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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Wander through a shifting simulation that feels both tragic and hilarious. Observe, interact, or simply exist as the world reshapes around you — a meditative, overstimulated reflection on what it means to keep going when everything’s falling apart. Part video game, part art installation, Sometimes to Deal With the Difficulty of Being Alive… is an interactive loop of coping mechanisms — a place whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes to Deal With the Difficulty of Being Alive....

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  2. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 188 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    When you awake, you find yourself in a mansion, where was the secret research center, is now a maze full of horrible zombies and deadly traps. You'll have to escape by overcoming your fears, collecting items, solving innovative puzzles and revealing the cruel truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Dust.

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  4. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Join Snoopy and the gang in an all-new mystery adventure packed with charm, clever puzzles, and heartwarming friendships! Step into Snoopy’s paws and detective hat as you explore the town, solve challenging cases, and uncover hidden secrets—with help from the lovable Peanuts gang. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 3,985 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 13 reviews

    On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mixtape.

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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiral.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Witness the rebirth of a genre in Lumo – a classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumo.

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  8. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    43% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Learn the ins and outs of one of the world's most dangerous professions. Searching, lockpicking, hacking, disarming, operating under pressure. Welcome to the typical day of Sapper. Courage is forged in the sounds of ticking bombs and the feeling of cold sweat on your back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapper: Defuse the Bomb Simulator.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A unique puzzle game with an interesting story. Witness the story of Josh Lattey while solving mind boggling puzzles using mirrors and reflections. Mirrorama offers an exceptional experience for puzzle game lovers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrorama.

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  10. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lethis - Daring Discoverers is an exploration and investigation game with a gameplay inspired by choose your own adventure books in an isometric 2D view where you can travel to unbelievable planets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethis: Daring Discoverers.

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  11. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 637 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Moncage is an adventure puzzle game, where the player will explore a lonely world trapped in a mysterious cubic device. Each face of this cubic device will display a different scene. The player will navigate through the island and the factory by finding the connections among the scenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moncage.

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  12. Game Cycle is a faux retro shareware collection with story elements!  As a recently-contracted games analyst, you are tasked by the CEO of Best Value Games to make sure the games set to be included in their upcoming release are up to code. You can get the job done by playing each game for a few minutes, or you could be thorough and try for bonus pay by completing every objective on the checklist. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Cycle.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,623 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 27 reviews

    A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Day of June.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    69% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    You awake on an unknown planet with amnesia. What are those horrific monsters? Who are these mysterious priestesses? Inspired by cult classics such as "Another World", "Flashback" and others, Dogolrax aims to surprise you in ways few games have. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogolrax.

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  15. The game is meant to be played in its downloadable version, not in its browser version. However, I still made a browser built-in, in case you have a powerful PC / your specific browser is compatible.  There's a known issue that the game may not load properly (or take a while/lag) on some specific browsers. If it ends up happening to you, I strongly advise downloading one of the two Windows version… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Me, 28 Years Ago.

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  16. Distant Lands: Earendel is 3D clicker about knowledge, memory and reality If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Lands: Earendel.

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  17. Set in the first century, The Father's Story is a visual novel which offers different perspectives of the birth of Christ and the events surrounding that night. It is a bold Christmas story which dares to ask the question: "What else happened?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Father's Story.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Discord About the GameSolve a-mazeBlaze in Space: Beat a-Maze combines arcade challenges with mazes, adding an electro beat to the mix. Each level is a handcrafted puzzle that you need to solve by finding an optimal route. The spaceship turns only when it’s about to hit a wall, so you need to plan and remember the path you want to take. Blaze through a-mazeOnce in motion, you need to think fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaze in Space: Beat a-Maze.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 122 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

    Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishbowl.

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  20. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Mat, a young rat, is willing to risk everything for love. Determined to reunite with Nat, a pet mouse, he secretly ventures to the upper floors of "the Giants" house. Longing for a new life on the "Outside", Mat's actions and the dark secrets harbored by his commune put both their lives in danger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Morphos is a psychological horror/adventure game in which you play as a man who has recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital after losing his memory. Upon returning home, your wife, a research scientist, out of compassion and a desire to keep an eye on you, arranges for you to join her team. Your workplace turns out to be a gloomy and mysterious underground complex where experiments w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphos.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The candy factory has been taken over by an army of pesky treats, and you’re the only one who can stop them! Grab your waffle gun and other weapons to blast your way through 8 expansive levels full of sugary foes, leading to an epic showdown with a powerful boss! Show them you have what it takes to restore order! If you know DOOM, you’ll feel right at home – it’s basically a sweet, frosting-cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fasthand.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Trapped in the misty sanctuary of San Andrés de Teixido, you awaken to whispers of an ancient cult and their unholy rite. As the veil between worlds begins to fray, explore, solve puzzles, and escape - before you become part of the ritual. In a mist-shrouded village of Galicia, ancient shadows stir as whispers of A Irmandade da Compaña echo once more. Long thought lost to time, the cult of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellkind.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE ENIGMA TRILOGY, CONCLUDING THE STORY OF THE ENIGMA MACHINE (2018) AND MOTHERED - A ROLE-PLAYING HORROR GAME (2021). SAY [HELLO] TO THE [NEW YOU] An exploration of reality, technology, and our place between them - [ECHOSTASIS] is an award-winning science-fiction horror first-person shooter with puzzle elements which acts as the climactic conclusion to the THE ENIGMA TRILOGY… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [ECHOSTASIS].

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 201 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    A charming, colorful adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to to a T.

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  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,303 reviews

    "There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Puppy.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Judero is an action/ adventure game inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders. You play as Judero, a Celt who can establish a rapport with the nature around him. Travel with Judero through a handcrafted landscape as he discovers there is an evil at work manipulating the unguarded. Fast and Fluid Combat. Strike, and dodge your way through a myriad of foes culminating in exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judero.

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  29. DETECTIVE Minerva Case is a crime deduction and solving game, with an adult and original story. Visit the crime scene, look for all the evidence and understand what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helianthus.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 361 reviews

    Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Universe for Sale is a sci-fi narrative experience about human relationships and self-acceptance, follow the stories of the nameless Master, a mysterious cultist and Lila the universes vendor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe for Sale.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Metamorphosis is a first-person puzzle platforming adventure. Wake up as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and use your newfound abilities and nimble legs to uncover the truth behind your mysterious transformation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metamorphosis.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

    Mechanic 8230 is an adventure game in the genre of Point-and-click. Help Mechanic find his robot friend RO-2 and unveil secrets about this destroyed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanic 8230.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    VIEW FROM BELOW! An emotional, story-driven RPG about a sad kid put through hell! Literally! Escape a nightmare world to save your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to View From Below.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    An old-school, tough-as nails classic linear 3D platformer with a faithful PS1 cartoony aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PsiloSybil.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 1,134 reviews

    Hyperbolica is a whimsical Non-Euclidean adventure with mind-bending worlds full of games, puzzles, mazes, and secrets! Immerse yourself in reality-warping geometries where lines can never be parallel, horizons are curved, and space grows exponentially. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperbolica.

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  40. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Buy The Forest Quartet on PlayStation Store. Experience life, death and jazz in this unique puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Quartet.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,402 reviews

    Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summerland.

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  42. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 3,395 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 6 reviews

    Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Gameplay is inspired by point-and-click adventure games (like the classic Monkey Island or King's Quest series, or more recently Telltale's Walking Dead series), but focused on characterization, atmosphere and storytelling rather than clever puzzles … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kentucky Route Zero.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,497 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. This is the journey of Kid, a teenager stuck between the limitations of innocent youth and the obligations of inevitable adulthood. The story unfolds when Kid discovers the local arcade – finding new worlds, and new meaning, in video games. For every visit to the arcade – every game uncovered, every move mastered, every demon defeated –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 198X.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    81% User Score Based on 252 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tron: Identity.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,896 reviews

    An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Dragon, Cancer.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    In Ho-Ho-Home Invasion (very nearly titled Santa Game Solid), play as Santa preparing his stealth skills ahead of the big night (Christmas Eve), delivering presents under trees, filling stockings, and making a swift exit - without getting caught! Whitepot Studios is excited to announce this free festive stealth micro-game, created especially for the festive season. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ho-Ho-Home Invasion.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 720 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 10 reviews

    Disneyland Adventures presents an interactive tour of the Disneyland theme park. The rides themselves come to life as motion-controlled minigames. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disneyland Adventures.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Induction is an abstract puzzle game about time travel and paradoxes. As you master its logic, Induction aims to rewire how you think about cause and effect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Induction.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 18,415 reviews

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Remains of Edith Finch.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    69% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Ilamentia is a first-person actiony puzzler, featuring 96 challenging mind-bender levels. Some rooms focus on brain-melting logic, others rely on sharp reactions, but many more will test the limits of every facet of your cognitive faculties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ilamentia.

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