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Games like The Backward (Demo Scene)

Games like The Backward (Demo Scene)

Games like The Backward (Demo Scene)

Looking for games like The Backward (Demo Scene)? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The House of Hikmah, Odd Eye or Eternal Edge+ Prologue.

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  1. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The House of Hikmah is a narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Hikmah.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 692 reviews

    Isle of Jura Now Available on Steam! About the Game Eternal Edge + Prologue is a casual Action Adventure Role-Playing game. This prologue allows you to enjoy the beginning of the Eternal Edge + experience before buying the full game! Features 2-3 hours of gameplay including the Intro, first Major Dungeon, 3 Sub-Dungeons, and free exploration time of 'the Expanse'. Save data will be carried ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Edge+ Prologue.

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  4. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    Eternity Egg is a 3D platformer with action-adventure elements. ★ KINEMATIC MOVEMENTBounce, wall-run, wall-flip, dash, slide, and ground-pound around a grotesque world with responsive, fast-paced kinematic movement. ★ GARBAGE MECHPilot an upgradeable municipal waste disposal unit and navigate the overworld. ★ THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUMWield the entropic staff, gather & harness displac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity Egg.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VORON: Raven’s Story.

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  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 452 reviews

    ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameUnbound: Worlds Apart Prologue is a short part of the upcoming atmospheric 2D Puzzle-Platformer where the main character, Soli, can conjure magic portals to travel between different realities in order to learn more about the catastrophe that ravaged his world. Inside certain portals, the physical properties of the character or world elements can chang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound: Worlds Apart Prologue.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 332 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expand.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    The Atlas has been waiting for you… Immerse yourself in a thrilling supernatural murder mystery set in the twilight years of classic Hollywood.  Los Angeles, 1951. You assume the role of a newly hired floor manager at The Atlas Theater, a luxurious 1940’s era movie palace that played host to a notorious Hollywood tragedy. Navigate through the twisted labyrinth of the Atlas as you solve intrica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Atlas Mystery: A VR Puzzle Game.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Pre-order Darwin’s Paradox! today and unlock two exclusive skins—Psyched and Dotted—available only as a pre-order bonus. Suit up in style as Darwin sets off to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwin's Paradox!.

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  11. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 565 reviews

    Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no "up" or "down." The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 155 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Point-and click adventure exploration puzzle game set in a magical academy. The player arrives to the academy and discovers everyone has vanished. The player sets to find out What happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keepsake.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Created with heart, culture and character, ANOTHER SIGHT is the story of Kit and Hodge. Whilst exploring the London Underground during its construction in 1899, Kit, a bold teenager is caught in a tunnel collapse. When Kit wakes up, her sight is gone, and she’s left helpless in the dark world below London. Hodge, a mysterious cat finds Kit, and becomes her companion on a journey through a surreal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Sight.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 442 reviews

    Flicker of Hope is a suspense thriller where you play as a small candle in the ruins of a dark cathedral. Though the halls are littered with victims of a mysterious plague, you are not the only soul left. Use the properties of a candle, and a trusty douter to prevent yourself from being discovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flicker of Hope.

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  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about Beth, a young woman who is standing at Death’s Door. After a traumatic childhood and a tough entry into the world of adulthood, she was just starting to take control of her life. However, she is now up against an insidious enemy who threatens to take everything away from her. During what may be her final hours, Beth wanders through important moments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinthine Dreams.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 533 reviews

    Shepherd of Light is a student made game where you control a young shepherd who loses his sheep, and must brave a wolf-infested forest to get them to safety. Rescue sheep with different special abilities and direct them to solve environmental puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shepherd of Light.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,406 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Enter The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what's behind your master's disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 292 reviews

    In Locked in Mind, you are trapped in a virtual escape room full of puzzles. Use your wits to solve them at your own pace without the pressure of a time limit. Perfect for players of all skill levels. Start your adventure today! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked In Mind.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 792 reviews

    Alien Removal Division is a fast paced, action-packed first-person shooter, set in a military research facility during the 1950s. The base has been overrun by aliens and you find yourself, as the only survivor, at the center of the invasion. Your escape will be challenging, but you'll have an array of weapons and movement abilities to help you during your fight and on your getaway. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Removal Division.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Add to Wishlist About the Game This is the Pre-Alpha page for Nomori. We recently transitioned from Tech Demo to Pre-Alpha and want to give players a first-hand experience with our mind-bending game. Play now and enjoy 18 puzzles with 60-100 minutes of gameplay. Nomori is a gorgeous and heartfelt adventure puzzle game that puts the power of time and space in your hands. As Kiko, players will v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomori: Prologue.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development
    48% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Talewind is a whimsical platformer where you play as a young boy that is trying to save his village, but dont let its looks fool you, it will challenge even the most experienced platformer veterans. trailer music: bensound.com If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talewind.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 255 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    You died. Welcome to XING: The Land Beyond, an atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure for desktops and virtual reality. Enjoy your peaceful escape from the chaotic world of the living, and travel the lands of the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XING: The Land Beyond.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Welcome to Project: Morpheus, in this prologue packed with around 1-3 hours of content, you will reprise yourself as EAST, and play your way in this world where reality and dreams collide.Key Features Solve the mysteries, escape the nightmareEAST, a veteran who encountered an accident during a trip, woke up finding himself in a completely strange wilderness. Unravel mysteries as you venture into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Morpheus: Prologue.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 4,484 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

    The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion. Designed from the ground up for the unique capabilities of virtual reality, players can inhabit the spine-tingl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room VR: A Dark Matter.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 336 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    One Hand Clapping is a musical 2D puzzle platformer that requires players to sing into their microphone to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Hand Clapping.

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  29. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 680 reviews

    Downward is a first-person open-world parkour adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic Planet Earth. You must master body, mind, and spirit -- for agility, precision, and determination are the only tools that will help you make sense of this world and change your fate... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downward.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Starshifter is a game about shapeshifting, desert animals, and finding your place. You play as Coyote, one of the Guardians tasked with maintaining balance on the earth. Each Guardian has been gifted a power by the stars to help them protect the land from Darkness, but Coyote has no powers. One evening, a meteor shower causes the stars to fall from the sky, rendering the animals powerless to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starshifter.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    The crisp winter air fills your lungs, but you can feel the earth underneath calling for you. The warmth from the sun melts the snow away and flowers bloom. Spring is here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinoko.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A snaky tile-based puzzle dungeon adventure. Defend the temple, monch the infidels, and grow and grow and grow... Play as a giant snake in an inter-coiled tile-based puzzle dungeon. Explore, master puzzle mechanics and special abilities, and uncover secrets... all is not what it seems in the Temple of Snek. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Of Snek.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    Dawn is an atmospheric 3D platformer in which players guide a druidic creature named Ash through a beautiful environment to bring life and light back to a dead tree at the center of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 6 reviews

    Find out the dark story that befell the once-calm and peaceful forest, turning it into a creepy place filled with evil. Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 186 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities in an immersive storyline where your choices matter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror Forge.

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  37. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 8 reviews

    In this puzzle platformer, you will embark on a touching journey through the surreal world of a person's mind as a young Griffin and his faithful bear, Birly. Overcome challenges, avoid traps and defeat enemies to help the man find peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awareness Rooms.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    SUMMARY Welcome, dearest players, to "Wittle Mistakes," an adventure curated with the utmost care by yours truly, Mother. Here, you'll navigate the trials of the Mother Corporation as an adventurous infant. Each challenge is a lesson, with surprises and secrets tucked in every corner. From the dangers of our playpen to the mysteries within our toy-laden landscapes, your journey will be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittle Mistakes - Prologue.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A charming and cozy physics-based game where you control the level to guide the marble to victory. Inspired by classic real-life physics toys, Mighty Marbles brings the fun to your screen in a playful, challenging adventure. With 4 unique courses, each featuring 9 levels for a total of 36, plus alternate game modes and over 50 marbles to collect, Mighty Marbles is a bite-sized experience packed w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Marbles.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    CONTROLS: WASD / Arrow KeysLeft-click and right-click to toggle Flashbrights on/offE to interactShift to runSpacebar to jump As the previous showrunner of beloved children’s TV series Mint’s Hints, you never expected to find yourself on set again - especially after the show had been abruptly cancelled. However, you find yourself corrected after being mysteriously abducted and placed on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mint's Hints.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Remember to wishlist the Full Game!Experience the Prologue! Play through the events prior to the story of the main game and witness the beginning of the journey Glyde and Wing set out on! Explore a number of elemental biomes full of collectibles, dragons, puzzles, secrets and more!Fiery and Action-packed Combat System!Experience a deep, challenging and fun combat system! Easy to learn, but hard to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyde The Dragon™: Prologue.

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  44. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Get ready for a thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history in the latest installment of the award-winning Nancy Drew game series - Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™! THE MYSTERY This all-new 3D game experience transports players to the heart of the historic city of Prague as they assume the role of famous detective Nancy Drew. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the theft of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    NOCLIP is a chapter-based liminal exploration game.Story 1: "Rescue" March 27th, 2002 Dr. Oscar Andersen, a scientist working for the state-funded 'Icarus Research' organization embarks on a rescue mission, what happened to the group of 4 that got lost? More chapters are to come in the form of free updates. Authentic Camcorder Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOCLIP.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,875 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Welcome to Islands of Insight: a sublime shared-world puzzle game set in a fantasy realm of ancient wonders and natural beauty. Brimming with mysterious puzzles to solve, secrets to uncover, and vibrant landscapes to explore, this peaceful world of floating islands is the perfect place to unwind. Embark on a puzzle adventure of your choice, all at your own pace. ‏‏‎ Play as a Seeker on a peaceful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands of Insight.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    63% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Plo goes on a journey to destroy the core of a horrible disease that infected his girlfriend Oth. Plokoth is an atmospheric 2D platforming game set in a mysterious jungle. For Speedrunners - can you beat the public highscore? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plokoth.

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