Games like The Downside
Looking for games like The Downside? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Egg Drop, The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2 or Worlds Within Worlds.
This is my submission to the Godot Wild Jam #28 (Theme: Egg) Github Repository: https://github.com/MrBundles/WildJam28_Egg.git Play as an egg trying to hatch and get back to the nest A Note: In typical game jam style, this is not so much a fully fleshed-out game as an exploration of several new mechanics and programming challenges. Further levels may appear in the future but for the time being pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egg Drop.
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This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.
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- 63%Game Brain Score63% User Score 19 reviews
A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.
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This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.
- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability78% User Score 275 reviews
Teeny Tiny Town! A Small cozy city puzzle builder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teeny Tiny Town.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story88% User Score 131 reviews
Puzzle Plunder is a Pirate themed match 3 game with stat building elements. Connect and match the icons to overcome obstacles as you sail the vast ocean in search of loot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Plunder.
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Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.
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- View Game96%Game Brain Score96% User Score 172 reviews
A platforming adventure about the colors of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colors of Your World.
- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding95% User Score 863 reviewsCritic Score 76%6 reviews
Relaxing puzzle with beautiful graphics and unique rules If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexologic.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability85% User Score 1,074 reviews
404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 404Sight.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability76% User Score 348 reviewsCritic Score 36%4 reviews
Four Sided Fantasy is a wordless, seamless experience where you use screen wrap to solve puzzles in ways you never thought about before. Remember in Pac-Man how you can go off one side of the screen and "wrap" to the other? In Four Sided Fantasy, the player has the ability to toggle this screen wrap on and off at any time. Each new season in the game brings a new twist to screen wrap. Just as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Sided Fantasy.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability86% User Score 298 reviewsCritic Score 77%17 reviews
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Semblance.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding90% User Score 860 reviews
Infinite fun About the GameSudoku (数独 sūdoku, digit-single) - is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 subgrids that compose the grid (also called "boxes", "blocks", or "regions") contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. 150 brain-teasing Sudoku… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙.
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Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music100% User Score 39 reviews
Cubicatch is a puzzle game where you control a cube, tasked with reaching the goal cube on intricate levels. The twist? You can only move from block to block, demanding strategic thinking for each move. What may appear straightforward at the outset becomes progressively challenging as new mechanics are introduced one after another. Good luck! CHANGE THE PERSPECTIVE Discover a variety of unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubicatch.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music75% User Score 32 reviews
Euclidean Skies combines marvelous architecture and turn-based movements to create a beautiful world with mind-bending puzzles. The game’s focus is on shifting and rotating the world to gain tactical advantage and overpower the enemies in 55 elegant, but incredibly challenging levels. Experience unique, mystical worlds with game-play completely twisted around, gorgeous graphics, smooth shadows, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Euclidean Skies.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story89% User Score 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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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability93% User Score 589 reviews
Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows is a minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out. The core of your movement is simple: move, jump, and climb, with your ability to turn into liquid allowing you to squeeze through tight spaces and dash across the rooms at high speeds. As you play, you'll discover abilities which let yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story88% User Score 264 reviews
From the creators of Natural Selection comes Zen of Sudoku, a relaxing, easy to play version of Sudoku for your PC. Relax with hand-painted Japanese-styled backgrounds, no timer and lush natural soundscapes. Teaches you the basics of Sudoku through advanced strategies like "naked pairs", "x-wing" and "locked candidates". Play unlimited puzzles, print them to finish offline and enter custom puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen of Sudoku.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding69% User Score 131 reviews
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsurity.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability91% User Score 10,726 reviews
Quaver is a community-driven and open-source competitive rhythm game with two game modes and online leaderboards. Create your own maps or challenge the world in online multiplayer matches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quaver.
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Boléresque Solve the puzzle by rearranging the score of Maurice Ravel's Boléro. Boléresque was created in one month for Games For Blind Gamers 4. Please rate the game and provide feedback! The game outputs text-to-speech using your device's screen reader, if one is detected. You can adjust or disable text-to-speech in the game's Options screen. Please see the Known Issues below. How to Play Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boléresque.
- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story78% User Score 218 reviews
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in IT? IT Specialist Simulator puts you in the shoes of an IT enthusiast, facing real-world challenges. Diagnose network and system failures, repair and manage IT infrastructure, and prioritize tasks based on SLAs. As you progress, you’ll choose a career path, from frontline support to high-level administration or IT management. In IT SPECIALIST SIMULATOR y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IT Specialist Simulator.
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- 55%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music55% User Score 51 reviews
Dimension Jump is a precision puzzle platformer, where you don’t just jump between platforms, you jump between dimensions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Jump.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story81% User Score 420 reviews
A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door. Create your own check point. 30 Levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disoriented.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding73% User Score 127 reviews
Take control of Zeb in this puzzle/platformer. He is a small energy based life form from space, known as a Plazma Being. While journeying through space to his home, Zeb was surprised to find that he was being kidnapped by aliens. They took him back to their planet and unceremoniously threw him into captivity. During this time a series of earthquakes shook the planet and wreaked havoc upon the alie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plazma Being.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding87% User Score 128 reviewsCritic Score 71%2 reviews
The Sun And Moon Made for Ludum Dare #29. Works best in Chrome and Opera. May contain bugs.If you use another browser please consider downloading the Windows Version. Now on Steam! A + D / Left + Right: move left and rightW / Up / Spacebar: jumpL Shift / R Shift / Z: actionEsc: exit to level select / exit to title screenR: restart levelM: mute/unmute audio twitter | email If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sun And Moon.
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- 59%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere59% User Score 181 reviews
The Flaws of Gravity is a first-person puzzle game where you change the direction of gravity to solve puzzles and uncover secrets in a labyrinth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flaws of Gravity.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story81% User Score 377 reviews
Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects, inspired partially by other parkour movement based games, as well as game-modes seen throughout various Source titles, such as surf, bhop and kreedz. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inertia.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story87% User Score 229 reviews
At first sight, Cubot is a puzzle-game with a minimalist gameplay, just move color cubes towards tiles of the same color. It's really easy, but it will be a torture for your mind to complete all levels of the game because the apparent simplicity of the game is in contradiction with the complexity of the level-design. Moreover, an important point in the gameplay is if you have multiple cubes, they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubot.
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- 38%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music44% User Score 36 reviews
2D plaformer with hardcore levels If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trio.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 3,298 reviewsCritic Score 74%8 reviews
Find us: Steam | Twitter | Newsletter | Facebook [Media 4045470] Hardcore Parkour! Cyber Hook is a fast-paced, 3D platformer that has you using parkour skills and a grappling hook to... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Hook.
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- 26%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics25% User Score 126 reviewsCritic Score 30%1 reviews
Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization88% User Score 3,266 reviews
Intralism - fast and hard arcade. Listen to music and match all notes. Master all the maps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intralism.
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- 29%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay29% User Score 155 reviews
Cavern escape is new platformer puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavern Escape.
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Who Move my key? is a fast-paced parkour game themed around the keyboard. Survive among constantly shifting key layouts and high-speed obstacles. Dodge danger, collect coins, and keep pushing for higher scores by purchasing upgrades and unlocking different gameplay forms and challenge content. You can also use the customization options you obtain to create your own keyboard style. Game ModesThe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who move my key?.
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Important Notice: Currently the Downloadable Build is unavailable due to a build specific bug, this is being worked on and the Dowloadable Version should be available, with the same content as the web build (with the differences mentioned below) as soon as possible. For now please enjoy the web build Welcome! Welcome to the page for my GameDev.tv Game Jam 2024 submission, this project was co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrofear: Apocalypse.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
**UPDATE 6/7/24: I want to thank everyone so much who has played and left feedback on my game. I was not expecting on getting much attention on this project, so I have been both overwhelmed and completely uplifted by seeing so many people play and enjoy my game. The general consensus seems to be that the game is too hard, so I have balanced the game considerably so that the first half will hopeful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Last Spell.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music100% User Score 29 reviews
ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR YOU About the Game After accidentally falling out of the nest, your objective will be to build a safe path for the egg to reach the end of the mountain without breaking it. Build the path your way; Levels with progressive difficulty; Pleasant color palette If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Cub.
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An absurd, flight-based platformer, you play as a wizard who already knows the magic, but isn't the best at using it. Learn to fly with no cartoon-y safeguards or easy spells: humans are squishy, and magic is hard. Current Build The current build includes 2 levels to build on previous mechanics. There are no new mechanics or feature changes. Controls When on the ground: AD to strafe, W to jump. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Is Hard.
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This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene. SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.
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- 46%Game Brain Score46% User Score 2 reviews
The browser version is the latest version of the game (1.4a). Enjoy! - Controls - Keyboard preferred! You might be able to play to the end with a controller, but you won't be able to cheat or manually reset without some custom bindings for the O and R buttons. Touch controls are disabled due to conflicting mechanics (1.1+), earlier versions innately have them for movement, but you won't beat the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reimu and the Fantasy Mirror.
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- 59%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music67% User Score 39 reviews
An exciting game, full of traps and mysteries to be solved in each of its 96 levels. In this hostile story you must put all your skills to the test to solve the hidden enigmas and lead Frank to the end of this compelling story in 2D. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drama.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability57% User Score 56 reviews
The Foretold: Westmark Legacy is Horror Deck Building game inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. Fight to investigate another day in this gothic horror adventure card game. Equip items and relics. Buy cards and use them wisely to survive what lurks in the darkest corners of town. Take a short and mind-bending dive into the unknown with a cozy horror atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Foretold: Westmark Legacy.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding54% User Score 164 reviewsCritic Score 60%5 reviews
Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.
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Help the frog to find a new home after seeing the forest being destroyed by human progress and its water invaded by dangerous creatures. Reach the other side avoiding the hazards and dangers. Move the tiles around and find one of the hidden paths that will lead you to your goal. Hoping Forest is a low poly tile-based puzzle game with a relaxing atmosphere where your goal is to find a safe hidden … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoping Forest.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability95% User Score 117 reviews
Explore a huge dungeon and collect items in this retro pixel art metroidvania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Dangerous Dungeons.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability90% User Score 411 reviews
Beautiful Sudoku puzzles by @konstructors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudoku Universe.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability91% User Score 3,669 reviews
Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour. You explore a dangerous grey land, unearthing coloured fragments on a journey to find your missing mother. As obstacles match the background, they disappear, creating new and exciting puzzles - full of peril, mystery… and colours unseen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hue.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization93% User Score 230 reviews
Cat Burglar is a short, light-hearted, stealth, puzzle platformer with a pet charity awareness campaign. Help Kat find her way into the Dogo Corps base to discover Major Bulls' master plan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Burglar: A Tail of Purrsuit.
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