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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. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 138 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 78%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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    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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  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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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ruggnar is a platformer without enemies, but many traps are hidden in the darkness. Help Ruggnar explore gloomy places with his bag and a few candles as his sole equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruggnar.

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 6,162 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 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. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 609 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. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,860 reviews

    Bloons Tower Defense (also known as Bloons TD or BTD) is a series of tower defense games under the Bloons series created and produced by Ninja Kiwi. The game was initially developed as a browser game, built upon the Adobe Flash platform and released in mid 2007. Later games in the series expanded to support various mobile platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows Phone, PlayStation Portable, Nint… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to bloons TD remake.

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  17. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Jrago The Demon Hunter Get ready for an all new RETRO gaming experience!Jrago The Demon Hunter is a METROIDVANIA style 2d platforming action adventure role playing game.The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole host of unlockable weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago The Demon Hunter.

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  18. 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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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 814 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    In La-Mulana 2, you will take on the role of Lumisa Kosugi on a mission to find the entrance to the ruins of Eg-Lana, which is rumored to be the source of recent monster appearances. The ruins themselves are compromised of a variety of areas as well as huge boss creatures known as Guardians. Who knows what lies in wait at the end of Eg-Lana? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La-Mulana 2.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 553 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessel.

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  21. 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 80%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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  22. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 420 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 15 reviews

    Touhou Koukishin ~ Adventures of Scarlet Curiosity is a 3D RPG released on 16 August during Comiket 86. An updated and remastered version of the game for PlayStation 4, as part of Play, Doujin!, was announced on December 28, 2015. The game was confirmed for localization on June 2, 2016, under XSeed Games, for the digital North American release under the shortened title of "Touhou: Scarlet Curiosit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity.

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  24. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Prepare yourself for a journey to a world of fantasy and adventure! A land fallen into chaos needs stalwart heroes to save it from a sinister and powerful force of evil... Enter a massive sprawling world of wild forests, frozen plains, misty mountains, scorched deserts, and endless oceans. Explore cities, towns and villages to rest and recover as well as buy equipment. Talk to sages, warriors, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown.

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  25. 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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  27. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    0% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Find the flowers that are hidden on the map If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Flowers.

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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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    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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  36. 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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  37. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Scale, puzzle and punch your way to the top of a towering 20-floor skyscraper- but not just any skyscraper! Your brother is using his dangerous power to put you both in danger! You must chase after him by climbing up a Sorcerer's skyscraper- and in the process, forget everything you know about skyscrapers! With his magic powers, the Sorcerer has made this skyscraper like no other- a floor cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Knuckle: Rooftop Of The Impossible Skyscraper.

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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    From the mind of award-winning visual artist, Xander Clinthorne, comes a meditative indie-game about wandering and taking it slow. This title takes you deep into a beautiful pixel-art world with flow state inducing gameplay, The Great Monkey's wisdom to discover and a stunning original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mist Monkey: wanderer.

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  41. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Once again approaching the refrigerator, Chefy magically finds himself in new worlds in which he has to find the ingredients for his favorite dish! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chefy-Chef.

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  42. *NOTICE*... this game will release Steam / Nintendo Switch on 12/12/2024 A cosmic horror comedy, free humanity from the cursed ancient cosmic brainwashing. Annihilate enemies with skills of dark humor surreally and become a guardian god of the world while traveling. An epic battle against UNCO, the global dominance organization, and the demon transcends dimensions! Story mode Cinemat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paw Paw Destiny.

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  43. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 778 reviews

    Secret Agent Wizard Boy is going undercover again to topple the international crime syndicate S.P.I.D.E.R, operated by evil wizard headmaster Grumblemort!  He must use his wits to infiltrate Grumblemort's prestigious wizarding school and reach a mysterious vault deep within the castle.  Or, he can instead choose to ignore his mission entirely and use knowledge of spells and espionage to wreck hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate.

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  44. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Soraight Fantasy: Magic to reach the sky.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A beautiful, cloudless day on the ocean. The hustle and bustle of the crew's activities ring out in an endless drone. The salt spray on the sundried skin - invigorating. Wait, you're facing the wrong way. Turn around... An intense storm cloud, almost black with menace, looms above the world. And we're heading straight for it... We must prepare the ship and ourselves for whatever we find in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cape Hideous.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 233 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    This is a story about the revenge of a girl who lost her arms and legs to a devil... Noel The Mortal Fate is a charismatic adventure game, now available worldwide on Steam in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese with seasons 1 - 7 available now in one package. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noel the Mortal Fate.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    98% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Geneforge 2 – Infestation is a truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a unique world of alien fantasy. You are one of the Shapers, wizards with the awesome power to create life. Want a tool, a trap, an army? You summon it into existence. You create mighty beasts, and they totally obey you. Usually. But your people have grown lazy and complacent, and a threat has appeared. Your creations are no lon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geneforge 2 - Infestation.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Raincouver: Infected Descent Welcome to Raincouver, a sprawling cyberpunk metropolis on the brink of oblivion. In this intense first-person indie experience, your world shatters as anti-vaccine extremists, known as "BioFreedom," abduct your girlfriend, accusing her of carrying a cybernetic virus. With the city falling into chaos, the government races to eliminate the threat, setting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raincouver.

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  49. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Axe.

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