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Games like Shape in the Shadows

Games like Shape in the Shadows

Games like Shape in the Shadows

Looking for games like Shape in the Shadows? Here are top platformer recommendations with a romance focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cats are Liquid: A Better Place, The Immemorial Order II Sisters of Darkness or Crystal Cave.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Cats are Liquid: A Better Place is a 2D platformer about a liquid cat and her friends. Over the course of the game, you get to explore 120 rooms and discover new abilities like the hookshot and light burst. You can also create your own worlds, and share them with others through the Steam Workshop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats are Liquid: A Better Place.

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  2. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Story You’ve clocked in for yet another monotonous shift at the warehouse, the scent of tobacco hanging heavily in the air. You glance at the article on your phone: “Shadows over Bricksmore.” The title sparks a flicker of excitement in your otherwise drab existence. “Is it real?” you mutter to yourself, fingers itching to explore the mystery of The Royal Immemorial Order of Ophidia further. Back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immemorial Order II Sisters of Darkness.

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  3. Crystal Cave is a labor of love from three passionate developers, designed to immerse you in a magical world that will linger in your heart long after you’ve finished playing. Darkness has fallen over a once-prosperous kingdom, defeating its only protector — Princess Ailina. It’s up to you to step in and rescue the princess from her dark chains. To do so, you must overcome trials to obtain the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Cave.

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  4. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    -- You're a daughter taking care of a sick old man --- please leave your comment about this short alpha If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The door you can never open.

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  5. 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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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A short, difficult, replayable single player experience that should take a few hours. Experimental gameplay, where the player has granular control over the strength of their jumps and the tightness of their grip on their laser tether to influence their descent speed. Your flashlight, laser tether and D.O.T.S. flare gun all use the same power source. Use your energy carefully. (Almost) No HUD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GULLET.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    The Warrior is an adventure, and platformer game that explores the perspective of multiple protagonists, all intertwined in a single, grand story. Each character wants to be the star of their own adventure. By taking control of each one, you'll discover that the villain and the hero are simply a matter of perspective. In addition to unique abilities, each character carries their own difficul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warrior.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an enthralling Action-Platformer with metroidvania elements adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey as the chosen henchman of the clandestine Illuminati, navigating through a malevolent realm teeming with treachery. Your ultimate destination lies deep within the ancient recesses of a formidable castle, where the sinister will of the Illuminati awaits fulfillment. Prepare to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatone.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 2,340 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 2.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Albert and Otto is a story about a boy and his abducted sister's magical bunny. They embark on a journey to find her, overcoming murderous beasts and lethal puzzles by working together. Although Albert & Otto at first seems like a journey to save the damsel in distress, it is anything but. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albert and Otto.

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  15. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    28% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Dark Shadows - Army of Evil is a Classic Medieval Fantasy First Person - Hack and Slash Game with a kind of old school look. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Shadows - Army of Evil.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Born into a punishing environment with no bearings, there is nowhere to go but up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HATCH.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,017 reviews

    BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BirdGut.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Philophobia is a platformer in which love is literal Hell and all of the enemies are hearts. The game is fast-paced and the player needs to navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philophobia: The Fear of Love.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    61% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Return home and uncover the mystery of your daughter's death, and the demon that plagues you, in this escape room style atmospheric puzzler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penitence.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 827 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

    Shady Part of Me is a narrative puzzle game. It tells the story of a little girl, frightened by the light, and her shadow. Together, they try to get out of the dreamlike world in which they are locked. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Part of Me.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews

    Serena is a freeware horror adventure game developed by several video game development companies, including Senscape, CBE Software, Infamous Quests, Digital Media Workshop and Guys from Andromeda. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serena.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    The Darkness Confessed. S H R i M P is a third person platformer where you play as a Shrimp set in a bewildered VOID. You take on the mantle of completing a ritual that had been abandoned. Only the first step is clear of this ritual which is to collect all the cars. During this journey of collecting cars on levels you come across horrific entities roaming around trying to prevent you from completi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S H R i M P.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,859 reviews

    Squishy the Suicidal Pig has made a deal with the devil and will do anything to reach his parents in heaven. This is a hard-going platformer with various puzzle elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squishy the Suicidal Pig.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 6,686 reviews

    Seen is a runner game about a lonely kid struggling to reach his only hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seen.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 7,940 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlight.

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  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    68% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "The Cursed Tower" is a story-driven platformer game where you are a dutiful postal worker. Armed with only a letter opener and graceful jumping skills, you must embark on a quest and fulfill your duty. Along the way, you will encounter many dangers and uncover a dark secret. Do you have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Tower.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 1,039 reviews

    Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalism.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    35% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Amaze ABC is a straightforward and surprisingly - difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with abstraction art and calm soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE ABC.

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,125 reviews

    "All ended well. There was nothing to be sad about." A sci-fi psychological thriller. A final episode. Hello, Charlotte. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End.

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  31. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    This is a trial version game of "Love Love School Days" which is under development. Play time is about 10~20 minutes. The full version will be released on steam.[Steam]https://store.steampowered.com/app/1305300/Love_Love_School_Days/ [Story] Brain Link, a next-generation device that synchronizes brain waves and allows users to enter the world of games, was released, and games compatible with i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Love School Days.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 2,418 reviews

    They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams... Interactive Dream Journal & Diary; Awkward Dimensions Redux is a personal game. Lasts 20 minutes to an hour with less traditional... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awkward Dimensions Redux.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A dog's journey to reunite with his best friend. Lolly Joe is a 3D-platforming adventure that takes you through the surreal worlds inside a boy's subconscious mind. With his magic lollipop, Joe must overcome a variety of challenges crafted from his friend's dreams and memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lolly Joe.

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  34. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

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  35. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Forty years old, no savings, no plan, and a mom who waits for rent every single week. Welcome to Mervin’s world – the adulthood simulator where every task spirals out of control faster than you can blink. About the Game Your goal is simple. Earn enough money to finally move out of your mom’s house. How you do it? That’s up to you… Try your luck at the casino, go all in on crypto, or befri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nerd Simulator.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Light of Coco is a 3D puzzle platformer, played as a feline star creature named Coco.IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE STORYLight of Coco is a story about love, lonelines, hardship and determination. As you play, you will uncover little pieces of the story delivered via gameplay, level/character design, cinematics and interactive illustrations. The original soundtrack is designed to set the mood and guide t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light of Coco.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Game IntroductionA long time ago, I came across a comic filled with inside jokes from the game design industry. It depicted a scenario where the player was given two choices—A and B, each representing a different door. Yet, no matter which one you picked, both led to the exact same path. Later, I often heard people say that games should better reflect the realities of life—if you choose one perso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Touch.

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  38. The Tale of Oath is a third-person action-adventure game set in a world where ancient magic teeters on the edge of chaos. Originally developed as a student project at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, this prototype showcases a rich narrative and magic-based gameplay wrapped in an atmospheric experience. Use this key if needed: R – Back to the last savepoint T+P + … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Oath.

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  39. Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Note - The full version is 6.99$. The demo version can be downloaded for free. Also available on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Bloodright?utm_source=itch.io&utm_medium=demogame&utm_content=bloodright On a fog-covered night, Adrian’s car breaks down on a desolate road. Searching for help, he finds a looming mansion and steps inside—only for the door to lock behind him. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodright.

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  41. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Sime Is Back 18+ takes the beloved retro-inspired platformer into full chaos! Explore a sprawling underground temple and travel to a different worlds, collect shiny diamonds and keys, and unlock new levels in a mysterious world hub packed with that nostalgic charm you’ve come to love. It’s everything you’d expect from a fun, lighthearted 3D platformer… Until it isn’t. What awaits behind the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sime Is Back 18+.

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  42. Inside Darkness is a captivating 2D puzzle-platformer set in a fantasy world, offering a unique gameplay experience that revolves around the contrast of light and shadow. You play as a young girl who can transform into a monster when engulfed in darkness. In this world of alchemical secrets and lurking dangers, you’ll face challenging puzzles and uncover the dark mysteries of an ancient kingdom. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inside Darkness.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Oliver Cobblestone can see and communicate with a dead. Not the dead, just a one Englebert Picklebender who has been in an ethereal entanglement with Oliver for many years. Together they run The Phantom Fellows, a paranormal investigation service that provides the breathers that hire them peace from hauntings, while bringing closure and rest to the floaters who torment the living, and often, thems… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Fellows.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    SCP-087 is a first-person horror game centered on paranormal events. In a seemingly quiet laboratory, players take on the role of truth-seekers, compelled to delve ever deeper into the building. However, escape is not an option, forcing them to endure a personal descent into hell! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-087.

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  45. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    “A cute game for cat lovers of all ages! There are several maps and the opportunity to look for furry ones that are hiding intelligently!” 500 cats [5% are hidden cats] 10 maps [5 are hidden maps] The demo only has 100 cats If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Cats 3 旅行猫咪.

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  46. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dive into the depths of the unknown in Ruzar - The Dark Stones, the sequel to the dungeon crawler RPG, Ruzar - The Life Stone. In this new chapter, you venture beyond the Mountain of Ruz, exploring darker realms and uncovering the secrets of the Dark Stones. With enhanced gameplay features and a rich, unfolding narrative, your journey through treacherous dungeons and mysterious landscapes will te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruzar - The Dark Stones.

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  47. 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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  48. Hop into the charming and unusual world of Frogbound, and play as the fabled Sir Hopper, a budding frog knight in search of adventure! From the placid pond to the intricate mysteries below and above this strange world, you will slay countless enemies and uncover the cryptic secrets of the enigmatic old wizard toad. Frogbound: The Legend of Sir Hopper is a retro-style classic action-adventure i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogbound: the Legend of Sir Hopper.

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  49. Lazy Climbers is a cooperative multiplayer platform game, invite your friends and climb up to the highest peak together!With no restriction on the number of players in one room, as long as your computer can afford, it's not a dream to have hundreds of people in the same game! Levels with different and unique stylesThe level will start from a cave, where the players move towards the light, and then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Climbers.

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  50. 4%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    7% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    "UnderWater Adventure" is a 3d action game, with a little part of puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderWater Adventure.

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