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Games like The Darkness Within

Games like The Darkness Within

Looking for games like The Darkness Within? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Light the Summit, Drainage Ltd. or Last Legacy.

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  1. Take on the quest to light the flame at the peak of the mountain to bring light and joy to the Moth Kingdom. Face a variety of foes in turn-based battles, interact with NPCs along the way and level up as you journey ever forward. References abcmaxofficial. (2022, June 6). Knife Stab Sound Effect [Sound]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/knife-stab-sound-effect-36354/ Abyssmal. (2022, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light the Summit.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For all your legit plumbing needs. wasd to move, mouse for camera  Torch and Sword Games Jack Grant and Christian Woolford Assets used: Art Bus Stop by Elbolilloduro -  https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/bus-stop"Character_ Female_01" (https://skfb.ly/oLFV8) by Elbolillo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Halloween by Elbolilloduro - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drainage Ltd..

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  3. The leyend begins  The tyrannical Kingdom of Solheim haunts your home. Obtain the symbol of power, the demon sword of Kalik, reputation and above all the ultimatum of the legacies awaits you. Controls WASDE,RMouse Specs  Unity game for Windows Credits  1.     Tipografía. Cool Text. Fuente : https://es.cooltext.com/ Licencia: Cool Text es un generador de gráficos GRATUITO para páginas web y en cual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Legacy.

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  4. ES: Eres una exploradora dentro de una cueva llena de murciélagos. Esos tiernos animalitos no le hacen daño a nadie. Pero el guano… esa cosa te da pesadillas, así que debes evitarlo a toda costa. También eres alérgica a tus propias flechas. Te mueves con las teclas A o D del teclado o con las flechas direccionales o sticks de un gamepad. Se dispara con la barra espaciadora o la tecla W del te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CavePanic (Demo).

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  5. Welcome to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet! Quick Summary: Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet is a top-down shooter with random spell attacks depending on what your spell dice roll every few seconds. Eat more food to gain more dice. Imagine this like a simplified Vampire Survivors with constant random rotating attacks. Made for GMTK Jam 2022 "Roll of the Dice". Mild Violence Warning - Contains bones and lots o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet.

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  6. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  7. Explore a Dungeon filled with monsters and all kinds of mysteries! Your fate is decided by the rolls of the dice! Can you survive the dangers that await you? Do you find the key that will release your captivity? Good luck, soldier! Developed by HeaDiii (Marcel Schyma) License Stuff: Dice by Delapouite https://game-icons.net/tags/dice.html Character Character Animated by Quaternius https://poly.p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Dice and Men.

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  8. Drivers & Dragons is a boardgamey-inspired game jam submission made for the National Road Safety Week Game Jam 2022  ---- Visit the 9 Areas of this map, and collect the pieces of the National Road Safety Week message. But be careful. If your characters become too fatigued, or otherwise unable to drive, it's a GAME OVER.  ---- I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead. I will re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drivers & Dragons.

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  9. Amara: The Unmaking The Crucible is gone. The land is breaking. And you’re running out of time. Amara: The Unmaking is a dark-fantasy, pixel-art, side-scrolling action platformer where tight movement, hazards, and enemies collide—and your Blink teleport turns survival into a skill you can master. About This Game For generations, the Order of the Crucible protected the Crucible of Creation—an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amara: The Unmaking.

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  10. CONTROLS:  WASD - movement Mouse - camera Space - jump (you can bounce off walls, which reduces fall damage. you don't need to press anything for this) Left Click - place checkpoint.  Right Click (hold!) - after channeling, you heal. Believe! R - reset game  You can find additional control information below, which might be helpful if you feel lost but it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchfall.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This project is in very early alpha and many assets are placeholders, albeit the core elements are present and is in a playable state. It's the year 20XX, a futuristic yet stagnating world is suddenly and inexclicably confronted with a mysterious crisis, as reportedly, an army of 'walking dead' have begun sweeping the planet, in swarming numbers and dressed in bizarre old-fashioned war attire. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anges de Mons Alpha.

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  12. Kosuzu's adventure. This is a Touhou fan project. Collect all coins to finish the level. I am a beginner in making games, so this is kinda buggy and pretty bad.  There is blocking, but it isn't really useful, as they're no blockable enemies (you can stop the damage though). This game supports gamepad input. GamepadKeyboardfunctionASpaceJumpXKAttackBJBlockYLStun Enemies Assets Used: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kosuzu's Adventure.

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  13. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A misterious room,A birthday cake,Someone is there, ESCAPE. Use headphones -> best experience This game was made for Low Effort Jam #14Theme: Birthday > Controls [WASD] to move[Mouse] to look around[Left mouse button] to interact with objects.[ESC] to remove mouse focus from the game. Credits Tools - Unity 3D- AUTODESK Maya 3D- Adobe Photoshop- Adobe Substance Painter Sounds - [Dark Ambience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Your Birthday.

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  14. An open-world, action-adventure game slice focusing on player exploration and visual effects. This project was designed and developed by two university students as a final piece. This game is by no means perfect and we had some issues with the packaged project that don't appear in the editor so if there are any bugs we apologise! However, this game is sixteen-weeks of trial and error and we hope y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Road More Travelled.

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  15. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Last Stand is a tower defense game I made for the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2022. The theme was "Death is Only the Beginning", so naturally I did something with the undead. This is the first game jam I've participated in and it was a good experience. For the first couple days, I was trying to do something completely different and was frustrated that I might not be able to complete it. After some thinki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stand.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    GOD demands Gabriel to descend to Earth and do his bidding. Gabriel can use his sword infinite powers to take GOD's enemies, or he can pick up and use the weapons of man to exact GOD's will. Do you have what it takes to be God's sword arm? A SAWD Games production. This game was made in three days for Mini Jam 119: Heaven2, missing the initial deadline by about three hours.  This was our second … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Intervention.

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  17. 64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You receive a letter from your Aunt Ethel. She’s in danger, and she needs your help. Explore her cabin in search of clues to find where your aunt has hidden herself and what exactly she’s hidden herself from. I Can Hear Them Coming is a top-down, pixel-art experience that will take players only a few minutes to complete. I created this "game" to learn about Unity scene management, pixel art an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Can Hear Them Coming.

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  18. Twinstick Tarantula This was my submission for an assignment in a programming commercial game engines college class. The assignment was to create the next big survival game. The art style, points, and feel were open but the core mechanics must be familiar to Vampire Survivor players. The player must control a character that is avoiding and shooting oncoming enemies. Each enemy that is elim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinstick Tarantula.

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  19. You play as a character trying to save their beloved from certain death. One day, a mysterious shaman shows up at your door, promising you a cure for your beloved using a certain ritual. You must collect all the necessary items from the abandoned church in town while going through some minigames. Try to discover what the background story of the church is while you're at it. Talk to NPCs until… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual.

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  20. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Intervene is a short, narrative-driven game about moral choice, responsibility, and timing. You play as an ordinary person who suddenly gains the ability to freeze time — but only when the world around you becomes chaotic. In these frozen moments, you are given a limited window to move, observe, and decide whether (and how) to intervene. When time resumes, the consequences of your choices unfold … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTERVENE.

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  21. First time loading might take a while. This is a project developed for the GDIM 61 course at UCI. The characters in this game are directly modeled after the character of the game Arknights by Hypergraph. We do not own any of those character designs. This game will not be used for any commercial purposes.  We are indeed fans of Arknights though, do try that game out! Controls [LMB] for selec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GDIM 61 Project.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    this game was made for game studio i's physics game assignment. story you're a big mech bot in a small building world. deliver your passengers to their destinations. please try not to destroy their homes in the meantime. controls W to move forward, S to move backA to turn your hips left, D to turn your hips rightArrow keys to turn your view in that directionR to reset your view in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to trekmech.

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  23. This game was created as a final project for Game Development I at Arizona State University. The dungeons and forests of Manic Mage are not for the faint of heart, you need to use your spells to keep on fighting. You need to escape this horrid place, by scavenging your way out.  In Magic Mage, you play as one of 3 mages to progress through the dungeon fighting powerful enemies as you go. Elimina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manic Mage.

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  24. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls: Movement = Arrow Keys or WASD and  SpacebarI Need Aqua is about a dehydrated man ( Marvin) who is dying from thirst. Will you help Marvin find his water? Hurry before time runs out and his reserve is empty. Be aware of the enemies and obstacles you may face along the way! This is my second game and second Jam submission ever! Thanks for playing! Team: Me, Myself and I - Solo Dev Game E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Need Aqua.

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  25. Run around in the Aussie outback, punching evil dropbears in the face. Story There once was a young property developer, with grand visions of urban sprawl and rows upon rows of the same generic houses. One night, the young property developer prayed for the death of every native animal that held back his development plans while dreaming of miles upon miles of open fields with not a single tree in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Drop From The Trees!.

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  26. About: Entry for the Second Jam Generation jam which theme was survive. A 2D  top down view game with survival elements. Keep the energy bar replenished by eating apples found on some of the trees after destroying them. Gather materials from around the dark forest, remeber that some things will be harder to destroy. Search the final spot, where the ladder could be built. And escape! Know more abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive The Night.

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  27. On this page, we will upload the active build for the course Web-Engineering of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg winter term 22/23. The project is supposed to use WebXR to provide an interactive multiplayer experience. We are trying to create an asymmetrical VR vs. regular PC Players brawling type of game. The project is now turned in. It is still buggy and the networking is not smooth, but it presents … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feigenbaum.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WrestleFury is a physics-driven wrestling brawler where timing, positioning, and reversals matter. Land strikes, chain grapples into and use the ring’s chaos (and ragdoll physics) to your advantage !Teaser:  How to Play?Just connect controllers or keyboard and wear down your opponent and score a pinfall to win. The game will recognize number of players based on connected devices Working Mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WrestleFury.

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  29. Explore space from a top-down 2D perspective! Discover planets, travel through wormholes and dodge asteroids, but don't run out of power! Explode asteroids to get more power. How long can you survive? Credits:  Krish Raval - Main Theme Music Jovani Calvillo - Title Screen Music / Solo Developer Google Fonts - Audiowide (SIL Open Font License Official Text) https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Audi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observation Station.

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  30. The heroes are out fighting, but you've got a potion shop to take care of! Navigate your potion shop to craft and mix potions to satisfy your customers! And hey - who said the heroes were the only one who could enjoy the potions? Drink some potions yourself to gain various benefits and make your job easier! Features: Fast, frantic, top-down 2D item-carrying gameplay! 7 challenging levels, with inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Panic.

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  31. Another job to deliver valuable research material to remote science station. What can go wrong? Little adventure story in space. No words, just images. Game is fully completed and have about 10-30 minutes of gameplay. Hope you will like it. I decide to change gameplay from arcade to adventure game because its more interesting for me. Also you can find here such features as:  A lot of n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trouble Cargo.

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  32. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Ocean Adventurer How to play Navigate the dolphin via arrow keys or corresponding letters (W, A, S, D). Pressing spacebar or Y makes her jump. Navigation via gamepad should also be possible.  You can find the story behind the quest in the about-menu. Sometimes, you need to jump to avoid obstacles. This will cost energy. But if the dolphin finds some fish to eat, she will replenish. Be careful no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Adventurer.

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  33. First World Problems is a short game about facing small modern-day problems, made for ZenoJam (this is our first game!). Play as an unnamed character who feels daunted by these problems as they face a few common issues. The game will give short hints to guide you through each minigame. Attributions: Audio Background music: sad electric guitar loop for background music by Garuda1982 -- https://free… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First World Problems.

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  34. A Roguelike made for Trijam #226. Can you eliminate all of the dungeon's monsters without paying the ultimate price? Progress through rooms and pay a blood sacrifice to unlock random upgrades to your wizarding abilities, such as bonus fire rate or more bullets cast per shot! I suppose you could say, You gain a little, you lose a little Clearing a room without taking any damage will heal you by one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paid In Blood.

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  35. Introduction "Action Survivor" is a hack-and-slash game created using the Unity game engine, falling into the defense genre. The development of this game was heavily inspired by the "Vampire Survivors" game. This game features an inventory system and incorporates RPG elements where players can level up and enhance their attributes.(Although items acquired persist after completing a stage, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Action Survivor.

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  36. Help Slime Jr. who has been separated from his lifelong friend John, to find his way back to his home by navigating throughout the house! Given enough moisture and water sources, Slime Jr. is capable of growing in size, expanding his perception of his surroundings and ability to ricochet himself from projectiles he can shoot! Slime Jr. is also capable of duplicating himself to make a perfect copy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimeward Bound.

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  37. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on a dynamic cosmic odyssey in Void Scout, where ever-changing tactical challenges and procedural level generation keep the adventure fresh. Customise your playstyle with a versatile arsenal and cybernetic upgrades, experiencing accessible epic journeys in just 15 minutes. Crush once-formidable enemies with powerful weapons, turning every corner into a potential surprise in this thrilling s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scout.

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  38. Finalized Release: https://maryam-teima.itch.io/telltale Mysterious manifestations have transformed an illustrated novel's world into a boss-invested, hostile environment.  YOU, Hero, the protagonist of the book, have been asked by your village to defeat the inhabiting monsters and uncover the mystery behind this sudden transformation.Objectives:Interact with Npc's, collect Resources to restore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TellTale.

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  39. Browser version removed - not working!Please use the Windows version. Download the zip all the way down at the bottom, extract and open .exe file. The game should start from there and boot you into the start menu in windowed mode.   Premise: You find yourself in a dungeon containing one of the Life & Death shards. Would you claim its power and become an agent of balance or simply try and escape w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Coil.

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  40. Repository Assingment for the Videogames and Entertainment Software 20/21 subject of the University of Oviedo. This little project intends to be a very light version of The Binding of Isaac with the player control of Enter the Gungeon. That's it. The game will feature unlimited floors made with interconnected rooms filled with enemies. Killing those enemies and entering treasure rooms will gain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parting of Sarah.

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  41. This is the project's page for Frost Crest, the game I'll be working on this month of february 2022 for the OGA Winter gamejam!It has been made exclusively with OGA assets (or with assets I created and I released/will release on OGA) recolored with the NES color palette for a sweet retro feel.Keyboard controls (to be reworked ):Move : arrow keysW : jumpQ: inspectX: attack Knightess Lucy has been s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost Crest.

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  42. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  43. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  44. Overview After a storm sweeps through the forest outside Mapleford, Larry finds himself lost in a drainage system. Help guide Larry on a journey to find his way back to his home after getting lost in the storm! Pitch Play as a platypus swept away by a storm and lost in the storm drains of a busy town. Your goal is to guide the platypus back to its home at the top of the river dam, solving puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Platypus.

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  45. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made for GMTK Game Jam 2022 How to play: WASD to move, Mouse to aim, Left-click to shoot. Once you've destroyed all of the enemies in a wave, a dice inventory screen will appear. Use the mouse to drag dice between the different slots. This screen is divided into two halves; on the left is your ship, where you can mount dice as weapons to boost your firepower. On the right is your stockpile, with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risk Tolerance.

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  46. The Castle (prototype)Version 1.0By: Joni Pääskynpää What is this game?-----------------------The Castle is a prototype showcase of a game that´s been inspired by games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake and Unreal Tournament. It's a 3D FPS shooter with some light exploration. Kill or be killed — can you survive The Castle? How to play?----------------The game plays like your typical 90´s FPS game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Castle (prototype).

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  47. Welcome to Drill Diver A speedrunning platformer with a drill. You play as Experiment 1257 or Bit! Bit has a drill for an arm and can use it to dash through the air and burrow underground. Use your drill to dash through enemies, launch in and out of the ground, and finish levels as fast as possible! This is a showcase of the mechanics and ideas in the project, featuring a tutorial level, 3 levels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Diver.

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  48. A simple puzzle game about exploring different perspectives and navigating through a perilous world.  The protagonist's perspective might vary slightly from what the reality is - click on other people to see the world through their eyes, and work out how to get through each level. Collect all the mushrooms before heading to the portal to finished each level. Game is controlled through WASD + Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust Your Eyes.

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  49. AlamCera is a 2D-pixel art platformer that implements elements of action and adventure, across four levels, each inspired by iconic tales from Malay folklore.  It is developed for my final year university project and aims to promote traditional Malay stories or fairytales with a global audience, highlighting the moral values passed down through generations. You play as Budi, a loyal palace g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AlamCera: A Malay Folklore Mobile Game Development Based On Action Adventure Game.

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

    Summary Dungeon Crawl is an arcade action game where you play as a soldier trying to escape a randomly generated monster filled dungeon. Keep your torch lit by throwing coins in the sacrificial brazier or risk being lost in the dark dungeon forever. This is my first solo indie game project that I started back in February of 2025. I started this game as a way to test out and learn the different a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Crawl.

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