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Looking for games like R'lyeh? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lovecraft Quest: A Comix Game, At the Mountains of Madness or HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Original сomics style game inspired by the works of Howard Phillips Lovecraft - a recognized master of the horror genre. You have to avoid traps, solve puzzles and react very fast fleeing from Lovecraftian horrors which fill the labyrinth of the Temple of Nameless Cults. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraft Quest: A Comix Game.

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  2. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    At the Mountains of Madness is an indie first-person horror adventure game with survival elements in which you assume the role of the Professor Dyer, geologist of the Miskatonic University, who in 1930 traveled to Antarctica as a leader of a research expedition. But in Antarctica disaster always lurks adventurers like a shadow. And in the most cold and desolate place on earth it is easy to find de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At the Mountains of Madness.

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  3. The Roaring Twenties are dying as a cosmic threat hangs over a world already shaken by the Wall Street crash of 1929. Take a deep dive into the twisted universe of H.P. Lovecraft with this oversized narrative RPG. Slip into the intertwined souls of Mark, Anna or Victor, surrounded by the Cult and its ilk, during the chaos of 1929, as Nyarlathotep, the cosmic horror, strives to be reborn and ensla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word! Fortunately, Haimrik commands the Power of the Words! These are the stones in the path Haimrik walks, and he brings them to life as he steps on eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haimrik.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Trapped in an eerie dungeon, you must solve puzzles and evade lurking horrors to find the only chance of survival. Every step could lead you to freedom...or to your demise... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Escape.

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  9. There’s not a lot of call for ninjas these days. Not since espionage went digital and assassinations became officially uncool.  But if you’re planning a heist, you could do a lot worse than add a ninja to your crew.  That’s the starting point for Ninja Heist, a classic, super tough platformer from two-person development team RatonTour.  The aim in Ninja Heist is, of course, to steal stuff. More… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Heist.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cosmic entity reveals itself to a young boy in an unforgiving picture-book world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haustoria.

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  11. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Cast your line into the deep blue sea and begin a relaxing fishing journey full of surprises, upgrades, and mysterious creatures hidden beneath the waves. Start simple: catch fish, earn gold, and enjoy a calm and satisfying fishing experience. As your collection grows, you’ll unlock powerful upgrades that transform your journey from peaceful fishing into an exciting ocean adventure. ----------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sea Fish: Hidden World.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story. From Fiction Factory GamesCreators of Arcade Spirits, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Cyberspace.

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  13. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Run To The Stairs - a dungeon racing game with roguelike elements - a turn based racing game Attention: This game needs a browser supporting WebGL 2.0 to run properly! If the game does not run, try the following: Make sure WebGL is activated in your browser.Update your browser. Try another browser: Chrome (works best), Firefox and Opera should also work. MS Edge is not recommended!Play the ASCII-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run To The Stairs.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Get ready for an exciting adventure with Nils, the adorable penguin, in a world where friendship and courage unite! In our new game on Steam, you'll meet our main hero, Niels, who decides to become a true hero when his beloved Lisa is kidnapped by the wicked Professor Travis. Features: Embark on a captivating journey through mysterious locations and incredible worlds filled with secrets and puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niels Penguin Adventure.

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  15. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Come Sacrifice Your Friends with eldritch weapons in chaotic environments dominated by the horrors of H.P. Lovecraft. Succumb to madness and be the last one alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacrifice Your Friends.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    In this side-scrolling action game, you play as Scarygirl – a girl who has been adopted by a giant intelligent octopus and is trying to figure out who the man haunting her dreams is. Traverse unique, extremely vibrant, colorful, and magical worlds in a seamless mix of 2D and 3D platforming action. You can go it alone in single-player mode or grab a friend and team up in co-op gameplay and fight al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Girl.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Octave is a point 'n click horror-adventure game with elements of action. Dark woods, monsters, paranormal activity, nice puzzles - all this is present in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octave.

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  18. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    60% User Score Based on 27 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 10 reviews

    YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer adventure mixing action sequences with puzzle elements, all wrapped in an engaging story. It is a game about a girl travelling from the future into the past to save her family and the remnants of her world from a NeverEnding Night If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YesterMorrow.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old City: Leviathan.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    74% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Fight the Yandere Girl Ghost in the most scariest Anime Horror Story Reawakening If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary School Simulator.

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  21. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Chronicle of Innsmouth was born by combining the stories of master-of-horror, H.P. Lovecraft, and the style of Lucas’ graphic adventures in the 90s. Horror scenes and creepy moments create the many grotesque and paradoxical situations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Innsmouth.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Trawl is a first person experiential game of discovery and creativity. First you must figure out how to operate the various parts of the boat, manipulating the wheel, throttle and the net. Then, trawl the sea to recover discover what secrets are hidden in its depths and record your findings on your typewriter. The sea has many stories to tell, and will reward multiple voyages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trawl.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    38% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Play RISKERS to find out what happens when Rick, a garbage man, chooses to keep a briefcase filled with money. And is hunted for it by dangerous men. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riskers.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    In Out of Line, you follow the adventures of San, in his quest to escape the Factory that was once his home. Dive into a story set in mysterious world, find and help new friends as you journey through this beautiful 2D platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Line.

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  26. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    72% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Crowman & Wolfboy is a story driven, level based, action-platformer/runner hybrid. Join this unlikely pair of shadow creatures on a bizarre journey to escape their own nature and find the mysterious beings known as "humans". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowman & Wolfboy.

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  27. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    35% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Rise of Ages is a sandbox game for one or more players, allowing you to explore, build, found cities, make wars and evolve technologies to reach the highest level of a civilization and then travel to other planets! The game begins in prehistory and will advance ages, one by one, as the player evolves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Ages.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    88% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Murder bosses, collect and equip their skulls. A pixel-perfect platformer focused on exploration and hard but fair combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zapling Bygone.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damsel.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    In the winter of 1910, professor Crawford Tillinghast mounted an expedition into the mountains of Europe. He went searching for a lost village shrouded in the myths and rumors of a bygone era. This is his story... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Beyond Prologue.

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  31. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Help Jack survive his voyage of self-discovery! A local troublemaker makes series earth-shattering discoveries on the day he is supposed to leave home for a new life in the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem in Single Valley.

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  32. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    A disturbing reality is about to be unveiled, something that mankind should never know. After a mysterious finding, unexplainable facts occur and strange happenings will lead you to doubt the world around you. Uncover an otherworldly secret and explore forbidden places to find out the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alien Cube.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    88% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    The second part of caterpillar's adventure. You can't jump, so you must bounce off your enemies or use tubes to your advantage. Both platformer skills AND logic are required to complete 40 challenging levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Butterfly 2.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.

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  35. This is a magnificent world of Kami created with reference to the "Shinto jiten". Plot overviewThis is a world where Kami, humans, and ghosts coexist in harmony, and the story takes place in a city called Kamioyamashiro. When Fushimi Kun opened his eyes and stared at the gray - white ceiling, a sense of strangeness and confusion enveloped him in an instant. His memories were as scatt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamisama's Diary:Tokoyo.

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  36. Swing, squish, and slingshot through Gooey’s physics-driven platforming challenges across eye-catching, momentum-based levels. After researching genre classics for inspiration, developer TurboOG Pixel went into their lab and mixed a beaker of tight controls with a solution of satisfying movement. True to SCIENCE, they even added a whole chemistry set for players in the form of a built-in level edi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gooey.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Magical Girl Dash Magical Girl Dash is a retro arcade where you control Sophie, a normal student, but secretly she is also a magical girl fighting against evil forces that threaten the world! Defeat alien cats swarming throughout the city in a runner style game. Sophie have 2 special moves, a long range magical attack and a powerful short distance klck. Watch out as some enemies may only be defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Dash.

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  38. What is Shine on savior? Shine on Savior is an action platformer where you try to survive a zombie apocalypse and use anything as a weapon. Inspired by Dead Rising and Metroidvanias, we wanted to encapsulate the spirit of Dead Rising and give it a retro spin on it. Story Shine on Savior takes place in 2009 in the city of New Delmarr. You play as Roy Rogers who leaves New Delmarr for work for a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shine on Savior.

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  39. Mischief has moved into the neighborhood!Welcome to the laid-back nighttime world of Mischief Moves In. You’re Mischief, a raccoon who has just moved into the neighborhood. But you have no furniture - so get out there and explore! Meet and lend a paw to other animals during your adventure, avoid humans, and collect furniture before heading home to decorate your new treehouse.  You’ve got the whole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mischief Moves In.

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  40. Discover 4 short metroidvania sci-fi adventures! Explore a submerged city, a lost world reclaimed by machines and a mysterious temple on an alien planet. Unlock new abilities to reach more places and battle deadly foes. Piece together the story of those places and discover how they’re all connected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Paradise Anthology.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 206 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 15 reviews

    The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince follows the tale of two lonely hearts brought together through a mutal misunderstanding. In it, you control the wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides the blind prince through a perilous forest in search of the witch capable of restoring his sight. The forest is home to a number of hostile creatures intent on ending your journey prematurely, as well as haz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.

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  42. A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart. Puzzle Adventure Elements: Discover hidden objects, combine items to craft new tools, and operate various mechanisms — a satisfying … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tail of Glory.

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  43. An Action-Adventure Roleplaying Game Set in North Carolina's Distant FutureRun, jump, climb, explore, and battle through over 70 areas packed with action, adventure, and intrigue! Idosra: The Electric Renaissance is a hybrid platformer/roleplaying game set in a future world on the verge of rediscovering electricity. It's election year in the Vallas Empire, and Marika finds herself in the cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idosra: The Electric Renaissance.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Tasked with investigating mysterious disappearances of local children, you are pulled into another world. In this horror/puzzle game, work your way through a mysterious playland dimension using toys to navigate and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. Be careful, something might be waiting for you... Solve unique and thought provoking puzzles using a variety of toy themed mechanics! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caretaker.

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  45. What seems like a miracle at first quickly reveals itself to be more of a nightmare, as Long realizes that restless Ghosts have always Surrounded Us—unseen, until now... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl In White.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Extend your roots, imbibe fresh blood, and expand without end. Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Devour.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Gravitee is the platformer with a twist! Rotate your character in order to change the direction of gravity. Navigate your way through each level in order to reach the goal. Solve puzzles, face off against deadly spikes and bombs, and more. Contains: 40 fun and unique levels 30+ different types of obstacles 100+ golden marbles to collect as optional challenges 12 unlockable costumes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravitee.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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  50. First you got sand in your shoes, and now you've spilled your nice cold drink all over your suit. That's just your luck. Right as you were about to enjoy some downtime on the beach you get sucked into a tube, sending you directly toward yet another mission. But not to worry—this is the mission you've been waiting for: the final chapter in stopping your arch-nemesis. So tidy up that suit because yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Agent Puzzle.

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