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Looking for games like Pause Ahead? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with qomp2, Eternal (Demo) or Holobunnies: Pause Cafe.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

    Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two button controls: tap a button to change direction diagonally by 45 degrees, and hold down a button to unleash a cathartic dash forward. That’s all you need to solve environmental puzzles and labyrinthine levels. Around each corner is a new challenge that will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qomp2.

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  2. This is a Demo Build and will change before the game's full release. Eternal is a stylized combat action RPG, heavily inspired by From Software’s souls-like games but designed specifically for a more casual audience while retaining a souls-like gameplay loop. Created by a group of placement students at the University of Gloucestershire. You, the Inquisitor, are the last hope in purging the King… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal (Demo).

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  3. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Holobunnies: Pause Café is the Holobunnies appetizer you didn't know you wanted: three little games in one adorable and quirky package! Fight your friends in a high-adrenaline two-player brawler, test your mettle against the classic q-bit bosses in Boss Rush, and navigate through Kitcat's Adventure to help Kitcat find its way to the Holobunnies to help start their Bittersweet Adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holobunnies: Pause Cafe.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7th Domain.

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  5. Obscuria 2 is a horror and adventure experience created in Unreal Engine 5, where you will investigate an abandoned island with many secrets, mysteries and scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBSCURIA 2.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Play as 5 sorcerers and enter the hunt for the Godstone in this roguelike dungeoncrawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godstone.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Poetry of Blood: Eclipse is a hyper-speed 2D roguelite action game. In the game, you will take on the role of a character codenamed Ishtar the female protagonist, “Moon”. Explore a post-apocalyptic world, defeat the beautiful girl bosses scattered across the land, and bring them back to your research base. Use different weapons, equipment, and AI companions to fight enemies and explore the fut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poetry of Blood: Eclipse.

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  8. Nocturne Island Obscuria About the Game: Immerse yourself in the hauntingly mysterious world of Nocturne Island Obscuria, an adrenaline-pumping first-person adventure crafted with the engine Unreal Engine 5. Step into the shoes of a police officer whose routine patrol takes a terrifying turn when a shipwreck leaves you stranded on the enigmatic Nocturne Island. This is no ordinary island; it's a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocturne Island Obscuria.

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  9. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Overview Elvin Atombender is seeking world domination again. This time through an Oric near you! Impossible Mission was an absolute classic game on the Commodore 64 with conversions for most other micros of the era. The aim of the game is to locate puzzle pieces hidden in furniture spread across all the rooms in a large underground complex then assemble the pieces into punchcards that will form… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impossible Mission (Oric).

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  10. A soul’s journey through a digital hell What you once were… is gone. Your body – dismantled. Your past – erased. All that remains is a fragment of consciousness, sealed in metal. You are Project O---O – a mechanical entity born from a sliver of soul. A voice guides you. It claims to know you. To have created you. To share your mission: destroy the system and cut the tyrants off from their p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to o---o.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an enthralling Action-Platformer with metroidvania elements adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey as the chosen henchman of the clandestine Illuminati, navigating through a malevolent realm teeming with treachery. Your ultimate destination lies deep within the ancient recesses of a formidable castle, where the sinister will of the Illuminati awaits fulfillment. Prepare to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatone.

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  12. OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

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  13. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    'Tally-ho, kids! Are you ready for another carrot'd adventure? Starring your 3rd favourite cartoon carrot?!' Join Captain Carrot as he returns to the call of adventure throughout the Vegetable Kingdom! Grab your bowl of Captain Carrot cereal and a tall glass of tomato-orange juice and join our hero Captain Carrot as he returns to his Saturday morning adventures through the Vegetable Kingdom! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of The Carrot Captain.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    About the Game Devil's Dive is a hellish rogue-lite that wears its inspirations on its sleeve, and smashes them all together. The game takes the Downwell core and introduces twin stick action for unique combat encounters, gliding mechanics for a pinch of precision and strategy, and some good ol' fashioned bullet hell boss encounters. All the while, the focus is slick, fast paced action and chaini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Dive.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Start a cult and resurrect an ancient evil in Strawhart, an irresponsible action-puzzler filled with things looking to kill you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawhart.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Essentially, Megatect is a multiplayer map builder without limitation! Use a plethora of blocks, objects, and wires to create your own challenge maps, arenas, new sport, whatever you can dream up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megatect.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Paradox Wrench is a first person puzzle game. You have agreed to be part of an undisclosed experiment. You will be equipped with a special weapon-like tool. This tool has the ability to switch the physical dimension of certain objects, as well as your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Wrench.

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  18. A FIRST-PERSON PARKOUR MYSTERY ADVENTUREVanished without a trace. Explore an abandoned city where you are not alone. As photojournalist Alo, you return to your childhood home—Chendao, a once-sprawling metropolis that, overnight, became an abandoned exclusion zone. In this single-player adventure, you're armed with nothing but her camera and parkour abilitiesas Alo traverses the procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AnotherWhere.

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  19. In this third person action adventure inspired by classic survival horror games, you will play the role of an FBI agent and travel to a secret research base that has been sealed off for many years to investigate the source of the virus. Abandoned corridors, dilapidated laboratories, residual surveillance footage, and scattered bloodstains pieced together a tragedy deliberately covered up. As explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodplague Lockdown.

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  20. In the lore of the cosmos, there is told the tale of the Star Whale, a celestial entity of unfathomable size that roams freely among the stars. Within its astral body, legend whispers, is hidden a treasure of unspeakable worth, coveted by rulers and adventurers from every corner of the galaxy. For millennia, this great enigma has evaded the grasp of those who dare to seek its secrets. And yet, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Iliad.

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  21. Play alone or with up to two friends as you get to know the strange inhabitants of this rubber hose world, find ways to help them, and perhaps become a little less unwell along the way. Embark on your spirit quest seeking self-control and find victory through your vices as you embrace chaos and fight your way through The Unwell. Along the way, you’ll encounter bizarre bosses, quirky characters and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Unwell.

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  22. "Tome of the Damned" is a dark and gripping top-down roguelike that tells the tragic story of a mage whose reckless experiments with forbidden magic ended in disaster. Once a powerful sorcerer, you are now a living corpse doomed to endless cycles of reincarnation, inhabiting the bodies of the dead. Your lair lies deep within the castle’s dungeons, surrounded by former allies and castle g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tome of the Damned.

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  23. Jump, fall, and rise again on this journey. Wait with us on your wishlist About the Game Hamstory is a 2D pixel platformer where heartfelt emotion meets thrilling challenge. Join Hamcho on a journey to Haessi Star, where you'll gather strength to leap forward, sometimes fall, and rise again. Falling isn't failure—it's part of growing. Chat with warm-hearted animal friends, liste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hamstory.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Numerical Num-Nums! is a 2D educational math quiz game, originally created as a teaching tool for students in Brazil. Inspired by Papa's Pizzeria, players help an alien seal (sealien) named Chef Gnarp at his outspace bakery. Customers place orders through fraction problems, and players must choose the correct solution to fulfill orders.  How to Play Mouse: Left click to choose menu options or a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numerical Num-Nums!.

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  25. Compass II: Rising Tides - Action Platformer  After a year and 4 months of development, adding up to around 250 hours of work, welcome to my first full indie game! - Story - You are an agent of the Compass Habitation Coalition, an organization whose goal is to colonize planets for mining, scientific R&D, and safe living. Your squad has just touched down on a newly discovered planet, ready to sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compass 2: Rising Tides.

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  26. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle game and unlock rooms in the house to progress. Find objects for the puzzles Beat the Simon Game Crack the pair matching game Look for clues Solve the riddles Solve more than 20 puzzles based on logic   Take your time, unlock rooms and have fun in a calm, cozy little house.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The little Puzzle House.

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  27. A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

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  28. Controls:  WASD to move and jumpMouse to aim and Left Click to shoot(Use recoil to your advantage!) This game was created for Concordia's October 2022  Game Jam! The theme for the Jam is "There was... Then there was Not"Attempted Diversifiers:- Gooey GUI : Include at least one menu with functional buttons and sounds- Bold Choice : Music style that does not match gameplay We are a team of 6 enginee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunHead.

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  29. Aeon Datablade is a 2d masocore platformer, inspired by games like Sonic, Smash Bros and Celeste. After 20 years of game design, I've decided to return to the basics. This time there's no enemies, bosses, weapons, inventory systems, shops, or cutscenes. This time it's just you vs. the environment. This game will teach you all its intricate moves before throwing you into some insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Datablade.

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  30. "Teppo and The Secret Ancient City" is an exciting adventure where players take on the role of explorer Teppo, searching for the legendary stone fortress hidden in the Amazon jungle. Meeting the mysterious Tanaca Wanax, the last chief of the unknown tribe of elected allies, Ugha Lulala, players will discover the incredible and fantastic history of a highly evolved ancient civilization, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teppo and The Secret Ancient City.

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  31. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Lock and Release! A PICO-8 caravan shmup. Reach the core. Defend the Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EX TERRA.

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  32. You play as an automaton trying to escape a crystal cave you woke up in. Why are you here? What is this place? Begin your journey by escaping, and searching for the answers to these questions. This a metroivania-like game inspired by Hollow Knight. The current abilities are jump, dash, double jump, and wall jump. Collect all the crystals in order to proceed through the door, and into the next room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to krustallos.

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

    MORE WEAPONS AND MAPS COMING SOON... WSAD or Arrow Keys or Right Click to move Mouse / Left Click to aim & shoot + or - to zoom in and out Enter (or click map) to start a match on the selected map P to pause / play game Backspace to finish match and see score R to restart current match F for fullscreen H to show / hide health bars U to hide / show all UI M to mute / unmute music C to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plasmateriel.

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  34. This game is a 2D action-platformer heavily inspired by (if not a blatant rip-off of) the old-school NES Castlevania games. The scope of this project was to create a reasonably polished, demo-like experience following the Castlevania formula. To that extent, I believe this project met it's goals. It is a competent action-platformer with a custom character controller, multiple collectible sub-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Action Platformer.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    In the future, a strong, outstanding species is created from the combination of humans, technology and black metal. The government names them “shadow cyborg”, and allows every sector to have their own shadow security force (S.E.F), but all of theme have to be controlled by the Headquarter placed in Century city. Everything seems so perfect, til the day Headquarter is under attacked by a Dark Clan.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overdrive Ninja Shadow.

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

    Introducing Teppo and The Secret Ancient City ! Teppo and The Secret Ancient City is a throwback to 90s platformers where you collected jewels, flicked switches to open up new paths and backtracked to the new area before finally finding the exit. The soundtrack has a classic early 90s platformer vibe, as do the in-game sound effects. A retro, 8-bit style fast paced platformer action inspired by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teppo And The Secret Ancient City.

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  37. Aeon Datablade is a 2d masocore platformer, inspired by games like Sonic, Smash Bros and Celeste. After 20 years of game design, I've decided to return to the basics. This time there's no enemies, bosses, weapons, inventory systems, shops, or cutscenes. This time it's just you vs. the environment. This game will teach you all its intricate moves before throwing you into some insa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Datablade / イオンデータブレード.

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  38. AstralBlade =========================================================== Story: Begin your riveting journey through the stars as Sanada Yukimura, a samurai of unparalleled skill, now augmented with the most advanced cybernetic enhancements known to Neo Japan. In this age of splendor and conflict, you are the shield guarding Neo Japan and its sprawling space colonies. Your latest mission catapults y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstralBlade.

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  39. Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan. With the evil force’s tyrannical grasp on the island, it’s up to Wren to brandish her katana and bring peace back to the land. Along her journey, Wren will meet a number of seemingly friendly faces, some of whom will aid her on the adventure ahead. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wren's Resurgence.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Flitspire is a Tower-Climbing Action-Platformer for PC. Players use the power of flight combined with an assortment of random weapons to fly to the top of the Tower as fast as possible. You play as Towa, a small Vampire Lord who inherited the responsibility of looking after the Tower from his family. Alas though, his younger, nuisance of a sister has kicked him off the top of the Tower all the way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flitspire.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    6th June 2182, Mars The Space Station Factory orbiting the planet is undergoing an unprecedented mutiny. The main computer of the space station UNSS ASAMI has gone rougue during decommissioning and gained control of the guardian droids. After winning a short battle with the UN army dislocated on Mars, the rebellious mainframe is now pointing the station towards earth with its load of uncontained … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lester (C64).

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  42. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Please support us on YOUTUBE Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/botapradoiss Available in Portuguese and English  This game was made was made and developed for "ojama" (The CRM Jam) in 3 days. Shooting and platform game made entirely in the rpg maker vx ace. #============================================================ Este jogo foi feito foi feito e desenvolvido para a "ojama" ( A Jam do CRM) em… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroina.

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

    Welcome to the future, from the eyes of a cyborg seeking vengeance...  The Story that'll Fit the Glove: POWERGLOVE is a third-person over the shoulder action shooter with a sci-fi, eighties aesthetic and fast paced, heart pumping gameplay. When a cyborg-soldier is met with near death amidst a failed mission to an enemy outpost, the mission goes south, and his squadron is taken captive. Being occu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POWERGLOVE.

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  44. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    One thousand years ago, the evil Queen Zola attained immortality and conquered the world. Four brave heroes rose to the task of defeating her, but were unable to deal a decisive blow to the immortal queen. With the last of their strength, the heroes sealed Queen Zola away with magic, ending her evil reign. But now, those who worship the evil queen have begun to move, and if nothing is done, the ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Tale: Seal of the Four Heroes (Demo).

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  45. Lost in the Mirror is a short 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the likes of Silent Hill and late 90s horror games. The 'story' follows a young woman nicknamed 'Frosty', who is apparently on some journey of self-discovery or awareness, that seems to be popular these fine days. What is interesting is this story is kind of told in the reverse order, as you journey further in you are actually coming b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Mirror.

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  46. "Hello there! I'm Roberto, a curious robot just set free into this wondrous city by my creator. While the cyber city is full of marvels, I feel a bit nervous to explore it all on my own. Will you be my guide and join me on this incredible journey? Together, we can conquer the challenges of lightning balls and moving platforms. Let's forge a special bond as we navigate through neon landscapes, emba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream World: Roberto's Chapter.

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  47. Principle of Karma is a unique 2D puzzle platformer that takes you on a mind-bending journey of birth, life, death, and resurrection. Trapped in an endless loop, you must solve intricate puzzles and work with your past moves—your "Ghosts"—to escape the cycle, rescue your beloved, and ultimately break free to find happiness and fulfillment. Set in a retro, minimalist world inspired by ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Principle of Karma.

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  48. A 3D third-person adventure combat game made in Godot 4 by one person. Where is your face? What happened to it? Have you ever had a face? None of these questions will be answered, but you should play it. iOS Testflight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/SH7t8aDA PATCH NOTES: v0.0.2 adds: chest with inventory, sprinting (Shfit), crouching (Ctrl), battlecry (Q). There are also fixes to enemy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the-faceless.

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

    Dotto Botto is a classic Super Mario Bros. platformer game. Help Dotto to find his way home and try to beat all the levels! You will face deadly enemies, weird creatures and hideous obstacles on your way back home, so be careful! GAME CONTROLS: GAMEPAD D-pad or Left-Stick = Move A / B = Jump / Skip Intro / Select START / BACK = Pause Game KEYBOARD:  WASD or ARROW KEYS = Move/ Jump SPAC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotto Botto.

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  50. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    SuperTux is a jump'n'run game with strong inspiration from the Super Mario Bros. games for the various Nintendo platforms. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way. Story: Penny gets captured! Tux and Penny were out having a nice picnic on the ice fields of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTux.

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