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Games like The Light

Looking for games like The Light? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Forester, Rescue your chickens or Rebel Core: Awakens.

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  1. Forester is a serene blend of instrumental and 8-bit timbres, both traditional and soundscape-like. The soundtrack makes heavy use of the woodwind family of instruments, including the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, plus features for the piccolo and cor anglais, along with a solo violin and cello, harp, guitar, and other instruments—plus a set of magic8bitplug chiptune synthesizers. It accompa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forester.

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  2. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    This game is a story of a father who is left alone to take care of his chickens. You must use your skill to avoid all sort of forest creatures and to save all 10 chickens. Fight bosses, and be prepared for an epic finale. The game difficulty start from easy to hard making this game last for hours of fun gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue your chickens.

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  3. Early Development InformationThis game is in Early Development by a team of 3 developers working toward a 2-level demo -- this is not yet a complete game. The goal of playtesting the game and ultimately releasing a small demo this early into development is to gain the critical support and interest of players like you, that is needed to transition development from a part-time passion project into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Core: Awakens.

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  4. Symphone is a platformer set in a once-vibrant world now consumed by a mysterious force known as "The Silence." This dark power steals the voices of the creatures of Symphone, turning them into lost souls wandering aimlessly. Play as Euphony, a unique bunny without a voice, on a quest to collect these souls and restore the music and light that once filled the forest. Journey through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphone.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    The Gold River Project throws you and your friends on an epic camping survival adventure! Try to escape a grueling experiment across one of the largest private nature reserves in the Pacific Northwest. You are being watched, studied and manipulated at every turn. Solve the mysteries within and try to survive another day. CAMP SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSWelcome to Gold River! A remote camping adventure yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gold River Project.

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  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Survive the night in this Survival Horror environment as you navigate a Historic Robotics Facility by solving puzzles in various wings of the factory. By utilizing a Robotic companion called 'DOTT' you can open doors, activate terminals and more... Just make sure to look behind you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maxix Robotics.

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  7. 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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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    In this narative, first-person, survival horror game, the action is about a young man named Jason, who follows the steps of his friends to find them and to get them out of a mysterious cave that has its own ecosystem and is known by the locals of the West Village as the gate of hell. By doing so, he will find himself trapped into a dark place that is the home of the dark creatures and dark presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ungate.

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  9. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In Aphotic Descent, you play as a diver whose submarine crashed at the bottom of the ocean. With no other option for survival, you must make your way to a nearby underwater research facility facing terrifying creatures, all while descending deeper and deeper... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aphotic Descent.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    It's exactly what it sounds like. You are the tree! You are equaled by no other. Relax and be the best tree you can be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree Simulator 2020.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 296 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Aurora: A Child's Journey is a short and emotional game about the impacts of a huge environmental disaster through the eyes and feelings of a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora: A Child's Journey.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Elif is a 3rd person puzzle-platformer. You will experience a wholesome narration following the main character Elif. You will have to face challenges and succeed in all trials. But you won't be alone: your favorite friend and companion Crocus will be there to help you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELIF.

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  13. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A whimsical puzzle-adventure game set in the world of the bestselling Redwall books. In this third and final episode, seeking escape from Cheesfthief you find yourself beholden to a family of mysterious Stoats who may or may not be carnivores... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Legends of Redwall™: The Scout Act 3.

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  14. Imagine waking up on the dock of a floating village in the middle of a vast lake. You don't know who you are or why you're there. People recognize you and call you names, but no one knows your name. What you realize, as you continue your search, is that you find yourself in the midst of a war for power, one that you may be the architect of. You'll have to confront your inner self and harness your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacustris - The War over Water.

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  15. One evening, a small foal gets separated from the herd and finds itself deep in the forest. During the day, the woods seem quiet and almost friendly, but when night falls, everything changes: shadows grow longer, sounds become distorted, and the darkness feels as if it’s trying to reach your very heart. Gameplay Features Atmospheric side-view survival adventure focused on exploration and env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoofprints.

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  16. Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, presents No Rest for the Wicked, a unique and captivating action RPG set in a meticulously crafted world. The game features a Souls-style combat system where every blow matters, every choice is fateful, and every friend can join the fray. Play solo or with up to four players in online co-op. Ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Rest for the Wicked.

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  17. Summary         Unshrouded is a platformer game about pushing and managing blobs of light to defend yourself and rescue villagers from monsters. You have a set night time and you must be strategic about when to exit the light, when to move the light, what light sources to capture, and what villagers are worth saving. Gameplay         You play as a wizard character, called the Unshrouded, that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unshrouded (Team 3 F2025).

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  18. Teddy is a 40-year-old who’s super into conspiracy theories. Life was going pretty smoothly for him until one day he gets a call from his girlfriend, Mel, who breaks up with him. Mel says Teddy does nothing with his life except wake up at 2 PM, play video games all day, and listen to conspiracy theory podcasts. Heartbroken, Teddy has a moment of inspiration and comes up with a genius idea: he’ll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Earth Is Flat.

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  19. Argol II - Curse of Nemesis is an action, platform and adventure game. The action takes place in mythological times, after the battle against Kronoss (Argol - Kronoss' Castle). StoryNemesis, goddess of vengeance, offered Princess Harmony, guardian of the balance of the world, a mysterious bewitched necklace that plunged her into an eternal sleep. No one can wake her up and since that day, dark cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argol II - Curse of Nemesis.

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  20. "Hold The Light" is a mysterious 2D game where the night brings danger, reality unravels, and a siren holds the key to survival. Uncover hidden truths and confront the unknown as you navigate a collapsing world.                                                       I am excited to introduce Hold The Light, my very first video game project. This project represents a significant learning experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Light.

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  21. Content Warning: Dear player, before you continue to embark on this game´s journey, we ask you to consider the following: This game is shaped by themes of the protagonists´s grief of a loved one, loss, and struggles with accepting themselves... These themes were used to guide an emotional but abstract journey for both the protagonist and yourself to walk, or better "jump" through, and we would l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscurum - Light beyond the Nightmare's Veil.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Were.Wolf is a stealthy puzzle platformer where you play as a young man who is turned into a werewolf. Follow him through a dark and mysterious castle as he tries to reach the potion to lift the curse and escape. "I don’t remember much of that day, except that I was brought to a dark castle far away. Nothing but pain followed and I awoke, much later, in a monster’s body - my memories all a blur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Were.Wolf.

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  23. The year is 1347, and you had been living in the ever prosperous city of Marsellies in Southern France. Unfortunately this year was not your luckiest because the infamous Black Death arrived via ship and swept through the city. You unfortunately caught the plague, and eventually fell to its grasp. Leaving behind your best friend in the mortal realm, your dream of confessing your love is ruined. Wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plagued Dreams.

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

    Embark on the fantastic world of Oh Sheep!, a slapstick cartoon-style action game where you'll encounter crazy enemies. Sheep will be your salvation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh Sheep!: Baaaa.

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  25. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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  26. Explore beautiful world! The ball use to carefully calculated physics. Change the ball's material for explore beautiful world smoothly. Enjoy and I deeply wish that you feel better after playing my game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ball Flow: Nature and Light.

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  27. Zhazari VR Do you feel like diving into a world full of fantastic adventures? Then you've come to the right place! Zhazari is a game where many enemies are waiting for you, you will face orcs, ghosts and dark monsters. The inhabitants count on your endurance and strength in battle. You are the last hope to restore peace to the valley of Gherdania.Story In the past, Gherdania was full of life, peo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zhazari VR.

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  28. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    (French) Résumé Koda: Kiyomori's Guardian est un jeu de plateforme 3D/Aventure dans le folklore japonais avec un dimension poétique/onirique. Vous incarnez Koda, un tanuki (à ne pas confondre avec un raton-laveur !) gardien de la foret de Kiyomori.La forêt se décompose en 4 grandes zones distinctes protégées par des Entités divines. On y retrouve une zone de forêt, une composée de cascade, une t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koda: Kiyomori's Guardian.

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  29. The story begins with the main character Lewis being kidnapped and imprisoned far away from where he lives. After escaping the prison (tutorial level) you will realize that you are in a huge forest full of dark secrets. Lewis ran into an old house that he found, and luckily for him, electricity was still running. Find your way out of the most horrifying forest in this eventful story, packed with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Night - No Escape.

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  30. Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer that reimagines the birth of a legend. Step into the role of Anokye, chosen by destiny to unite the Ashanti people and bring light to a land shrouded in tyranny. When darkness falls on the Kingdom, one hero rises. Armed with a sword, staff, and sacred whisk broom, Anokye must battle through several stunning levels, from ancient villages and dense forests … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anokye.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In this intriguing story, players will take on the role of John, a man who is deeply concerned about his twin brother's sudden and inexplicable disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth behind this mysterious event, John embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown. Along the way, he discovers an ancient and ominous book that seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his brother's d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collection: Chapters of Fate Prologue.

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  32. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  33. Weave your way through the sugarcane fields of 1500s Cuba on a quest to rescue your mother, sneaking past or silently dispatching Spaniards along the way. You may just be one runaway slave, but you are armed with a blade—and the blessings of the Orishas. With the help of Orishas, and cowrie shells, get rid of the Colonizers stopping you from reaching your mom. Use Shango's lighting, Oshun's rain, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camino.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

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  35. A world where nature has erased every last trace of human life awaits. Dive into this fascinating metroidvania and find your way out of the Great Tree. Master your abilities, forge your own path, and face the dangers lurking along the way. Uncover what truly happened by piecing together history through the memories of those who witnessed our era collapse. Does humanity deserve another chance? Or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Bloom.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Songbird is a cinematic first-person narrative horror game set in the Appalachian forest. Take on the role of Dakota, a musician who must record their new album in a remote log cabin amidst a writer's block. Take caution, however. These woods were never empty... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Songbird.

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  37. Step into the haunting world of Ardena, a first-person survival horror game that will test your wits and courage. Alone in a shadowy forest surrounded by an eerie silence, your only solace is a flickering campfire. But the fire won’t last forever—it’s up to you to keep it alive. Survive the NightGather wood to fuel your campfire, your only shield against the encroaching darkness. The fire's glow k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardena.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,515 reviews

    Play as a big adorable dog and explore a hand-crafted winter forest with a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOGWALK.

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  39. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Power Sink is a Puzzle-Platformer, set in the depths of an underwater hydrothermal power plant. Explore and repair the station before it falls to pieces from the pressure of the sea and the heat from below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Sink.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    "Pathogen X" is an atmospheric first-person survival horror game in which you have to take on the role of a BRCI special agent named Aiden Clark. He goes on a deadly mission to an underground laboratory to prevent a biological threat and retrieve a sample of Pathogen X. Features Biological Threat: you will encounter various terrifying mutations caused by Pathogen X, and must fight for survival in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PATHOGEN X.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Restore color to the desolate islands of Farewell North, an open world journey where you play as a collie traveling with his owner. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, evade monsters, and free wildlife to bring color back to the 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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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    The Echo Paradox is a psychological horror game where you explore alternate universes each with different haunting entities. A TALE OF HUMANITY'S DARKEST DISCOVERY Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – the multiverse is real, but eerily devoid of life. As a daring volunteer for the Phaselink research group, you embark on a chilling journey, venturing into unknown parallel un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Echo Paradox.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    Their Land is an action-adventure first-person game with puzzles and an exciting story to experience. You play Jeremy, a 19 year old orphan who explores an untrodden island with his much older and more experienced friends. Will you fall victim to this fabled lands many perils? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Their Land.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    A playable demo of the game Overload, a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent. Version 2.0 is from March 2017. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload Playable Teaser.

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  45. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    53% User Score Based on 4,512 reviews

    Just another mission, or so you thought… until aliens from another dimension start invading Earth before a scientist with a crowbar hospitalizes you after wiping out your entire squad. Just when you thought you were finished, a man with a briefcase offers you the chance for another beginning. Hunt Down The Freeman takes you into a over 14 Hours journey, but this time player is being told a story o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to While 1: [WIP].

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  46. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 902 reviews

    Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquidators.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Nightmare on Azathoth is a dark game, in which you might not want to find the truth. Manage your base, scavenge, collect memory fragments, and collect resources to power up your spaceship to escape this planet. Death only brings an endless time loop, that restarts everything on the 4th day. You know you have to escape this planet, and this endless time loop. Yet there is something itching your min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare on Azathoth.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Hollowed tells the story of a woman who will do anything to bring her perished loved one back to the world of the living. Control Halia and her spirit Oco simultaneously on a single controller in this side-scrolling puzzle platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowed.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 87 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology in which you play as Paul, your casual 9 to 5 guy, lost in a forest after his day of work. Uncover stories of people who were trapped in Metsänpeitto before. Make use of what little items you come by to find out what’s happening in this eerie place and go back to your peaceful life before this malevolent forest consumes you. Featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lempo.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 614 reviews

    A short exploration/photography experience set in a realistically designed recreation of the renowned Japanese shrine, Fushimi Inari Taisha. *The game has been removed because it will be available as part of "Lushfoil Photography Sim", coming soon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explore Fushimi Inari.

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