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Looking for games like The Absentminded Chef? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Specterrier, Life Is An Opportunity or Kutaka Run.

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

    Tragedy strikes when Shadow accidentally becomes entombed while playing fetch. Now it's up to Geist to find four skeleton keys to free his best friend! Playing with a controller is highly recommended. About Made in one week for Scream Jam 2025. All models and all but a few textures and code snippets were made solo by me during the jam. The music and most SFX were licensed from others though I d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Specterrier.

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  2. Please enjoy this short game, I learned lots about GameMaker whilst making this! Description After a long night of making a Game - Mark, our begrudging adventurer is forced into a world beyond his imagination. Can you face the reaper and bring back Mark to finish his Game?  Controls: Arrow keys - Movement Z key: Interact Credits The game, the art and the programming (and everything else in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Is An Opportunity.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A short game inspired by Cookie Run. Run, jump, slide and collect ingredients to prepare the best meal for Urumi! Now with an Extra Stage! If playing on a mobile phone, make sure to enable Touch Controls in the settings. También disponible en español. Controls Jump: Space bar / left click / up arrow. Press again while in the air to double jump.Slide: Down arrow / right click.While playing a level,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kutaka Run.

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  4. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  5. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a Pokémon (RPG) style game with Overcooked (Cooking), of course you haven't but we did it anyway. Prepare to see why these genres combined make a confusing game with far too many systems to build and Art to draw in 72 hours. Changelog (Post Jam Bug Fixes) V1.01 - Hotfix (WebGL build only): Fixed the Web Build requiring the F1 Key to work as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Creature Combat.

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  6. When Master left the atelier, Riblo, an alchemist, suddenly began to stand alone.Riblo explores new places Meet various people, She comes across multiple experiences.To Riblo, who has never been outside the Pipi Forest, The outside world is full of new and mysterious things.Will Riblo be able to safely make "Philosopher's Stone" and solve Master's homework?【Alchemy using the Alchemy Pot】Riblo is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist of Pipi Forest.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is a submission for the GameDev.tv October Jam 2025 and was developed as a solo project from October 10th 2025 to October 20th 2025. You are Skele-Tom, a mythological creature that comes to life on Halloween to steal candy. Steal all the candy you can, go as fast as you can, and watch out for trick candies! Can you 3-Pumpkin all six levels? Controls Action Keyboard/Mouse X-Box Controller… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skele-Tom.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 319 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Pool Cleaning Simulator will give you the chance to become a one-person pool cleanup company that removes pool contamination, replaces filters, the disinfection and sanitizing of the pool environment in an unusual way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pool Cleaning Simulator.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Ionia is a single-player fantasy-adventure puzzle VR game for all ages. Get up close with music-inspired creatures in a lush forest teeming with life. Discover music-based magic on your quest to save the Harpa, a mythical creature whose habitat is on the brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ionia.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    A short linear puzzle platformer about an astronaut on an alien planet. Explore this strange facility by solving strange puzzles which include but not limited to pushing plants, throwing plants, growing plants, bouncing plants and last but not least bouncing plants on other plants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Oxygen.

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  11. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A sci-fi VR exploratory puzzle game, The Callisto pushes the boundaries of VR with stunning visuals, dynamic puzzles, and a rich storyline that unfolds piece-by-piece through your own exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Callisto.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Last Will is a digital Escape Room experience, where the players need to infiltrate a grand old mansion, where it's deceased owner has filled it with cryptic riddles and weird puzzles, to keep away intruders. They need to work together, to solve the puzzles in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Will.

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  13. ħUP! is a single-button* game centred around quantum mechanics. Change your measurement precision to affect the particle's behaviour. v1.1 - The update where it actually tells you how to play the game. Ever wished you could go through the walls of a maze? Maybe reality can be stranger than fiction... Your particle has 2 modes, "ball" and "cloud". In ball mode, you act like... a ball. As you zoo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ħUP!.

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  14. The airline website is frustrating, but Proppy is here to help! New in version 3.1 Post-jam Quality of Life Update Aug 20: Option to abandon run, in pause button menu Graphic inventory to track your unlocks A few small bugfixes New in Trijam 333 Part 3 Aug 17: Collect different endings to unlock food items.Unlock the ability to make a sandwich using your collected items.There are current… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Ticket.

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  15. Welcome to Icy Intervention, a cozy clicker game where you must click the fireballs to intervene with your ice powers before they land on your property! The unseen enemy, the one causing these fireballs to fall, can throw them in multiple locations and seems to have an unlimited amount of them, so I recommend being on the lookout for each fireball they throw! How many can you freeze? To Play: Cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icy Intervention.

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  16. There's no swimming at NT beaches! Keep out of the water to stay alive. Knock your opponents off dry land using your attacks Left click to attack, arrow keys for movement, up to jump.  Build up damage by dealing multiple hits.  Choose a character: Each character is based on an Australian animal that can live in both wet and dry conditions Left click to select your character, Right click to set … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't go in the water / Stay on dry land.

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  17. Run fun Raffles with your Viewers! The Raffelizer is a fun way to hold a Raffle or stage a fight with a single, randomly determined winner on your live stream. Users can enter the Raffle by typing in the Raffle word and are then spawned with their Avatar on the outside of the battlefield. Each of them also gets a random weapon assigned for flavour. When the streamer presses "start", all spawned Av… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raffelizer (for Twitch, Mastodon and Picarto).

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  18. Traverse deep dark tunnels and investigate the mysterious disappearance of a local bunker owner, all under the loving watchful gaze of our ever faithful guardian of civilization.  Do you have what it takes to unravel the mysteries and survive the many horrors of Mumei's Not So Scary Brain Game? Please read known issues before playing This game is a short parody of Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumei's Not So Scary Brain Game.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    93% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Little Chef 2 invites you back into the kitchen for a delightful cooking adventure filled with cozy vibes and whimsical fun! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just here for the laughs, this adorable sequel brings joy to every dish you create! PHYSICS BASED Enjoy physics-based interactions as you unleash your creativity across a variety of kitchens and charming settings. Grab ingredients and ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Chef 2.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Sugar Shack is a maple syrup management game and world crafter set in a cozy, magical forest inspired by Quebec lore and art. Hungry villagers with endless sweet tooths make their way to this legendary shack. Grab some friends, fire up the boiler, and let the syrup flow! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar Shack.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 477 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    NANOTALE WILL LEAVE EARLY ACCESS ON MARCH 31, 2021: http://steam.nanotalegame.com Nanotale - Typing Chronicles is an atmospheric typing adventure RPG set in a colorful vibrant world. Follow... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanotale: Typing Chronicles.

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  23. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Piczle Cross Adventure takes the classic nonogram logic-puzzle and turns it into something never before experienced in the genre: a story-driven, RPG-style 2D graphical adventure! Follow our heroes Score-chan, Gig and professor Matrix as they tackle their most daunting challenge yet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piczle Cross Adventure.

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  24. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A young engineer named Chiaro gives life to a steam powered robot called Boka, and together they embark on a quest for the fabled Fountain of Elixir, in order to restore the lost race of alive machines to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chiaro and the Elixir of Life.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Bloop is an action adventure game where you play as a young, subterranean-dwelling slime on a quest to discover the surface world. Slime your way through dungeons, battle bandits, and uncover a secret that threatens all of Slimedom. The fate of the cavernous realm rests on your, um...shoulders! Inspired by Game Boy era action-adventure games, Bloop is designed to be completed in under two hours… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloop.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    83% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Discover, learn, and master the art of homebrewing in the ultimate celebration of craft beer. From perfecting authentic, chemistry-driven brewing techniques to bottling and labelling, and entering competitions, become an ultimate brewmaster in the first ever realistic beer brewing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brewmaster.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 486 reviews

    Her future, as well as of the whole world depends on her ingenuity and bravery. The path to her fiancé is blocked by ghosts, dragons, demons and other creatures from beyond. Will she overcome her fears? Will she find her beloved? Play "Cursed" and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 784 reviews

    Escape first: Alchemist is a multiplayer first person escape room / adventure game, where you play as the apprentices of the reclusive sorceror-alchemist "Trismegistus". Your benevolent master managed to trap himself in a prison of his own making, and has bestowed upon you the challenge of releasing him. Of course, to make sure you don't just run away from his cunning riddles, he deigned fit to tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape First Alchemist.

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  29. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    49% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    During the Middle Ages a terrifying, mysterious disease raged across Italy. It killed thousands of people, whole towns and villages perished together. There were legends of a mythical town of Apothecarium, where the secret to defeating the disease was hidden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apothecarium: The Renaissance of Evil.

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  32. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    56% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    See how a game created by the very Jigsaw would look like! Use the available objects, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you dare to Play with Me? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play with Me: Escape room.

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  33. A Sokoban engine / game for the Vircon32 fantasy console If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vircoban.

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  34. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    NOTE BEFORE YOU PLAY: The game has no menu, as well as no way to pause. So, once you start the game, you better be ready.  :) (Also, be patient: The game takes a bit to load, but it will load eventually) --------------------------------------------------------------- CONTROLS: (They are written on the game, but still...) - Arrow Keys/WASD: Move - X/Spacebar: Jump - Z/E: Interact ------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab. -1.

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  35. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    My Tiny Garden is a cozy simulation game where you build your very own garden. Plant, water, fertilize, and trim them to earn coins to unlock new pots, plants, and stands. Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3719580/My_Tiny_Garden If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Tiny Garden.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    This is my first solo-developed adult game, and I hope everyone enjoys it.  這是我第一次單人開發的小黃遊,希望大家喜歡。 これは私が初めて一人で開発したエロゲームです。皆さんに楽しんでもらえたら嬉しいです。 This is the full version of Destroy! Mosaic! Since the game may not be available for purchase on Steam in some countries, I’ve released the full version on itch.io. If possible, I still recommend purchasing it on Steam. https://store.steampower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy! Mosaic!.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    A relaxing game set in a cozy townIn this game, players returned to a charming little town where they become the savior of a struggling boba tea shop. With your help, the owner of the shop will be able to make the best boba tea in town and attract customers from all over! Use boba milk Tea ingredients to fightBut that's not all, as the sun sets in the small town, a mysterious and danger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Boba.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 141 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Siege and the Sandfox.

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  39. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    85% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of the Wolf.

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  40. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    In Simpler Times, you step into the shoes of Taina as she prepares to move out of her childhood home and begin the next chapter of her life. Relive her memories and learn how she grew into the creative, expressive person she has become. This is a contemplative, cozy experience. There is no score, no timer, no combat, no failing, and no anxiety. Just vibes. 4 SEASONS, 4 RECORDS Simpler Times take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simpler Times.

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  41. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 634 reviews

    The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Occult.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 10 reviews

    XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XEL.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Fearless journalist Laura is again brought in to investigate strange murders taking place in New York. Immerse yourself in an exciting crime story and solve the mystery of a dangerous criminal surrounded by lightning! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New York Mysteries: High Voltage.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,327 reviews

    Price is a free puzzle game. Ivry woke up from nightmare, finding himself in a wierd chamber. He had to seek for truth as well as his sister Iva so as to escape from darkness and get out of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PRICE.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    76% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Hidden object game in the setting of a cartoon cafe. Black and white hand-drawn graphics. This is a kind game for kids. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden cupcakes.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 287 reviews

    You have been Marked... A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement, like a grotesque birthmark, has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. Deprived of your memories, you arrive at a mansion rumored to protect the bearers of the Mark. As the doors swing op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Mark.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    44% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Live on Discord! 2023 NEW UPDATE  (Update 0.1.1)!!!  Miolhr Cyan https://www.miolhr.com/cyan (Update Notes) Basics and Gameplay Update 0.3.0(0) (03/21/24) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Miolhr Lime 20.8.7 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miolhr.

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  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcrafty.

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  50. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    Can a dream transcend its owner? Follow the beautiful tale of Line, an endearing character formed from paper, in an atmospheric adventure where challenges and danger are waiting every step of the way. Experience the story of Line and then embark on three prequel chapters, featuring a different paper protagonist with its own origami shapeshifting abilities and tale to tell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Paper.

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