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Games like The Machine Planet

Games like The Machine Planet

Looking for games like The Machine Planet? Here are top platformer recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lifeless Moon, ShadowBringer or NYKRA: Before.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeless Moon.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Escape the underground research facility and discover the truth of your origin. ShadowBringer is a 3D stealth game where you take on the role of a shadowy monster. Awakened with no recollection of the past, a voice in your head whispers softly to you: "Get out of this place". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShadowBringer.

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  3. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    NYKRA has gone through some big changes, please read this: https://github.com/ENDESGA/NYKRA_Before/tree/main-------NYKRA is a narrative platformer pixelart game with puzzle and RPG mechanics set in an ever collapsing reality. You travel via a being named Keu through 7 different planets, unraveling the complex mess of reality ahead of you. But as you read through the alien literature, discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYKRA: Before.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Johnny Chainsaw is a narrative-driven indie platformer where players don’t have a jump button. Immerse yourself in this story of power structures, ethical dilemmas, and struggles in responding to change. Unravel the a destructive secret and decide the world's fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Johnny Chainsaw.

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  5. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    < add to wish list now~! SynopsisGet back your child who was kidnapped by penguins! The Final Penguin has sent his crew of snake penguins to capture you. They won't be easy to catch... Use the special camera to intercept them! PuzzlesThe camera-based puzzles have been powered up! Use a variety of newly added gimmicks to make your way through the hotel. What kind of new tricks have been added… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PENGUIN HOTEL 2 -Snake Penguin Ambition-.

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  6. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Fall down further. Find them where they have always been. Help them remember. Explore multiple worlds, solve mysteries, and set your retail-hardened will against a mysterious cosmic force in the second installment of the beloved videohole series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VideoHole: Episode II.

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  7. Story In 2040, reality as we know it undergoes profound changes. In a world where parallel dimensions have become part of everyday life, you are a brave explorer tasked with uncovering the mysteries of these enigmatic worlds. Working for a global research laboratory founded in the 1990s, your mission is to collect and decipher mysterious recordings on tapes scattered across various parallel world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "Otherworldly: Beginning of the Rift" Pre-Alpha.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 13,381 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 7 reviews

    The Talos Principle II is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Talos Principle 2.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 72,832 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 29 reviews

    The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Wilds.

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  10. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Help Cassandra uncover the truth behind her family's betrayal in this action packed adventure game full of intricate puzzles, vicous enemies and deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments Of A Mind.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Travel across the universe and save dying suns from extinction in this unique and challenging puzzle strategy game. You are the last hope to bring salvation to a perishing universe as you collect and deliver fragments of plasma using your omni-directional ship. Solar flares, asteroids, supernovas and force fields are just some of the challenges you will face as you pilot your ship through the inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Flux.

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Atmospheric first person aventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Fragmentation.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    52% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Set in France, 2023, a country governed by a dictator who rules by religious absolute power. A mysterious ship shaped like a pyramid has just appeared in the sky and sent representatives to speak with the French government. As Nikopol, you will find yourself in a suspenseful adventure to find your father and thwart a dangerous conspiracy. Entangled in political intrigue you’re caught between two … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 146,030 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 10 reviews

    Buy Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PlayStation Store. A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Faraday Protocol is a first-person, story-driven puzzle game that will award you with a solid sense of accomplishment when overcoming its challenges. You are Raug Zeekon, interstellar archeologist from planet Cunor. You have been sent by your company to investigate the source of a mysterious signal coming from an unexplored star system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faraday Protocol.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In this interactive sci-fi adventure novel, you are the AI pilot of Earth's last interstellar ship, tasked with finding a home for your crew - the last remnants of humanity. Your choices will determine their fate, and your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Away Team.

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  19. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 38,078 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 35 reviews

    SOMA is a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It is an unsettling story about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMA.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Test of Courage is a horror game where you have to explore an abandoned school in search of your two friends. The only hint you have is the "Courage Test" in which you have to find 10 objects around the academy while maintaining your sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Test Of Courage.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 948 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

    A noir adventure set before, during and after the Big Bang. Explore black holes, primordial Earth, and jazz cafes. Witness the birth and history of mankind. Find comfort in a glass of gin. Search for a way to destroy creation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Noir.

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  23. FOMOGRAPHY is a story-driven photography adventure where you play as an aging man reliving his life through the lens of a boy, navigating the labyrinth of his own memories with his camera. As recollections fade, embark on a poignant quest to unravel past mysteries. As you journey through the past, familiar places and faces fade from memory, leaving only fragments behind. In FOMOGRAPHY, explore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOMOGRAPHY.

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  24. The situation in Etheria has been unstable lately. The power cuts are becoming a constant occurrence, and the locals are forced to evacuate to other regions. These blackouts get fixed quickly, but rumors spread faster. Something bad is afoot, and you have to keep these rumors at bay. But they're not untrue. The World Tree, which feeds virtually everything in this world, right down to the portals t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of Realities: Synergy of Worlds Collector's Edition.

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  25. An indie cosmic horror game set 14 quadrillion years into the future, during the heat death of our universe. Billions of years from now, our sun will die. As it expands into a red giant, it'll take Earth with it. Any life that hasn't left for space by that point will be destroyed. Entire lineages dating back to the dawn of life itself will be wiped out forever, and like an old house holding onto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Entropy.

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    Enter the twisted dreamworld of Lunatix in this first-person psychological horror experience. As a test subject you'll navigate a distorted and ever-changing landscape, where reality blurs with nightmare. Solve interactive puzzles to unravel the mysteries of your subconscious and the forces at play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunatix.

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  27. In this short, "SAW" inspired horror escape game, play as Cynthia, the doll of a vengeful little girl who wants nothing more than to subject you to horrific traps designed to kill. Use strategic thinking and deductive reasoning to effectively solve action-oriented puzzles and escape with your life. But be quick, the clock is ticking. This game is designed to be brutal. Quick thinking and strateg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lil Doll House.

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  28. Arthur is a student seeking prohibited knowledge. His friend, Hannah, asks him to retrieve a missing paper that she wrote for a seminar taught by the Rector. The task proves more difficult than expected, with Arthur searching the school for the lost paper and discovering a dark secret about the Rector himself. This is an adventure game. Navigate Arthur around campus, make choices in dialogue, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life of Arthur.

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  29. ABOUT THE GAME: Inspired by the Recontact Istanbul Eyes of the Sky, Late Shift and The World After game as a concept. Mystery of Blood and Feud is a game that made for a university final - graduation project in two semesters in the Istanbul Bilgi University, Digital Game Design Department. We used mostly Adventure Creator asset to create the system of the game.  The game were done by three student… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Blood and Feud.

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  30. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Venture forth in this puzzle-combat dungeon explorer. Blinded and trapped inside a dungeon tower, every sound you make illuminates your path to freedom. Danger lurks around every corner: trapdoors, chambers filled with toxic fumes, and halls patrolled by crusader knights are only the beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EchoBlade.

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  31. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Through the ages the Greek and the Latin worlds shaped Europe and left culture, arts and laws... but left also a darker and deeper evil, which was not recognized or fighted by the next dominations. Thus, the ancient stories became Myth; the Myth became Legends, and everything was forgotten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Try 'n Cry: Prologue.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Welcome to the Valley of Shadow. In it, you will experience a REAL harrowing journey of loss through the eyes of the developer. Experience the depth of grief as he visits the places of his childhood and discovers where love and acceptance come together. Experience the dramatic retelling of a traumatic event in the lives of the developers, three siblings, through the eyes of one as he attemp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadow.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    !!!WARNING TO USERS!!! .redruM was born as a work of art before being a walking sim game, which aims to communicate a message. The game is deliberately slow, this is precisely to stimulate the user to look for this message within themselves and do it with calm and patience. The .redruM Experience: A Psychological and Cinematic Horror .redruM is a psychological and cinematic horror experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .redruM.

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  35. Guide Major Tom through amazing Sci-fi settings, an explosion of colors and shapes inspired by the Space Age and Science Fiction of all time. With an evocative original soundtrack that will immerse you in the visual universe of Astrodelia.  Test your ability to solve puzzles and brain teasers. Outwit enemies, overcome obstacles and mazes, think outside the box in order to save the Solar System fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTRODELIA.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Experience the world of The House of Da Vinci like never before in this captivating VR puzzle adventure. Solve complex puzzles, uncover hidden items, and escape rooms, all embodying the Renaissance spirit. Use your intellect to discover what led to your master’s disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci VR.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 783 reviews

    Collect everything Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop has to offer in this convenient (if we don't say so ourselves) bundle. It contains the following: • Base Game • Soundtrack • Deluxe Skin and Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop.

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  38. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the captivating ancient world of cube puzzles, where each step reveals a new mystery. You will explore 8 different zones, each filled with unique puzzles that require the use of cubes to solve them. The atmosphere of the game is imbued with the spirit of the ancient world and its mysterious features. You enter this enigmatic world to find the answer to the main "Enigma.&q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubic Enigma.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Tasked with finding humanity a new home, a lonely astronaut braves a desolate planet, making a fluffy friend along the way. homebound is a short 2D puzzle platformer that explores the feeling of home. Play as the astronaut and the cat as they make their way through an abandoned planet. Prepare yourself to explore a mysteriously barren planet and find out why its inhabitants are all missing except… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to homebound.

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  40. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Welcome to "Together in Between," a unique co-op puzzle experience that challenges the boundaries of perception. Immerse yourself in a world of simplicity and intrigue, where the only colors are black and white. In this minimalist realm, players can't see each other, relying solely on their ability to communicate through sound. Navigate through intricately designed puzzles, working toget… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together in Between.

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  41. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    40% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testament: The Order of High Human.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Single player, fantasy RPG with turn-based combat and non-linear story. Conversation driven: 512 k words of dialog and 300 k words of other text. Combat with or without a party, using martial styles (melee, bare handed, ranged) or magic (arcane, divine, bardic, psionic). Plus crafting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tortured Hearts: Or How I Saved the Universe. Again..

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    [Media 2325732] Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venineth.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame combining multiple genres and featuring various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Savior From Above.

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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    Time Master is a fantasy themed time manipulation puzzle game. Rewind time and collaborate with your past self to solve dozens of hand-crafted puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Master.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Start the best Enigmatic Adventure of your life! Solve brain-teasing puzzles, explore different worlds with smooth platforming, and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the mysterious world of Joe Wander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joe Wander and the Enigmatic Adventures.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Who Knocks is a first person psychological horror game that will make your nightmares come true. You have just moved into a new home. Welcome the presences that will knock at your door. Solve puzzles, explore the environment and fight your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Knocks.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,138 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 8 reviews

    The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swapper.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Searching for a place to work, YOU(player) find an intriguing job advertisement offering an excessively high salary. Doubtful but desperate, you head to a mansion to discover a surprisingly neat... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Rules.

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