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Games like The Gnawing Hunger

Games like The Gnawing Hunger

Games like The Gnawing Hunger

Looking for games like The Gnawing Hunger? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Acolytes of Arachne, Shadow of the Serpent Lord or The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition.

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  1. "Acolytes of Arachne" The cult of the spider goddess has finally found Her ancient temple. But will they be able to reach their goddess? WASD/Arrow Keys: Move Space: Jump P: Pause Q/E: Select Previous/Next Character F: Fling Fire Left Shift: Long Leap H: Unhallowed Hymn  X: Shattering Screech Design, Art, Writing, and Code by Alexander Kazazis https://fallingwallgames.itch.io Music by Tony Long… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acolytes of Arachne.

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  2. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    "Shadow of the Serpent Lord" (c) 2023 Alexander Kazazis This was the day Shuloran the Brave was supposed to be married to Erishinda the Fair. Instead, he woke up with the head of a crocodile and was cast out by the King! Now he must fight through the Temple of Gargameshna, placate the Lord of Serpents, and find his way back to his betrothed. AD / Arrows: Move Space / X: Jump S / Down Arrow: Crouch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Serpent Lord.

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  3. An eldritch sci-fi whodunnit jam game. Five different resolutions to the mystery! The Post-Jam Edition (v1.1) incorporates bug fixes and additional polish. There is now a proper ending, and the Game Over screen displays hints. -WASD/arrow keys to move. -Mouse to aim. -Left Mouse Button or Left Control to fire at enemies. -Space to interact with objects. -Escape or P to pause & view your inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Derelict Orpheus: Post-Jam Edition.

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  4. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Wishlist The Full Version About the GameABOUT THIS PROLOGUE Skeletons, Celestial Beings, Magic Swords and a vast beautiful world created in pixel art. All this together with an adventure full of mysteries and puzzles that cannot be told in just one story. Here is a brief summary of what can be found in Abyss The Forgotten Past. Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue, is the begining of Leonnor's Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue.

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  5. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 13 reviews

      X-YZE (pronounced "excise") is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.   CLICK FOR CONTENT WARNINGS (a little spoilery)psychological manipulation, anxiety, panic attacks, gender/body/identity dysphoria, depression, dissociation, mild body horror, suicidal ideation FEATURES Play as a creature! Bump combat Mostly linear servers (aka levels), each with unique types… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-YZE.

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  6. Death Hunt About The Game The Game Is a bit puzzles, a bit platforming, mixed with a good story, metroidvania elements and some humor. You are but a humble human who is helping DEATH get stronger, by finding new and exciting ways to die. A game created in 10 days for the gamedev.tv 2022 game jam! Controls Keyboard: WASD / Arrows To Move And Jump.Spacebar to jump.Enter to continue dialog / pause /… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Hunt.

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  7. This version is deprecated. Please try the Post-Jam edition, with bug fixes and added features. -WASD/arrow keys to move. -Left Mouse Button/Left Control to fire at enemies. -Space to interact with objects. -Escape to pause & view your investigation notes. An eldritch sci-fi whodunnit jam game. Created in 72 hours for Mini Jam #73. Five different resolutions to the mystery! Theme: Power. Limitatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Derelict Orpheus.

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  8. Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

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  9. Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

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  10. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    aMAZE Dark Times is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with cool soundtrack and timer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE Dark Times.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  12. ≽^•⩊•^≼  You, the Cat, are the son of a cat named Meow. Nothing else is known to you. You have 9 lives. The castle has thousands of ways to take them. Can you recover your memory and escape? What awaits you in the castle's labyrinths: Story: You awaken in a cold and gloomy castle, not even knowing your name. How did you get here? What do these walls hide? The answers lie at the heart of this d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MeowSon.

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  13. My Entry for the Triple Trijam 2020! What is the Triple Trijam? The Triple Trijam is a variation of the Trijam, a weekly gamejam where you try to make a game from scratch to a theme in just 3 hours! In the Triple Trijam you first do the same, make a game in 3 hours. But then you spend another 3 hours to imporve your game and then another final 3 hours to make the final build. And you get three the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snakebomb.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Rightfully, Beary Arms is a bullet hell roguelite that is about more than collecting loot, dying, and then losing everything. Carefully choose enemy upgrades against your own. Plan your dungeon crawl tactfully to gun through unique factions of enemies and strategically preserve loot after death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rightfully, Beary Arms.

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  15. Lost Gorga is a captivating puzzle adventure where players collect translation tokens to understand hints that help you progress. Immerse yourself in a world of exploration and brain-teasing challenges as you uncover the mysteries of Lost Gorga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Gorga.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loplight.

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  17. Escape a bizarre world by rotating the universe. Use portals, physics, time, and clones as floors become walls, walls become ceilings, left becomes down, and right becomes up. You manipulate time and space at will, but do you have the mind to solve the warped reality that imprisons you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Z Axis: Continuum.

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  18. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 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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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Story Sean and Belle are on their way to visit their son for his birthday but suddenly they wake up in a mysterious world. Lost and confused, the couple ventures out into the unknown to find out where they are and where their son is. Gameplay In The Lost Son is a puzzle platformer where you play as two characters that you can switch between. Each character has a unique interaction with color. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Son.

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  20. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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  21. Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Now she must go on an adventure to retrieve her key and get home! Judy's Adventure is back with brand new art, a new expanded story, extra levels, and more!  This game was made in GB Studio 3.2 About the game: Judy's Adventure DX is an enhanced version of, Judy's Adventure, a game for Game Boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judy's Adventure DX.

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  22. https://sa.mxtappz.net/          Stomp Arena is a multiplayer side-scroller platformer with retro pixel art-style graphics. It is based on and similar to platformer games of the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog, but also features elements from modern games such as Call of Duty and Fortnite. The game is currently in alpha; however, it is already very stable and has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stomp Arena.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    New! Supporter Version, as originally available exclusively on the Patreon! This is a unique version with a single extra cosmetic with a unique effect, meant as a bonus Thank You for people who really want to support the game. It also has the funny version number. Quest users may have to uninstall the existing version and restart their headsets if they already have v1.70 installed due to platform … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuddle Kobold: Just a Bite.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    BUY ON STEAM!! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/gZPytk6ks9! Follow the twitter: https://twitter.com/eggascent!! Speedrun.com: https://www.speedrun.com/egg_ascent!!! Early access!!! Paid version has 102 more levels!! (hard mode included)Full roadmap on the discord!! Game is in active development. A momentum based platformer where you use your ability to suck up and spit out different colored e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egg Ascent.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Due to issues, the HTML version of the game has not been updated to the latest version (v0.3.0) on itch.io. The updated HTML version can be played on Newgrounds, but you can also download the Windows version here as well.NOTE; This game is very early in development, a lot of things might change maybe. Let me know if you have any issues. Also, if the game runs too slow for you, try disabling VFX an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNITRES LUCID - Early Prototype.

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  26. A/D or Arrow Keys to Move Space to Jump Left Mouse Button, E or Enter to Fire P to Pause Sir David the Learned has been stranded while researching the fire-resistant, birdlike life-forms on a strange volcanic planet. Can you help him escape?Design, Art, Coding by Alexander Kazazis https://fallingwallgames.itch.io Music from the Ultimate Game Music Collection (Unity Asset Store) Color palette: Cora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of the Aviforms.

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  27. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    [graph_harvest] Made in 9 days for Godot Wild Jam 83! Consume a world of shapes as you build a portable node-based factory to rack up bigger and bigger numbers! Estimated play time: 30-60+ minutes Saves are fully functional - feel free to pick the game up and put it down whenever, or even transfer between computers or between web and desktop. Auto-saves occur at the end of every cycle. Follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [graph_harvest].

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  28. A sci-fi platformer in which a simian swordsman teams up with an alien princess to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lloyd the Monkey 2.

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  29. OverviewProject Delta is a new unique concept of a Procedurally Designed Metroidvania. At its core it utilizes a fresh procedural generation technique inspired by Map, Area, and Item Randomizers of the Retro Metroidvania classics. The key twist being the game allows you to decide the order of your power-ups, and in turn, the shape of the world itself. Embark on an epic journey, uncovering map stru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Delta.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Defragmented is a lightning-fast cyberpunk action RPG with a pulsing synth soundtrack. Welcome to Entropolis – New World, Bad Blood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defragmented.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A mining space station doesn't respond to communications. An investigator tries to find out what happened to the crew. Void Mine is a zero-gravity narrative action adventure full of danger and mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oculto.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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  33. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    This Cthulhu Mythos RPG is a retro styled horror RPG containing modern elements. What terrors await you in the abandoned mansion...? Create the protagonist "YOU" to your liking. Select your companions and unravel the mystery of the mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Mythos RPG -The Sleeping Girl of the Miasma Sea-.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to hell! Your suffering will commence in a moment... You have been eternally damned to keep the Insatiable Devil alive by feeding him the blood of the wicked as they descend into hell. FEATURES: • ARCADE STYLE ACTION • INSPIRED BY CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM AND DANTE'S INFERNO • LO-FI RETRO INSPIRED AESTHETIC • "TATE" MODE GAMEPLAY (VERTICAL/PORTRAIT) • ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Devour Alive.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    An elegant, block-pushing puzzle game with clean design, exploring the question, "What makes a good puzzle?" Set across multiple, beautiful worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzledorf.

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  36. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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  37. Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding summer.

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  38. On the coldest night of the year, Tom Hale leaves his cabin for the first time since the accident. He’s only going down the ridge to his neighbors’ house for dinner; a short walk, if not for the storm. But the forest remembers what he buried in it. To the Bone is a cinematic, fixed-camera survival horror set deep in the snow-covered wilderness of northern Canada. It’s about what the cold takes f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To the Bone (1998).

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  39. WASD/Arrow Keys to Move 1-3 to Select Weapon Aim with Mouse Cursor Left Click to Attack Left Shift to Dash E to Interact R to Use Radio H to Use Health Kit F to Activate/Deactivate Flashlight The Story so Far Twelve miles beneath the surface of Mercury, a honeycomb of mines burrows deeper into the crust every year. Dr. Sandra Emmental of Jupiter has been dispatched from the Eighty Moons … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight in the Mines of Mercury.

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  40. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This is a new updated Demo of Palins Fate with more bug fixes and more content! Follow and support the games development on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/sorceressgamelab Follow the upcoming Kickstarter Page: KickstarterPage Welcome to my new action RPG Palins Fate! In Palins Fate you play a wizard who has to find the lost soul of the king inside your kingdom. The king has been put in a deep sleep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palins Fate.

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  41. How to play ? Use your keyboard arrows to move the character around. Press C to go to the next dialog and confirm. Press X to skip the dialog animation. What is this game ? This game was created for the Vim Game Jam (November 8th 2024 to November 18th 2024). The Jam Focus was “Racing”. The game was not forced to be a racing game, so I wanted to do something inspired by MINIT. The op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Loop.

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  42. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    There's a bug in a certain room in the Audience Engagement Update that can lead to a game softlock. 1.1.1 fixes the problem and is now active on browser builds and being uploaded to downloadable builds as we speak. Sorry for the inconvenience! Presenting Friday Night Death Slot, the only TV game show where our participants die for realsies! Play through six-second platforming challenges, while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Death Slot.

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  43. Lost at sea on a strange alien planet called Earth, your goal is to return to your home planet Circanoid in a galaxy far, far away. Fight your way through a number of challenging levels and ultimately defeat the ancient Guardian lurking in the depths of space. Unlike traditional games in the Breakout genre, your paddle moves in a circle rather than left and right, making for an interesting challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circanoid.

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  44. For the best experience, play the desktop version. WebGL can struggle to keep a steady framerate. Also, run the game fullscreen in the dark and with headphones for maximum immersion. If you're having trouble finding the objectives, click here to view a topdown map! About Into The Abyss is a 6DoF game where you investigate a sunken city and what lurks beneath it. Control your submarine, perform t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Abyss.

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  45. *This game is a submission for Scream Jam 2022+1* Story As a member of the emergency cryosleep crew aboard Nova Station, you awaken in the your pod only to find yourself alone. Warning lights illuminate the dark station and signs of struggle are scattered throughout the station. An ominous presence lurks in the shadows. The last crew member has left a cryptic message. Equipped with a flashlight, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep space dread.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    [Content Warning: Suicidal thoughts, depression][Fullscreen recommended! [U] Key to toggle at any time, or use the itch.io button in the lower right] June Mejos became a Magical Girl soon after moving to Basin Lake City. But after a traumatic incident, she’s plagued by nightmares and doubt. As her conviction to continue fighting the darkness wavers, her nightmares become more vivid and terrifying.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dream of Dusk.

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  47. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    By the year 2093, a decades long increase in global temperatures has uncovered most of the landmass of Antarctica. The habitable regions of this new continent have been divided up and sold to the highest bidder. Entirely new cities are stomped out of the ground, surrounded with lush gardens and supplied by local produce. Business is booming for manufacturers of heat lamps and fertilizer. In the af… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thawing.

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  48. blast your way through hordes of enemies to destroy the mainframe! earn credits by defeating foes, but don't forget to extract them before you die in battle. small shoot em up for the snappy game jam 2023 - summer edition. !! UPDATE !! there is a new Version for Computers with integrated GPU's and/or older CPU's that experience performance issues and strange camera behaviour: Extractor hotfix v1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extraktor.

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  49. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Zly.ii is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi), commonly compared to such games such as Myst. This new episode can be played without knowing the previous games, the necessary story elements being brought through various texts, but of course knowing the other epi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.II - The Hacked Station.

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

    Welcome to KNOCK-OUT ARCADE! This is a 2D retro-inspired fighting game with easy-to-pick-up controls and stylish combos. The game takes place at a famous arcade, owned by a dangerous businessman.  Each character has their own playstyle and combos, making for a diverse roster and allowing players to express themselves. The game has a simple 4-button attack layout: light, medium, heavy, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNOCK-OUT ARCADE (version 0.6.1).

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