Games like The Mystery Vault
Looking for games like The Mystery Vault? Here are top survival platformer recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Screaming Head, Pankapu or Ageless.
- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay89% User Score 28 reviews
Screaming head is a DIFFICULT 2d platformer. You WILL rage, you WILL suffer and you WILL bite your gamepad as you traverse across 6 different zones as a polyamorous head that pushes his enemies away by SCREAMING AT THEM!!! Your wives have been kidnapped, your garden has been stomped, your face has been spat at and your life has been destroyed by your own body! Now you have to lock in and prove onc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Screaming Head.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development62% User Score 404 reviewsCritic Score 73%9 reviews
Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.
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- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability47% User Score 237 reviews
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ageless.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization72% User Score 397 reviews
[Media 4380946] Welcome to the Deep: Pixel-art platformer game located deep inside caves. Story You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls into a pit which leads to a big cave system. After... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep the Game.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
Brave through Dracula's castle to retrieve Davids true love; his car! In this 2D platformer with stunning visuals, you'll face goons and ghouls, fight off Dracula's loyal staff and explore the castle on your way to the final boss, the big man himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodmoon Rush.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization89% User Score 206 reviews
Save the world by fishing! A new pixel open world action rpg! This is the story of two young men who set out on an adventure to fish for the SeaAZ, the marine creatures of this world. Features Fishing actionWhen you find a fish shadow, match the marker and throw the rod. Match the timing of the gauge to reduce the health of the SeaAZ and catch the SeaAZ! Don't forget to strip the materials from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Fantasy.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability62% User Score 281 reviewsCritic Score 71%6 reviews
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Planet.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability74% User Score 594 reviewsCritic Score 73%3 reviews
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelike with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraft's Untold Stories.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability77% User Score 86 reviewsCritic Score 68%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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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability74% User Score 149 reviewsCritic Score 56%5 reviews
[Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay70% User Score 37 reviews
A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability79% User Score 319 reviews
Control Settings This game was made in Pixel Game Maker MV and runs at 30 FPS. Game language, screen size, screen shake, and key config settings can be accessed by pressing the F1 key on your keyboard. Other settings can be changed in the OPTIONS menu in-game. Mysterious T.O.K.Y.O. Welcome to Nitro City, Tokyo Special Administrative Region! The metropolis of Tokyo is a bit different from what we k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nitro Express.
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- 55%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music77% User Score 22 reviews
Arise player, welcome to Diari! Explore the world of Ekrose with Aimacra, giving them insight as she traverses through platforming and puzzles to meet her friend Sirestias. Guided by intuition and emotion, you will shape Aimacra through her journey and how it all ends. Diari is a puzzle platformer at the least but can vary in its different styles of gameplay being compared to a souls-like or a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diari.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding94% User Score 560 reviews
Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empty Shell.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability60% User Score 142 reviews
Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization80% User Score 520 reviewsCritic Score 90%2 reviews
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vernal Edge.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics81% User Score 72 reviewsCritic Score 75%4 reviews
An intense, arcade-style, 'bullet hell' SHMUP/STG in which you must master a vast array of ridiculous weaponry in order to defeat a race of evil aliens who are intent on abducting innocent civilians and turning them into mutants. Jetboard Joust blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade coin-op SMHUPs with the replayability and tactical elements of hardcore modern roguelikes. Don't expect a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetboard Joust.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability43% User Score 162 reviews
The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.
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- 37%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music37% User Score 284 reviews
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a medroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Soul.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability80% User Score 229 reviewsCritic Score 68%8 reviews
Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people. Play as a young elephant tasked to save a world he’s never seen before, and explore the rich history of a kingdom where humans, zombies and robots live side by side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yono and the Celestial Elephants.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding78% User Score 189 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviews
Help Mia to Rescue Fernando, your husband kidnapped by a dark elf witch called Morganna and her fellow monster girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wife Quest.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability77% User Score 216 reviewsCritic Score 60%2 reviews
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tarnishing of Juxtia.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization70% User Score 79 reviewsCritic Score 67%4 reviews
In Klang, players assume the role of a tuneblade-wielding, elite rave warrior (named Klang) on a quest to free himself from the shackles of Soundlord Sonus. Become one with the music as you battle your way through increasingly challenging levels, timing every action and attack to audio visual cues. Set to the music of legendary EDM composer, bLiNd, Klang is an adrenaline rush sure to challenge eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Klang.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability94% User Score 606 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability78% User Score 18 reviewsCritic Score 69%7 reviews
Do you stand a chance against the wicked Queen Evangelyn and her army? You're the last hope to prevent her world domination! Features Play as either Tanya or Olga, two girls who have the power to stop the Beljantaur Kingdom’s growing army and take down the evil Queen. Take on a range of different bosses in either single-player or co-op across a variety of stunning chibi pixel art style backdrops a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Beyond The Mind.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics95% User Score 19 reviews
A college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExtraGalactica.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay85% User Score 13 reviewsCritic Score 71%3 reviews
A pixel art, arcade, platformer, challenging game where the enemies are generated by the player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Chase.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development85% User Score 276 reviewsCritic Score 76%10 reviews
A girl with a cursed thorn upon her back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rose in the Twilight.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability90% User Score 1,490 reviewsCritic Score 83%2 reviews
Pinstripe is an emotionally charged adventure about Hell created entirely by a one-man team over the course of five years. Play as Teddy, an estranged ex-minister forced to venture through the frozen afterlife in search of Bo, his three year old daughter, and her perverse kidnapper. Discover the dark secrets of Teddy's past, and confront his sleazy, demonic nemesis, Mr. Pinstripe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinstripe.
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- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding47% User Score 409 reviews
You are Akane, a Kunoichi ninja secretely loving her master Goro, a noble samurai. One day Goro is kidnapped by the evil Hiromi - you have to rescue him, but it won't be an easy task! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akane the Kunoichi.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story90% User Score 268 reviews
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding69% User Score 282 reviews
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and great chiptune soundtrack. Try to get out of a dangerous dungeon full of enemies and traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Escape.
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- 30%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music30% User Score 1 reviews
Fishhead : Blueprint is the fourth game in the Fishhead platformer series. The game is based around a big overworld with 50 doors and features simple but tidy low-res pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishhead: Blueprint.
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- 9%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay13% User Score 15 reviews
Zombie Invasion is an arena shooter with a top view. The zombie apocalypse has come, the main character has lost his whole family and now he has nothing to lose, he decided to kill as many dead people as he can! The undead are coming from all sides, hold out the allotted time and repel all waves of enemies. Points are awarded for kills, and there is an opportunity to open a new more po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Invasion.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability72% User Score 116 reviewsCritic Score 85%2 reviews
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 1,336 reviewsCritic Score 77%17 reviews
A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ever After.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability65% User Score 785 reviews
A platformer like you've never seen before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorblind - An Eye For An Eye.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability94% User Score 33,296 reviewsCritic Score 80%11 reviews
Re-Discover Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Nightmares.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 405 reviewsCritic Score 66%10 reviews
Zombies conquered the land of Tokyo. Without hope, in underground shelters, people lived quietly. Hisako, a girl who grew up underground, heard the word “school” from her grandmother. School is where children play and learn. It is a paradise for young people. The best place to spend their youth. Hisako dreamed of this “school”, and one day, she was on an underground train heading above ground. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD OR SCHOOL.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding82% User Score 38 reviews
Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors is a roguelike game inspired by Vampire Survivors. You play as the puppet Pinocchio, battling through a twisted fairy tale dreamland. Devour over 100 unique “Dream Eggs” to build powerful combat styles, conquer mysterious Tarot Dream stages, unlock new characters and abilities, and fight your way back to reality through intense action and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability83% User Score 324 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews
After the empire invented the airship, people finally became able to fly across float continents and islands. And thanks to that, the empire expands rapidly.The top hunter, Erza, leads an exploration team to explore the savage frontier where the empire can’t reach. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development100% User Score 14 reviews
Strandzha Adventures 3D is an action-adventure game that allows you to embark on an epic journey to help, the Thracian warrior Catos find and rescue his fiancé Theana, who has been kidnapped in the jungles of the Strandzha Mountain. Explore the uncharted lands, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. Fight vicious monsters, and discover hidden treasures to help you on your quest. U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strandzha Adventures 3D.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization87% User Score 1,020 reviews
Either you end up in jail or you can repay for your time as a thief... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twins.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding74% User Score 162 reviews
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay96% User Score 23 reviews
Lost Resolve is a love letter to speedrunning, featuring a tight movement system that is simple to learn and difficult to master. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, you'll quickly find yourself saying, "yeah, I could have done that faster," and going for another run. Here's what you've got to look forward to: A synergistic set of movement abilities that flo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Resolve.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, story82% User Score 45 reviews
When the tough time comes, the true heroes cannot stay still. Visit our camp to ask for help from one of the fantasy fighters and delve into the brick-breaking, fight-style adventure. --- Chose a Hero and start your adventure! --- --- Collect all falling goodies --- Collected gems and coins can be used in a game, pages and star can trigger special bonuses during battle. --- Destroy obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Breakers Camp.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding89% User Score 45 reviews
Tumblr | Patreon | YouTube (This version of the game is now outdated and cancelled, but is very different from the final version of the game Grey Area, so this version is being kept online for archival and for people to check out and play with if interested) An adventure platforming game in which you must explore a strange world between worlds as you try to get home and find your parents... Curre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Area.
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- 46%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story46% User Score 636 reviews
Happy Horrordays from Bright Dawn!Need a last minute gift or looking for that special present for yourself? Look no further!Dementium II HD Trading Cards - Available Now!About the GameThe visage of doctors and patients alike fade in and out of these nightmarish visions of tortured memories. This eggshell reality is fractured by experiments conducted in the ward. Blood, flesh and screams surround… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementium II HD.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding68% User Score 82 reviews
The Coma 2B: Catacomb Deluxe Edition contains: The Coma 2B: Catacomb The Coma 2B: Catacomb - The Child of Destiny Skin The Coma 2B: Catacomb - The Gamer Skin The Coma 2B: Catacomb - The Survivalist Skin The Coma 2B: Catacomb Artbook The Coma 2B: Catacomb Original Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Coma 2B: Catacomb.
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Toby's Topsy Tale is a cute 3D platformer, with heavy elements of psychological horror, where you explore colorful worlds filled with quirky characters, dangerous enemies, and Lovecraftian nightmares that threaten to tear apart your concept of reality! A New Spin on 3D PlatformersIn this fresh take on the genre, you'll be sliding and bouncing and maiming as a little gingerbread man named Toby who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toby's Topsy Tale.
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