon.

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  2. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move LMB - ShootRMB - Switch between holding a torch or a gunFull Screen for the Best Experience Description You play as a person with a gun and a torch, but you cannot hold both of them at the same time. You have to switch between holding the gun and holding the torch. If you hold the gun, you can shoot enemies but you will have a small field of view. If you hold t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchure.

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  3. Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move Full Screen and Earphones for the Best Experience Desktop Version for Better Performance Description "Synthwave" is a top-down shooter. For every level, there will be two different rooms, each filled with its own enemies. You will have to pick one of the sides to fight. Once you've killed all the enemies in that side, you move on to the next leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SynthWave.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move Full Screen and Earphones for the Best Experience If the controls does not work, you might need to left-click, right-click, and middle-click the screen multiple times. Sorry for this bug. Description "The Ocean Was Once Clean" is a game where you play as a baby fish on a journey to find his parents. A Word From The Author The following game is made for Sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ocean Was Once Clean.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move J or Z - Dash K or X - Attack L or C - Power Blast M - Open Map P - Pause Esc - Toggle Full Screen Full Screen and Earphones for the Best Experience Desktop Version for Better Performance For the web version: if the controls does not work, you might need to left-click, right-click, and middle-click the screen multiple times. Sorry for this bug. Description … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generation 142.

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  6. 34%Game Brain Score
    34% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - Move LMB - Shoot Enter - Skip to the Next Level Backspace - Return to the Previous Level R - Restart Full Screen and Earphones for the Best Experience Desktop Version for Better Performance Description "Light" is a puzzle platformer. In this game, you can toggle switches to enable or disable a platform. You can also pick up bullets to shoot enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light.

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  7. Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games.Always Down is about someone who goes on a journey. You solve easy puzzles and overcome light platforming challenges as you go Always Down.The deeper you dissapear into the cave, the more you change.You can do things you could have never thought to be possible! ... but is it really worth it? Always down is a ~10 minute long meditation on change that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: Always Down.

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  9. Freddy The Fridge Embark on an icy adventure as Freddy in "Freddy The Fridge," a captivating top-down shooter game. Use your freeze gun to combat an onslaught of menacing rotten food while trying to stay alive as long as you can. Freeze enemies to collect their ice cubes before they melt away. Each collected ice cube grants you valuable experience points (XP), propelling you toward greater strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy The Fridge.

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

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Recently, Shroudoom development has resumed. Full version hopefully coming soon :DYou enter a universe unlike any other with a single objective: Get to the lamp Built over the course of a week for Brackeys Game Jam 2022.2 with the theme, "You are not alone". This game may be picked up as a virus by certain antivirus software. I can ensure you that this is not a virus, although I unde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shroudoom.

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  11. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Meep in the Woods is a... ...Survival/Idle/Atmospheric Strategy-lite game created for the Fireside Jam 2023. You play as a guiding presence to 3 Meep. The meep are simple yet mysterious creatures that you bestow with new knowledge and guide towards fuel for their fire. Controls Camera WASD for movement, Q and E for rotation.Mouse LMB to interact with meepZ - toggle torch Tutorial A meep explodes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meep in the Woods.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls W A S D - walk LMB - shoot E - interactFull Screen For The Best Experience Description 27th January 2025 Human population: 1520 (approximation) Zombie population: 7.4 billion (approximation) Status: not zombified Yep, still haven't found the zombies' lair yet, but I can sense that it was close... The more I venture dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zomby.

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  14. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Foxy Misfortunes A simple top-down shooter game made in Castle Game Engine for Lewdie Jam, 2021. Content warning This game contains material suitable only for mature audience (cartoon nudity, mild suggestive themes). You can play this game only if you are a legal adult. Optional censored mode (off by default) removes the unnecessary detail from the graphics but doesn't change the mature nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foxy Misfortunes.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    In My Mind. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in My MIND..

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls Up Arrow / W / Z to move up and scroll through textLeft Arrow / A / Q to move left and scroll back through textRight Arrow / D to move right and scroll through textR to restartEscape to close game on WindowsF11 to toggle fullscreen on Windows Goal Avoid dying from the encroaching sunlight and water puddles. Crack open gifts until you find a brick. Break down a door with said brick to win!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny New Year: Death of Snowman.

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  18. ****UPDATED 8/18/2023 (1.3)**** __________________________________________________________________________________________ This is Hikikomori. Hikikomori, in Japanese, is a severe form of social withdrawl for someone who may go days, weeks or months without social interaction. This is a game about someone who finally finds themselves completely alone - and where it leads them. The goal of each lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hikikomori.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,126 reviews

    Get ready for an electrifying mix between a bullet game and a typing hell! Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of Ray Bibbia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Textorcist.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Violet Detector, like its predecessors Shoot the Bullet, Double Spoiler and Impossible Spell Card, is a collection of many individual danmaku patterns that the player can choose from at their leisure. In addition to the usual mechanic of taking photographs that clear enemy bullets, Sumireko has several psychic superpowers at her disposal, such as teleportation. The game features all of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Star Sky is a game about a man taking a midnight stroll. You take the same road as many times as you want, each time hopefully unlocking new encounters. Can you unlock the mysteries of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Sky.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    57% User Score Based on 578 reviews

    Gynophobia is a horror shooter about abnormal fear of women. Gynophobia is using classic first person shooter gameplay, to convey story about Mark, who is suffering from different phobias, including abnormal fear of woman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gynophobia.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Philophobia is a platformer in which love is literal Hell and all of the enemies are hearts. The game is fast-paced and the player needs to navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philophobia: The Fear of Love.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A CINEMATIC SPACE SHOOTER - WISHLIST NOW! About the GameThe Square Key is a representative of the ancient race of square keys that can open all doors and rotate the world around the Square Key. In the game you have to rotate the level and move the hero across the level to solve puzzles. The game takes place in the world of "Koitia". In The Square Key, events take place in an alterna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Square Key.

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  26. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    This game has only 1 stage and 1 player character. The length and difficulty of the game are similar to the extra stage of official Touhou games. One day a mysterious cat challenged Reimu in her dream. Despite the fact that the game style is highly similar to the official Touhou games, this is the first time that we try to switch to full HD resolution. To seek new possibilities for shmups, we … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲.

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  27. Gravity Grappler Take the helm in Gravity Grappler, a challenging physics-based arcade game inspired by the ambition and peril of the Space Race! Experience gameplay reminiscent of classic lunar landers, but with a twist. Your journey begins on Earth, where you'll pilot a powerful two-stage rocket. First, master the launch sequence to break free from Earth's formidable gravity. Then, carefully m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Grappler.

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  28. Lost In A Deep Dream A 2d Shooter Made for Summer Slow Jams 2022: Boss Fight Theme : Dreams and Nightmares!Synopsis :It had a strange dream last night.In that dream, it became a hero, but something kept watching it from afar. Light, shadow, blood and monsters all mixed together as it moved forward.It was scared, but it decided to be brave.It had no idea what would appear in the end, but it must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In A Deep Dream.

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  29. Symbiotic By Snowshino for the 2025 Pirate Software Game Jam Introduction Game Summary Pitch Symbiotic is an action horror survival game based on an alien planet with a strong statement, “You are what you eat”. You awaken in this alien world as you find yourself bound with this alien organism. It latches onto you and you must feed its hunger within. Survive and navigate while consuming res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symbiotic.

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  30. Shadow Code is a high-stakes sci-fi shmup where every shadow hides a secret, and every secret holds the key to survival. As the pilot of the Cipherwing, humanity’s last hope, you’ll navigate treacherous starfields shrouded in darkness, using your experimental Decoder to uncover hidden enemies, bypass deadly traps, and unlock the mysteries of a lost alien civilization. Will you decipher the Shadow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Code.

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  31.  Howdy everyone!  This is the second game me and my friend Sklaiser made, and it's a remake of Plaque Attack, the iconic Atari 2600 game where you control a toothpaste and destroy foods. We made it for Highjam #1, which theme was exactly to choose an Atari game and remake it. I think we did pretty great! At least comparing to the first game we ever made, Archer Hunter, which was kinda of incomple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dental Defense.

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  32. You have been tasked with investigating the ruins of a recently discovered temple. However, there are dangerous fire sprites guarding these ruins, so use your trusty Hydro-Tank to defend yourself and uncover the secrets of this mysterious temple.ControlsMove around using all 4 arrow keys, fire water bullets using the X or WASD buttonsThe assets and engine I've usedThis game was made using Construc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Fire Temple.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A short bullet-hell made in 10 days in which you will be taking on the role of a gilled heroine who's fed up with robots mucking up her waters. This was made for 2 jams: Bullet Hell Jam 5 , Pixel Game Jam 2024 ------ The Rundown:  Eau (ˈō / Oh ) master of aquamancy, expert bubble slinger, one woman army is on a mission to drive robotic invaders out of her home and she's attacking where it hurt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eau the Sea Fox.

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  34. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    If the game doesn't load, try to disable third-party cookies. Also, we recommend you play the game in fullscreen mode. Story:  You just got yourself a brand new ship and now you have figured out how to get away with an insurance scam with no risk whatsoever: simply run out of fuel in enemy territory! Although you're smart enough to find loopholes in legal codes, unfortunately, you're not wise eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Order.

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  35. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A sci-fi horror top-down shooter with a retro aesthetic - where enemies' hit points can go below zero, turning them into terrifying Glitches.  Game Jam submission for BYOG jam 2022 Theme: "It's not supposed to do that" CAN YOU SURVIVE THE OVERLOAD OF GLITCHING FROG ALIENS? Feedback, Rates, and Comments most welcome! Use Full-screen (click the button at the bottom right corner of the game embed wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Overload.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Gridlock is a traffic simulation game where the player controls lights at intersections.His goal is to avoid traffic jams and make sure that cars won't have to wait to long at intersections. Doing so awards points for the player so he can beat the current highscore. CREATORS: This game was created during autumn semester 2017 in Game Design & Development, a 3-week course at Reykjavik University… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridlock.

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  37. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A horror-ish puzzle-ish game made in 3 hours for TriJam 47 and Weekly Game Jam 125 CONTROLS WASD or Arrows Keys or IJKL or ZQSD or ,AOE to moveR to restartF11 to toggle fullscreen (on Windows version) FEATURES Fully playable world with dynamic lighting, particles, screen shake, destructible blocks, and locks and keys.Full music and sound effects. MISSING FEATURES Naturally from the nature of a thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathstep.

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  38. NOTE: BEST PLAYED IN FULL SCREEN CaterPanic is a fast-paced platformer where you have to adapt to your environment to survive! You play as a caterpillar with the ability to evolve/devolve itself to match its surroundings, allowing it to traverse the terrain and escape the all-consuming wildfire chasing close behind. Mutate between the Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Fish body to stay clear of the wild… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CaterPanic!.

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  39. 26%Game Brain Score
    26% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    that satyr game Controls WASD or Arrow Keys to control menus and move your character. E or Enter to select menu items, talk to NPCs, use items, and use doors. Escape to open the in-game menu. Certain abilities require specific uses of your powers. Talk to NPCs to learn more when you pick up your new abilities. W/Up is used for all Jumping related abilities.S/Down is used to activate/deactivate Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to that satyr game.

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  40. Hyper Drone Hyper Drone was made for the Triple Trijam in 2020.  An expansion of the classic asteroids game, Hyper Drone throws different types of asteroids, ship upgrades, and chain reaction asteroid explosions into the mix. Controls Move: arrow keys or WASD Shoot: space Software Used: UnityInkscapeGIMP Time Taken Build 1 - 3:10:00Build 2 - 3:07:00Build 3 - 2:54:00 Useful Links: How Games Use … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Drone.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A detective and his pregnant wife board a train. They are transporting a prisoner he recently captured to his trial. As his wife begins to go into labor on the train, the detective’s life is changed forever by a mystery he will need to solve. The question is… will he ever make it off this train? This is a story/mystery game with no combat elements. It is character driven and lasts from 25 minutes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dad on Arrival.

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  42. Welcome to Dr Baggos Super Weapon! It's like Katamari Damacy... but with guns! You play as the creature developed in Dr Baggos laboratory. Your special ability? You can control weapons... with your mind! Aiding on your mission to bring the world to it's knees is your power to JOIN TOGETHER and become one with the gun (or as you will soon see... be one with dozens of firearms  at once!) Controls: W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Baggos Super Weapon.

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  43. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A game for the funni jam #3 with the theme of: Destroy Everything Controls A, D or Arrow Keys(if you're weird) Left and Right Mouse to shoot Goal Destroy folders before they reach the bottom of the screen. Folders will subtract 1/10 of your health if they reach the bottom Projectiles with a red outline will also damage you ---------------------------------------------------------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delete it All!.

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  44. The game can sometimes take up to a minute to load The game was updated at 7:35pm PST time on 7th May - 8 hours before submissions close. If you have already played the game I suggest giving it another run as I have added 100% original art, Music, Boss fights and story. All assets are 100% created by me from scratch during the game jam. Journey to Black Keep Journey across the realm of Veilron as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to Black Keep.

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  45. "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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  46. Dark & FI       A dark age of destruction has begun, magic orbs have been stolen to control fire and ice and are being used to terrorize the villagers.  A young hero is on the hunt for the demon responsible for these atrocities with the use of magic from nature elements. Run, jump and slide to avoid danger and use fire, ice and nature magic to destroy as many magic orbs as you can to complete all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark & FI.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About the game Venture yourself trough a haunted desert on this epic 2D action platformer about a warrior trying to find the legendary city of Aztlan. Enjoy the landscapes of a beautiful world accompanied by fluid combat and orchestral music! Beware, monsters ahead.  This game was made for The Icehouse Jam 2019 in three weeks. Controls (Recommended) WASD Keys - MoveSpacebar - Jump | Double JumpLe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Aztlan.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made for the GDevelop 3D Game Jam. [CONTROLS] WASD to Move / Mouse 1 (Left Click) to Attack (in limited areas, arrow keys may work as well) [ACCESSIBILITY] If you're struggling with the game and want an Easy Mode, head into the Options Menu on the Title Screen and then spell out "love" to get 64HP! [ABOUT THE GAME] In Treasure Quest 3D: Gold Voyage you'll be playing as a pirate on a hunt for ri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Quest 3D: Golden Voyage.

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  49. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Crashlanded on an alien planet, you have nothing but the power of scavenged spaceship wreckage to make it through an onslaught of extraterrestrial bugs - it's just a shame that all that cool tech keeps getting in the way. Will you remain blissfully ignorant of all the pointless information beamed straight into your visor, or will you perish by walking into a worm you couldn't see behind all the sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACEPUNK.

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  50. Note: To fully experience the game, we recommend playing in full-screen mode, which will allow you to see the whole game view, including all the text. Takes about 10 to 60 minutes to complete the whole game. Description: Slight Alterations is a challenging platformer game. Each beginning offers a modified version of the previous beginning and a new ability to help you progress. Navigate through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slight Alterations.

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