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Games like Sweet Nightmares (Demo)

Games like Sweet Nightmares (Demo)

Games like Sweet Nightmares (Demo)

Looking for games like Sweet Nightmares (Demo)? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with HorrorVale, Maid of Salvation or Oil Strike '75.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid of Salvation.

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  3. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Oil Strike '75 X WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Oil Strike ’75 now supports optional charity donations via DLC sales.  Please note that Oil Strike '75's DLC packs do not contain any content or unlocks, in-game or otherwise. These are charity donation payments, and 95% of net publisher and developer revenue Secret Mode receives from these purchases will be donated to WDC, Whale and Dolphin C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oil Strike '75.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Re.Surs is a narrative action-adventure game with 2D shooter elements, flavored with the abilities of various heroes for a fast-paced gameplay. Shoot, dash, kick and hack enemies, trying to remember what actually happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re.Surs.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 596 reviews

    Help a pink-clad office lady find a missing document so the boss doesn't get angry in this free spin-off minigame to Kero Blaster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pink Hour.

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  6. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews

    NO-SKIN is an RPG roguelike characterized by a horror atmosphere and a smooth yet complex gameplay. Face the horrors that the house hides behind every corner and discover who the No-Skin Man  truly is! Features: Unique art style: photos in the background combined with hand-drawn pixel art characters. High replayability: tackle the game at different challenge levels. Horror atmosphere: immerse yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO-SKIN.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike combines manga, tactical puzzles, and roguelike gameplay into one thrilling experience. Enjoy stylish pixel-art action while testing your flexible thinking and precise strategy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Exquisite hand-drawn animations and sound. Dozens of delicate H-scenes. Hundreds of random skills.  Zombies, firearms, and beautiful girl! Excellent gamepad vibration experience. English Language Patch available. TUNNEL ESCAPE - Fates Entwined (TEFE) is a side story to the classic game TUNNEL ESCAPE. This game (TEFE) is currently in development and is being crowdfunded through monthly s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel Escape.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    Turbo Kid is a BMX-powered pixel-art Metroidvania gore-fest based on the film of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Kid.

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  10. A New Kind of Fireworks Action Game Arrives with a BangHandheld sparklers, poppers, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and even skyrockets— Respark arms you with eccentric weapons known as Hanabi (fireworks) to take on 2D platformer courses in a way you’ve never seen before. Roguelite System for Endless ReplayabilityRespark adopts the modern roguelite framework, ensuring that each run feels fresh. P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Respark.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    51% User Score Based on 2,920 reviews

    Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbound.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    A bundle containing the 2 Fairune games. The Fairune games are action-adventure style games with an RPG leveling system. They focus more on puzzles than combat with creatures dying instantly when they are ran over. Fairune was released on iOS and Android in 2013 before being ported to the Nintendo 3DS in 2014 and was later released on the PlayStation Vita in 2016/17. Fairune 2 was a Nintendo 3DS… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairune Collection.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,308 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Join Gail, a simple villager, who must heed the call for adventure when a great starship appears in the night sky and abducts all the adults. As the new oldest member of her fragmented community, she must set out to solve this great mystery. Little does she know of the grand adventure before her, the evil lurking in the shadows, and the role she will play in the fight for Earth’s very existence! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenotopia: Awakening.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,974 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    The sequel to the 16-bit platformer by GalaxyTrail. Lilac, Carol, and Milla must stop the water dragon Merga from resurrecting the ancient super-weapon Bakunawa. It is the second entry in the Freedom Planet franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Planet 2.

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  16. Can you survive inside the fortress, and free the many prisoners (including your own girlfriend!) from their unfortunate fate? Play as up to 4 different parties - you can even play evil heroes from darkness - and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress of Hell.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria.

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    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.

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  19. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Nightfall: Escape puts you in the shoes of a field journalist who is on a mission to investigate the mysterious disappearances in a remote area. Explore the place, search for leads and use your wits to survive the hidden terrors of the cursed place. Tread carefully, for curiosity may come at a price. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall: Escape.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 534 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Boki can perfectly copy the abilities of anything she fights—but not content with mere mimicry, she can also combine up to 3 abilities at once to form 175 completely unique super-weapons! She wants to be a hero one day, but doesn't think she's cut out for the job. To help hone her skills, Boki's insectoid uncle sends her into virtual reality to do battle with hordes of dastardly robots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Copy Kitty.

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  21. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,121 reviews

    TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transmissions: Element 120.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 624 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A vertical 2D platformer featuring a round bee in an early 90s pre-rendered environment. Roll and hop up to the precious honey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeny.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    "Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game! The game takes a departure from the style of Momodora II and focuses more on linear level design, similar to the first title in the series." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momodora III.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

    Teslagrad 2 is the sequel to the original Teslagrad, developed by Rain Games and released in 2023. This 2D puzzle platformer builds upon the magnetic and electrical mechanics of its predecessor, with players once again using these abilities to solve puzzles and traverse complex environments. Set in a new region, the game introduces new powers, enemies, and challenges, while maintaining the visual … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teslagrad 2.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    DEMO OUT NOW! Download below! Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore. A murder has been committed. How to tell real from dream when the dead speak again? Credits: Axel Kulomaa - Environment ArtUmut Soydan - Character ArtEelis Koivusaari - Programming and Music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foghorns Drown.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    Goo creatures are running amok in the spell factory and its up to you and MAC (Magical Automatic Custodian) to stop them! Guide MAC through five waves of creatures with a boss at the end of each wave. Choose a reward after each fight to craft an unstoppable spell arsenal!  Clockwork Cleanup is an auto-battler where MAC's actions are defined by spell tiles placed in the central grid. The spell t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Cleanup.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Explore the rusting machine world of DREIFRAME, a challenging pixel-art metroidvania. Play as a Frame, a sword-wielding robot navigating a hostile, interconnected world filled with violent mechanical foes. Fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, and unlock powerful but risky abilities as you traverse corrupted landscapes and uncover the land’s buried past through skill and persistence.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREIFRAME.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Michael ^ Late at night you enter their world. You will inhabit a girl named Abby and influence the world around her. Accompanied by her brother Michael you will traverse unfamiliar places, character conflicts, and story affecting decision making. You have the power to help the world or let it rot. Careful your presence has caught the attention of something sinister... Many indie RPGs cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away From Home.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 564 reviews

    This is a third-person action roguelite game. Players will play one of several protagonists to challenge powerful enemies in the Animal Realm and solve the source of the incident. The game will include 4 protagonists with different fighting styles to unlock, 9 boss battles based on various Touhou characters, and nearly 100 kinds of enhanced abilities. ●EXCITING BATTLEIn terms of combat, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Dystopian.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 480 reviews

    "Needy Streamer Overload: Typing of The Net" is a typing game in which you enter internet lingo in a call-and-response format with a girl (OMGkawaiiAngel) who has a strong need for approval. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Needy Streamer Overload: Typing of The Net.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaelaverse: Pemascape.

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  32. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fallen Apartment is a bizarre building controlled by the Clown Evil God. It contains an almost endless space, a variety of strange rooms, and an unceasing stream of monsters. Legend has it that a way to fulfill any wish can be found in Fallen Apartment. However, most people who enter this mansion lose their souls and become the Evil God's playthings for all eternity. Fortunately, our heroines ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadland: Fallen Apartment 禁闭乐园:堕罪之寓.

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  33. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Get a taste of Placid Plastic Deck – A Quiet Quest, a story-driven adventure featuring multiple-choice dialogue, deckbuilding card battles, and peculiar characters! A friendship to mend, and a cast of opponents to beat, each with a unique deck. But you're in luck… yours, in the end, is all ducks! - A blend of 2D and 3D graphics - Themed decks and boards, each with its own personality - Mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    57% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 14 reviews

    Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad Rodgers.

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  35. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A cowardly warrior, a gullible thief, a clumsy sorceress, and priestess who can't heal are off on an adventure! The monsters and villains of the magical world will tremble with fear... or with laughter! Behind the simple graphics of Heroines of Swords & Spells 2 is a big RPG with 50+ hours of gameplay. and If you dare to lead this team of clumsy heroines, you can expect: Lots of different … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroines of Swords & Spells 2.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Rui can't catch a break... Her life was turned on its head when she was transported to Roots, a world full of monsters, demons, and magic. Thankfully, she was able to awaken the powers of Sol within her and save that world from destruction! Alas, she had only just returned to her world after saving that one, and now monsters are attacking her town and kidnapping people! Following the trail, she s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol-Rui: After Mini.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    2D top-down minimalist souls-like. Explore the jail you awaken inside of in this dark and atmospheric action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sols.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    SANAE duels MARISA under observation of TENGU!?Run through the mountain of YOUKAI, like a TENGU! 天狗流名競走 (TENGU RUMEI RACE)  is a touhou fangame with a cute pixelart.The main character is 東風谷早苗(Sanae Kochiya), she races against 霧雨魔理沙(Marisa Kirisame ) on the 2D Platformer game. This game is  a  mini-game in "東風谷早苗の神風とともに(SANAE's Sylphid Breeze)" under development.In this trial version(released … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANAE's Sylphid Breeze.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters. In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Slashers: Remake.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Take back your identity in Muffles’ Life Sentence- a darkly quirky RPG set in a prison where inmates are remade to match their crimes. Gameplay Features Unlockable faces to swap identities and gain new abilities Deep card combat system without grinding or random encounters A cast of absurd criminal monsters Statuses that include: Panic Attack, Looking for Shiv, and Poison Visuals boasting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muffles' Life Sentence.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Support the game by wishlisting on Steam! Following an attack on her temple, Carys finds herself at the mercy of the Gwyllgi, Bleddyn. Though despite their differences, they find greater similarities in their stories and wishes. Experience a world inspired by Welsh Mythology, with a heartfelt fairytale story of love, recovery and hope. A multi-hour demo featuring the first three chapters.A sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toward Dawn.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 4 reviews

    You are a hungry mouse, scrounging for scraps in the sewers, when you meet a magical sentient fatberg who teaches you to transform into a mighty little Morsel. With your new powers, set off to dangerous upper worlds where you battle against the cats' oppressive forces and collect new Morsels, strategically swapping as you go. From developer Furcula, Morsels is an oddball top-down, creature coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morsels.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 495 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidwrought.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    85% User Score Based on 625 reviews

    Guide a young man through his first day in Bright City – a bustling island paradise with a horrible secret. Find a new job, make new friends, and attempt to solve a mystery revolving around a ludicrous gang and a fanatical cult. In this RPG, you defeat enemies in turn-based battles by completing minigames unique to the foe you're facing. These minigames are made up of a variety of challenges, inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knuckle Sandwich.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    The 98xx was an old computer OS from the 90s that’s recently been discovered after many years of being lost. There are still a few working files within the OS that can be explored, but there... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 98xx.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    Anode Heart is a monster taming RPG, inspired by Digimon and Playstation One era JRPGs, where you collect and raise "Tama", meet and recruit friends, as you piece together the story and the lore. >> Get the game on Steam! << --------------------------------------------------- The free demo is about 2 hours long. It represents about ~5-10% of the full game.  If you have any feedback or you enco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    [Story]Andalun and Confunia, ruled by the Goddess of Order and Goddess of Chaos. One day, the Goddess of Chaos disappears and monster queens appear in Confunia. To keep the monster queens in check, Traborn, the leader of the Knights of Order, went on an expedition to Confunia under orders from the Goddess of Order. Through the expedition, Traborn personally obtained an oath of loyalty from a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Loyalty.

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