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Looking for games like Payload? Here are top tactical puzzle recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solaris Rift, SYNCH or Bee careful!.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Solaris Rift is a roguelike card game featuring variable encounters, sci-fi narrative, and strategic gameplay. Face off against the terrifying storm drones of the Satex Army, the saboteurs of the gang known as the RogueStars, and the venomous vinelings of the Queen of Thorns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solaris Rift.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Synch is a free, turn-based strategy game. Choose your perfect team of bots to take down the evil boss bot and his floating flunkies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNCH.

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  3. In this challenging puzzle game, you will be the guide of a swarm of up to 4 groups of bees. Your goal will be to collect pollen from the flowers and take it safe and sound to the honeycomb, facing different obstacles on the way. Control each group with the number keys and direct their movements with the directional arrows. Plan carefully and coordinate your swarm's movements to avoid dangers and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee careful!.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You play as an electrical appliance repair robot named 'Robert Wattson'. You fix a microwave by entering them and solving various puzzles to put the wiring back together, replace components and avoiding obstacles. These puzzles often involve moving screws to join circuits together and activating buttons within the appliance to both traverse through the appliance and eventually fix it. Robert also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millivolt.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    More than 800 grids of the best puzzle-game available. Kakuro (also called Kakkuro, kakro, cross sums or カックロ), is a logic game that consists of filling in a grid of numbers, in the same way as a crossword puzzle. If you enjoyed Sudoku logic, you'll love Kakuro's puzzles As with Sudoku, the rules of Kakuro are simple and can be learned in a few minutes. All you need to do is make simple a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kakuro++.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You play as a stray black cat, abandoned in a dark alleyway. Your goal is to find and untangle the mysteries of several lost spirits in order to fulfill their journey into the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thereafter.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Brain Break is a minimalistic but not simple puzzle game. The object of the game is to move all the cubes to their positions of their color. It's not as easy as it sounds! The player can push one cube at a time, but not pull it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Break.

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  9. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Beyond The Breach is a 3D, sci-fi, single-player, first-person, narrative, puzzle where you as a player will take on the role of an AI robot who is undergoing a seemingly ordinary test in a dystopian world, only to realize that you exist in a society where they mistreat robots who defy their rules. This leads you to become a deviant robot who will gain special abilities like detecting electrical e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Breach.

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  10. Divine Combat is a turn-based strategy game wherein you lead a team to victory against another team. Each team is led by a "Divine", or a being of immense power. Your goal is to win every battle and get the perfect team. In the main hub, walk around in 3rd person and talk to NPCs. You can also upgrade your units and purchase items from the shop in the hub level. In the combat z… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Combat.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Today is the day you finally break free from that toxic work environment!.....or is it? In Escape the Office VR, you'll navigate through a series of challenging puzzles, cleverly hidden throughout the office, as you attempt to break out of the never-ending work nightmare. Interact with objects, uncover secrets, and outsmart your overbearing boss in this immersive, mind-bending experience where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Office VR.

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  12. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "A MIRROR PUZZLE" is a puzzle game. The core mechanism of the game is the replication or displacement of mirror images. A water elf and a mirror elf are companions to purify the polluted water source, revive the sleeping forest, and finally unravel the mystery of forest pollution. The player will play the role of a water drop elf. By using various magic mirrors to control the symmetrical… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A MIRROR PUZZLE.

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  13. Edge of Grief is a 2D action platforming game about restoring a dark world to its former glory. It combines discovering deep emotions and an action platform experience as you become the ‘hero' unveiling the truth inside as you take another step closer to atonement If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Grief.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Overview This is a puzzle game where you create couples. Place panels with various effects on a 3x3 grid and help two people in love meet. You can freely choose the combination of couples, such as male-female, male-male, or female-female. Strong Puzzle Elements We have prepared a total of 76 levels, ranging from easy to difficult. Each level has a specific number of characters, their arrangem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Couple Maker.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    NONOGRAM NIGHTS is a spooky puzzler where you use logic to uncover a mysterious picture. A nonogram, also known as a picross or griddler, involves using number clues to reveal a hidden picture in a grid of squares. The numbers along the side indicate how many consecutively shaded squares appear in each row or column. Solving the puzzle slowly unveils a mysterious image, but watch out—the pictures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonogram Nights.

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  16. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Boulders: Puzzle is a game that challenges your logic and spatial thinking. You take control of a cuboid and must traverse the level in three dimensions to reach the goal cube and use the environment to modify the cuboid's length to get past obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulders: Puzzle.

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  17. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Handball with abilities! A sports game where players can shrink and grow at any time. Small = Fast. Large = Strong. Medium = Balanced. Compete to score goals and win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise and Fall.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    VolleySmash is a fast-paced 3D volleyball game that delivers intense and fun matches for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a looking for casual gaming or competitive, playing alone or with friends. VolleySmash was designed with two main goals in mind, simple and fun! Features-Fast-paced 3D volleyball action -Single-player / Local multiplayer for up to 6 players -Easy-to-learn controls … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VolleySmash.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    2D sidescrolling adventure narrative game with puzzle solving and platforming elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Punk.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Pipe Push Paradise is a difficult open world puzzle game about plumbing. You've arrived on a lonely island faced with a hero's calling. Rise to the occasion (push pipes around) and restore this paradise to its former glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipe Push Paradise.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    A puzzle game in which you guide quirky animals through portals in the woods. But watch your step, they all move at once! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodways.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    69% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Rubek is a minimalist color based puzzle game. Roll a cube to pick up and match correct colors on the floor, as you make your way to reach the end point while figuring out a way to solve the puzzles. Play through 75+ handcrafted levels of mind bending difficulty and collect stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rubek.

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  23. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Seconds to Square is a momentum-based action-platformer where players draw boxes to manipulate time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seconds to Square.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Awake is an isometric puzzle game about a young girl named Aya who is suffering from insomnia. Aya must navigate various obstacles in her path as she moves between different planes of consciousness. Join Aya on her journey to explore the depths of her dreamscape and uncover the root of her anxiety. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awake.

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  25. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fallen: Into the Darkness is just another platform game, one where rage quitting and the temptation to uninstall are all too familiar. It’s free, but are you patient enough to beat it at least once? As you descend deeper, the game becomes more challenging, and every second counts. Keep your light alive, adapt quickly, and try to reach the end. Key Features: Procedural Generation: Each level resha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen: Into the Darkness.

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  26. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    In the 22nd century, America has been ravaged at the hands of human colonization. Over the past few hundred years, the American fauna has evolved to survive the rapidly decaying environment. Tensions between intelligent animals called EVOs and humans are strained, and there are not many places where the two factions live in tandem. Westend Falls is one of the few compounds still fostering cooperat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Crow Sings.

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  27. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Aim For The HeadThe only way to kill zombies is by shooting them in the head. However, each of their arms can absorb bullets unless you shoot them.. or explode them off. Shooting limbs wastes ammo but rewards you with more points. UpgradeEach run starts the same, just you and your pistol. Kill enemies to get points to buy up to five different perks and ten different weapons. Each weapon can be upg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Breach.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You have one job: BLOW UP THE SUN. A game perfect for parkour/shooter fans, speedrunners, and those looking for an extra challenging experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOLAR CAGE.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    In PATHOS, a resilient mind is strangled by tragedy and loses its order. Through 150+ deviously-designed sokoban-style puzzles, follow Ego as it works desperately to put back together a brain that’s losing the will to fight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PATHOS.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    96% User Score Based on 809 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Delete is a minimalist puzzle leisure game. It is inspired by Minesweeper. It inherits all the excellent features of the original work, and has increased its spatial dimensions. Your goal is to turn over all the squares, figures show the number of unknown red squares around them, you need to deduce all the answers by being reminded of by the figures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delete.

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  31. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 13 reviews

    Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity in order to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base. Alone in the treacherous depths of the Moon, your scientific mind is the only thing that can keep your daughter alive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relicta.

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  32. Space hopper is a charming gravity puzzle game with a touching narrative If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Hopper.

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  33. Help Fluff labs conquer the world (of the snack industry) by mixing chemicals. In this first person logic puzzle game you need to figure out what colours to mix, seperate and react to finish each level. In each level you race against time to satisfy corporate to advance to the next stage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluff labs.

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  34. - Just like the name says, "Cooperate with Yourself" Use 18 different keys to control up to six characters simultaneously and reach the goal. You'll face a variety of tricky obstacles that can't be overcome without perfect cooperation. Clear all 16 levels and make it to the ending! - Features 2D platformer A co-op experience in single-player Fully customizable key bindings Time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cooperate with Yourself.

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  35. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The only path left is forward. Take the reins of Elena's revolution, conjure powerful incantations with the forgotten echoes of history, and deliver the final blow to the Duchy of Monte Branco in this short (2-3h) linear turn-based RPG with plenty of room for tactical creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa Elena.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Do you like cute cats? Come to "Where's my kitty?"! Participate in this grand cat-finding party and use your sharp eyes and smart mind to discover every cat hidden in the party. [Game Goal] Find all the cats! [Gameplay] Try to find all the hidden cute cats in the shortest time, catch them, and enjoy the fun of discovering cats. [Unique Scene] From rural areas to neighborhoods, fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where's my kitty.

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  37. View Game
    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Gulping Snake is a 2D puzzle game inspired by classic snake games. Become a snake and eat all the apples on the screen!Features A total 40 levels Various gimmicks such as ice, button, anti-apple, turn item, duplicate item, etc. Supports the undo feature 1~4 hours play time If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gulping snake.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game ⭐ Sky Conquest is a fun 3D platformer game designed to be played with friends. In this game, you play as colorful and cute characters who must jump, run, and avoid obstacles to be the first to reach the finish line. Sky Bomber Blast your enemies in this thrilling Bomberman-like mode! Strategy, speed, and precision are your best allies as you place bombs to dest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Conquest.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    They wish to summon an Egregore,to shape reality as they see fit.Egregore is a first-person adventure where you uncover an occult conspiracy in modern Cairo. Using a unique graphing mechanic, you’re empowered to connect the dots and discover a web of intrigue and possibility. Egregore questions what constitutes “truth”, immersing you in a deep and uncertain world.What would you do to uncover the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egregore.

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  40. Transform into a panda in 'Panda: Eats, Shoots and Leaves'! Dive into lively mud water gun fights with other pandas, leveraging VR's innovative motion to effortlessly navigate amusement rides, from roller coasters to trampolines. This exuberant mud battle offers opportunities to bond with new friends and create joyous, memorable experiences!Move in VR,Experience a unique VR movement mode,parkour … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panda:Eats,Shoots and Leaves.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    New, Slider on Steam (or on Itch)!==========A strange artifact allows YOU (yes you!) to control the world itself. You will have to manipulate an ever-growing set of tiles as you explore and solve puzzles on a terrestrial scale. Credits: Daniel Carr, Rithvik Malladi, Max Zhang, Ethan Aristanto, Koushik Thiyagarajan, Kenneth Wang Walkthrough and Devlog:  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slider.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Zeitghast is a fast-paced, action-packed sidescrolling Platformer-Shooter in which you navigate a technologically enhanced prehistoric world. Take on the role of a Zeitghast--A magical time spirit tasked with protecting the timeline, and stop the evil Dr. Antag O’Neste as he travels back in time to take credit for every invention that ever existed.Race Through a Variety of Unique Stages!Traverse a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeitghast.

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  43. View Game
    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Toon TD is a free to play Tower Defense from Gee Studios. Defend your castle. Explore new environments. Face fierce bosses. Develop new and unique strategies for every level in this next evolution of the Tower Defense genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toon TD.

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  44. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    A game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzlement.

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  45. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    At first sight, Cubot is a puzzle-game with a minimalist gameplay, just move color cubes towards tiles of the same color. It's really easy, but it will be a torture for your mind to complete all levels of the game because the apparent simplicity of the game is in contradiction with the complexity of the level-design. Moreover, an important point in the gameplay is if you have multiple cubes, they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubot.

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  46. Ho-Ho-Hold On!   **Santa's in trouble! ** A blizzard has swept some of his trusty reindeer into a treacherous snow maze jeopardizing Christmas Eve!   Guide Santa through the Maze towards each one of his reindeer while avoiding hungry wolves. As the more reindeer follow Santa it’s harder to avoid the wolves, be careful and patient, timing and choosing the right path are the keys in your journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ho-Ho-Maze!.

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

    Now available on Steam! Click here to visit! Meet Lily, an energetic young lady with a love for exploration. One boring day at school, Lily looks up at the sky and begins to ponder. "Is the moon really made of cheese?" Determined to find out, Lily sneaks out of school and tries her hand at some parkour using her parasol, to try to make her way up to the moon. Look, man, I don't know either. Help L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onward and Upward! DX.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Puzzle game where you rotate islands to find your way around different archipelagos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Postman.

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  49. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,788 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 6 reviews

    Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. Following the award-winning Hitman GO, Square Enix Montréal brings yet another beloved franchise to consoles with this unique take on the iconic heroine’s adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lara Croft GO.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Sequel of mind-blowing puzzle WayOut. Now with new hexagonal tiles, levels and challenges. Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayout 2: Hex.

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