Games like Shiny
Looking for games like Shiny? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shu, Everreach: Project Eden or Unbound:Worlds Apart.
1 View Game76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsreplayability, atmosphere77% User Score 142 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"Shu" is a single-player platformer game with splendid graphics and phenomenal music. When a great storm destroys Shu's village, he embarks on a journey to survive, meeting stranded villagers with unique abilities to help him along the way. With 21 levels, 10 recruitable characters, and an original soundtrack, Shu and the villagers search for sanctuary and a way to stop the storm, offering time trials to compete with friends or the world.
View Game2 View Game44%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, optimization49% User Score 375 reviewsCritic Score 36%5 reviewsEverreach: Project Eden is a fast-paced, story-driven action RPG set on the visually stunning planet of Eden. As a member of the Everreach elite forces, players must uncover the secrets of Eden's ancient civilization and save its future. Engage in epic battles against dangerous enemies, master unique weaponry, and explore diverse environments in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.
View Game3 View Game82%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, grinding84% User Score 1,010 reviewsCritic Score 80%18 reviewsUnbound: Worlds Apart is a challenging, metroidvania-style platformer with a unique twist. Using dimension-shifting abilities, players solve puzzles and defeat enemies across multiple worlds. With intricate level design, beautiful hand-drawn art, and a haunting soundtrack, Unbound offers a captivating adventure filled with mystery and discovery.
View Game4 View Game64%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding66% User Score 626 reviewsCritic Score 63%7 reviewsIn Phoning Home, players control ION, a crashed exploration unit on an alien planet, tasked with finding a way to contact their home planet for rescue while navigating the planet's dangers and forming a bond with a stranded service unit named ANI. Together, they embark on a challenging journey of survival and exploration in this third-person open world adventure game.
View Game5 View Game53%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, grinding53% User Score 226 reviewsFACE IT is a game about facing the most challenging feelings of the human experience. It uses a dark atmosphere combining classic platformer mechanics with survival dynamics to bring the feeling of wandering in the deepest and darkest places of the mind and soul.Defeat Ghosts with the power of your inner light.Face dangerous traps in a challenging platformer experience.Find your way through mazes …
View Game6 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability75% User Score 1,668 reviewsCritic Score 86%4 reviews"Outland is a critically acclaimed platformer offering beautiful graphics, immersive music, and a unique approach to light vs. darkness gameplay. Players can choose between single-player or co-op mode in this engaging and challenging adventure. Adapt to an ever-changing world and experience a thrilling adventure that bridges the divide between balance and chaos."
View Game7 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability80% User Score 406 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviewsIn The Way, play as a space explorer seeking to bring back your loved one by discovering the secrets of a distant planet. Solve mind-bending puzzles and delve into a rich, immersive sci-fi story, all while exploring a unique alien world. With retro-style animation and influences from classic games, prepare for a thought-provoking adventure.
View Game8 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, grinding67% User Score 650 reviewsCritic Score 59%2 reviewsWe Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure game that follows the journey of three dwarf heroes. Equipped with unique abilities, players must navigate through dangerous, procedurally generated underworld environments, battling enemy creatures and solving puzzles to complete missions. The game offers a rich, immersive fantasy experience with a heavy emphasis on strategy and teamwork.
View Game9 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregraphics, storystability, grinding78% User Score 724 reviewsCritic Score 90%11 reviewsIn "Cookie Cutter," play as Cherry, a vengeful android on a mission to rescue her creator and loved one from a twisted villain. Explore the massive Megastructure, battling INFONET's armies in this 2D platformer filled with irreverent humor, graphic violence, and mature themes. Prepare for an unforgettable, action-packed experience as you seek retribution and uncover the truth behind the decaying world.
View Game10 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability74% User Score 390 reviewsIn Spaceport Hope, manage and grow your own spaceport in a procedurally generated universe. Mine asteroids, build structures, manage resources, and research new technologies to expand your operations. Encounters with alien species, space pirates, and other threats add excitement and challenge to this immersive space simulation and strategy game.
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