Games like The Guilt and the Shadow
Looking for games like The Guilt and the Shadow? Here are top platformer recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with UNREAL LIFE, Dreaming Sarah or Iris.Fall.
1 View Game98%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, replayability98% User Score 552 reviewsIn "Unreal Life" , a young woman with amnesia seeks her lost memories, aided by a talking traffic light and the ability to read objects' memories. This atmospheric puzzle adventure game invites players to compare the past and present, solving mysteries and uncovering secrets on a journey through memory lane. Follow the girl and her unlikely companion to discover what awaits at the end of this emotional quest.
View Game2 View Game91%Game Brain Scoremusic, storyreplayability, grinding91% User Score 713 reviews"Dreaming Sarah" is a surreal adventure platformer game with puzzle elements, inspired by "Yume Nikki" and games like "Flashback." In the game, you explore the dreams of a young girl named Sarah, encountering a diverse cast of characters and a constantly changing environment. With its unique blend of horror and adventure, "Dreaming Sarah" offers an engaging and immersive experience for players.
View Game3 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability85% User Score 654 reviewsCritic Score 61%11 reviews"Iris.Fall" is a single-player adventure game with a good plot, featuring innovative "light and shadow" game mechanics that encourage solving puzzles in a monochrome world. Its fantastic visuals, masterful music, and compelling atmosphere create an unforgettable experience, as players explore a labyrinthine theater to uncover a mysterious connection to Iris, the protagonist. Find more games on the NExT Studios Steam page, and follow them on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
View Game4 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, stability83% User Score 510 reviewsCritic Score 77%2 reviews"Aporia: Beyond The Valley" is a first-person adventure game set in a mystical, ancient world. Players explore this beautiful but ruined land, solving puzzles to uncover the story of its lost civilization. With no combat or dialogue, the game emphasizes exploration and discovery in a serene, atmospheric setting.
View Game5 View Game61%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, replayability61% User Score 860 reviewsCritic Score 60%18 reviews"Toren" is a single-player fantasy platformer game with an intriguing story and pretty visuals. As Moonchild, you'll climb Toren tower, solving puzzles and battling monsters to find freedom, while the tree of life within the tower grows with you. With its dense atmosphere, stellar music, and highly emotional narrative, Toren brings poetry to life through its dark fantasy storytelling and award-winning art design. However, be aware of the numerous bugs that may hinder your experience.
View Game6 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding78% User Score 482 reviewsCritic Score 50%12 reviewsMinute of Islands follows the journey of Mo, a clever engineer tasked with saving her island home from a looming, ancient disaster. Players explore, solve puzzles, and interact with Mo's world, meeting fascinating characters and gaining powerful sea-song abilities. The game delves into themes of hope, isolation, and the human spirit's capacity for resilience, creating a memorable, atmospheric adventure.
View Game7 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, replayability71% User Score 110 reviews"Soulless: Ray of Hope" is a 2D pixel art metroidvania game where you play as a soul-less knight. Explore a vast interconnected world, fight challenging enemies, and discover the truth behind your existence. With no checkpoints or save points, every decision matters in this unforgiving yet rewarding adventure.
View Game8 View Game79%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storyreplayability, grinding79% User Score 264 reviews"Into The Gloom" is a first-person puzzle solving horror game that uses only black, white, and red colors to create a suspenseful atmosphere. The game features 18 levels with dynamic puzzles and terrifying events as you try to escape from "The Shadow." With five possible endings, players must prepare for a cinematic horror experience with headphones recommended for a more immersive jump scare-filled adventure.
View Game9 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability78% User Score 533 reviewsCritic Score 72%20 reviewsIn "Genesis Noir" , you play as No Man, a watch peddler in a universe on the brink of creation. After a love triangle misunderstanding leads to a jealous god firing a shot that becomes The Big Bang, you must explore and experiment with objects to prevent or destroy creation and save your love. The game features tactile puzzles and temporal exploration, with you jumping into pockets of time to change the course of events.
View Game10 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, monetization81% User Score 227 reviews"The Night is Grey" is a point-and-click adventure game set in a forest filled with strange wolves. As Graham, you must help a lost girl find safety while solving puzzles and uncovering a mysterious storyline. The game boasts traditional frame-by-frame character animations, digitally painted animated backgrounds, and a studio recorded music score. But remember, not everything is as it seems.
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