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Games like Philosopher's Pit

Games like Philosopher's Pit

Looking for games like Philosopher's Pit? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kingdom Shell, Noita or Alwa's Legacy.

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Kingdom Shell is a cold fairytale made in the style of platformers of the 90s. Go to the Kingdom to stop the invasion of nightmare creatures, as well as restore justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Shell.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 78,360 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Explore a variety of environments ranging from coal mines to freezing wastelands while delving deeper in search for unknown mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noita.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Legacy.

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  4. Alleymental is a hand-drawn, story-rich 2D action Metroidvania set in Astrapunk India. The old elemental myths never faded here. They fused with the city's wiring, and now the elements run through all of it, and through you. You fight, defend, move, and unlock the world with the elements, and you switch between them in the middle of a combo. Open with fire from across the room, switch to water as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alleymental.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A roguelike action-platformer where you use upgradeable weapons to combo powerful enemies to their doom! Overcome tough fights, platforming challenges, puzzles, and more in your effort to free the titan who is incarcerated in the shifting prison's depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblivion Eve.

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  6. In a world where peace is maintained at a high price, Emin appears, a young mystical warrior who faces battles on the borders of the magical kingdom to guarantee the tranquility of her people. However, her existence is seen by some as just a legend, while for others it is a never-before-told story, shrouded in mystery and bravery. Along her journey, Emin will face epic challenges and discover anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emin's Journey.

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  7. Fullscreen Recommended! Welcome to Carcasscade! The premise of the game is rather simple. You take control of a robed wanderer, on his way to the top of the castle, filled with dreams of taking the throne for himself.  However, it's likely he won't make it, for the road is filled with perils. He will leave his body behind in a pit full of spikes, or get killed by one of the castle's traps.  Luckil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carcasscade.

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  8. Welcome to Colorless, a unique puzzle platformer where you control perspective to overcome challenging obstacles and discover hidden paths. Immerse yourself in a captivating world where shifting your point of view is the key to success. Do you Remember ? After a head injury, you find yourself in a mysterious and surreal world, devoid of color and memories. As you awaken in this enigmatic place… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorless.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Welcome to TETHER. In this mysterious, hand-crafted platformer, pilot a cute drone and explore the desolate ruins of a space station that mysteriously went dark. Where did everyone go? Why is everything falling apart? Only you can discover the secrets lying just underneath the surface . . . Charming pixel art and animations Character/lore-rich story with plenty of dark humor Created by one pers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TETHER.

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  10. Corrupt is a metroidvania game set in mysterious and dark environments full of dangerous enemies. Art: https://penusbmic.itch.io/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corrupt.

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  11. Controls Left and Right Arrows to move the character around. Z to shoot horizontally. X to shoot vertically. CTRL+R to reset the cart. Rules You control a wizard who wants to perform a Magic Ritual. They must first gather the correct ingredients, then return to their home and ward off the evil spirits trying to stop them from getting their wish granted. There are two sections to the game: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Ritual.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    37% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Explore the land of Brathian, by yourself or with a friend, fighting guardians and using their powers to keep the magical crystal away from malicious hands in this retro action / platformer game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brathian.

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  13. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Explore a non-linear underground world in this puzzle-adventure. Solve intricate environmental challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and navigate a pixel-art labyrinth where every path leads to a new mystery. Can you plunge into the depths and find what lies beneath? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plungeez.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,881 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO 50.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 707 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    The Elephant Collection remasters ten of jmtb02’s classic blue elephant games into one mammoth-sized package! From puzzle platformers to rapid-fire arcade games, this collection of ten Armor Games classics is tied together by a new overarching metanarrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant Collection.

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  16. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exophobia.

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  17. 16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The ultimate open-world survival game that redefines the genre. Welcome to a world with little danger and huge experience with hunting, gathering, crafting, building, looting, exploring and even travel back in time. Your resourcefulness are your greatest assets. It's time to rise from the ashes of civilization and embrace the wild. Key Features: Survival Redefined: In Offgrids, survival isn't ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Off Grids.

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  18. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    66% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stranded Traveler.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,911 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Venture into a wide-open world where the most powerful tool is your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles in seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Create your own original objects, assign unique properties, and share them with friends online using Steam Workshop – to be used in game or further modified as you like! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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  21. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 814 reviews

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La-Mulana 2.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 4 reviews

    In this sequel to Anodyne, traverse a moody, 3D world and surreal 2D spaces, with PSX and 16-bit-influenced art styles. Play as Nova, the Nano Cleaner, and collect dangerous Nano Dust for the mysterious entity, "The Center". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 1,673 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Chasm is a procedurally-generated RPG Platformer for PC (Win, Mac, & Linux), Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Taking equal inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, it will immerse you in a procedurally-generated fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasm.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A minimalistic open-world adventure & action game where... YOU ARE A PIXEL! ■ Embark on a fascinating journey and discover how every pixel will impact your experience in a game with one of the minor resolutions you have ever played! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alt254.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Put on a lizard and go for an adventure! Six different ones are scattered across the land, each with a special ability. Carefully hop your way to the top of an active volcano. Surf down a surging river. Swim an underwater lake. Ascend a snowy mountaintop. Can you unravel the mysteries of Lizard? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lizard.

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  28. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Dive into Super Skelemania, a single-sitting metroidvania about an acrobatic skeleton. Jump over a pit of thorns, roll your skull like a bowling ball, or headbutt a spider like any good skeleton... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Skelemania.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 754 reviews

    Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Win the Game.

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  30. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them. After escaping a "welcoming party", Simon discovers that he has been brought on a quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews

    A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stuck In Time.

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  32. A short incremental physics game. Swing a wrecking ball to smash monsters before they reach your home! Upgrade your ball and your home for more smashy goodness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunder Siege.

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  33. Welcome to the Ever-Evolving World of 'Wilds of the Realmwalker' Join us in the creation of 'Wilds of the Realmwalker,' a top-down, open-world survival game that promises not just an adventure, but a journey that we embark on together with our community. While you can dive into our open playtest today, remember, this is only the beginning. We're committed to growing and evolving this experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wilds of the Realmwalker - Public Playtest.

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  34. Skyfish is a 2D cartoon platformer in the silly style that Skyfish is known for. -Tons of Levels! -Tons of Bosses! -Punny the Pink Bunny! -Uh.... Play it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyfish Rising.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster! The Little Brave is a 2D action-adventure immersive metroidvania about a little boy Keely. Get ready for an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of an old tale, gain bravery and strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Brave.

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  36. Introduction Hello everyone! This is the presentation of The Crystal of Time (WIP title), a project that started about 6 months ago. This project began as a side project since I was already working on another game. Story Setting In the world of Chronosia, millennia of conflicts and natural disasters have ravaged the planet’s surface, leaving it in ruins. The Omen, the guardians of the timeli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crystal of Time.

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  37. About Us An indie game developer specializing in experimental narrative and interactive games. We look further afield. Discord:  About the Game“Your city is nothing but jealousy everywhere!” “Shouting empty words like ghosts!” “Still to awaken the aging grief that history has doomed.” A Chronicle of Occultism in Skinnerburg is a text adventure game that attempts to explore the possibiliti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Chronicle of Occultism in Skinnerburg.

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  38. NOTICE: This project is no longer in development. You are of course still welcome to try out the demo, but we will not be updating the game. Discover a bright and beautiful world full of harmony and sprawling life, hidden entirely within a massive Mountain. At the far corner of the world, in a ruined castle, away from the beauty that now dominates, the Puppetmaster is alone, dying slowly, hard … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppetmaster.

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  39. Liphidain: Key Keeper is a classically inspired Pixel art 2D Action Platformer, with a focus on compelling combat and movement. Explore mixed environments in a familiar fantasy setting with lore and story that has been being developed and formed for over 20 years. From ancient guardians to foes of recent origin you'll fight to restore the knowledge and power that mankind had lost so long ago. You'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liphidain: Key Keeper.

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  40. A Skill Challenging Retro Fantasy Metroidvania Welcome to Aldoria, a charming and adventurous land brimming with secrets and magic. Step into the armor of Sir Benedict, a valiant knight on a quest to lift the curse that has befallen his kingdom. The dark wizard Xalazar's malevolent spell has rendered Aldoria a perilous place where even a single point of damage means instant death. Test your mettle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldoria.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A journey to the topSam and Elicy have the same goal, to reach the top. Both need to understand each other on this journey through the Abyss as they face various challenges and creatures that hinder their path. What is The RiseThe Rise is a precision platformer game focusing on the adventure of two characters seeking to escape the terrifying Abyss where they find themselves. Who are Sam and Elic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rise.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Glum Buster is a action adventure platformer charityware video game, created by CosMind, for Windows PC platforms. The game is free to download and free to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glum Buster.

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  43. Can you challenge oblivion itself? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Tank.

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  44. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Meet your Maker and Kill Them. Again. That which was Dead refuses to Die. Mortalkind long ago slayed and then threw the Gods out of their thrones to claim them (only to then, by their own kin, be thrown off theirs). Now the heavens lie empty but the Slaughtered Gods -- the original masters of this world -- are slowly being pulled back to their empty thrones. Unless they are stopped, this world is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Ash and Ember.

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  45. Quetzal Demo This is the demo where you can try out Quetzal. Content is expected to change in the final release but players should get a good idea of how the main mechanics work and if it's a game for them. The demo includes levels from the first two areas of the game, as well as a boss encounter. We would love to receive feedback in order to improve the experience, so please feel free to reach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quetzal.

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  46. Build your own Magic Deck and set off on a quest in this magical battle-packed 2D-action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Reactors.

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  47. A ~1.5 hour long action-adventure game with emphasis on story and dialogue. The Legend of Quintavius is a story about a wizard tasked with a journey to the mountain dungeon to vanquish its overlord Theroth. Lead a party of brave warriors and adventurers on a quest across the north, battling legions of monsters and discovering secrets untold. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 4 GB RAM This game requires a mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Quintavius.

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  48. 36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mini's Magic World is an action platformer with a diverse cast of characters and levels to explore. Fight bosses, find hidden treasures, follow the rhythm of music, chase or be chased. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini's Magic World.

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  49. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Over a thousand years ago, the ancient civilisation of Shee left the world of Albia in a giant spaceship to find a new home. When the Grendels attacked them during the flight, they escaped to their new planet's surface, abandoning the Norns and their spaceship in orbit. But the Norns are not alone, and with your help they can thrive. You'll find a host of advanced machines to help you - all of whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Village.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Disclaimer: Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is designed for 4:3 to relive the 2003 GameCube nostalgia, but play however feels right to you! Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is a semi-open world puzzle adventure where you play as a loud-mouthed, hot-headed mage trying to figure out why everyone has disappeared. With 40 magical runes to combine however you want, every challenge is an oppo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times.

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