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Looking for games like Stay Close? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Press Start, The Lone Sword or Cozy Liora.

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  1. The game starts, main menu appears. You press start, but something is wrong.  Try clicking again. Use A-D to move, Space to jump. Mind your cursor. The main menu has become the game. Navigate glitched UI elements where buttons are platforms, volume sliders move you around, and menu screens hide devious puzzles. A short experimental platformer that breaks the fourth wall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press Start.

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  2. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a nostalgic journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade with unique mechanics, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Sword.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    How was your day? Tell me about it... Sometimes all you need is a notebook, a pen, and a cat purring beside you. While Lo-Fi sounds fill your room, you can pour out your thoughts, watch your plants grow, and settle into a little corner that's entirely your own. That's exactly what this is. Write Your Journal, Keep Your Moments Every new page every day. It doesn't matter what you write — were you h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Liora.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    12 Memory Lane is a first-person narrative mystery game. Step inside the manor of the elusive Henry Villemaine and piece together the slices of life leading up to the sudden disappearance of his family. EXPLORE AN EVER-SHIFTING MANSIONHenry Villemaine’s mansion is constantly shifting : faces change in photographs, furniture moves when you’re not looking... Use post-it notes to mark objects and k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Memory Lane.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    oneway.exe is a first-person investigation puzzle horror game centered on story and internet culture. Explore the digital decay found within the unfinished game of UNTITLED.exe, and solve puzzles as you begin to piece together the story of the three developers who created it.  Face the internet horrors that haunt your past. The ones you've never heard of. They don't exist. IS THIS THE WAY IT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to oneway.exe: Module 1.0.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    PULMO is a casual puzzle game where you control a lone character in a world full of faceless crowds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULMO.

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  7. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 860 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this game inspired by the best 3D platformers If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Promenade.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Welcome to Together in Between, a unique co-op puzzle experience that challenges the boundaries of perception. Immerse yourself in a world of simplicity and intrigue, where the only colors are black and white. In this minimalist realm, players can't see each other, relying solely on their ability to communicate through sound. Navigate through intricately designed puzzles, working together to overc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together in Between.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Spark and The Digital Daydream is a story-based puzzle-platformer where puzzles are intertwined with live-action video and an original soundtrack. Follow Spark, a video game character lost in the world of his creator's computer, as he searches for a way to save his game and something even greater than himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spark and The Digital Daydream.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    Get ready to tilt and bounce your way through Rolled Out!, a marble-rolling game with charming characters and precise controls. All you need is one joystick to roll to the goal; with over 150 hand-crafted stages to tackle, there's always a new challenge around the corner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolled Out!.

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  12. Hug them all! Don’t forget about anyone. We wanted to see people of different cultures, religions, political options, beliefs, races, skin colour, historical figures, fairy-tale characters, celebrities and all living beings ;) pass to each other the sign of peace – a hug. In one place, in one game. We really believe that this is possible. I Hug U. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IHugU.

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  13. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    49% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    Gumboy has fun and novel gameplay set in a richly imagined world. With simple game controls, Gumboy lets the player bounce, roll, float, and fly through the world. Additionally, Gumboy can change size, shape and material. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gumboy: Crazy Adventures.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Disclaimer: This version does not include a Steam-key. Frames work like every other door frame: you go through them and then you are somewhere else. The only difference is that with frames this "somewhere else" can be anywhere, discontinuities in space included. If anywhere should be somewhere else frames can be moved. If something is in the right place, but with the wrong size frames can cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frame - Portals on Steroids.

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  15. A World without "Isaac N." is a unique precision platformer where gravity is just a suggestion and momentum is everything! Armed with nothing but a trusty plunger, navigate through challenging obstacle courses by latching onto rotating platforms and launching yourself with perfect timing. In this world, Newton never discovered: – Gravity – The law of inertia – The laws of motion Key Features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A World without Isaac N..

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  16. A man sits alone in a shack, deep in thought. Back and forth through the years his mind wanders. Forever a craftsman, he starts carving a mask. And as he looks at it, he remembers… Unmasked: An Inner Journey is an emotion-driven adventure platformer that takes you on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery. You play as a manifestation of a mind fighting inner fears and painful memories. As you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmasked: An Inner Journey.

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  17. Roku and Rei is an engaging puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions. Synchronize their movements to help them reaching their crosses! Roku and Rei possess the ability to interact only with specific colors. Utilize this distinctive trait to guide them through a multitude of levels filled with colorful elements that can either help or hinder your progress! Within the world,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roku and Rei.

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  18. You find yourself in a nocturnal garden, bathed in pale moonlight and a troubling silence. Before you stands a dwelling with blurred outlines, as if suspended between two eras. The doors creak, the walls are adorned with strange paintings. You cross the threshold… and the trap snaps shut. SOMBRE is a narrative escape experience where every step draws you deeper into the bowels of a place that sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sombre.

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  19. A mysterious little witch dressed in dinosaur pajamas is dragged into a cyberspace by a cyber devil. She needs to find the exit in each fragment of space, while collecting healing balloons and completing time races to unlock subsequent spaces. This is a platforming game that blends action-packed jumping with a chaotic mix of physics. As the name suggests, the core gameplay revolves around "heads."… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head's Adventures:chibichibi.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Tiny Sheriff is a 2D movement platformer where you use weapons as a means of transportation. Master your movement capabilities to take on increasingly daring challenges. Your guns are more than just weapons—they’re your way of getting around! The knock-back from each shot propels you through the air, letting you dash, double-jump, and wall-bounce your way through treacherous terrain. But be ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Sheriff.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    Discover Planet of Lana II at PlayStation Store. Journey across frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins in a hand-painted world where nature meets technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana 2.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 At the “Sense of Wonder Night” Winner of the "Pocky Award", honoring the most streamer-friendly title! A friendship tested by endless chaos... A high-difficulty 2-player parking game where communication is everything! Have a blast with friends in chaotic, high-stakes parking! You and your friend have one simple goal... "park" the car! But be warn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parking Together!.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Split Fiction meets Portal! Bytebond is an electrifying online & couch co-op puzzle game that challenges you to regain control over an infected CPU. Dive into the heart of a PC with your friend and become the ultimate Antivirus Special Forces duo. Bytebond Deluxe Edition contains the base game and the Makeover Kit, which unlocks a cache of cosmetic upgrades for elite Antivirus units. This allows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bytebond.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    The End of Gameplay is an anthology. My best desperate attempt to explain, or explore, or understand the true meaning of "kill gameplay." love, droqen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of Gameplay.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Unleash your creativity with Linkito! Connect blocks to solve unique puzzles and create your own masterpieces. A sandbox puzzle game with endless possibilities. Join the Linkito community and share your puzzles with the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Linkito.

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  27. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Guide your anglerfish through intricate underwater mazes. Collect stars, solve puzzles, and avoid perilous obstacles. Experience a captivating deep-sea adventure filled with hidden treasures and mysteries in this immersive aquatic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AquaDream.

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  28. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gimmick! 2.

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

    Controls Up Arrow / W / Z to move up and scroll through textLeft Arrow / A / Q to move left and scroll back through textRight Arrow / D to move right and scroll through textR to restartEscape to close game on WindowsF11 to toggle fullscreen on Windows Goal Avoid dying from the encroaching sunlight and water puddles. Crack open gifts until you find a brick. Break down a door with said brick to win!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny New Year: Death of Snowman.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    First things first... How to pronounce "Enypnion"! [ɛnˈy.pni.on / e-nip-nee-on] • Greek (n. | literary) Something seen in sleep, i.e., a dream, a sequence of representations that appear in the mind during sleep. Enypnion was originally developed by Sinking Sheep. Joining forces with Dionous Games, it has been transformed into the enhanced and reimagined game, Enypnion Redreamed. We'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enypnion Redreamed.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Jia huasheng ,the policeman of Chicheng police station, got disappeared without any trace after leaving a letter which illustrates the police station to start the CaseCracker system version 2.0. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CaseCracker2.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Immerse yourself in AtmaSphere2, a sequel to the original roll-a-ball game set in a captivating medieval world. Prepare for an even more thrilling experience with an abundance of treacherous traps and unpredictable paths. Challenge your skills like never before as you navigate through increasingly difficult levels filled with traps! Unleash the power of enhanced gameplay mechanics that will put… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AtmaSphere 2.

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  34. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Outbreak: Deluxe Edition it's a specific version of the Outbreak game series for Nintendo Switch console. Includes additional content, weapons, to the core game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to the deadliest galactic gameshow of all time, Doctor Kvorak’s Obliteration Game, a rather peculiar single player puzzle adventure starring three talented alien contestants, a glamorous space hen and a dastardly deity with an ego problem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game.

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  36. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Help Snail Bob avoid the dangers that lie on his path. Snail Bob 2 is a puzzle game for all the ages. It'll make you think and smile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Bob 2.

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  37. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with unique rendering pipeline for a consistent retro feel while still using modern lightning. Complete several rescue missions in which you will have to lead companion NPCs to the closest base station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moons Of Darsalon.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onde.

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  39. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Protagonist Someone, for whom you will have to decide his further outcome, got lost deep in his thoughts, imagining his daily life as the most terrible and strange nightmare. The protagonist is on the verge of a sound idea, gradually going crazy. This is evidenced by the gradual change of the environment during the game. You will have to decide whether the main character will be able to cope with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wickless: the void.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    ToriDori is a world at the intersection of time. Take on the role of a mystical ship captain and set out to search for differences and temporal paradoxes. A relaxing adventure suitable for all ages awaits you. Pet the cat and set sail! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToriDori.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

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  43. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 954 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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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    When we talk about outer space is there something cooler than an astronaut? Someone could have said a space marine, but where are we, in the first decade of the 2000s? What about a Russian dog astronaut cursing in the afterlife? Laika is the protagonist of this small absurd point and click game, hand-drawn and animated. After being sent into space Laika will find herself exploring some astero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Am I?.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Space Warp is a 2D arcade game where you move the earth to a safe place by warping the space around. However, on the way you have to overcome many obstacles affecting game mechanics, e.g. force fields, black holes or different zones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Warp.

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  48. Plasmatic is a virtual, utopian space into which our society has voluntarily moved. We wake up from it unexpectedly. Our goal is to repair the main simulation core of Plasmatic. The continuation of life lived in it before will not be possible without the reparation. We are helped to achieve the goal by the Plasmatic's artificial intelligence called SPIRIT. During the game we slowly get to know the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLASMATIC VR.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 598 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 14 reviews

    Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Players solve environmental obstacles by drawing upon the contrasting temperatures of warm and cold in single-player and coop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Degrees of Separation.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    River Tails: Stronger Together is a 3D platform action-adventure game designed around an asymmetrical co-op system. All you need is communication, coordination and complete trust! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Tails: Stronger Together.

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