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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    62% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    A Platformer like nothing seen before in games, explore this open-world puzzler in multiple dimensions on a journey to find your maker. Poncho is a new kind of game where the player navigates by switching between 3 "layers" in 3D in order to explore a 2D world. "Poncho" is a robot who wakes up in a post-post-post apocalypse world, where humanity has been wiped from the face of the earth many centu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PONCHO.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GamePurple Car Lands on the Moon! Due to a freak accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt® is blasted to the moon. There he meets Rover, a lovely little lunar terrain vehicle left behind by the astronauts. Putt-Putt® and Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon.

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  4. Legend has it that a long time ago, in the spiritual realm, there was a world full of kindness and peace. Here, there was a group of brave warriors of love who guarded the peace and spent many thousands of years there! Years later, suddenly many demons appeared in the sky and earth, tempting people. Due to the fragile nature of human hearts and weak intelligence, they could not withstand the threa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Battle Spirit.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A gentle 3D action adventure anyone can enjoy!From kids playing their very first game to grown-ups who prefer something relaxing—anyone can enjoy Fruitimo! There’s no game over and no complicated controls. Just find, vacuum, and carry the fruits with simple, intuitive actions. Welcome to a colorful little world that feels warm and comforting. Explore the fun and mysterious Kajune Land!Join Vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitimo!.

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  6. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    "Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

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  7. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 882 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    How does one sparkle in the darkness? Drip, the little dew drop, needs your help! Lead him through the forest to find the perfect spot to shine at the first light of dawn. Little Dew Drop is a small, relaxing and slow-paced 2D platformer. Enjoy the original soundtrack while travelling through six increasingly challenging levels. Don't fall on dry ground or get lost in flowing water! Can you find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Dew Drop.

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  10. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moose Lost in the Woods.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 5,235 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Dig.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    The Kingdom of Oukoku is threatened by the spicy influence of General Tso. Citizens have placed their hope in a small knight who fits the requirements of ancient legends. Which path will the Chibi Knight choose... the path to the mysterious Island of Mahou to learn spells from its sorcerers or the path to the Beastmaster mountains to summon and ride an array of ferocious animals? Your choice will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Chibi Knight.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Jump, skip, hop and leap in Jumphobia: Homeward Bound, an indie sci-fi adventure game! Go as far as your little wheel can take you! Play as a little delivery bot from a far-flung future controlled by the monolithic "MARE" corporation, and find your way back home through the perilous deserts, dead forests, and untold wildlands that lie ahead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumphobia: Homeward Bound.

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  16. 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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  17. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    62% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.

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  18. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Super Squidlit imitates the Game Boy Color's capabilities and limitations for a squishy adventure! The colorful world of Squishu and it's invertebrate inhabitants need your help! Play as Plip and your old foe, Skwit Skwot, as you set sail to banish a great evil. - Squip your way through the islands of Squishu as Plip, a wee squidlit that can double jump to ink on things below you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Squidlit.

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  19. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    As so many of these things do, it all begins on a magical island. In this case, Gogapoe Island, a place populated by both humans and monsters. What starts out as a mission to get back Niko's birthday cake becomes a quest for the fate of Gogapoe itself. But, ya know, cake is still super important, too! Oodles of friendly monsters will join Niko's quest and use their kooky powers to help him explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 184 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a super-heroic mission with the Mighty Pups and Chase’s Super Speed, Marshall’s Mighty Heat, Skye’s Whirlwind Power and the whole mighty PAW Patrol team. Explore the town and journey to Jake’s resort, Tracker’s jungle and beyond. With a whole town to help out and 2-player co-op fun, Adventure Bay has never been so interactive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    53% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Pitiri 1977 is an adventure-platformer with much exploration in both world and story, and is paying tribute to its classic pioneers – not only by its gameplay, but also by its background story. A narrative, that is set in 1977 (the glorious year of Star Wars IV, the Atari 2600, the Voyager One spacecraft & Led Zeppelin's “Presence”), in an imposing world, created by using hand-painted graphics, ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitiri 1977.

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  23. A Relaxing Story-Rich 2D Platformer based on T.C. Aeelah’s heartwarming book. So it’s Simple! is a gentle 2D platformer inspired by T.C. Aeelah’s beloved children’s book, created especially for young players aged 6 to 10 — particularly for those taking their first steps into gaming. Designed with care, this game contains no violence, no combat, and no survival mechanics. It offers a safe, calmi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to So it's Simple!.

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  24. PHANTOM CAMPER:REBIRTH travels through a world of ruins left behind after the collapse of civilization! This was once a harmonious and civilized future world, but a sudden biochemical crisis completely destroyed the civilization of this world. It is a fungus-like virus that can infect both living beings and computers. Even after the humans of this world perished, they continued to wander and hun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHANTOM CAMPER : REBIRTH.

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  25. Kene Benai is an adventure inspired by the worldview of the Shipibo-Konibo people. You accompany Reshin, a young girl who begins the Waste Kene (Pipiri) ritual to enter the spirit world and recover the four Kené she needs to complete her weaving and become a great artisan. You’ll explore four spiritual worlds, each with its own guardian, visual style, and unique challenges. The game blends 2D pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kene Benai.

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  26. Match 'Em is an action/puzzle game all about the beauty of geometric shape-shifting. Transform your avatar in one of 4 shapes, and color it in one of 4 tints to match the symbols and colors of the obstacles coming towards you and reach the end of the level! Easy to learn, hard to master: Just a few controls, but a lot of combinations... and an infinity of situations! Everyone's invited: Multi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Match 'Em.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Puzzles, Stickers and a universe to explore! The gravity will be your guide in this unique adventure! Stickin’ the Landing is a relaxing puzzle game where you use stickers and their gravitational properties to guide a spaceship adrift around outlandish worlds until you reach your destination. Travel through the home’s nooks and crannies and discover everything this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stickin' the Landing.

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  28. She is on a journey with her newborn to get to the safest place in the world, a home. Fortunately she has a best friends, it's a rabbit, that always with her.Explore the beautiful 2D worldexplore a beautiful world, but you never know what is waiting for you out there, so be prepared and try to defeat every obstacle that is trying to stop you.2 swappable character to playplay as the girl to make su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Me Home.

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  29. For Tiffany, it's hard to let the little things get to her when there are much bigger problems she knows are out there. Even so, she'd like to always give her fullest whenever the need arises. Join her as you discover what lies beyond the veil of formation. This game was made for the Magical Girl Game Jam 6 and Metroidvania Month 17, and was the first game developed by Devekut Studios. It's int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magia Metro.

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  30. Warning- This game may contain swearing and offensive (sexual) words, blood and violence. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. --Story-- Melissa, who leads a quiet life and farms with her family, is forced to flee the village with her younger sister Lyla when their village is attacked. Now that Melissa and Lyla are alone in the forest, they do not know how to fight or protect themselves, but they meet Z… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clanswoman.

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  31. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Bust out of the terrarium, uncover the witch's secrets, make new friends, decorate a mansion, and explore on a great adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy's Escape from Seaberry Keep.

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  32. Allow your magic to bloom!Sophie: Starlight Whispers is an adventure game with metroidvania elements, featuring pixelated graphics, a deep narrative, and fully dubbed in Portuguese. Explore a vast map and put an end to the dark creatures that terrorize the kingdom of Sharan. FACE MONSTERS WITH REAL-TIME COMBAT Collect up to 32 different spells and build your arsenal according to your play style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

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  33. EARLY ACCESSThis game is currently in its early access phase, indicating that certain elements may undergo changes or removal. The game will get updates, although not on a regular schedule.DescriptionEmbark on a platforming journey with Shadow Touched, a 2D platformer created from my long programming apprenticeship journey. This project, developed in almost two months, has evolved beyond its acade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Touched.

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  34. GAME INTRODUCTION "Crazy Jump" is a 2D jumping game. Players will play as spheres, go through various levels set by the Demon King, and finally save the world. In the game, the Demon King will challenge your reaction speed, control ability, and adaptability! GAME STORY In 3033 AD, the earth was completely destroyed, human beings survived underground, and evolved into a spherical shape to adapt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Jump.

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  35. It is recommended that you play Jolly Junction: Static Screams, before playing this game! After the events of 'Jolly Junction: Static Screams', you must escape from the Propmaker’s grasp. Only this time, you aren’t working alone. You discover new depths of the studio, encountering new threats that reside in the great beneath. Remember, your job isn’t over just yet… Face the Jolly Crew…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolly Junction: Risky Rebellion.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    VolticPistol is a 2D medieval-cyberpunk platformer where you shoot or slice your way through your enemies. Every time you face death, your clone will reappear with a different set of stats, along with a different set of enemies to face. Each level will never be played the same way twice! The player will need to adapt to different stats and enemies to emerge at the top of the castle for victory! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VolticPistol.

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  37. The people of Alcomby once lived in peace. People with the power to transmute matter, called Alchemists, rose to power and reigned peacefully. Then, the world changed when people without these special powers fought back. With the help of The Church, Alchemists were forced to take part in The Great War to save their lineage and keep their rule. Unfortunately, outnumbered, the Alchemists' reign ende… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Legend-Legacy.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Forgotlings is a breathtaking cinematic action-adventure set in a magical land of sentient forgotten objects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotlings.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Embark on a captivating journey in Fuse - an immersive adventure that blends action, stealth, and puzzle-solving in a unique gameplay experience! Seamlessly shift between two distinct characters, each offering their own specialized abilities. Master the art of stealth by using paper planes to distract enemies, or fly your way past the shadowed depths of the mountains. Merge their abilities to for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fuse.

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  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Combine your abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into the depths, challenge your mind with complex puzzles, and re-emerge into the light of a new day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helix: Descent N Ascent.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 368 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana II at PlayStation Store. Journey across frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins in a hand-painted world where nature meets technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana 2.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The ancient Tranton family curse has forced young Miss Susan to embark on a perilous journey—one that will take her deep into the realm of the dead. Along the way, she will encounter ghostly inhabitants, forge unexpected alliances, face formidable enemies, and, most importantly, uncover the answer to the most haunting question of all: Who is truly responsible for the massacre of her entire family?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Secrets.

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  44. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    ADD TO WISHLIST About the Game Cosmic, a small creature, is thrust into a shadowless realm teeming with monsters and mysteries. His only hope to return home? Reclaim his lost shadow. But in this dark, dangerous world, there’s a sinister figure who offers protection. Why are there no shadows here, and what secrets does this realm hide? Explore the dark and treacherous Shadowland—a world where s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Join Ika and the Creature on their season-spanning trek through the Migration Path! This colorful puzzle-platformer features 60 levels of puzzle-box challenges that are sure to test your wit -- and your platforming abilities! Set in the serene nature of a post-post-apocalyptic American countryside, this world has long forgotten humanity -- until Ika the Woodpecker discovers a lone child on his … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ika's Odyssey.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    74% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    You play as a Monarch in possession of an ancient soul-stealing crown with magical abilities. With its power, establish a kingdom in a perilous wilderness and defend it from mutants and bandits roaming the land. Build, gather resources, farm the land, and more to turn your fledgling realm into a commanding, self-sustaining kingdom. As your fame grows, more will flock to your banner – but so will t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overthrown.

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  47. Story background: In the ancient dark era, our spiritual world was once again attacked by demons! Facing the powerful demon, as the guardian of the spiritual world, Love Little Red did not compromise and fought against it to the bottom. In the battle, he realized that only with the power of kindness and love can the demon be completely defeated. Because demons do not understand benevolence, this i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to love Red.

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  48. Ninjas are known to be fast, and their attacks are even faster! Unleash intense, ultra-fast attacks to defeat any yakuza and ninja in your way! Use Karate to dispatch the cannon-fodder small-fry without even needing to stop. Tougher enemies on your tail? Harness the Ninja Dash, a high velocity attack that lets you race through enemies and terrain with ease, and finish off your foes with Hissatsu … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NINJA SLAYER NEO-SAITAMA IN FLAMES.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Play as Xi as she tries to navigate a five-day time loop and figure out what happened to her memories. Together with her companion, Ouro, travel through a true metroidvania world where time changes the terrain in subtle ways. Escape the loop through exploration and battle. Change Xi’s fate and learn the truth of the Dragon Loop!   Turn Bosses into Summonable Spirits Defeat a wide range of in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DragonLoop.

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