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Looking for games like Root Raiders? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rogue Harvest, Escape Doodland or Space Dance.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    62% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Rogue Harvest is a finely crafted Rogue-like Open World Adventure - Dig, Mine, Build, Craft, Explore, and Survive in a massive Procedurally Generated World and work to unravel the mystery of how you ended up in this dream like place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Harvest.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. Forever. You play as one of Doodlers, a peacefull inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Doodland.

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  3. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Old-school twin-stick arcade shooter where enemies spawn to the beat of the music, made casual enough to fit into your lunch break. Easy to get going, challenging to finish, and nearly impossible to master the highscore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Dance.

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  4. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 624 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A vertical 2D platformer featuring a round bee in an early 90s pre-rendered environment. Roll and hop up to the precious honey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeny.

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  6. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic collapse.

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  7. Join the Halloween 1985 action game and test your skills in this classic arcade platformer! Beat all the levels, completing all the objectives, to get the best score, and save your name into the High Score; just like old times! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween 1985.

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  8. This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Haunts.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    38% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    "The Lady" is a 2D Surreal Puzzle Horror, featuring hand drawn character art, stop motion animation, and a hauntingly abrasive Noisecore Soundtrack. The game takes the user on an emotional experience like no other in Indie Gaming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lady.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    85% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt of the Serpent King.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces. Adventure through beautiful and twisted landscapes full of action and adventure as the ultimate ninja. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Bug.

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  14. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Towers of Altrac is a 3D Tower Defense cooperation game for up to 4 players with an innovative A.I. system "S.A.D.", which makes your enemies intelligent. Fight against the horde of Goblins, Orcs, Dragons and other monsters on 62 unique maps. The game is for every level of player experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers of Altrac.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Oh no! This cute little kitty cat is alone and lost in a haunted house! Only by collecting pennies and defeating monsters can she find the way out! Use your fast fingers to defeat this adorably dark and funny platform game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Cats.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 532 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Help Frank, a burnt out indie game developer, rediscover his love for video games while struggling to release his debut title. Reprogram objects, fix bugs and solve coding puzzles as you journey through the story of One Dreamer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Dreamer.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation. Claire must decide who she is going to save. With every choice she'll begin to disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    89% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Pixboy is a 2D platformer in old-school colors that gives you the true retro vibes. There are 40 hand-crafted levels, 30 enemies, 150+ secret rooms, and 24 color themes resembling old devices from the previous century. Explore 4 different worlds with unique mechanics, fight with enemies (or show them mercy to get a special Pacifist Badge!), try to beat speedrun thresholds set by ruthless authors, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixboy.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Songbird is a cinematic first-person narrative horror game set in the Appalachian forest. Take on the role of Dakota, a musician who must record their new album in a remote log cabin amidst a writer's block. Take caution, however. These woods were never empty... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Songbird.

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  21. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    By a twist of fate, you turn out to be the chief of a small tribe of islanders invaded by neighbors. In order to deal with the invasion, collect food and resources, teach an army, and prove yourself as a strategist in captivating step-by-step battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prehistoric Tales.

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  22. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 2,272 reviews

    Half dead is a multiplayer sci-fi game about a violent TV show. The players' goal is to survive in a network of rooms full of traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Dead.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Shipwreck is a top down adventure game in which you must travel the land, explore dungeons, and defeat monsters to earn safe passage off the island on which you are stranded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shipwreck.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

    Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

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  26. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Cybarian the time travelling warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior.

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  27. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    A thousand years after the fall of a spacefaring empire, a young princess named Tahira travels the far reaches of her barren kingdom, alone but for her trusty horse, Iba. When word reaches her... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire.

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  28. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    63% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Furwind is a colorful, pixel art style, action-platformer game that evokes the challeging classics of the old days. Embark on this epic adventure in which a little fox will fight the ominous darkness that is invading its world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furwind.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    2048AD - the year in which humanity was faced with bio-terrorism. The desire to reach the next stage of evolution, which ran contrary to the facts of nature, formed the study of illegal modification to human cells. Because of this, a special unit was formed by mercenaries who opposed human experimentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merger 3D.

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  30. The Last Strand is randomly generated twin stick shooter. You will play a pirate trying to escape a boat and seek vengeance, fighting enemies, helping NPC and discovering secrets Key Features: each run is unique there is no going back the longer you explore, the harder it gets synergy between items spice up your run by giving items to the enemies ! help different NPC to discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Strand.

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  31. This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

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  32. Yeah Yeah Beebiss II is the sequel to a game considered as lost media. As Kyonshi Hui and Jiangshi Bo, it is your quest to banish all evil in all 100 levels - 10 original stages, including the boss -- a mutated mass of pure evil. Yeah Yeah Beebiss II is a new retro homebrew game created as a love letter to the whole retro game scene! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yeah Yeah Beebiss II.

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  33. Escape from the Corridor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Corridor.

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  34. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Sweet Hell is a retro-platformer boss rush game inspired by the MSX Home Computer. The challenging game was created for the Boss Rush Jam 2024 (theme: Exchange). The nightmare is blatantly inspired by some of my favorite games: Maze of Galious, La-Mulana 1 (the original version emulates the MSX graphical style) and La Mulana 2 (play these blind if you are even remotely interested in challenging ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Hell.

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  35. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A lightly-narrative platformer made with Pocket Platformer. A bit of a downer. ESTIMATED PLAYTIME:  10-20 minutes (or a 5-ish  speedrun). CONTROLS: Move with left/right arrows. Jump with C or up arrow. WASD is also OK I think. Made for both the Pretentious Jam and the Pocket Platformer Jam #3. TOOLS USED: Pocket Platformer (by the_l0bster) is responsible for the much of the cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrrhos.

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  36. Terror strikes on the night of Day of the Dead as the devil himself manages to reach Earth for the first time in over a thousand years, this time arriving with a malicious plan. With the intention of conquering the world with his minions as well as finding a bride to accompany him to the throne, he ends up interrupting a romantic date between a cowardly peasant named Juan and the beloved Princess … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juan Sin Miedo.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Fight in an arcade arena against tons of enemies with weaknesses to be exploited. Progress through a campaign of 75+ levels each presenting a new challenge with different win and fail conditions. Gameplay so tight and colorful it will bring tears to your eyes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridform.

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  39. 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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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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  42. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    80% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 9 reviews

    KAMIKO is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs. Fight as priestesses called "KAMIKO" and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages. Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist! Each stage has several Torii (gates) which are magically sealed. Find a way to break all the seals to make your way to the stage boss. Another … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMIKO.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 1,818 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Emily Wants to Play is a unique horror game released on December 10th, 2015. Emily Wants to Play is a game based around you, a pizza delivery boy, making your way through an abandoned house, trying to survive until the large clock in the den hits the next hour. Every hour, another one of Emily's 'toys' becomes hostile, and will attempt to attack you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily Wants to Play.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Bounce Blast.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 772 reviews

    SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMOLIOTIK.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 807 reviews

    Return of the wurm! The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is coming! Destroy your opponents with all new moves and weapons across ten different arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidhogg 2.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 190 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

    In Windscape you play as a young girl living on your parents' farm, set in a lovely world made up of floating islands in the sky. As you discover the world you learn that something has gone terribly wrong - islands are breaking apart and falling from the sky! It's up to you to discover the evil that is threatening the universe of Windscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windscape.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Knights of Tartarus is a retro style role-playing game that features strategical turn-based combat, exploration and freedom to customize your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Tartarus.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars.

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