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Novius Welcome to Novius! Have you been looking for a game that is reminiscent of the early day platformers. From Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, to Super Mario Galaxy – you will have to look no further.  Novius is centered on accessibility for players in a way that doesn’t restrict the core functionality of the game. The experience will be able to be enjoyed by both people who require accessibilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novius.

Meet Dood, a 30-year-old slightly balding man trying to navigate the challenges of a physics-based life. Enter, stage left: Zooblies. A strange and plethoric (in both senses of the word) species of creatures whose sole purpose is to be in the way of our protagonist’s goal: a (possibly metaphorical) path through a series of dark dungeons and out into the light. Learn the ways (rules) of the world (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zooblies.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

98% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they've warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. Even worse, a nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it's not all bad news - your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity's favor: the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChainStaff.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

66% User Score Based on 344 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Discover Nahucan, a world inhabited by masked beings. You're Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive as you save Nahucan from its biggest threat, the black plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITORAH.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Toziuha: [toh-see-OO-ah] (The meaning of this word is...) Toziuha Night is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer with features of a metroidvania RPG. Travel through different non-linear maps set in a dark fantasy world; such as a gloomy forest, demon-infested dungeons, a ruined village and more. EARLY ACCESS (the game is not completed yet!) more info here Play as Xandria, a beautiful a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists.

Game created for the Cross Worlds Game Jam 2025 with the theme Bridges. ConceptWake up, Captain Roger! After a night of drinking your crew left you on an island. Use the materials lying around to bridge your way to the hidden treasurer before your crew wakes up. GameplayMove around, pick up objects and build bridges. You can also hop on floating objects, but be quick as they will not hold your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungover Captain Roger.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Ratty and round, chunky and proud. Fill up on cheese and utilize your rotundness in the casino. Patch Notes: New ending (and associated quest)You don't block the camera from belowSensitivity slider in start menuSlightly easier to climb stuffNew environmental objectsMore hatsAdded Gojo (the goat)Buff to alcoholicsButtons are NOT broken Entered into Micro Jam 045: Miniature (https://itch.io/jam/m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ratund.

Play as a sneaky raccoon in this point-and-click adventure! Avoid traps, scavenge for food, and steal as many shiny trinkets as you can while you ride along with a musician who is following a dream. Collect everything you can to get a high score! CONTROLS: LEFT CLICK to walk and interact with objects. MOUSE SCROLL WHEEL  UP/DOWN or CLICK the VW button to open/close Inventory. LEFT CLICK AND RE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stowaway.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Master fluid 8-directional whip combat with a variety of sub-weapons and tools, inspired by classics like Super Castlevania IV Explore a rich, interconnected world brimming with secrets, hidden paths, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered Experience tight, responsive platforming that blends the precision of Celeste with Hollow Knight’s rich sense of exploration Play as a brave little mushr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

87% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

Engage enemies from afar in this 2D action platformer set in a steampunk/retro futuristic world. Clockwork Ambrosia takes inspiration from the metroidvania genre but adds a new twist: players can customize their weapon behavior with a plethora of modifications. Iris can equip four different weapons: the versatile Pulse Breaker, the armor-shattering Missile Launcher, the rapid-fire Revolver, and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Ambrosia.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGASWORD.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

81% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found is a Metroidvania style action-platformer that takes you back to a world made from the nightmares of your childhood. Join Brand - an action figure that has come to life - in his fight against the darkness to save his owner, Felix. Nightmares are only the start of his troubles: Brand needs to uncover the secrets of the house before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements. Make your own path as you unveil the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elderand.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Pulse.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Spooky Ghosts Dot Com is a small metroidvania about a ghost hunter named Ruby. One Halloween night a ghost hunting job comes in, but it turns out to not be a regular gig! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Ghosts Dot Com.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory is a 2D platformer game that presents the story of a sugar cube. The background tiles of the game have two sides, namely, the front and the back. These tiles can be flipped for access to critical hints to solve different levels. They may or may not help you, so pay attention! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Grapple is a 3D puzzle platformer. You can fling, swing and climb across everything in Grapple. Different surfaces react uniquely to your gooball. Grapple is as fast paced as you want to play it. With multiple checkpoints and unlimited lives your skill is the only thing slowing you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

71% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Fungeon.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

74% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

The Darkest Tales is a complex and compelling adventure, full of familiar characters and fairytale landscapes. Over the course of the journey, you'll have to come face-to-face with the difficult questions of life more than once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales.

This game is in beginning stages of development and was built on unity. This is a cute runner game where you controll the runner. You collect towels for points and avoid running into dogs and cars while watching your stamina and trying to make it to the finish line. If you run out of stamina mid jump you could fall and land on a dog and get mauled or get hit by the car and game over. You cannot mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runners Mayhem.

The first out of three small games made as part of an end-semester student project in rapid-prototyping course. Made with Construct 3. Yes, I made all the art myself (besides the gorilla), forgive my complete lack of any visual artistic ability. I'm a dev, I can't draw for shit. Controls: Right and left arrows to move and up to jump. Press E to go back to the level select screen. Gorilla i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick Jump.

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2323540/ Experience the love story of Ravi and Daru in Mirrored Souls. Trapped by the Moon in opposite worlds, Ravi and Daru must go through a series of challenges to find each other. Connected by their love, the protagonists move simultaneously in a mirrored fashion. Help these soul mates meet again by solving the puzzles that appear on the way to each p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrored Souls.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Some mysteries are buried in ancient stone. Others are still unfolding. What is Skybound? Skybound is a 3D  exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving. You play as Bell, a young archaeologist exploring mystical floating islands in search of ancient artifacts. Use Bell's specialized equipment - including a Grappling Anchor, agility bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybound.

Matt visits his grandmother's house after losing contact with her. But what he finds is a dilapidated old house crawling with eerie, gaunt men...Enjoy this short horror-tinged action game. You'll need to explore the house, but there are locked doors as well.What could be lurking beyond those doors? Note: The videos and screenshots are from the development version. The final product is in English… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thin Shade.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 378 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

"Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 782 reviews

The Curse of Faces - where revealing one's face means instant death – has befallen the world. Humanity was brought close to the brink. After 264 years of "the Era of Solitude", a symbol of safety appeared – Masks. While the origins of the curse are still shrouded in mystery, many travelers still venture to the source of this curse in an attempt to reveal its secrets. Will you strive to lift the cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verho - Curse of Faces.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

89% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Play as Xi as she tries to navigate a five-day time loop and figure out what happened to her memories. Together with her companion, Ouro, travel through a true metroidvania world where time changes the terrain in subtle ways. Escape the loop through exploration and battle. Change Xi’s fate and learn the truth of the Dragon Loop!   Turn Bosses into Summonable Spirits Defeat a wide range of in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DragonLoop.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

91% User Score Based on 526 reviews

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction or will DocX have to return to the drawing board? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioGun.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Alex is still small, but her dreams are big. Sweet Dreams Alex is a wholesome puzzle and construction game, filled to the brim with atmosphere and charm. Each level presents a new challenge that you can solve in a variety of creative ways, while experiencing a cute slice-of-life story about the wonders of childhood. Features Become Alex’s Dream BuilderYou are Alex’s Dream Builder, tasked with keep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Dreams Alex.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

70% User Score Based on 488 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is a larger than life, 2D side-scrolling action adventure from Game Freak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Smart Cube is a first-person puzzle game about the escape from an scientific experiment which tests the level of intelligence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smart Cube.

Create, share and discover unlimited adventures with Spoorky! Prepare your sword to lead world tournaments and obtain rewards by defeating level creators. Join the global community and compete to be the best player or the best creator! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spoorky.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

62% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Lamp Chronicle is an 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamp Chronicle.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Wizardry Squared is a physics-based spell-crafting action RPG. You are young square wizard, exploring increasingly more difficult procedurally generated levels, enemies, dungeons, and bosses to exact revenge against the ones who have wronged you. Along the way you will enhance your attributes, equip magical items, and acquire and create new spells to find treasures, solve puzzles, and delve deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry Squared.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

70% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

War is coming. How will you serve? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunmetal Arcadia.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

67% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

In this side-scrolling action game, you play as Scarygirl – a girl who has been adopted by a giant intelligent octopus and is trying to figure out who the man haunting her dreams is. Traverse unique, extremely vibrant, colorful, and magical worlds in a seamless mix of 2D and 3D platforming action. You can go it alone in single-player mode or grab a friend and team up in co-op gameplay and fight al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Girl.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

95% User Score Based on 620 reviews

Unsung Warriors - Prologue is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt. DESIGNED FOR SOLO AND COUCH CO-OP This game can be played solo or with a friend in couch co-op mode. Help each other out of difficult situations, fighting side by side. FEATURES Single Player & Couch Co-op Mode Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Warriors - Prologue.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 370 reviews

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales: Into the Nightmare.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

76% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Critic Score 36%Based on 4 reviews

Four Sided Fantasy is a wordless, seamless experience where you use screen wrap to solve puzzles in ways you never thought about before. Remember in Pac-Man how you can go off one side of the screen and "wrap" to the other? In Four Sided Fantasy, the player has the ability to toggle this screen wrap on and off at any time. Each new season in the game brings a new twist to screen wrap. Just as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Sided Fantasy.

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 60%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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

79% User Score Based on 220 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 7 reviews

Too long have I slumbered. Unsheathe me and I will lead you to the secrets that lie deep beneath. All shall tremble before us, for I am DOOMBLADE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMBLADE.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Abacus is a retro 2D platformer-shooter that pays homage to "the good old days" - where games were hard and no-one was there to hold your hand. Featuring cute pixel graphics, a catchy original soundtrack and swarms of explosive bees! Explore a mysterious world Run, blast and double-jump your way through 25+ whimsical levels in a quest to save your friend. Hunt down stars to spend on w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abacus.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

93% User Score Based on 191 reviews

The fastest rogue-lite ever created! The dungeon is alive, pissed that you keep killing all his friends, so he vows to make your life miserable by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wally and the FANTASTIC PREDATORS.