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Games like The Nightmare of a City I Thought I Knew

Games like The Nightmare of a City I Thought I Knew

Looking for games like The Nightmare of a City I Thought I Knew? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Media is dead, you are alive., The Migration or Touch Me2.

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  1. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Be aware at all times. Do not let the internet steal your soul. Sound Design : Mark Sparling Not Sound Design : Jord Farrell Created as part of of Ambient Mixtape 16: a collection of original curated works surrounding a central theme: "After Hours". AM16 intends to showcase a diverse spectrum of independent developers and how their process interacts within shared constraints. Each developer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Media is dead, you are alive..

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    THE MIGRATIONships passing in the nightPart of Ambient Mixtape 16.mouse to lookwasd to movespace to jumpshift to runAmbient Mixtape 16 is a collection of original curated works surrounding a central theme: "After Hours". AM16 intends to showcase a diverse spectrum of independent developers and how their process interacts within shared constraints. Each developer was given the same First Person Cam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Migration.

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  3. Created as part of of Ambient Mixtape 16: a collection of original curated works surrounding a central theme: "After Hours". AM16 intends to showcase a diverse spectrum of independent developers and how their process interacts within shared constraints. Each developer was given the same First Person Camera Controller and the theme "After Hours", to form in to their own interactive work. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touch Me2.

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  4. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    I have been there twice. Twice isn't enough, to be honest, but past the first time I have only been there in fragments, dreams and daydreams, and something half-assembled. The sum of an infinite series is finite, if each successive term diminishes. 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ... sums to two, no matter how many more times I see us walking through jioufen in the cool night, making our way back to the bus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Have Been There Twice.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    A forgotten highway exit erodes under the fading desert sun. Dusk approaches as a car burns away its last drop of fuel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit 19.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    88% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    t- e ni hтm-are of·`a c ty this moodpiece was made as part ot Ambiant Mixtape 16 Ambient Mixtape 16 is a collection of original curated works surrounding a central theme: "After Hours". AM16 intends to showcase a diverse spectrum of independent developers and how their process interacts within shared constraints. Each developer was given the same First Person Camera Controller and the theme "A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to t- e ni hтm-are of·`a c ty.

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  7. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    You are alone on a cold, Christmas night, stuck at home, in a foreign country. You get through it by cooking a hot dish intended for six people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Pot For One.

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  8. ExhibitionsJapan PremiereSenzoku Gakuen College of Music - 101st Festival (2025) First Public Debut Taiwan Premiere2026 Taipei Game Show (TGS) - Indie HouseOfficial Game Showcase National Central University - Pine & Cherry Festival (2026)Player Hands-on Experience About the Game《Beesy LIFE》Beyond bees, beyond games—IT’S A BEESYLIFE In the eternal cycle of nature, bees take flight day a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beesy Life.

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  9. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    It’s the first day of summer camp and adventures await!  Adventure at your own pace and soak in the lush world of Camp Pals, brimming with wildlife, stunning vistas, and charming characters.  Explore the scenic grounds and meet the other campers, each bursting with personality. Uncover your new friends’ lovable quirks as you spend time with them. Collect new symbols for your commun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Your Words.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    In this game, you play as Alice, an girl trapped in a twisted, ever-changing world. Survive a frozen orphanage filled with lurking horrors, eerie classical music, and unsolved mysteries. Scavenge, evade monsters, and uncover the truth. But can you face the brutal reality—or remain trapped forever? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek.

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  11. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Lantern City is on the verge of disaster: the Goddess Simurgh has been kidnapped by the evil Scientist! 30 Birds is a narrative puzzle game laid out on the surface of rotating lanterns. Wander through a gorgeous world inspired by Persian art, meet quirky birds, and solve puzzles to rescue Simurgh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Birds.

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  12. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    Arrange the farm islands and see your archipelago expand. Just swap the blocks of a 3D jigsaw puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle.

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  13. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Live the ups and downs of being an indie game developer. Design your own games by hand, publish them on a fantasy market like Steam, and try to earn more money than your games cost to make. Can you overcome your self-doubt and become the creator of your dreams? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indie Game Sim.

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  14. Designed and Made by: Ruby, Tara, Sophie, Michelle This AR experience provides a glimpse into the imagined world of the future where our purpose and meaning to life are contrived by the products of our own creation. The pivotal point in rediscovering our origins liberates us once again in our understanding of self and humanity. In the two rooms, the player can undergo these changes by being immer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BELIEF OF A NEW WORLD.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Szikra (Hungarian for Spark) is a relaxing, 2.5D side-scrolling short game set in a unique steampunk/fantasy environment. You have to find your way through vast fields, magical forests, and giant gears in a steaming factory to reach the twisted circus where your friend is locked up. There is no combat, no dying, and no way to fail. However, you will still need a few well-timed jumps, and you must … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Szikra.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    An adventure platformer where a precious letter journeys across time and continents in search of the one still waiting. Each world tells a unique story, and each quest reveals a clue to the greater secret. From a quiet moonlit garden to raging tornadoes in the Wild West - what a journey for a tiny piece of paper! And the letter? That’s you. Chill Adventure Origament is your escape after a long day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

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  17. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Rei is on a journey to become a fully-fledged mage when her airship meets a terrible fate. She and her family crash land in Jupeterno and are nursed back to health by some locals... Except apparently once someone arrives in Jupeterno, they're never allowed to leave. Add in political intrigue and a mysterious, beautiful princess, and Rei's chances of ever making it home are crashing as rapidly as h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rei and the Floating City.

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  18. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Travel through fantasy worlds and build an idol sanctuary! An idol × city-building simulation game where you create your very own fan sanctuary alongside adorable idols to restore the lost connections between worlds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroic Songs: the Remix!.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A distant echo of a forgotten melody. A flickering star in the night sky. The weight of an unanswered question... Immerse yourself in the cosmic symphony of Asterism - a playable indie-rock concept album set in outer space. Follow astronaut Ruby as she embarks on an emotional journey of self-discovery through a stunning, hand-crafted solar system, unlocking a playable music video with each planet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterism.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Violent Horror Stories 2 delivers a fresh lineup of horror games from different developers. Each title puts its own spin on the theme of confinement, complete with distinctive visuals, gameplay, and story. Expect roughly 30 minutes of playtime per game. A brand‑new bundle from the creators of the short‑form horror hit Violent Horror Stories. This time the collection revolves around one chilling t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violent Horror Stories 2.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A story-based exploration game about the very far future. Explore The Library, a megastructure the size of the universe, filled with all of humanity's knowledge. To guide you are two Artificial Intelligences, built to process its massive collection of information. But something else is calling you - a distress call from the center of the universe. The stagnant universe is breaking down… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Unknown.

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  22. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 728 reviews

    The complete horror-comedy series! Join protagonist BB as she collects material for her zines in a mysterious world of drinky birds, secret rooms, dream resorts, waterparks, bort dolls, immersive theater, beachfront novelty shirts, police men, serial killers, art freeports and unorthodox medical treatment. Nobody's getting out of here alive! Voice Of The Killer BB joins a call center on the edge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anthology Of The Killer.

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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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  24. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Tiny Lands 2 brings finding the differences to the next level! Dioramas mix photorealistic daily objects in 3D, explore from any angle stunning visual scenes with a real sense of handcrafting, and enjoy beautiful experiences with a refreshing visual aesthetic to relax and chill. New ways of looking at things! Now you can explore the dioramas at more angles with more freedom with an orbital ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Lands 2.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    87% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A beautifully minimalist puzzle game combining chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokobond Express.

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  26. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    99% User Score Based on 366 reviews

    Travellin Cats Around the World (formerly Cats Hidden Around the World) is a cute hidden object game set worldwide! Found a cat? Click on it! Features 20 Level 2000 cats ❔ Easter Eggs Hint System Night Mode ☀️ Adjustable Brightness ⏰ Timer mode with leaderboard Adjustable background & cats color If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellin Cats Around the World.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Creature by Antonino Truisi About the GameAmygdala | Synopsis Welcome to the haunting world of Amygdala, an horror experience that explores the dark depths of the nightmare realm, manifested through incredible and terrifying creatures. Confront your deepest fears and uncover what lies behind the Amygdala. Prepare to immerse yourself in the sinister beauty of horror. Wellcome to Amygdala | S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amygdala.

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    Halloween demo no longer available. Play the demo at https://mondobe.com/breezy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breezy.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

    Sonority is a music-based puzzle game. You are playing as Esther, a young girl who has made it her task to unveil the secrets of music. Equipped with her panpipes she arrives at the mysterious rockery, where she will have use her wits to pass test after test by creating melodies. Initially, these consist of simple tone sequences, though during the course of the game they become more and more compl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonority.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game about a rock and a fallen star working together to solve ancient puzzles in a stunning environment inspired by Norwegian art and culture If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pode.

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  32. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 229 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 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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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Pizza Titan Ultra is a fast paced 3rd-person action platformer focused on fighting and smashing through a futuristic city, in a giant mech, to deliver pizza. Experience arcadey action with speedy attacking and dodging, while attempting to control the massive weight of a 10 storey mobile pizzeria - just try not to make too much of a mess If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pizza Titan Ultra.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    "Light" is a 3D adventure puzzle game, in which you play as a cat. You will help a little girl who has lost her memory escape by leading her through four-level mazes with different style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIGHT: Black Cat & Amnesia Girl.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    51% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    Track the Bad Guys, be brutal and smart in your planning, and eliminate them one by one. But bear this in mind: each criminal’s death has to look like an accident. In each level, you’ll have the chance to splatter and destroy the Bad Guy using various weapons and traps. It’s up to you to make sure he ends up in the wrong place at the right time. + NEW MULTIPLAYER MODE If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Bad Guy.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    93% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    This is an Expandable Application officially licensed by Live2D Inc. Currently, CatTuber can only run on win10 or above. ------- Game live broadcast lacks vitality? Want to demonstrate gameplay but don't want to use a camera to shoot your hands? Don't like the cold interface of other software that displays operations? Then you can try CatTuber! *More than the character, mouse and table,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CatTuber.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The game is based on the novel of the same name by Strugatsky brothers. The game is a non-linear 3D RPG feautiring a branching story with four endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard to Be a God.

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  39. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Faraway Proximity is a third-person puzzle game about recovering lost books. You have been contacted to recover a set of misplaced books. Find them by solving different types of challenges and uncover more puzzles by reading their contents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faraway Proximity.

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  40. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    31% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    From the publishers of Jalopy, an exciting new road trip adventure. Join Sunny and Guu Ma on the journey of a lifetime, as they travel across China in their aging but beloved family car. Can they maintain their beloved car and overcome their personal history to save the family restaurant? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road to Guangdong.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Courier of the Crypts.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 89 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Take the role of various modern travelers, live their adventures and shape their stories. Relish in discovery and awe, longing and hope as you journey from Africa to Antarctica, from Europe to Asia. The change brought by this odyssey will be your own. Wanderlust is a bridge between literary experiences and gaming. A title that is meant to be taken in, experienced and felt. Perfect when you're tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust Travel Stories.

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  43. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    7th Sector invites you to immerse into the mysterious world of cyberpunk and overcome a difficult path by solving various technical puzzles, facing dangers and collecting information about the world and the events happening in it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7th Sector.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Inked is a tale of love and vengeance told in ink on paper. You play as the Nameless Hero who sets out on a journey in a vast landscape filled with puzzles for you to solve. Each puzzle takes you closer to your lost love, unraveling a story that will forever change you. - A Challenge Ahead Simple geometrical shapes aid you in your journey. Solve puzzles by using something as simple as a sphere or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inked.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 210 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 25 reviews

    Button City is a colorful low poly adventure game about cute animals and an arcade. Play as Fennel the fox as you explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, and meet cute animal friends. Explore a high-jinks story to save the arcade from a greedy fat cat who threatens to tear it down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Button City.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 1,239 reviews

    [Media 2570068] Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is OUT NOW! Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/where-the-water-tastes-like-wine-switch/ Xbox One:... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where the Water Tastes Like Wine.

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  47. Alpha Spectrum is a story-driven, isometric cyberpunk RPG, blending narrative depth, player-driven choices, and fast-paced ARPG combat with the flexibility of a classic immersive sim. Set in a richly detailed dystopian world, you’ll uncover a mystery that could decide the fate of humanity as global systems spiral into chaos. Harness cybernetic enhancements and psionic powers to shape your dest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Spectrum.

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  48. Build and optimize the factory systems keeping people alive aboard a generation ship. Form relationships with a crew that remembers everything, and uncover the truth about your past. A factory-building life sim set 300 years into a 750-year voyage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the collective.

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  49. # About This Game I wanted to build a game using swiftui for mac. my initial goal was to focus on using specifically apple ui design frameworks but that quickly went away after banging my head a few times and tossing my computer around with trying to maintain and expand on it. turns out fighting the framework is less interesting than working with what it can give you. ## how this started the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to after town.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Meet the size-changing Globs in this colorful puzzle game. Use the curious properties of their bodies at your advantage to solve a variety of puzzles, all in a expressive pixel art aesthetic and upbeat soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Globs.

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