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Looking for games like Save the hero? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Maximus Jones, Through the Nightmares or Tomb of Trials.

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  1. In a world of usually tiny problems, disaster has struck! The guinea pigs’ hoard of delicious peaflakes has dwindled to a pitiful amount! But the box holding the beloved food is standing locked on a shelf, mocking the herd's need for tasty treats. There is only one way to solve the problem – some brave guinea pig will have to venture out and get their owner! This is the story of Maximus Jones! Wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximus Jones.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The atmospheric hardcore action platformer about the Sandman wandering the world of children's nightmares. You will have to find and rescue the children from the trap of the almighty Morpheus, by overcoming of all their fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Nightmares.

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

    A third-person puzzle-action-platformer where players must escape a mysterious deadly tomb by solving puzzles involving a variety of different types of switches, making use of found objects and more. There are also segments that challenge the player's dexterity where they will have to be weary of deadly traps including spikes, flames, trapdoors, bottomless pits, swinging balls, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb of Trials.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    38% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Cargo Run is a fun platformer 3d Third Person game where you have to pass through different obstacles to get to your goal. Are you fast enough to get your trophy and win each level? If so, don't waste any more time, just download the game and prove you are the best while not only just passing the levels but also by climbing the leaderboards. Features: - Play with friends online - Clim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CargoRun.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You wander into a mysterious mansion in the woods. A haunted house where sexy monsters roam... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Lust.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    This is a Beta test version of the game. The Beta Test will close the 18th of august. Save the island of Vindilis and defeat the Omniscient!  A short, epic adventure that will pit you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn, hand-animated universe. The Omniscient, lord of the island, has descended into madness and unleashed the four plagues upon the people who rebelled against him. Play as F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vindilis.

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  8. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Zorro and Zedd have searched far and wide for the Secret entrance to their long lost homeland of the Bat-folk. They have caught the scent of dragon in the air, and are zeroing in on the location of the Great Gate of Dundalk. It is there that they will rid the land of the dragon plague and retake their homeland for the Chiroptera. The Dragon King Octobatron has united the districts of Dund… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorro and Zedd.

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  9. Embark on a thrilling 2D platforming adventure as Ninja Ming, a master of teleportation in this precision-based game. Navigate the challenging Path of Transcendence, where your teleportation skills are key to conquering obstacles and reaching new heights. As you progress through the Forest, Wind, Mountain, and Fire trials, each step is a chance to refine your skills and become even more formidable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Ming.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Story: 2d platformer where you play with robot character. Finish levels and end of level there are trophy. Beware several deadlious enemies like Flower,Slime, Bee etc. Also dangerous traps like spikes. Falling out of map will kill also player. There is also moving platforms and jumping platforms. 12 Levels with level unlock systemFeatures:- 12 levels - Steam achievements - Unlocked level system - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plattis.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    EXPLORE LINDWYRM'S PIT CHALLENGE DEMO Dive into the intense action of Lindwyrm with the special “Pit Challenge” demo! In this thrilling arena, players face off against waves of fearsome monsters, including Mountain Devils, Nachzehrer, Kulmking, Draks, and the sinister Butzemann. With a 5-minute time limit, your goal is to survive as long as possible and rack up points by defeating enemies. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lindwyrm.

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  12. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ★★★ IT IS FREE -- GET IT! PLAY IT! SHARE IT! ★★★ It's a TRICKY perspective LOGIC-PUZZLE mobile game that CHALLENGES YOUR MIND AND DELIGHT YOUR SENSES. HELP BEYDO TO SAVE LIFE, AND PLANT AS MANY MONUMENTAL TREES AS POSSIBLE. YOU SHOULD FIGURE OUT THE WAYS HOW TO HOLDING THE TRAPPED SEEDS. Saving the Earth isn't so easy!***Our team created an immersive perspective logic game with a heart-warming sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leashed Soul.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Tomb Explorer VR is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure where you explore ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and embark on a quest for historical treasures, relics, and artifacts. In a fully immersive physical virtual reality experience, you will need to utilize various physical movements such as walking, crouching, jumping, climbing, dodging, sliding, rope zip lining, and even usi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Explorer VR.

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  14. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Marking the next-gen console debut of Ubisoft’s critically acclaimed series, Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother’s kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. Deciding to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A fast paced retro platform game, you must think fast as you run, jump and swap colour, making your way through 8 floors of challenging and amusing colour changing mayhem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Box Paradox.

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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A 2D Puzzle/Platformer about escaping a cult. Pay close attention to your surroundings to spot deadly traps and solve puzzles. Face the Higher Ups to get their keys, and open new areas of the stronghold, all in the hopes of finding an exit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb of The Lost Sentry.

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  18. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Help Cassandra uncover the truth behind her family's betrayal in this action packed adventure game full of intricate puzzles, vicous enemies and deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments Of A Mind.

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  19. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA wants renowned archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. to find out. Grab your whip and fedora and join Indy in a globe-spanning race to unearth the mysterious "Infernal Machine." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 3,682 reviews

    "Haydee" is a hardcore old-style metroidvania mixed with modern-day third person shooter and platformer mechanics. As well as a sexy character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haydee.

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  21. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Killer Chambers is an action-platformer/memory-game hybrid. You must survive in small rooms filled with traps until one turn of the hourglass. Even if you're hit only once you die! Nothing is left to chance, every trap pattern is made to be challenging yet fun to solve. The player must arm himself with quick reflexes and good (muscle) memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Chambers.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,998 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 30 reviews

    Includes: Deliver Us The Moon Deliver Us Mars Deliver Us The Moon During this adventure, your only companion is a small robot named ASE. Together you will traverse the moon, explore abandoned facilities, gather clues and ultimately uncover the secrets and hidden agendas of those long gone!Will you save mankind or be forgotten in the dark abyss of Space? Deliver Us Mars Sequel to the award-winning … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deliver Us Mars.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Tiny Knight is a single-player adventure platformer set in a fantastical world, where you set out on a hunt for a mysterious figure who destroyed your village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Knight.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    86% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    A puzzle platform adventure, with inspiration going all the way back to 16-bit classics. Retro platformer where the player can switch between three different characters. You have a 3 mushroom hero and each mushroom has special abilities, some of which the player needs in order to pass certain obstacles. Jumpi can jump higher and float in the air. Yuppi can kill enemies with his bow. The bow can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Heroes.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Be the HERO and set out on the journey to become whole and gain the powers you need to defeat the giant, evil demon that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typoman.

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  27. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Save the Universe with the Alien-Cat in this brand new puzzle-platformer game! Jump on your enemies heads, push the boxes and walk on the ceiling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Cat.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Hellevator is a 2D platformer published in Steam where you will have to use possesion in order to escape from hell. I worked as game designer, level designer and producer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1594410/Hellevator/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellevator (Unity 2D).

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  31. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Seconds to Win!.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    88% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Run and jump, collect coins, confront enemies and avoid traps, open gates and find secret stashes. It's a simple 2D platformer with a twist: You're not a hero from the castle about to slay an evil dragon, you're a goblin cook working for the dragon! It starts slowly but things get more and more complicated as you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin and Coins.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Golden Moon is an old school, 3D Third-Person puzzle platformer game about finding treasure and working your way past ancient robots, booby-traps, and other menaces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Moon.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    50% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Be a hero bunny and try to find way to back home. Avoid enemies and traps and explode big carrot which is obstacle between rabbit hole and bunny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Bunny.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    PLPA is a dynamic platformer with a combo system and special strikes, there is also a bit of rogue-lite genre. The principal aim is to get through all floors of the Dark Tower and outfight the main antagonist a Evil Mage. That’s not easy due to a instant death which is followed by a full castle structure regeneration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess.Loot.Pixel.Again.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Gnomes vs. Fairies is a PS1/N64 style Hack 'n' slash-Action RPG platformer. Upgrade your gnome's abilities with dozens of items and master the 5 elements of sword magic, it's a totally unique retro fantasy platformer blending all the best elements of classic 3D titles such as Mario 64, Zelda OoT, Spyro the Dragon, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes Vs. Fairies.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 6 reviews

    Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new take on the myth of the Minotaur. Enjoy a mix of exploration, story, and combat, with a strong cinematic feel. Do you have what it takes to unveil the truth that lies at the heart of the Labyrinth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theseus.

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  38. "Dev_Null's Tower" is a vertical-scrolling action game where you climb a tower riddled with bugs. You are this tower's playtester. The developer? A sarcastic AI named "Dev_Null." Send him "bug reports," and the stage will be modified in real time. But your requests will always be granted with malicious intent. AI Negotiation SystemWhenever you die, get stuck, o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dev_Null’s Tower.

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  39. Success In Progress is a precision platformer game focused on improving, in which failure helps you get closer to the goal each time. Each time you fail, you splash, creating tomato sauce that will help you go higher every time. Features Sauce splashing, the world reacts to you falling by splashing sauce everywhere Wall jumping! If you end up with sauce on a wall or the side of a platform, you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Success In Progress.

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  40. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fire Hero - Pixel Rescue is a 2D pixel art platformer where you play as a firefighter rescuing civilians and animals from burning buildings. You'll travel through different worlds and biomes, following a story with short dialogues that reveal the dramatic events your character is experiencing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Hero: Pixel Rescue.

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  41. “The Broken Clock” plunges you into a vibrant fantasy world where intrigue and adventure await around every corner. With a dynamic Active Time Battle (ATB) turn‑based combat system, each encounter becomes a test of strategy and speed: manage your actions, seize your allies’ turns, and unleash unique powers at precisely the right moment. An Epic Universe Traverse varied landscapes—from tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Clock.

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  42. Find out your way...Alongside the core mechanic of switching borders, you'll encounter additional side mechanics that introduce challenges and enhance the overall experience. No Border main features: 100 Levels Juicy animations and game feel Responsive controls for seamless interactions Crispy pixel-perfect graphics Multiple color palettes to choose from If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Border.

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  43. Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Hello! We’re a small indie team launching our first game, Pollen. It’s an intense, hardcore escape-the-maze experience currently in Early Access, and we’re thrilled to share it with players. Prepare for the ultimate challenge: navigate intricate mazes, collect keys to unlock doors, and outwit relentless guardians that are always on your trail. The game demands both skill and strategy – carefully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pollen.

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  46. Lems® are little creatures, running from point A to point B in order to find a new lair. Save them from the obstacles on their path, using the platforms attached to your VR Controllers. Find the best platforms to use, then show your skill and agility by carrying the Lems safely to their new home across 50+ levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lems.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Forestale is a platformer in old-school 3D style of the 2000s. The developer was inspired by masterpieces of the PS1 and Nintendo 64 era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forestale.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Third Power is a unique puzzle adventure where players alternate between forms with distinct abilities in order to progress through a mysterious tomb. Avoid traps, crush monsters, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets of an enigmatic curse as you advance toward discovering your third power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Third Power.

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  49. Venture into ancient ruins in pursuit of an ancient power in order to stop the ones who kidnapped you and save the world from further corruption. Out of your element and surrounded by danger, who knows what you might find hidden in Azcarth, be it magic, friends, or even part of your own history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Azcarth.

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  50. Ukko is a reindeer from Finland and Guará is a maned-wolf from Brazil. One ordinary day, a shooting star falls into planet Earth breaking itself into two parts. The star pieces landed at the north and southern hemisphere, being found by each of our heroes. Join Ukko and Guará on their adventure to reunite the halves of the star and restore its powers while trying to complete many fun puzzles alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ukko & Guará: Stellarbound.

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