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Games like The Other Side Of The Light

Games like The Other Side Of The Light

Games like The Other Side Of The Light

Looking for games like The Other Side Of The Light? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with KnightLight, Icarian's Faith (Demo) or Beyond Galaxyland.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    KnightLight is a 2D puzzle platformer where you light your own way through the darkness. You play as the Light, exploring a seemingly abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have some magical properties. Suit up, using the powers of the suit to channel your own light magic to see what (or who) else this strange and beautiful place is hiding. Use the suit to protect y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightLight.

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  2. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.S: This game is still early in development, gaming experience may not be representative of the final product. Icarian's Faith is a 2D Action-Adventure Hack n' Slash Psychological Horror Platformer Video Game. Play as Jergens Lalisan Von Aves, a Flightless Paladin Knight of a kingdom known as "The Icarians"; whom embedded with bladed wings as their main weapon. Selected warriors have the abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icarian's Faith (Demo).

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  3. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 6 reviews

    Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, Beyond Galaxyland is an intergalactic, 2.5D adventure-RPG set among the stars. Step into the sneakers of high-schooler Doug, as he’s whisked away to ‘Galaxyland’ - a zoo-like solar system of planets - on an epic quest to save Earth itself. An all-new take on the beloved RPG adventures of old, prepare for a journey like no other, skyrocketing through teeming j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Galaxyland.

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  4. This game is exactly what it looks like. A clone of a certain other game whose name I cannot mention here for legal reasons. I really liked the idea of "the other game" but thought the concept could use a bit more refinement and especially more direct controls. And well... that's exactly what All-Ways Up is. Now you might be asking yourself, "Why should I buy this g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All-Ways Up.

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  5. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 928 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    Become the greatest of mages in this turn-based fantasy epic set in the world of SpellForce! From the humble beginnings of your small wizard’s tower, send forth your minions and heroes to explore the realms of Eo. Grow your influence and power and fill your grimoire with arcane knowledge. Face off against magical competitors in your hunt for ancient artefacts and hidden secrets as you build up you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellForce: Conquest of Eo.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    The Fool's Apprentice is a magic school simulator that puts you in the position of Arcanist Tharn, a mage from a prestigious family by the same name. As this accomplished wizard, you will shepherd your many woefully unskilled apprentices towards a modicum of knowledge... by ensuring they cannot possibly step outside the bounds of proper curriculum. Levitate them, toss them around, control their mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fool's Apprentice.

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  7. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 449 reviews

    Check out Our Lovecraftian CO-OP game About the GameNecrophosis invites you to immerse yourself in a mystical puzzle adventure set in a surreal universe, the environment itself becomes a nightmarish masterpiece, filled with unsettling shapes and haunting visuals. A MA·CA·BRE WORLD Billions of years after the universe met its demise, you awaken in a realm where death reigns supreme but even dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrophosis.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 4,754 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Delusion.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    83% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Defeat different enemies and challenges in this spiritual successor to the 3D platform genre. Find new ways to customize the hero, and discover new friends who will help you on your journey to retrieve the holy relics. Discover your true destiny through a world full of magic and secret items. Save the harmony of the world and prevent chaos from returning to the land of Verta. But for that, many… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raccoo Venture.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 353 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 40 reviews

    Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

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  12. View Game
    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    Oknytt is a point-and-click adventure game where the player takes the role of a small, seemingly insignificant creature, leading it through a dark world filled with beings and areas inspired by Swedish folklore, to help it find a place to belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oknytt.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 974 reviews

    Dungeon time stops when you do: smite monsters cleverly, not by mashing buttons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WazHack.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 315 reviews

    The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majesty Gold HD.

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  15. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,357 reviews

    Golden Light is a first-person survival horror with rogue-like elements and an eerie atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Light.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Dreams in the Witch House is an open world horror adventure game, where you guide Walter Gilman, as he prepares to face the dreaded May-Eve witch ritual in the legend-haunted city of Arkham. Choose your own approach and reveal the secret of the Witch House before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 839 reviews

    A lone frog descends into the depths of a forest filled with water, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem, finally available on iOS. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Breathe.

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  19. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Sentinel: Cursed knight is a single player RPG which sets in the land of Kasweihn. You are a knight of the holy order to investigate what went wrong in the Kasweihn area. The game consists of many abilities, different equipment and a lore rich world to uncover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentinel: Cursed Knight.

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  20. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    91% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Millions of players worldwide have flown, built, and fought their way through Captain Forever. CF Trilogy brings Captains Forever, Successor, and Impostor to Steam with a beautiful new renderer, new modules, and a reimagined world written by acclaimed novelist Cassandra Khaw. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Trilogy.

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  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    78% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    One More Dungeon 2 is a first-person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and a variety of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Dungeon 2.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    It seems that the whole world is on the verge of the terrific cataclysm. Strange cults and evil monsters spread on the once peaceful lands. But who cares? Maybe you?! The time for adventures and glorious deeds has come! It's time to complete probably an epic quest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 87 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

    Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Macrotis: A Mother's Journey.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethe - Episode One.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 292 reviews

    The Fountain of Youth was hidden away. Nonetheless, it is fated that a Usurper will slay the Ageless and unearth it once more. FOUNTAINS is an action-RPG about fighting your way through a maze-like interconnected world. You'll take the role of a hooded stranger, recently imprisoned by a tyrannical regime. Will you escape and uncover the mysteries of this war-torn empire? The world of FOUNT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOUNTAINS.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Luckily for Versimos, he has three students who will stop at nothing to get a passing grade, and if that means rescuing their teacher from the treacherous Morg Mountains, then so be it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magicians & Looters.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 632 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peet who slept peacefully in a coma. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neversong.

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  29. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 4,598 reviews

    A norwegian happysad game set in a northern land! Adventure through a beautiful and very varied wildereness. Dive, fly, use ziplines and find different weapons to aid your journey to reach the cold mountains and below. Encounter over 50 unique bosses and enemy types! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northern Journey.

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  30. Take part in this mana infused action RPG as you blast through hundreds of corrupted minions. Cleanse the Mana Gloom and be celebrated as the champion of the lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mana Gloom.

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  31. Simulation of Life in Hell If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell's High Harmonizers.

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  32. Rebel Infernal Path is a turn-based, command-driven 3D hack-and-slash RPG. Choose from 10 classes to form a party of 4 heroes and 4 summoned monsters. Battle through dazzling dungeons and vast open fields to overthrow a tyrant. Defeat his minions, craft powerful gear, and conquer all 6 stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Infernal Path.

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  33. TRADITIONAL JRPG THAT YOU HAVE BEEN YEARNING FORStep into the enchanting realm of Besotted, where nostalgia reigns supreme, evoking the golden era of classic JRPGs from the cherished 90s and early 2000s. Delve into a rich tapestry of lore, beckoning you to unravel its mysteries through exploration and the discovery of countless secrets nestled within the sprawling world of Besotted. Embark on a jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Besotted.

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  34. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Become Rolando the Majestic and find out how he became the most powerful wizard to ever live! Explore parallel levels using magic and time-travel in a stealth based narrative adventure in order to take vengance against the men who took everything from him as a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rolando The Majestic.

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  35. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    An evil man has kidnapped 3 of the 4 last, surviving pixies! It's up to you to rescue them with the help of the last free pixie and anyone you can recruit along the way! - 35+ classes to recruit - 40+ relics to enhance your party's strategy with - 50+ Enemies to fight The 8-bit style roguelike autobattler you didn't know you had been waiting for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Pixie.

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  36. View Game
    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ‘Mistified’ is the debut game from SpiceBound Studios. A fiendishly tricksy grid based puzzle game where your presence in a strange land will guide the lost souls of creatures to a better place, or a worse one. Their fate is decided by your success or failure. Solve 150+ expertly designed puzzles and dig deeper to uncover further challenges that will keep you puzzling as you forge ahead thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistified.

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  37. A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ekorella Vol 1.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 547 reviews

    The role-playing experience, where you can do anything, of your dreams... as if it came out 30 years ago! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Spire Falls.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 80 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Join Pilo and Prof on an exciting new space adventure! In this charming adventure game, you'll use your Holobook to transform everything you encounter into magical stickers, which you can then use to create an encyclopedia of your journey. With delightful graphics and engaging gameplay, this short and sweet adventure game is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilo and the Holobook.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 8,058 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look Outside.

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  41. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,285 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight with the Premium Edition, which includes the full game, up to 5 days early access, and digital access (in English) to: • South of Midnight Artbook • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere • The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory • Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight • Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to South of Midnight.

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  42. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovish.

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  43. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Monomyth is the ultimate first-person dungeon crawler, bringing back the classic virtues of the genre. Inspired by Arx Fatalis, Ultima Underworld and the King's Field series, this gripping RPG leads the player into the mighty fortress of Lysandria to recover a sacred artifact guarded by fierce enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monomyth.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

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  45. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Leaf.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    **Game Description** Step into the shadowy world of **Bloodytears 3D**, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classic games like Castlevania. In a land shrouded in darkness, you play as Aric, a skilled warrior driven by vengeance and a burning desire to rid the world of Dracula’s curse.  Years ago, Aric's family was slain by Dracula's minions, leaving him the sole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D.

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  47. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dark Swords: Fire link is a 2D metroidvania game with a large locations to explore, fight with a lot creatures and epic bosses, and greats skills and power-ups to acquire. Have some of the better features that defines the 8/16-bits era, games like Ninja Gaiden, Super Ghost and Ghouls, Megaman, Castlevania and Super Metroid. Also, it gets inspired by the Dark Souls series, Hollow Knight and Blasphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Swords Firelink.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    VED is a story-driven, hand-drawn RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and roguelite elements. Set in two different worlds, VED tells the story of Cyrus, a young hero who sets out on a quest to become a master of sword and magic, and save everything he knows from destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VED.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Finally... After months of trial and error, learning by doing, and yet some critical failures - we have reached the point at which I'm comfortable enough to release something bigger, something better, something playable of REVEREND - the beta. I said it would release in September, and I'm counting it! Please, check the settings and key bindings if something doesn't feel right at first, since I mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVEREND.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 1,947 reviews

    'Warsim: The Realm of Aslona' FACT SHEET Developer: Huw MillwardRelease Date: 20 Dec 2022 (Original EA release on steam 28 Jun, 2017)Platforms: PC (Windows)Contact: u/Huw2k8 on reddit, [email protected]: $9.99 (Was $4.99 until March 30th 2020 when price increased)Development Log: Warsim Subreddit GAME DESCRIPTION Warsim is a deep and rich text based kingdom management game unlike anything e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsim: The Realm of Aslona - Press Kit.

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