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Games like Skyward Journey

Looking for games like Skyward Journey? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy and romance focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with EVAPORATE, Estória or Riddle Tower.

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

    A lonely hero is looking for her long-lost friend whose life is said to be in great danger. STORY Play as Veronica, the champion of the glorious Water Elementals, who must restore the balance of the world. Overcome fiery obstacles, fight strong molten enemies and save those who can no longer save themselves. Can Veronica prevent the Fire Elementals' hollowing and reunit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVAPORATE.

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  2. You are Luna, the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper on the small island of Pilot Town, part of a far-flung, isolated chain of islands in a remote corner of the Greater Kingdom of Estória. Just across the sea, far off on the hazy horizon, lies the Isle of Estória, the regional capital of this forgotten part of the Outer Kingdom. The island is ruled by Governor Kreel. King Ren and Queen Lorn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estória.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Will you manage to help Prince Monkid, dear friend? Climb all levels to finish the game. In the levels you will find fun riddles, math puzzles and complex rebus. Just be patient because some are really hard. Solve your daily riddle to climb to the top and if you stuck don't worry as if you use some hints you get riddles and answers to help you continue your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddle Tower.

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  4. A comically challenging medieval platformer! Gertie has wasted decades of her life at the top of this wretched tower… waiting for a prince to rescue her. Finally, she's had enough! It's time to take matters into her own hands. A twist on the awesome platformer Jump King by Nexile, Fall Queen follows the story of the princess who was never rescued. She decides to rescue herself, and as she descen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall Queen.

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  5. This is the demo for Burning Earth, a retro, console-type RPG for windows! Journey across a fantastical world, full of interesting and diverse inhabitants, in your quest to root out a growing evil. Experience epic-roleplaying adventure as Desmond, a young man destined to stand against the Darkness. Features 7-8 hours of gameplay (or about 1/5 of the final game); including four dungeons and thre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Earth.

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  6. SHIMMERSHOAL: A Cozy Island Adventure a game by Ian Caisley Currently in development. Demo available now! I'm making this game as a labor of love in my spare time. If you like what you see, or enjoy the demo, please follow me on Itch and leave a comment. People showing interest is what gives me the motivation and drive to finish the game, so it really makes a difference! Thanks for checking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shimmershoal: A Cozy Island Adventure.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    What is Njuma? Njuma is a narrative driven pixel art game with an offbeat interpretation of the Game Jam’s theme: Take a Deep Breath. Draw your last breath and become the family's Spirit-Guide and Guardian of the Ancestral Tree. Help your descendents in their final moments by bringing them comfort and serenity as they transition to the afterlife. The Ancestral Tree withers, generational trauma l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Njuma.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Venture into the untamed Wild West in the name of justice and revenge! Enjoy this 2D platform shooter experience! Key Features Challenging platforming! Story-driven adventure Multiple Levels! Boss Fight! Collect coins for upgrades! Power UPs Different enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf West.

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  9. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Seven years after the dramatic events in Anemone Valley, the political situation surrounding magic has reached boiling point within the Empire. At the Seven Winds Academy, however, life goes on undisturbed by outside influences. Here, the students’ biggest worries are exams, job prospects, and who might be taking whom to the New Year’s Gala, but when a curious group of seniors stumble upon a secre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Fallen II.

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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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  11. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,381 reviews

    Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast dark fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds of Change.

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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    89% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her. Unfortunately, events are not going accordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Confines Of The Crown.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    “Friendly Fire” is a 2d platform adventure game with handcrafted pixel art, an original soundtrack and lots of love put into the creation of the characters and dialogues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friendly Fire.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    A choice-driven, slice of life visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ethereal Enigma.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Floral Aroma in the Shrine is a short Vision Novel Touhou Project Fan Fiction game. The main story is about a love story of Reimu and Marisa. Player will be playing as Marisa and experience her side of the story happened in Hakurei Jinja. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floral Aroma in the Shrine.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Makis Adventure is an Action- Platformer with shark demons. Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Makis Adventure.

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  19. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 2 reviews

    Deep under the sea, there is a princess who didn't know anything about french fries. This is her story, Princess Takorita's fated encounter with the french fries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Takorita Meets Fries.

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

    [WARNING]: This game contains sexual content intended for ADULTS only! [MORE WARNING]: It's an NTR game !!! Little to no vanilla romance in this game.  Welcome to NTR:BSS !! In the battle against monsters, finding courage is simple. But when it comes to confessing to your crush, the challenge becomes monumental. And what's harder still? Deciding whether to intervene as your best friend moves in on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naughty Time Rendering: Bittersweet Summer Saga.

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  21. "Embark on a dream-seeking journey in a futuristic city!" This is a text adventure game set in a futuristic cybercity. Players play as Park Bo-myeong, Deputy Director of the Huangjin City Inspection Bureau, along with his robot assistant, Dill. Based on their own thinking and judgment, players make choices in the game to achieve different endings. Official Group 1: 933454572 Backgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 机影:夏夜梦寻.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Travel and make new friends in this mammoth sized RPG / Adventure filled with an amazing amount of content! While playing the story, make new friends, craft, mine, discover monsters and mysteries and even travel beyond the stars!                              Please leave a rating or comment if you enjoy playing. Also try another game I created. This is a CCG Challenge deck builder which is playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+1: Huge free and full game!.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    ■ Update2025/11/27 Updated from ver.1.0.0 to ver.1.0.1 (Fixed a bug where Traditional Chinese text would display as English in Chapters 2 and 5.) ■ Future ScheduleEpilogue scheduled for free addition in Spring 2026 ■ Introduction""Knights College 2"" is the sequel to the previous title, ""Knights College."" Since the story is connected, we recommend e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights College 2.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    ADVENTURE AWAITSUsing the Bloom Bow, Bluma connects Harmonian flowers to create platforms for solving puzzles. These platforms combine with unique environmental mechanics in each realm, adding a layer of depth to your adventure. UNITE HARMONIALong ago, the magical Greenhouse connected all 4 elemental realms of Harmonia: Crystal, Wind, Bubble, and Volcano. But Harmonians stopped caring for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLUMA.

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  25. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,042 reviews

    Raise the cutest daughter in all of the land in the ultimate parenting simulation!In Magical Princess, step into the shoes of a single, widowed father as he brings up his only beloved daughter from early childhood all the way to graduation at the magical academy. With her whole life ahead of her across a variety of different paths, how she grows up and matures is entirely your responsibility… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Princess.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    A multiplayer survival game set in a dark fantasy world that is continuously expanding in the Atham universe. Fight and survive in a sandbox world, build your home, and dominate your enemies… or your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 472 reviews

    Orange Season is a farm-life RPG, focused on exploration and different gameplay mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orange Season.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    The gods have abandoned this world, leaving it at the mercy of endless storms and the howls of the Black Wailers hunting in the dark. In this vast, procedurally generated wilderness, every night is a fight to survive, and every dawn is a hard-earned victory. Playable solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op, Whisper of the Swallows is a brutal survival experience where your goal is not just to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the Swallows.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    Primal Planet is a solo developed metroidvania that combines survival and crafting elements with a pixel-perfect aesthetic and an action-packed story, and it's all taking place on a lush planet filled with dinosaurs.Uncover the StoryEmbark on a thrilling journey as you follow the gripping tale of a cave dweller fighting to protect his family. Survive a brutal T-Rex attack and uncover a narrative b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Planet.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 2,575 reviews

    Venture below the streets of London, and you will find the medieval kingdom of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, and shrews known as Rodentia. If the rodents have a cardinal law, it is this: never attack a god. But Verm never had much respect for the rule of law. His tail was stolen by the Yellow God of Death, and now the mouse will have to fight all manner of beasts and titans on his quest to get it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Saga.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Adventure of Rikka is a top-down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets, and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that have cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand, and save the kingdom! Features 7 Dungeons with challenging boss-fights, and many smaller puzzle dungeons. 10 Unique player items such as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Chronotopia: Second Skin is a unique rewriting of the Donkeyskin fairytale, a darker variation of Cinderella. Follow Kionna into a painful but ultimately rewarding search for her true self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronotopia: Second Skin.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Take Little Goody Two Shoes’ music anywhere you go with the Deluxe Edition! This bundle contains: - Little Goody Two Shoes - a fairy tale horror adventure game with a dark twist. Follow Elise, an ambitious girl determined to become rich and escape her humble life in the village of Kieferberg. - Official Soundtrack - The official soundtrack for Little Goody Two Shoes features 64 all-original track… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Goody Two Shoes.

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  36. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies StoryOur story begins when Monie gets her flying ability stolen by her arch nemesis, the minigun-wielding Princess ''Badassia'' Spalanie.Fortunately for our little fairy, she discovers a shrine that grants her a new magical power; The Glitch Beam, a powerful reality-bending … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glitch Fairy.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Winter brings Suoh closer to understanding the disappearance of her Amitié, swelling to an unforgettable finale of the Flowers visual novel series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers: Le Volume sur Hiver.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 5,350 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    "Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" brings you more of the world's best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim; but in a way you've never expected! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Absinthia is a turn-based RPG that explores themes of love, loss, betrayal and acceptance as four close friends fight to protect their home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absinthia.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Fifo's Night is a 3D puzzle-platform videogame that takes place around an enchanted mansion. A gameplay with different combat skills and a lot of jumps, makes Fifo's Night an entertaining game for all audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fifo's Night.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    99% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Graveyard Girls is a halloween-themed yuri visual novel about complicated grief and overcoming hardships. Collect Elle’s “scribbles” to learn about her struggles, befriend a mysterious girl, and have a conversation about death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Girls.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 92,552 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 8 reviews

    A single-player platformer about climbing a mountain. Battle your inner demons and climb through more than 250 devious stages to reach the summit. It won't be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celeste.

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  43. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it. The procedurally generated islands are home to creatures natural and imagined, tranquil valleys and ruins with magical properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proteus.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampires' Melody.

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  45. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Plop down on the couch in your comfiest pajamas, grab a big bowl of cereal, and prepare to enter "Kokoro Clover", a 2D platformer inspired by Sunday morning Japanese anime shows of the past! Transformations, cards, dancing, and robots! Let's find out what this wonderful world has in store! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kokoro Clover Season1.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 638 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Poi is a 3D adventure platformer throwback to the 90s era of classic platforming games. Explore big worlds, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and pull off classic platforming feats on a journey to become a Master Explorer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poi.

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  47. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    56% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    The world of Brookhaven exists in a dark storybook filled with dangerous creatures, friendly townsfolk, and – most importantly – adventure! Within, you will find a thriving magical community of unique and eccentric characters to meet and learn about, and (with little charm) you might even fall in love and start a family with one of these new neighbors. Quest, explore, farm, socialize; whatever yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brookhaven Grimoire.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,605 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    SEGA of America Inc. and Double Fine Productions have joined forces with legendary game designer, Ron Gilbert, to create The Cave. In this 2D puzzle action and adventure game, players will assemble a team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, each with their own unique personalities and stories. From there, you will descend into the mysterious depths to explore locations including a subterrane… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cave.

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  49. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 5,354 reviews

    "Welcome to BAD END THEATER! Select your protagonist and explore a variety of terrible fates! The decisions you make in one story will affect the others. You can toggle these behaviors to open up new paths! Unfortunately, every path leads to a bad ending... Can you find a way to save this unlucky cast? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAD END THEATER.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,267 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 19 reviews

    Wandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a new song and reset existence. You play as a lowly bard tasked with finding the pieces of a mysterious melody called the Earthsong, which is said to be able to preserve the planet. Use your singing to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandersong.

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