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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, Thereafter or illum.

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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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    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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    92% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to illum.

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    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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    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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  6. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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  11. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A two time manipulation puzzle game. Two robots, Heavy and Light, have their own timelines that can independently record and rewind actions. Solve hundreds of puzzles across 12+ chapters, learning increasingly time-bending mechanics in the process. BackgroundHeavy and Light are maintenance robots working onboard the Chrono Station, a fantastical installation in low orbit that takes time from plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entwined Time.

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  12. 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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  13. 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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    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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    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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    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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  17. 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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    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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  19. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    An RPG that takes you on a journey through inverted time. Rain falls from below to above, and defeated enemies come back to life. Encounters become partings, and the story moves toward its beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rethm: Once Upon a Time.

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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    My Little Cemetery seeks to juxtapose themes of death with a cute and cozy atmosphere. Become the new groundskeeper of the long-neglected Midwich Valley Cemetery and restore it to a state of beauty and tranquility. You'll find that some ghosts still linger there, and you can befriend them by tending to their graves, speaking with them, and fulfilling their requests. Complete daily maintenance task… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Cemetery.

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  23. 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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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    70% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "Conspiracy stories about phyto-hormone drugs distributed by the Mayor Lindr are only a tip of the ultimate iceberg of a never ending war that traces back to the ancient Summerian civilization in the Middle East..." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUR5.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A Series of Temporal Mishaps is a platformer set in 4 distinct eras of earth's history. Travel through time, steal the secrets of the ages, and run, jump, and puzzle your way home. The only catch: you're not very good at time-traveling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Series of Temporal Mishaps.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    91% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Ubaste is a 3D platform jumping game, maneuver your cute cat to the finish line! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ubaste.

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  27. 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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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    BARA Labs is a short collection of experimental prototype games made by our team. We will decide whether or not to make a full-length game out of the shorts based on how the prototypes are received by the players. Prototypr - Spoiled Red Riding Hood Little Red was a boy who had a loving family, living with his father, mother, and grandmother. However, for some reason, his grandfather lived s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BARA Labs.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The mines of the great city of Hamsteria were peaceful and thriving, until the day the horrible rats of the Chedd’Ore clan attacked! Now, the valiant Hamstörm must go back to the city to warn the people about the arrival of these nasty rodents in their tunnels. Travel through a fun and colourful puzzle game, in which you will help Hamstörm make his way inside the mine’s tunnels, now infested … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hamstörm.

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

    Voden's Job is a small roguelike deckbuilding game where you have 7 rounds of experiments to collect enough DNA to evolve your specimen. Between each experiment, you can upgrade your deck with new cards, combos, and strange tools. The catch? Upgrading costs DNA, so you'll need to carefully balance how much you're willing to spend each round. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voden's Job.

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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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  32. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    38% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Gameplay Dominator Idle mixes clicker games with strategy. The controls are very simple just using your left mouse button to click! Train troops and unlock magical upgrades in the associated panels. Troops are your main battle strength and should be the forefront of gaining more battle power. Magical upgrades will enhance your units in battle. Troops first, magic second. Engage in world conq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominator Idle.

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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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  34. 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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  35. 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Become an expert hacker by using your raw brainpower! Learn how to get ahead in your new job at a cybersecurity company. Analyze servers for weaknesses, and hack them using their own subroutines to access the data they protect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BitVault.

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  37. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Imagine you are a detective in the future, with the best surveillance system ever developed. You can reconstruct crime scenes in virtual reality, move freely and manipulate the time to carry out your investigations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quanero 2 - System Release.

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  38. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Free to play simple strategy Game! Play against people all around the world, in the same room as you, or the computer! A war rages between multiple factions. Take your side of multiple different alliances each with their own special ways to play, with the choice of different bonuses and castles that change the way each faction can play. Play through the campaign, a conquest of your enemies an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clay Soldiers.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorgrid.

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  40. This is the VR version of Wardwell House which is an innovative and realistic horror game with outstanding atmosphere. You must find hidden clues and objects of interest that slowly reveal the haunting story. Feel the build-up of fear as you traverse the forest and make your way through the House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardwell House VR.

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  41. 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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  42. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dive in and solve the mystery of Atlantis! Explore the depths in this Isometric Action-Game, fight against the Guardians and awaken the powers in your Anchor to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Civilization. AN ACTION GAME WITH AN ANCHOR?: Use the powerful Atlantean artifact to make your way to the city gates. Grab, smash and tear apart guardians defending the ruins. Become stronger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anchor: Quest for Atlantis.

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  43. View Game
    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    From Nava is now on Steam. Wishlist/download today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2721750/From_Nava/In From Nava, you are equipped with only a seemingly ordinary pen, but it possesses the extraordinary ability to unleash magic attacks by drawing specific patterns. You must escape from this abandoned research laboratory by gathering all the keys and polaroids left behind in the aftermath of an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nava.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    A challenging and engaging puzzle game that will require you to move colored objects and place them on their respective platforms to explore through a series of increasingly complex levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alignment.

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  45. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Embark on an adventure with 6-mon the little robot. Take control of the robot and travel through a disused factory, avoiding falls, protecting yourself from projectiles and traversing dangerous levels to stop the activities of a crazy AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 6-Mon Adventure.

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  46. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    You play as a hero on a quest to reach the top of a mysterious tower filled powerful monsters. You will need to use your puzzle-solving skills to match 3 or more of the same colored gems together to defeat your enemies as you make your way up the tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Tower Quest.

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  47. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Pentest is a first-person puzzle game. You play as a pentestor in charge of the security audit of the space station Achero 410. You will have to use your gear and skills to detect all the flaws and complete your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pentest.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Protect the world from Mr. CL-34N! You're designated to use magnets in order to progress, but nothing can stop you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnesia.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,802 reviews

    Klocki is a relaxing and minimal experience. Loaded with a lot of different puzzle mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to klocki.

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