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Games like Once Apond a Time

Looking for games like Once Apond a Time? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Jasper and the City of Lights, Helianthus or Fayburrow.

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  1. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Let me tell you a story my friend. It is the journey of Jasper and a fallen star into the whispering forest to find his sister Nora. In the deepest of shadows an ancient spirit is lurking but there’s hope shining from the horizon: The City of Lights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jasper and the City of Lights.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Restore color to the desolate islands of Farewell North, an open world journey where you play as a collie traveling with his owner. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, evade monsters, and free wildlife to bring color back to the world while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helianthus.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    In a world of fairies, a childhood friend suddenly calls Beatrice back to her old hometown. Yet when she arrives, her friend is mysteriously missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fayburrow.

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  4. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Traverse through a fantastical island and utilize the local fauna to destroy obstacles. In this 2D platform, the player controls a character that has crash landed on a tropical island. Complete puzzles utilizing the creatures' unique abilities in order to fix their ship and return to the Skyway! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to the Skyway.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Discover a colorful HAND-SCULPTED sandbox adventure where you grow your own world! *Everything in OddFauna is sculpted in clay and painted by hand. Befriend wild beasts, adventure across strange lands. Forage, craft, and build yourself a cozy shelter to stay safe from the elements, all on the back of a TerraBeast. Each character, item and plant in the game is hand-sculpted in clay! AstorYou are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,515 reviews

    Play as a big adorable dog and explore a hand-crafted winter forest with a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOGWALK.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,716 reviews

    Includes Base Game Starter Pack Welome to Amber Isle. Our Deluxe Edition offers you the best pack of items to get your Paleo adventure on the right track! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amber Isle.

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  8. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Welcome to Lettuce Village! You're exploring the tiny forest town's communal garage sale as Juniper, a young resident who's shy yet eager to cure her summer loneliness and maybe pick up a few trinkets along the way. It wouldn't be a garage sale without lots of treasures! Throughout the game, you'll be able to shop at various garage sales, yard sales, and stores to find storied antiques, homemad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garage Sale.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale is a charming puzzle game where you move, combine and walk on clouds to gather star shards and make your way through the skies. Key features Explore over 70 levels carefully crafted to challenge you with unique puzzle mechanics. Make use of 4 types of clouds: rearrange and merge them to make your way across the skies. Travel over 4 unique dreamlike regions as The Cloudw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale.

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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,634 reviews

    You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Surmount natural impasses to reach forgotten places. Experience how your actions impact the world around you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastshade.

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  11. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

    Reconnect with your mother’s culture through food while navigating a train that goes deeper and deeper in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Taste of the Past.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow: Song of the Evertree.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 967 reviews

    Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff is a casual, co-op rpg about, you guessed it, swords, magic and other stuff. Adventure with your friends in a cute but perilous world full of action and adventure. Your role is defined by the items you carry and the way you play. Full online co-op with up to 8 players means that you can play with all your friends! Get lost in the vast world of Tirawyn and become who you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords 'n Magic and Stuff.

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  14. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Soar among the stars in Imvi: Echoes of Harmony, a third-person open-world experience from SMU Guildhall that invites you to slow down. Harness the attractive & repulsive forces of Black & White Singularities to traverse and explore an ancient, wonder-filled world as you collect and revel in the memories of those who came before Overview Soar among the stars in Imvi: Echoes of Harmony, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imvi: Echoes of Harmony.

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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Includes: Base game Lou's Lagoon Deluxe Pack Start your adventure with a touch of bubbly magic! The Deluxe Edition includes the base game along with: Bubblefan Engine: Add some whimsical flair to your flights with an engine that trails a beautiful stream of bubbles across the sky! Lifeguard Skin: Keep the islanders safe in style while sporting this vibrant lifeguard outfit (complete with its own b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lou's Lagoon.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    Farms, stories, exploration, and DIY are all the content you can experience on this free and magical land. No matter what kind of life you choose, please enjoy the surprises from this land as much as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Of The Prairie.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    It’s the first day of summer camp and adventures await!  Adventure at your own pace and soak in the lush world of Camp Pals, brimming with wildlife, stunning vistas, and charming characters.  Explore the scenic grounds and meet the other campers, each bursting with personality. Uncover your new friends’ lovable quirks as you spend time with them. Collect new symbols for your commun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Your Words.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    94% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure that grows over time during Early Access. Your journey begins in the peaceful Homeland and slowly leads into something deeper. Create your own rider and horse, explore open landscapes filled with everyday life and quiet mysteries, and meet memorable characters who shape your journey. What’s included in Episode 1Episode 1 introduces the world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sound of Horses.

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  19. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SunnySide.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Fill a blank canvas with ink and photograph alongside Marianne, an ambitious young filmmaker, and Théo, a charming musician. Explore a maze of intimate moments by using memory itself to navigate an immersive, open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Été.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,370 reviews

    A new life awaits you in Honeywood! Build a thriving farming community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage, and uncover the secrets of the island! And if someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Plum Grove.

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  22. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 698 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Fruitbus is a cute culinary adventure, set in an open world where taste is everything. Upgrade your trusty truck and visit a whole world of new destinations together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitbus.

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  24. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Path of Kami is a relaxing puzzle exploration game following the spirit of a Japanese wolf Kazeyo as he navigates the trials of the Mortal and Spirit World through puzzles. He is accompanied by Wisp companion who is there to guide him on his journey. Path of Kami contains elements of both traditional Japanese folktales (Momotaro, Issun-Boushi), as well as a more personal journey for the main chara… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Kami: Journey Begins.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paperbark.

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  26. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 262 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Explore a diverse island, from dense jungles to snowy peaks. Harvest resources, craft gear to keep monsters at bay. Sneak into pirate camps to free captured creatures, who will become powerful allies. Create a home, tend to your farm and make the island your own. Ikonei is fully in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Park.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 20,916 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 20 reviews

    Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other. Originally released on PlayStation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 12 reviews

    Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... ...but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aka.

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  31. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    'Summer in Mara - Prologue' is just the beginning of a great adventure. Discover the life of Koa, a young girl living on her own island with her grandmother, Yaya Haku. You will have to harvest your crops, fish on your pond, chop down trees, and pay close attention to all the tasks that Yaya Hakui will give you. Enjoy the opening act of this tropical adventure in a colorful island and play this s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer in Mara Prologue.

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  32. Dumpster BabyWhen friends are near, you're never far from home. Dumpster Baby is an isometric narrative exploration game about being queer and homeless, and the unique experiences that arise from that intersection of identity and life situation. Explore the community park, public library, and the local Market's parking lot as you meet new people and learn their stories. See first-hand the importa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dumpster Baby.

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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Today is Rememberance Day, and the town is gathering for their annual celebration. Everyone is gathering at the Memory Machine, an ingenious device that allows the townsfolk to give up their painful memories of the past to generate energy that powers the town. Lights, ovens, harvesting tools, even the blacksmith’s forge – all are powered by the Machine. Every year, the villagers supply their most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Memory Machine.

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  34. Gravity VR is a unique short interactive experience in a surreal world with no ground beneath your feet, where everything is forever falling. You'll meet two old brothers living a surprisingly ordinary life... But nothing lasts forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity VR.

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  35. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    A cozy pet sim where you raise Ember, your magical fox-like companion. Bring her home, care for her, and venture into the Otherlands together -- deepening your bond one adventure at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay: Your Forever Pet!.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Guinea Pig Temple is a single player open world search and rescue game. You are the hero guinea pig - run, jump, and popcorn (a jump of joy so happy it resembles a kernel of popcorn popping!) while you search for friends and food!  Customize your fur color with endless choices of color combinations, and then you're ready to rescue! Guinea pig friends can be found in random locations on Gui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guinea Pig Temple.

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  39. 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 Adventure Unpetrified: 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 World Travel across vast, beautifully diverse landscapes, each seamlessly blen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature.

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  40. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    A little robot digs to repair her world. Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashina.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    99% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine is a short adventure puzzle game. Use your wits, creativity and puzzle solving ability to help Flibbius take to the skies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flibbius McDoogle and the Mysterious Flying Machine.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 731 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Embark on a single-player, top-down journey in Cozy Caravan, where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in a beautifully cozy world. Form lasting bonds as you and your caravan journey through charming towns, enriching lives along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Caravan.

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  44. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around?Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Attract Tourists to Your Island Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 724 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 18 reviews

    "Dive into this nautic adventure as curiosity will guide you through a space ship wreck on an unknown planet made up of water. When one of the lead scientists still on board tries to unriddle the possibility of a relaunch young Janitor Harold is around to assist her. Join Harold in his clumsy undertakings to stir up the ark-like ship’s stale day-to-day life and find the secrets that lie behind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harold Halibut.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 403 reviews

    MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS About the GameYou’ve just moved into a new city. Your house’s a bit of a fixer-upper. You don’t know anyone yet. And somehow... that’s kind of exciting. Little Sim World is a 2D life sim made with love by an indie team who’ve always dreamed of building a cosy little world you could truly call your own. We surveyed over 10,000 hardcore sim fans to find out what they want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Sim World.

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  49. 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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 20,086 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Walk.

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