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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. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Equipped with nothing but water balloons, you must help a young child named Leek on an uber-challenging journey home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Leek.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fly, teleport, and wall-jump your way through increasingly difficult levels. With the Broom, the Hat, and the enchanted Shoes, you’ll unlock powers that make every move feel exhilarating. Master the art of flying and discover new ways to outsmart every obstacle. But watch out, because it looks like that broom might not work as intended. Join Maya as she embarks on a journey of self-discover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Broom.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of your goal, valuable gems are also scattered within each planet, can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Bit Space.

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  6. 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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  7. 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. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Ameagari no Hanaby is a single-player 2D-action game with fireworks as a theme. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ameagari no Hanaby.

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  14. 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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  16. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. OBJECTIVE A new star system has just been discovered. Within one of the systems is an ancient portal, its origins or where it leads are unknown. Research suggests it to be powered by 5 relics. With the help of your ship's computer, Z.X. You have been tasked with uncover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Bit Space.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. Metroidvania with an intriguing narrative about three heroes. Each hero has a unique combat system. Exciting adventures are waiting for you. The story involves a confrontation between the firstborn and humans. The appearance of a strange crystal further twists the intrigue around the events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurrection of mind.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sophie: Starlight Whispers.

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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  35. About This GameThe light is fading—and a small owl is about to begin a very big adventure. Nocto and the Ray of Light is a colourful 3D platforming adventure inspired by the golden age of collectathon platformers. Take flight as Nocto, a spirited young owl, and journey across enchanted realms filled with soaring routes, ancient ruins, strange creatures, hidden treasures, and secrets waiting beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocto And The Ray Of Light.

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  36. 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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  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 116 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    100 moves, 2 buttons, 0 tutorials. Master a massive moveset hidden within a D-Pad and 2 buttons. Conquer +100 levels in the ultimate movelike precision platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moventure.

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  39. Vyanka Silverlight is a monster huntress who was called to her home village to protect it from a great evil that ravages its lands. Her grandfather was attacked by a vampire and lost his memory. Take on the role of this intrepid huntress and defeat enemies trying to destroy your home while recovering your grandfather's memories. - Game Mechanics - Defeat monsters to regain your powers. Each mons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vyanka's Memories.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Friday Kwon is a young witch making her first deliveries since her spinal cord injury six years ago. In this fast-paced auto-scroller navigate the unfriendly skies as a big witch company does its best to thwart Friday. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivered by Friday.

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  41. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 420 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    You are Nerobi, a small spirit with enormous potential. Your memories and powers have vanished following an epic battle. You find yourself in the Middle World, which you must travel to discover your past, recover your powers, and save the future of the 4 Worlds. PUZZLES & PLATFORMINGCoordinate, jump, avoid obstacles, solve puzzles and riddles in this harsh but fair platform game. Crossing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nerobi.

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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Explore a labyrinthian spacecraft and discover its mysteries and purpose. Help Oirbo navigate a metroidvania inspired, hand-drawn, 2D action-platformer full of secrets to uncover, areas to explore and enemies to dismantle. The choices are yours to make, how will you unravel the twisted story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oirbo.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias.

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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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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 175 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 14 reviews

    From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles. In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yars Rising.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Indulge in a delicious adventure as you choose to battle or befriend your enemies to save the day your way! Personalize your cupcake hero and meet charming friends along the way. Leave the world better off than you found it in this turn-based RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleCakes.

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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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