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Looking for games like salvage? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Moonstone Equation, Johnny Chainsaw or X-YZE.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Help Alice find some answers as she joins a unique bunch of scientists, oddballs and theorists at a remote hilltop research facility to investigate some puzzling stone carvings. A single player puzzle/platform game about science and curiosity presented in a modern pixel art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Moonstone Equation.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Johnny Chainsaw is a narrative-driven indie platformer where players don’t have a jump button. Immerse yourself in this story of power structures, ethical dilemmas, and struggles in responding to change. Unravel the a destructive secret and decide the world's fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Chainsaw.

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  3. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 13 reviews

      X-YZE (pronounced "excise") is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.   CLICK FOR CONTENT WARNINGS (a little spoilery)psychological manipulation, anxiety, panic attacks, gender/body/identity dysphoria, depression, dissociation, mild body horror, suicidal ideation FEATURES Play as a creature! Bump combat Mostly linear servers (aka levels), each with unique types… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-YZE.

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  4. Once a fallen human, you were shattered into separate forms. Now, you play as your soul—visualised as a Ghost—capable of possessing its other forms: the Bones and the Body. Each form has its own strengths and weaknesses, relying on one another to reach their individual goal.  To reunite these parts, you must possess each form to navigate the mysterious dungeon. As you progress through each level,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpookySwap.

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  5. Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

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  6. Warning: The game contains screamers and loud sounds. About the Game In a world shrouded in darkness, Luna ventures into a mysterious labyrinth after receiving a letter revealing a dark secret linked to her family's disappearance. With only her light to guide her, Luna must navigate shadowy corridors, uncovering long-forgotten secrets and confronting lurking enemies. Each flash of illumination r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Lurkers.

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  7. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is a simple virtual pet inspired game starring Chobu-Chan, the beloved mascot created by YS Net and featured in Shenmue III. Features Unlock three Shenmue inspired locations set in Guilin, each with unique activities and prizes.Minigames including Shenmue classics Lucky Hit and Wacky-Mole as well as Super Chobu-Chan, a single screen platformer/puzzle challenge.Take care of Chobu-Chan by k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Pet: Chobu-Chan!.

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  8. It was a dark and stormy night... You are the "master" thief Larson Reed. You've heard of a museum containing eight of the world's most treasured paintings: paintings that move in predictable looping patterns! Of course, as any thief worth their salt would do, you concoct a plan to steal the entire collection without being detected at all. However, security is patrolling nearby. One wrong move an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steal, Beat, Repeat!.

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  9. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    You’ve moved to Mush Meadows to recover from burnout from the city and working life. By selling all your belongings, you set out to start a new life closer to nature and buy a cabin that has been abandoned for a while. You discover that the cabin used to belong to a mushroom enthusiast, and they left their basket and unfinished journal there, among other things. It almost looks like they’ve just d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mushroom Journal.

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

    In Beanrise, Nina is a young girl living in the quiet, isolated town of Byllis. Bored and restless, she stumbles upon a collection of VHS tapes left behind by her late father, Justin. As she begins watching the tapes, the player is transported back in time to play as Justin, living through his experiences just before the current lockdown. Through Justin’s eyes, players uncover a series of mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beanrise.

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  11. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,180 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creaks.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 815 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure Striker GUNVOLT.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 188 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore strange new worlds and enjoy unique adventures in Mimpi! Mimpi is fantastic new adventure, puzzle, and platformer game.
 The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive. 
Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new. 
The story is told without words by the game world itself. The game can be played… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimpi.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Searching for a place to work, YOU(player) find an intriguing job advertisement offering an excessively high salary. Doubtful but desperate, you head to a mansion to discover a surprisingly neat... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Rules.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 515 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 5 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged: Hidden Depths.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony is an adventure game that is merging the traditional storytelling with modern-day pixel art graphics. This version is a prologue of the full game. If you like this, you can buy the full version. CHASING A MYSTERY THAT IS UNEXPLAINED FOR 150 YEARS A group of people who set out to establish the first settled colony in America in 1587, mysteriously disappears a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony - Prologue.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    This is not the best day in the life of Seaweed. One might even say he's out of his element. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice of Sea.

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  18. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    CATYPH is a First Person Adventure game (Myst-like), part of a sci-fi series named The Black Cube (ASA: A Space Adventure...). Visit Tytaah, a moon of Catyph divided into 7 regions, and try to save your home planet Terra by solving the challenging puzzles of the mysterious Germinal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catyph: The Kunci Experiment.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A colossal beast has risen from the deep, scattering monsters across the ocean and threatening every island in its wake. Rival bounty hunters must put competition aside and team up for one final hunt. Can this unlikely crew work together long enough to defeat the creature behind the chaos? Controls Mouse Left Click – Select Right Click – Deselect Middle Click – Skip hero turn Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Bounty.

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  21. Narrative platformer created for the Isolation Game Jam. Made in Unity 6. Explore a frozen world collecting flowers for her. Features two endings. INSTRUCTIONS Menu Navigation: WASD/arrow keys/Left Stick/D-Pad Menu Confirm: Space/Enter/Button South Menu Escape: Esc/Button East Movement: WASD/arrow keys/Left Stick/D-Pad Jump: Space/X/Button South Dash: C/Right Trigger/Button West/Button Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers for Her.

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  22. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Controls Arrow Keys/WASD: Move POOT Z/J: Interact/Confirm X/K: CancelSHIFT: MenuESC: Pause Game POOT and the Mysterious Signal About POOT and the Mysterious Signal is a 1-bit adventure game inspired by GameBoy classics and games like Minit. Play as POOT, a young alien inventor from Uranus who discovers strange signals interfering with the town's toilets. Team up with the eccentric Professo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOT and the Mysterious Signal.

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  23. Welcome to Mole Mountain. Your role is a mole. Your sole goal is to get to the bottom of a hole Mole Mountain is a 2D platformer with Rogue-like elements Make your way through a series of randomized levels and attempt to get to the end. Try not to get squished, eaten, or hunted by any of the plethora of creatures and enemies that await you underground. Collect moleberries to trade to a strange c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mole Mountain.

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  24. Distant Lands: Earendel is a 3D clicker about knowledge, memory and reality Based on a future world where a strange and undefined disaster took place, we are chosen for unknown reasons to complete the mission of "hiding" stars, cleaning the astral view to watch further and discover new and random stars. You'll have to unveil why we shoot stars, why are we chosen and why everything lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Lands: Earendel.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls Move: WASD/Arrow keys/Analog stick or D-pad Shoot: Z/Space/, key/A button Bomb: X/. key/X button Focus: Shift/(forward slash) key/L button/R button/B button Pause: Esc/Start button Autofire can be enabled in the options menu. Story It's the end of 20XX. After a prolonged attack on Earth, the hivemind Mavi are successfully driven back by the pilots of the Emerald Bullet spacecraf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Diver (beta ver.).

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  26. Transmutation Creature In this game, you are a creature that was created by a Shadow organization in an attempt to create life. You have the ability to absorb objects that have less mass than you, and by doing so, you learn how they are made and can recreate them if you have the required matter. You can either try to escape the place you are trapped in or stop the organization from doi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transmutation Creature.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam | WebsiteYouTube | Discord | Twitter A cruel wizard must be defeated in the the deep depths of the sea. Travel though an abandoned underwater city made of randomly generated rooms and floors you have to travel down. Each floor contains dangerous aquatic creatures that you and your trusty knife must get through by slashing enemies and grappling around to avoid their attacks. At t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Shadows.

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    Other shmup games About the GameFlesh : Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore. Story: In a quiet room, a man's eyes fall upon an intriguing weight loss program advertisement. Promising s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh.

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  29. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Gameplay Description Memory game meets dating sim where you remember and figure out who likes what. You also have to manage how much everyone like you or you might not be able to get a real date with the person you truly want. ❗ Rules Each day consists of five 10 second interval dates. In each date the character will tell you 2 things about themselves. You do NOT need to reply to the exact things … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love is Legal: Speed Dating For Criminals.

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  30. "The Egg, the Chicken and the One in the middle" is my entry for the Brackeys Game Jam 2020.2.You have to solve a series of puzzles while controlling a chicken that can transform into its past forms (the chick and the egg). But here is the twist (given the Jam theme "Rewind") :You can only go back when switching forms, if you switch from the chick to the egg, you won't be able to use the past form… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Egg, the Chicken and the One in the middle.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ParaLily is one little girl’s adventure to retrieve her dear stuffed dinosaur Patches, who in the middle of the night sprung to life and took off through a mysterious door. This strange journey will take Lily through a set of dangerous and terrifying parallel universes, as she attempts to retrieve her little stuffed runaway. Lily can shift between the parallel universes at will; which will help he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ParaLily.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Help Telmari save her Sunflowers on her journey to the Demon Tree, on this precision platformer with your catastic companion. Face over 100 hand-crafted levels where your skill and patience will be tested as you explore the world of Agra. GAME MECHANICS Our main game mechanic will be the plunge bow. It will have two primary uses. Once attached to a surface it will work as a propelling object… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telmari.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    n this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred [High Tide].

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  35. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars! Mysteries of Perception is a 2D investigative game structured like a choral narrative where you can jum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries of Perception.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 859 reviews

    Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. About 2 hours of playtime 40+ rooms 6 audio tracksDancing friends Leap Year was commissioned by Sokpop, an indie game studio from the Netherlands who create p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leap Year.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 49,624 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Discover Dave the Diver on the official PlayStation website - screenshots, trailers, game features, DLC and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAVE THE DIVER.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Play our game on steam ! Join our discord! Adapta Solva is a 3D puzzle platformer where you collect and combine different elements to solve puzzle and platforming challenges. Each element has its own unique ability and properties to use, utilize them to solve puzzles in this cute and cozy game. STONE Punch or ground slam your way through obstacles with your earthly strength SLIME Pass t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapta Solva Legacy.

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  39. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    Logiart is a "Picture Logic Puzzle" that uses vertical and horizontal numbers as hints to complete illustrations. It has simple and easy-to-understand rules, making it accessible for anyone to play. Various assist functions are also included, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. You can also choose to turn off the assist functions if desired. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logiart Grimoire.

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  40. Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost Delta.

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  41. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A fantasy story full of magic and intrigue that will transport you to a different time and place. Ranger Quest is a 2D top down adventure game that combines exploration with the puzzle aspects of a maze. A modern game that incorporates pixel art to create the nostalgia of an 80’s era top down adventure game. No adventure would be complete without doors to open and rooms to explore. Navigate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 34 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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  43. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Embark on a dangerous quest through mysterious ruins and magical woods in the second chapter of Grim Legends series. Save the young queen from a mortal danger and change the faith of the entire kingdom. When a mysterious illness befalls the queen of the Eagle Kingdom, a famous healer is summoned to Eagle Castle to examine her. The Healer’s quest takes a sudden turn when the infant prince vanishe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan.

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  44. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    29% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Fluffy Creatures VS The World is a simple platforming indie game that puts the player in control of Fluffy McCuddleston, a member of a peaceful, intellectual race. Can you save yourself and the entire Fluffyland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Creatures VS The World.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,772 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 31 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana on the official PlayStation website - buy the game, learn about its characters and gameplay, view screenshots, watch trailers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1bitHeart.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 556 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 17 reviews

    PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLANET ALPHA.

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