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  1. Ask GOD why he has made you so horrible On an ordinary morning at the foot of the Tower of Babel, our protagonist, an amalgam, was sleeping very peacefully, when suddenly, a piece of mirror falls from the sky and hits him on the head, causing him to wake up. The amalgam looks in all directions and realizes when looking at the ground the cause of its awakening. Picking up one of the mirror fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why God?.

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  2. Originally Published by Starfell Studios (2023), a student team based at Carnegie Mellon University. The two producers of the project, Alexis Giauque and Isaac Fisher now offer game development services via Incubator Productions. Consider this game to be a demo of the fun we can make for you! If you enjoy the game mechanics and theme, please let us know. We certainly have the capacity and interest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AMBIO.

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  3. Pixel Game Jam 2024 entry Note from the developers: We went into the Pixel Game Jam 2024 wanting to take a stab at creating a side-scrolling bullet-hell-style shooter. Fully assuming that our game setting would occur in space or the sky. We were thrown a curveball once the jam theme of "Aqua" was announced. After some thought, we decided, screw it, let's still make this game but have it set under… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trench Run 2: Aquatic Nightmare, The Video Game.

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  4. HOW TO PLAY: Use your mouse to click on various objects at the library and grocery store, and use the arrows to progress through the story. Have fun exploring (and clicking!) all the objects in each location. Once you go to sleep, you can use WASD and space bar to continue your adventure! Bright Thoughts consists of two distinct yet interacting games. The first represents the conscious part of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Thoughts.

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  5. A very quick puzzle platformer game with presentation-themed levels: "Slides Girl: Illusions". If played directly on this web page, press the bottom-right full-screen button to avoid seeing background assets the player isn't meant to see. Best works on a 16:9 display. Will not work on mobile. Made during my university course's 3-day hackathon in a 5-student team, where the only rule was to follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slides Girl: Illusions.

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  6. -- Game submitted for Indie Spain Jam 2023 (Full screen mode recommended) -- ROOM: WENDIGO is a 2D arcade game in which you play as Wendigo, a monster that likes SCARYING children while they sleep. DRAG words inside children's minds to give them nightmares! DECIDE which words you will pick up based on what you DON'T find on their rooms! If you miss, the kids will have good dreams and you won't get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROOM: WENDIGO.

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  7. Sky Farm Available on the Google Play Store - http://bit.do/skyfarm About the game: Sky Farm is a mobile turn-based puzzle game where you must use time travel to progress through levels. This project was originally developed under UCI's Computer Game Science Capstone Project Course during Fall 2017 and Winter 2018 Quarter.  Instructor - Joshua G. Tanenbaum  ***Update 5/5/2018 - IEEE GameSig 2018 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Farm.

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  8. Our Social! Birb on Twitter Description You’re Birb! A fledgling lil’ birdy who is exploring the world to find their very own song. Navigate the levels and dodge obstacles while collecting notes along the way. When you have found your song, return to your nest and family to sing your Birb song! We wanted to combine a cute game with a peaceful, meditation-like experience to help focus and calm the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birb.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kintsugi.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    77% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    When you sleep, you are dreaming. Some dreams are beautiful and vivid, the others are strange, and the rest of them are horrible... We've having them all the night, and then wake up and forget them. But what if one day your "awakening" would be a difficult task? Could you find a way out of the dreams and wake up? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to zzzz-zzzz-zzzz.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Save dreams from the all-devouring shadows in a world that can no longer sleep.One sheep… two sheep… people used to drift off counting sheep. But the sheep who delivered dreams have been stolen by a shadow that devours the world. As people stop falling asleep, the world loses its balance. Nightmares awaken, and the Dream Factory falls silent. Now you must purify the shadow-stained sheep and restar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In My Bubble •°.

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  12. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A giant alien crashed into Planet Holevo and you need to rid this monster before you fall off of it! Holevo's Bound is a 2.5D Side-scroller based in outer space featuring an interesting idea of run in and out of space. The players can utilize a Freeze Flame Thrower to help them with their journey and the final boss battle! Enemies will shoot at you even when they miss, your ground will disintegrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLEVO'S BOUND: PLANET MELTDOWN.

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  13.             Description Making a polished 2D platformer in Unity can take weeks of setup and debugging before you even start designing levels. The 2D Platformer Pro Kit was built to change that. It gives you a complete, production-ready foundation so you can spend less time fighting code and more time creating your game. This bundle combines all our premium 2D assets into one cohesive packag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity 2D Platformer Kit – Complete Game Template.

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  14. Game Description: Enemies swarm in endless waves, but are visible only on one color channel: Red, Green, or Blue. Shift vision channels on the fly to spot threats. Collect ammo, health, and Clear Vision power-ups that reveals all enemies at once. Survive as long as you can. Collect: Ammo – Replenishes ammo. Respawns each wave, hidden on certain channels. ❤️ Health – Restores your health. Resp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Blind.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Ready for a cyberpunk adventure, silly action, quick runs, and a retro arcade-style "loop 'em up"?   Hamster Hyperdrive was made for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam.  All art, assets, audio, SFX, VFX, writing, programming and design was done in house by our team in four days based off of the theme "Loop."  We hope you have fun and thanks for playing!  -/-/-/-/- Enjoyed Hamster Hyperdrive?   JOIN … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hamster Hyperdrive.

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  16. Horizon Angler is an atmospheric fishing adventure game blending skill-based microgames, exploration, mystery, and horror. Skill-Based Fishing: Master unique fishing microgames, no simple button-mashing here.Dark Mystery: Uncover the hidden truth behind the Horizon Angler legend.Dynamic Worlds: Watch your serene fishing paradise decay into ominous darkness.Epic Boss Battles: Face off against mons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORIZON ANGLER.

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  17. All Proceeds to Benefit Indie Game Academy ScholarshipsRapid Eye Madness is built and maintained by Team Moonstorm, which was started as part of the Indie Game Academy's Level 3 program. All proceeds for the game go directly to future IGA scholarships - help other devs learn the ropes of the industry in IGA's generous programs! IntroEach Screen a Challenge, Each Eye a Threat Think fast and ada… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rapid Eye Madness.

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  18. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    One Thousand Sleepless Tales CONTENT WARNING: Heavy Themes, including depression, suicide, and violence against children A young mage named Reyen ventures out into the world for the first time. Cursed to never sleep again—and upon learning that something sinister is eating other people's dreams—she vows to help them by entering their dream-lands. Waking them up means helping them break their fant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Thousand Sleepless Tales (on hiatus).

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  19. Linux Support The game has been tested to run on Proton! The Concept When coming up with the concept for this game, we thought that an end can be many things. Other entries already have explored "the end" as being the end of the world, the right side of a level, or the end of a puzzle that reverses back. With our entry, we had a firm idea that to have an end there needs to be a beginning. In some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hindsight.

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  20. Game created for Trnava Game Jam 2022 WHAT IS NEW IN THIS ENGLISH VERSION? English translation Game more balanced Queen is more harder Queen move away when is stuck The preparation time is shorter because it was too long before Bug fixes ABOUT ,,The next generation", this was the theme for GameJam. We are the only ones which are responsible for how the next generation will live. That is why i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Generation | 48h GameJam game EN.

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  21. Make your game through The ArcHex Maze! Find and destroy all the targets in the maze to complete each level. Each Maze is randomly generated everytime! (unless, of course, you use the same seed).  This is a project for the Game Development and Design Course By Michigan State University in Coursera. The project was built using as base the 2DShooter project from the course.  Modification include: Ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The ArcHex Maze.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Pilgrim - Created for Adventure Jam 2018 #AdvJam2018 over the course of 2 weeks (IMPORTANT NOTE: Xbox 360 controllers are supported, but apparently the Xbox One Controller has different mappings than it does.. I have yet to fix this, but I am pretty sure you can edit/configure the buttons yourself with the games launcher. Don't forget this game was made in two weeks by a team of three! One of whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilgrim.

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  23. This project contains my tiny projects which don't really deserve their own game page, but I want to put online anyway. It includes mechanical tests, failed prototypes, that kind of thing. Knowing me, I'll probably only upload the Windows versions - if you're dying to play these graveyard games on Mac or Linux, let me know and I might be able to build those for you! Here's a list of everything i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard.

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  24. Prixel is an old-school pixel style 2D platformer.It's designed for speed runners, but ordinary people can play it too . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prixel.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 506 reviews

    Check out Our Lovecraftian CO-OP game About the GameNecrophosis invites you to immerse yourself in a mystical puzzle adventure set in a surreal universe, the environment itself becomes a nightmarish masterpiece, filled with unsettling shapes and haunting visuals. A MA·CA·BRE WORLD Billions of years after the universe met its demise, you awaken in a realm where death reigns supreme but even dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrophosis.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    CRITTER GANG Squeak! Chitter! Chatter! You’ll send these mafia members to heaven on a silver platter! You play as a red squirrel trained in the martial arts of crankin’ out kunais and shwingin’ shurikens! You’ll teach three very important lessons to three unlearned delinquents! Lesson 1: Integrity is important; I hope you find yours quick, Coyote. Lesson 2: You only get one life, Peacock– change… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Gang.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Lost with no memory of where he is or how he got there, lead Eyas - a boy in a cat suit - on a quest to get home. But how do you know which way to go when you can't tell which is up and which is down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Eyas.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In this breakneck, arcade-style, game, you'll take control of Flow, Macho, and Jade - three idols who were fired from their dream gig for being too... different. But don't count them out just yet - with your help, they'll fight to climb the ranks and become the ultimate 5-star idols! Choose from three thrilling game modes as you strive to reach the top. But be warned: the competition is fierce an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GachaHell.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 190 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    Ahnayro is a historically focused, narrative driven puzzle game exploring the world of dreams. You play as a person gifted with the ability to look beyond the veil of reality, investigating a universe that opens up to you every night; haunting you, beckoning you to solve the mysteries within. Yet you are not in control of this world; you are at the mercy of mysterious individuals, who flow in and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ahnayro: The Dream World.

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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 90%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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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Bird of Light is an action-strategy platformer with a twist. Place bridge tiles to create paths through levels in the sky, then run through avoiding obstacles in your path. Leap over vast chasms, collect loot, and discover new lands on your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bird of Light.

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  32. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    The Darkest Tales is a complex and compelling adventure, full of familiar characters and fairytale landscapes. Over the course of the journey, you'll have to come face-to-face with the difficult questions of life more than once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Back to Bed is an artistic 3D puzzle game with a surreal twist. It tells the story of Bob, an unlucky narcoleptic who has a tendency of falling asleep in his boring office and then proceeding to sleepwalk into the dangers of the big city. Luckily, Bob has a subconscious guardian named Subob, whom spawns from the mind of Bob and whose job it is to protect the sleepwalker from any danger and guide h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back to Bed.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    We got together for 36 hours and made a bunch of microgames based around the theme: Arts and Crafts. Now we've compiled them all together into one big super-game!Assembled from GDA's Microgame Jam 2022: https://itch.io/jam/microgame-jam-2022. This version of the build also includes some games from a dry run of the jam we did a few months ago. The Game Design & Art Collaboration (GDA) is a student-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microgame Jam 2022 - Arts and Crafts.

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  35. Overview For the AI & Games Game Jam 2021 our Team created the game aligning with the Theme "Breaking The Rules".  Unfortunatley, our AI and some other game bits broke 3 hours before deadline in a way we did not want it to break. We were able to patch it up, but had to disable the AI, so imagine the guards searching and hunting you when they see you. We will continue to work on the issue and updat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack 'n' Go.

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

    Original post: https://shc.zone/entries/contest2024/1041 This is a port of Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Clean Engine (S.C.E.), our heavily modified and improved Sonic 3 & Knuckles engine, which we have been using for a long time for our MD projects (such as Hellfire Saga and Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Epilogue). I had an idea for this project back in 2017, when we were working on Sonic Virtual A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic 1 in Sonic 3 (SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis).

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  37. No name, and no memory. You wake in a room that looks jarringly ordinary. A Door, a lock, the familiar logic of every puzzle you've every solved. Then the room begins to lie to you. Whoever Left the Light On is a surreal point-and-click puzzle game of dream logic, where escaping means unlearning all that you've learned before, and amongst the bizarre, remembering who you were. SURREAL MIND-BENDI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whoever Left the Light On.

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  38. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    INFO In KINTSUGI you are projecting gold to bring life and repair a destroyed world inspired by the famous Japanese art of kintsugi. Find yourself in an environment that borrows certain elements from Japanese legends and folk tales, but remains entirely original.You are playing KYO, a young apothecary apprentice that suffered the same curse as its world around him but by his kind and healing acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KINTSUGI.

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  39. In Twisted Attraction, you play as an escape room technician trapped inside a surreal horror-themed escape room. This staged carnival play, has transformed into a haunted playground filled with living clown props, haunted marionettes and sinister puzzles that test your courage to your bones! Key Features: Challenge you mind by entering uniquely designed rooms, each featuring their own intricate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twisted Attraction.

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  40. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    RISE FROM RUIN is a game being developed at Champlain College as a Capstone project. Started in the fall semester of 2024, the game has continued into the spring semester of 2025 to be shown off in the graduating years Senior Show.  Our game is a Third-Person Character-Action experience where the player takes control of a giant beast who is virtually unstoppable! Protect a city that has been atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RISE FROM RUIN.

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  41. Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

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  42. One day, when Mira caused a magical accident with her spell, it seemed to have sent her and everyone else into a nonsensical, whimsical dream. As she navigates the twisting hallways of what seems to be the circus she lives in, she finds spells that gradually unlock more and more of the dream.  Eventually, you meet more and more of her friends and help her shatter the dream that she's trapped in. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miraculous Fantasia.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    *The web build only supports two of the games, download the full game below* Nederlandse uitleg onderaan Welcome to "Snoezel Tuin"! "Snoezel Tuin" ("Snoezel Garden") is an interactive sensory play tool developed for children with special needs. Most video games for children are filled with colours and sounds, which can be overwhelming for special needs kids, making it difficult for them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snoezel Tuin.

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  44. The Game: Cthulhu and Me is a third person roguelike boomer shooter where, after rising out of the ocean to terrorize humanity, Cthulhu takes interest in a little girl who seems completely unphased by his presence. Play as the little girl in her dreams, using a variety of imaginative weapons to blast away childhood fears given form as you try to stop the dream from becoming a nightmare! Randomize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu and Me.

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  45. Description Rust Dust Goose is a fast-paced, darkly absurd action-survival game where you play as a goose on the brink of madness. Armed with an arsenal of brutal weapons, you’re dropped into a decaying world overrun by corrupted, bloodthirsty geese. Your hunger drains constantly—only killing can keep you alive. Slaughter enemies to restore your hunger and sanity, or spiral into chaos as the worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rust Dust Goose !!.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    TimeBeCreative (Viktoriya Cherevatenko) Historical Disinformation — is an incredible 3D puzzle game that not only fascinates with its mystery and Ukrainian motifs, but will also help people to develop the mind. Through logic quests and mechanics, players will develop critical thinking skills and improve their knowledge about disinformation. In addition to this vital skill in today's world, there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Historical Disinformation2.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A happy, peppy, doggy, one button adventure! Find the best bone the dog ever had! A game for any device but especially also mobile friendly. Press any button, click or tap anywhere to jump or call the possible actions and help the dog to regain its beloved bone. A Word from the creator: This is the first solo projekt on itch.io from Gabko (normaly team carrot consits of two people). And thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QUEST for the BEST - BONE.

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  48. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls:  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is Clamor in Agatha? Clamor in Agatha is a first person survival horror game. During the game you will be a blind person without the power to see, the player can only see with a ability to u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clamor in Agatha.

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

    Varminal is a turn-based RPG with gameplay inspired heavily by the beloved Mario & Luigi series. You play as Tara, a young girl that's a ball of optimism, and Vyn, a moody and crass young boy, who's hiding a dark past. Together, they team up (albeit reluctantly) to become Hunters - adventurers that set out beyond the safety of the city walls to explore the world, protect caravans, and defeat t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varminal.

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  50. Better Left Untouched The containment facility Janitor finds themselves amidst the frantic fall of the laboratory. The janitor bolts for his safe janitor's closet and weeps until all the chaos subsides. But they know what they must do, escape with enough evidence to broadcast the reality of this treacherous situation! In an effort to avoid the indescribable horrors that lurk the halls, our valian… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Better Left Untouched.

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