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Games like Shovel Adventure: The next quest (Spectrum Next)

Games like Shovel Adventure: The next quest (Spectrum Next)

Games like Shovel Adventure: The next quest (Spectrum Next)

Looking for games like Shovel Adventure: The next quest (Spectrum Next)? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Lost Temples (Spectrum Next), Shovel Adventure (Amstrad CPC) or Trainyard Express for ZX Spectrum Next.

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  1. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a game for the ZX Spectrum Next.  There are several ways to play it: Actual ZX Spectrum Next or clone such as N-GOEmulators (Cspect, Zesarux)FPGA devices like MisTer or Sidi using the Spectrum Next cores. * We recommend CSpect emulator for Windows users, it is very easy to run the game following the instructions included in the download. Physical edition Physical editions can be purchase… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Temples (Spectrum Next).

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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    SHOVEL ADVENTURE (ZX Spectrum 128k) Description This game is the ZX Spectrum version of the original game for Amstrad CPC computer. It was made for the ZX Dev 2021 competition. You are Johnny Pallas, the legendary archeologist of Utrera. After your hardest researching job, you finally have found the mystery of the mysteries of ancient Egypt: the secret entrance to the Pharaom Lholha Flowers' chamb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Adventure (Amstrad CPC).

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Now in ENGLISH and SPANISH (ES). Ahora en ESPAÑOL (ES) e INGLÉS. Trainyard Express is a puzzle solving game unlike any that you've ever played. It's easy to learn but very tough to master. Your job is simple: get each train to a goal station. Red trains go to red stations, blue trains go to blue stations, etc. You control the trains by drawing track for them to follow. There isn't a time li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainyard Express for ZX Spectrum Next.

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  4. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Trainyard Express is a puzzle solving game unlike any that you've ever played. It's easy to learn but very tough to master. Your job is simple: get each train to a goal station. Red trains go to red stations, blue trains go to blue stations, etc. You control the trains by drawing track for them to follow. There isn't a time limit or even a score; the only thing you need to do is figure out a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainyard Express for Spectrum Next.

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  5. This game is designed to be played on a retro ZX Spectrum Next computer or emulator that is included in a Downloadable file. Disclamer: This game is created as a fanfic and has no relation to the original game or its developer. We claim no rights to the original game and do not infringe on the copyrights of the original game or its creators. About the Game It's hard to find a gamer today who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Lunner.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    62% User Score Based on 430 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Warp is a strategic stealth-action puzzler where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp.

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  7. This game is designed to be played on a retro ZX Spectrum Next computer or emulator that is included in a Downloadable file. Disclamer: This game is created as a fanfic and has no relation to the original game or its developer. We claim no rights to the original game and do not infringe on the copyrights of the original game or its creators. About the Game It is hard to find a gamer today w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Rabbits.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    UPDATE August 9 2025 6:30 PM Pacific: Today's update brings 5 new AI Illuminati to the game, and up to 4 human players. Tune in tomorrow for more! ___ Battle for world domination in this darkly satirical, turn-based strategy game—based on the beautifully balanced deck-builder from Steve Jackson Games. Play against up to 3 AIs, or dial up the full experience in a 4-player cross-platform game! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ILLUMINATI.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Bean Brothers is a fun and challenging platform game for ZX Spectrum Next*. You control two characters, Fabe and Lubi, who must work together to beat the game's 40 levels. Fight against multiple enemies, avoid hazards, open doors and study the level before solving it - or not, maybe you need to react fast because an enemy is coming towards you! Sharpen your platforming skills, you may need them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean Brothers for ZX Spectrum Next (and others).

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Raptor set a new standard for PC shooters. Its smooth VGA graphics and heart-pounding music will leave you breathless. Discover secrets, find bonuses, and battle boss ships at the end of every wave. With each ship and ground target you destroy, you'll earn more cash to increase your ship's technology for the next wave. You'll be driven to kill and destroy until it's in your blood!Features Big-Sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raptor: Call of the Shadows.

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  12. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ADDICTIVE. CHARMING. CHALLENGING. A RETRO PUZZLE SOLVING CLASSIC! Repton 3 is truly one of the greatest puzzle games of all time! Selling hundreds of thousands of copies since first released back in the 80's for the BBC B Microcomputer. In addition to the original Repton 3 levels from the BBC B Microcomputer, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Acorn Archimedes and the Commodore C64, we have also included all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repton 3 (Free).

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  13. IMPORTANT NOTE: this is the "PURE EDITION" of Ash and Tor: Yuma's Quest. All adult contents are censored. To buy the full version of Ash and Tor, visit the official Steam page. Explore the dungeons and try to find and save the Queen Yuma... but wait: it's almost an impossible dungeon. And why? Because it's easy to say: you must move two knights at once!!! Are you ready to find and save tons of gir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash and Tor: Yuma's Quest - Pure Edition.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 15 reviews

    In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    78% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    This tiresome bunch of feathered troublemakers is not giving any peace. Stop this hostile destruction from these rampaging roosters in Arcade mode, or fight against the clock in Classic mode in three difficulty levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Shoot Gold.

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  16. 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 65%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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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 131 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a grand Dadventure! Bond with your child to form an unstoppable team and become the World's Coolest (or Greatest) Dad. Undertake the most epic of trials a dad and their child can undertake… The Dad Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dad Quest.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    This is a platform game that challenges you with puzzles, upgrades and action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmoon.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Glory and adventure await as you return to save Ancient Egypt from certain doom in Luxor: Amun Rising. As chains of colored spheres rapidly approach the gateway of the pyramids, it’s up to you to stop them with your magical winged-scarab shooter. Fire colored orbs to make matches of three or more and eliminate oncoming chains. Filled with excitement, adventure, tons of explosive action and stunnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luxor Amun Rising HD.

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  21. 23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    28% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Fly for a spaceship and destroy enemy alien ships to return to your homeplanet – Nibiru If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Space Battles.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    BossConstructor is a game about building and flying your own spaceship!Building your Ship. The core feature of the game is its ship editor which allows you to freely assemble your own spaceships using a vast variety of modules (currently more than 60). The way you build your ships determines how they behave and what they are capable of doing. Since every module costs money, weight and energy, desi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BossConstructor.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Mages.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Encerrada en una fría celda en una isla, no recuerdas desde cuándo estás allí, pero hoy todo va a cambiar. ERINIA es un relato interactivo programado inicialmente en PAWS para ordenadores ZX Spectrum. Escribe AYUDA en cualquier momento del juego para recibir unas indicaciones básicas. El 1/12/2023 se subió la versión DAAD de la aventura, que ahora es multiplataforma, para AMSTRAD CPC, ZX Spectrum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erinia (2020).

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  25. KaveXplorer is a top-down bullet hell dungeon crawler following a group of Xplorers seeking for the universe crystal. Select your hero, defeat monsters, learn new abilities, get cursed, fate, and repeat until you survive the challenging series of floors and defeat the ultimate monster. The Kave: A magical cave that changes its structures every time you enter. With thousands of monsters and tons o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KaveXplorer.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Welcome back to the nostalgic Old Alentejo. In this historical 19th-century European western, help Gildo, Dolores, and Pepe in their quest to fight Baron Tinto and his oppressive laws. To do so, you’ll need to cross the historic border, explore new locations, discover more items, allies, and… new enemies! The Tinto has never meant so much to so many people in so many ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alentejo: The Tinto & The Ugly.

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  27. Jump, Shoot and Dash throughout the city, choosing which crisis to solve first as you gain new powers and fight your way through legions of evil robots and thugs as you try to save the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Navyblue and the Spectrum Killers.

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  28. Inspired by the classic Sokoban games, Sticky Struggles is a uniquely challenging puzzle game that will test your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With 50 levels of increasing difficulty, along with a set of bonus levels, Sticky Struggles will keep you entertained for hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Struggles.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is a privately translated game for the 10th anniversary. I hope you enjoy it. TITLE: The Legend of Gockgang-E SITE: http://tpickaxe.tistory.com VERSION: 2.11 LAST UPDATE: 2015/12/19 TRANSLATION: 2025/11/18 - This is the English-translated version of the game. - A sequel to The King of Gockgang-E and The God of Gockgang-E. - This is a free, publicly released game. Please do n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Gockgang-E.

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  30. It is said that Chickens Be Crazy is the greatest single-screen, chicken-based, puzzle-solving platformer of all time. (Okay, I’m the one who says that - but you’ll see!) Farmer Fred wakes up to his worst nightmare - his chickens have flown the coop and gone totally bonkers! Your mission? Help Farmer Fred collect the produce scattered across each level to unlock doors and find out what’s driving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickens Be Crazy.

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  31. NOTES:  ***************************************************************************************** 4th March 2025. Major update that allows music on CSPECT. 4th March 2025 1st March 2025. The latest version includes a Game Speed option using the key "S" for 3 game play speeds, Snail, Bird, and Flying Fish. If you have already installed the game just delete it from you SD Card and reinstall the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEXT Frantic Day.

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  32. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Repton 2 is one of our most popular games, bringing spirits, cages, transporters, skulls, guardian skulls, savepoints, starports and puzzle pieces into the familiar Repton mix! All of the official Repton 2 scenarios have been thoroughly tested and they can definitely be completed. If you would like any help, please visit: www.superiorinteractive.com/help/repton2 This new version of Repton 2 inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repton 2.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Inky and the Alien Aquarium is a brand new puzzle adventure game for the Game Boy Advance. You play as Inky, a flapjack octopus, who has been abducted by aliens and put on display in their aquarium. You will explore the alien mothership screen by screen, solving 50 puzzles to traverse the aquarium and bowels of the ship. Along your journey, you will rescue sea creatures, and collect items to unl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inky and the Alien Aquarium.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    50% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    This game is a game where you solve the puzzle problem and escape the room. When you start the game, you will be able to solve the puzzle problem and ask for reasoning ability. The protagonist entered the house to experience horror and was trapped in the room. Every time you escape from a locked room, the story is revealed a little bit. Play the game and find out what secrets are in the hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery Room.

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  35. Pharaohs' Curse (Gold) is a platform game mixed with cool puzzles, in fact, the main focus is on the puzzle elements. In this game you can use drills, hammers, picks and shovels to break  the  tiles that guard the gold. When you collect all the gold in a given level, the exit door unlocks and you can go to the next level. Easy to play :  Pharaohs' Curse (Gold) is very easy to learn and play, yet v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pharaohs' Curse (Gold).

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  36. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 2,421 reviews

    Are you a fan of DANMAKU BULLET HELL games, TOP DOWN ARCADE shooters and LEGENDARY BOSS BATTLES? Floyd's Space Shooter Force has all that and more! Join Floyd Warpo and his team of time travelers in epic battles across the galaxy. Featuring an awesome TIME TRAVELING mechanic, blast through each level and REPLAY alongside your fallen self when you die! Learn from each level, becoming STRONGER ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floyd's Sticker Squad.

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  37. A cozy adventure for hidden object lovers! Relax in a heartwarming atmosphere: find hidden items, solve puzzles & enjoy charming mini-games. Stroll in the garden, lounge by the pool, and host BBQs – every corner of your virtual home is full of warmth and secrets! Collector’s Edition includes: 8 exclusive cozy locations Beautiful desktop wallpapers Soothing music player 8 bonus repl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Home: Look and Find Collector's Edition.

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  38. Push Boulders and Solve PuzzlesThe Catacombs of Portsmoor is a dangerous place to visit, filled with falling boulders, deadly miasma, ravenous plants, and many other environmental hazards. Do you have what is takes to solve the many puzzles that await you, and survive the Abysm? Face the Monsters Lurking in the DarknessThere are many kinds of monster lurking in the dark chambers deep below the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Portsmoor Abysm.

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  39. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. One Night 2: The Beyond is the highly acclaimed sequel to the original RPG Maker survival horror classic, first released in 2010. Now available on Steam and itch.io for the first time, the Ultimate Edition of this terrifying tale comes complete with an updated engine, a brand new soundtrack, overhauled gameplay and a greatly expanded story. Set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night 2: Ultimate Edition.

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  40. Venture into the cosmos in this unique, multi-genre space combat game. Take control of your own spaceship, shooting bricks to shatter asteroids and solve intricate puzzles. As you journey further from your home star system, the challenges grow, testing your reflexes, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Uncover the secrets of the universe, upgrade your ship, and uncover the legendary spaceship t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starwulf.

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  41. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon crawling action adventure rpg, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Loot 2.

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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    CAN YOU SAVE THE SCIENTISTS ON APOXUS PRIME? PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a twin-stick shooter with equal elements of action and puzzle solving. Saving scientists and uncovering the mysteries of an ill-fated research trip requires you to study and manipulate your environment! Blast through rock, grapple huge blocks of ice, detonate explosive gas or unleash torrents of water, lava, magnetic oil … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    As Academy Cadet Patricia Wagon, grab your pellet gun and take on brain-twisting puzzles so massive they span the entire screen! 20 all new puzzles and some twisted classics stages, all with a hectic cooperative couch-play option for up to 4 players to keep you and your fellow trainees in stitches! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Switch Force! Academy.

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  44. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a challenging quest with the great huntress of Un’Amak! Hunter’s Legacy is a 2D single-player platform action game inspired by classics that we grew up playing and it's designed to challenge gamers of any kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Legacy.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    The Earth's looking a bit Grim, but so would you after 5000 years and countless alien invasions! Grab your spacesuit (the air's not so great any more) and go for an adventure in what is still a beautiful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Earth.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers. Over the centuries, their craft transcended the limits of physical cloth, until they wove the very fabric of reality… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loom.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    When astronauts sent to explore mysterious structures on the surface of Mars disappear, NASA sends you to investiagte. Collect incredible articfacts and fight deadly alien creatures as you wander through the Red Planet's unexplained wonders to solve ancient mysterys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monuments of Mars.

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  48. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A simple but addictive action/puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dusk '82.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    . . .. ... ......A homegrown, hand-cranked winter pinball adventure. Send your behemoth snow spheres through a bobsled maze of snowbanks, homemade wooden paddles, Tesla coils, igloos, railcars and more... ... .. . . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowball.

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  50. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    42% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flight of the Paladin.

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