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Games like The Mystery of the Cardboard Island

Games like The Mystery of the Cardboard Island

Games like The Mystery of the Cardboard Island

Looking for games like The Mystery of the Cardboard Island? Here are top open world management recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Capy Castaway, Mika and the Witch's Mountain or Metro Sim Hustle.

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  1. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and fly as you explore a vibrant world brimming with wonder, challenges, and heartwarming friendships at every turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capy Castaway.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 754 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    Soar with the wind on your broomstick, deliver packages to your friends, and explore a vibrant sandbox world in a coming of age adventure about an aspiring witch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mika and the Witch's Mountain.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    Hustle your way to the top as a train conductor in a city full of drug trade, cheap thrills, and luxury real estate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Sim Hustle.

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  4. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A retro open world RPG, farming sim, and dungeon crawler. Knightblade is best described as an open world fantasy game mixed with farming and life sim elements, as if it were made in the golden age of video games. Create your character, and explore the sandbox while solving a mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightblade.

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  5. A cozy first-person metal-detecting adventure where you explore an island, follow signals, dig up buried chests, sell or collect your finds, upgrade your gear and unlock new areas in search of rarer treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Detector Island.

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  6. A colorful co-op adventure where you take on enemies with power-ups and clever tricks. Travel through diverse lands to rescue your sister in a story anyone can enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawbay.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Join up to three friends in this mouse-sized adventure! Explore, gather resources, solve puzzles, and battle enemies as you try to bring your kidnapped brothers and sisters home If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Save Mice.

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  8. Community Join Huglings' official Discord! Share your ideas with the developers and exchange gameplay tips with fellow players for an even more fun experience. You'll also be the first to hear about the latest updates and events! About the Game You’re a Hugling - one of the lovable little folk living in a soft, storybook world. When your village is gently disturbed by nearby goblins, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huglings.

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  9. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Gather herbs and brew powerful potions as you travel a magical world and forge a party of intriguing companions to defeat the demon lord in this cozy fantasy adventure game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Party Needs An Alchemist.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 2,556 reviews

    Sledding Game is a multiplayer snowsports hangout game with proximity chat. Go sledding, relax and see what else there is to do. There’s also ragdoll physics so the crashes look terrible really really good. HANG OUT Use proximity voice chat to talk to your friends, or express your feelings by repeatedly crashing into each other. SLED FAST, SLED STUPID Compete to see who can reach the bottom first … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sledding Game.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Welcome to Whaleville!The world’s first town inside a whale. It’s friendly, a little odd and utterly charming. Explore every corner of this peculiar place, help the locals — and maybe they’ll help you find a way out. Or... maybe you’ll decide to stay. Chart Your Own Course Turn the wheel, wind up the key — you're the captain of your own boat. Where will your journey take you? Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Completely Fictional Story About a City Inside a Whale.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rekindled Trails.

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    98% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Deliver letters, parcels, and packages to the residents of Arralla, a small fictional island off the coast of Australia populated by big booty cutie fruits! In this relaxing RPG, you play as a mail delivery turnip covering the holiday of the previous mailman. It’s your job to get the mail where it needs to go by solving visual puzzles and exploring. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letters to Arralla.

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  15. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Demo Available! JOIN THE DISCORD AND SAY HI! ABOUT THIS GAME Tales from the Dancing Moon is a casual RPG set in Ïllisor - a fantasy seaside village recovering from a recent invasion of shadow-beasts. You are a newcomer, unsure of what has happened and why you ended up here. From The Dancing Moon Inn to the Stoknel Swamp regions. Explore both hand-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From The Dancing Moon.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Prepare your PIPE and finest tobacco or a warm cup of TEA and get ready for long sleepless nights... just like back in GOLDEN AGE of point and clicks with Lucas art adventures like Monkey island, Full throttle or Indiana Jones...only this time FROZEN COLD.Story driven adventure, hand drawn characters, smart puzzles, and witty humor, wrapped in unique graphical style. YEARS in the making.Fully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAKE the Legend of Snowblind.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 805 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila - a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit and the Mouse.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 8 reviews

    You are just arriving at the Monument Islands. Want to go swimming? Rather take a dive into the deep sea? Do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments...? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Touryst.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 939 reviews

    Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and collect new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, battle enemies, challenge friends to minigames, or just have fun roleplaying — the possibilities are endless when your imagination is the limit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creature Creator.

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  21. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Isla Sinaloa is a relaxing game full of activities to enjoy on a peaceful island in a universe full of friendly animals If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isla Sinaloa.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    New part sad virus walking game series. Now collect beer bottles at forest and avoid traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sad Virus Forest.

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  23. Welcome to Tiny Island, where you play as Blubba; the world’s most chaotic, most loveable and DEFINITELY most aggressively plump delivery seal. Explore the mysterious island, restore it to its former glory and meet a whole cast of colourful weirdos along the way to making Blubba the ultimate Prince. (How on earth did Blubba draw this without arms?!)   Blubba has a big dream and a little… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Transit.

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  24. Spirit Crossing is a beautiful cooperative life-sim about building friendships and community. Sign up for our Closed Alpha playtest and discover a world where you can connect, escape, and belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Crossing.

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  25. Slide Together. Fish Together. Waddle Your Way. A Game About Penguins invites you into a snug online world where you can truly live your best penguin life. Glide down sparkling ice hills, soar off frosty ramps, plunge into chilly waters, decorate your dream igloo, and gather with friends in a winter wonderland made for play, creativity, and endless discovery. Here, progress is as laid-back as a pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game About Penguins.

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  26. Welcome to Into the Wild – your wild adventure begins here. Leave behind the noise of the city and step into the heart of the savannah, where the grass stretches endlessly and every animal has a story. In "Into the Wild", you’ll build a wildlife sanctuary from the ground up, explore the vast bushveld, and form unforgettable connections with the creatures that call it home. Build a San… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Wild.

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  27. Join The Community About the Game With a completely open ended dialog experience, players can sculpt the story & gameplay in unique ways. Talk to AI characters as virtual friends or make progress in the life simulation game to make Camp Island your tropical paradise. Experience cozy games like never before! Campfire innovates by letting you talk to AI characters in an open ended chat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campfire Cozy Friends.

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  28. Stick A Round brings the pure nostalgia of childhood to life. We all remember the joy of wandering outdoors, hunting for that one "perfect" stick. The one that felt like a sword, a bow, or a magic wand. In this small open world, that childhood imagination becomes reality. The Search Nature does not do repeats. Our procedural generation creates a near infinite number of naturally real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick A Round.

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  29. Take over your missing grandfather's workshop and embark on a journey of forging, exploration, and discovery in a vibrant, stylized medieval fantasy world. In Heat 'n Hit, you have complete freedom: relax by fulfilling customer requests, explore new cities in search of rare materials, or work with the guild to help heroes on their adventures. What will you do? It's up to you! Start by forging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat 'n Hit: The Blacksmith Simulator.

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  30. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You know how cats always love to run away? Well, you have to look for them! Idyllic cats: japan is a first-person 3D game, you run for the character and look for cats. The goal of the game is to find all 100 cats, but it is not so easy, because each cat has its own characteristics. • Coop up to 4 people. • Competitive speed mode for friends, who can find cats the fastest? • Customi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idyllic cats: Japan.

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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    You had plans for a cozy Autumn potluck until a storm destroyed your one place to gather! Find your friends in the aftermath so that you might get everyone together once again. Gather resources using different tools and chat with your friends to get gameplay hints in this cozy 2D life sim. Do it right and you'll be throwing your seasonal dinner party in no time! Explore the world Find your frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autumn's Bounty.

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  32. devenez une légende du jeu ! Pre-order now and become a part of the game forever! Everyone who purchases the game during Early Access will have their name etched into the game itself, immortalized in the "Abyss of Souls." (Coming soon) Don't miss the chance to leave your mark on the world of Fisherman's Island : your name will be part of the adventure for all eternity! About the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fisherman's Island Alpha Test.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Part 3D platformer and part slice of life game, Stellona is a western adventure with a large emphasis on exploration and discovery where you move to a small town to work at a struggling museum.  You're also a rabbit-person. Everyone is rabbit-people. As you gather artifacts to expand the museum's collection, you'll be introduced to an eccentric cast of characters around the town of Sidewinder … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellona.

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  34. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Seven Days is a single-player first-person exploration game.Play as a camper who comes to Camp Summershade for the holidays. A place which is known for it's lush environment and beautiful sunrises. But when you start finding strange things around you, it's up to you to investigate them and solve the mystery... or just enjoy your holiday! Camp Summershade is home to the most beautiful autumn for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Days.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Mow catnip. Unlock furr. Hang out. Welcome to Mow Meow, where you're a stretchy, slightly broken cat. You have one job: mow catnip. That's it, that's the game... well, sort of. The more 'nip you gather, the more furr, shoes, and hats you unlock to deck out your feline. Solo's fine. So is teaming up with friends or randos - it's a weird lil' multiplayer world and the catnip isn't going to mow itse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mow Meow.

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  37. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    Farms, stories, exploration, and DIY are all the content you can experience on this free and magical land. No matter what kind of life you choose, please enjoy the surprises from this land as much as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Of The Prairie.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Waddle and fly as a duck in space! Explore every corner of the galaxy and find curious creatures and materials along the way. Craft gadgets, upgrade your spaceship, and get cozy in this relaxing adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Side of the Moon.

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  39. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 832 reviews

    An absurd backyard bomb-building simulator. Raise funds, plan your approach, hunt down rare parts, and assemble your atomic masterpiece while staying calm and avoiding suspicion from nosy neighbors and federal agents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Make an Atomic Bomb in Your Garden.

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  40. Farming, Exploration, Survival, and Memes (Scroll down for more!) Forget those perfect farm games where everything always goes smoothly. Welcome to Little Farm Island, where country life might seem tranquil, but it's always playing tricks on you! Sure, you'll build your dream farm, but you land here like a tourist. Build Your Farm (And don't expect it to be easy!)You'll build your farm from scr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Farm Island.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 6,166 reviews

    Build A Plane Create your own plane. Balance fuel capacity, weight, speed, cargo space and more. Choose parts carefully to optimize your plane for the desired flight characteristics. Complete Missions Test your plane, complete missions, and earn money. You'll need to haul different cargo types, each with unique requirements, so plan your trips carefully and avoid running out of fuel. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviassembly.

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  42. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Bodega Simulator.

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  43. Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons A free collection of six independent games that explore the “simulator” genre from the most unexpected angles. From a medieval carrier pigeon to an alternative Slavic realm, from flower breeding to stick collecting — Simulators, Strategies & Pigeons offers six unique gameplay experiences created by indie teams. Each game stands on its own and dives into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simulators, strategies and pigeons.

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  44. Underpaid and overworked—hell might be better than the burger joint. Bloodquest From Hell is a first-person exploration puzzle game set in a grotesque dimension of meat, fire, and minimum wage. Developed as a senior project at Ringling College of Art and Design’s Game Art department, the game blends surreal puzzles with an aesthetic inspired by 1980s horror and fantasy films. You play as a fry c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodquest From HELL.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Explore the vast ocean, survive deadly encounters, and uncover the secrets of a lost island. Adrift in SilenceThe ocean is calm. The sky burns orange. You’re alone until the storm crashes down, and the nightmare begins. Isle of Lost Souls An island cursed by science. Dinosaur souls roam the land, restless and powerful. Burning Wilderness The jungle ignites around you. Shadows roar through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNEXTINCTION.

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  46. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    37% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Create your own path Some say college is the best time of your life. Is it true? In this game - yes! Even if you graduated long ago, it is never too late to relive the rush of academic life once again. Create your perfect student by choosing the finest set of qualities and skills. An extroverted party animal or a hard-working bookworm - it’s up to you to decide! Step into your character’s final y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campus Life.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story invites you to an open-world adventure filled with realistic rabbits and fascinating nature landscapes. The game aims to provide a unique experience for adventure and exploration enthusiasts. In this journey, where you will start by customizing your own rabbit, you will dive deep into the mysterious forests and experience unforgettable adventures. Starting with the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Forest: Rabbit Story.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Local Co-op requires a gamepad controller for both players. Online Co-op supports mouse and keyboard. Psychological narrative - After a mass-scale destruction of all artificial intelligence, a scrapped robot and soul form an unexpected friendship. After a mysterious train knocks them out, they wake up in a world shaped by their own thoughts. Will they be able to cooperate and escape this dark real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonder.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,529 reviews

    Step into Terry’s flip flops in this short and delightfully sweet adventure of self-discovery as he uncovers what it means to be an inhabitant of Sprankelwater. Features Explore a densely packed, tiny open world town at any pace and in any way you like. Slow, fast, by foot, by car, by paraglider! It’s up to you. Uncover a wholesome story through hilarious interactions with weird Sprankelwaterians.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Maze'Em is a top down game about an ever-changing maze. Take control of your own character and be the first to conquer the maze! Challenge mode! Test your maze-solving skills in a single player experience.  Unlock and complete new levels to progress through the world of Maze'Em. Multiplayer! Gather some friends or play against strangers in a - up to 4 player - multiplayer experience! Move the maz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze'Em.

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