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Looking for games like The Roots Family? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Labyrinthine Night, Metacell: Genesis ARCADE or Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Labyrinthine Night is a top-down, survival-horror-ish adventure game intended for entry into the first No Excuses Game Jam, for which the theme was "lost family". Controls Move around, navigate menus W/A/S/DDirectional Pad Confirm and Do Stuff (also special input) Space (Shift)X (LB) on XboxSquare (L1) on PlayStation Pause Escape or PStart (Options on DualShock 4) The Rules You're tasked with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Labyrinthine Night.

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  2. Metacell: Genesis ARCADE is an arcade game inspired by old-school arcade games, with the match 3 mechanic. The basic gist of Arcade mode is a score attack mechanic where you want to survive to level 100 with the highest score. Fight back a never ending spawn of game pieces by making matches of 3 or more before the board fills up, or even worse, you are killed by one of the traps that could spawn a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metacell: Genesis ARCADE.

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  3. A challenging yet forgiving souls-like action adventure. Parry, block, and dodge enemy attacks while exploring a ruined fort. Discover rich lore and epic boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025] A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time. Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s. A World Without TimeThe jam's theme, "A World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Let Me Fade.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    PERFECT FOR STEAM DECK! About the GamePrimal Planet is a solo developed metroidvania that combines survival and crafting elements with a pixel-perfect aesthetic and an action-packed story, and it's all taking place on a lush planet filled with dinosaurs. Uncover the StoryEmbark on a thrilling journey as you follow the gripping tale of a cave dweller fighting to protect his family. Survive a b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Planet.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    [1.About the game]Little Doll Queen is a derivative work (fangame) of the Touhou Project series under Team Shanghai Alice. In this game, you play as living dolls, following the instructions of your master. (well, except Medicine) It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game (bullet hell), where the screen is full of enemy bullets which you have t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鈴集無名の丘 ~ Little Doll Queen.

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  8. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 346 reviews

    # JOURNEY INTO THE WILD Follow the story of a young sugar glider on a journey to save his family. Your adventures will take you across vast environments as you discover a vibrant world brimming with life. But beware of the dangers that lie ahead... # PLAY YOUR OWN NATURE DOCUMENTARY Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments through the eyes of a sugar … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAY: The Survival Series.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Luminosity is a fast paced arcade game. You take the control of a space ship and your objective is to close off the enemy drones and conquer a certain percent of the map in order to blow them up. Things quickly escalate and you face an increasing number of unique and challenging enemies and environments all trying to destroy your laser and blow your ship to pieces. To your aid you have a wide rang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminosity.

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  10. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,459 reviews

    It's exactly what it sounds like, but now with 100% more multiplayer. You are the tree and so is everyone else! You are equaled by no other, except maybe the forest... Relax and be the best tree you can be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree Simulator 2022.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    From the folks behind the BIT.TRIP series comes the frantic insanity that is Woah Dave! Help our hero, Dave Lonuts, survive an insane alien invasion and line his pockets with shiny pennies.Hurl alien eggs, skull bombs, and explosive WOAH blocks to stay alive and sky rocket yourself to high score fame and fortune.The Steam and PS4 versions of Woah Dave! also feature a local two-player competitive m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woah Dave!.

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  12. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    41% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Pixel hunter is 3D side-scroller game, designed in Voxel and 8Bit style. The game is about a hunter, whose weapons were stolen by animals. His only thought is to return them all. The main objective of the game is to go through the worlds, kill the Boss and retrieve your stolen weapons. You’ll face different animals such as birds, amphibians, goats and fish. By the end of each level you have to fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Hunter.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Warm up your brain! About the GameThe world is in danger! Someone opened a portal to the other world, from which an unknown evil escaped. You are a nameless warrior, and your task is to set off on a journey full of dangers to destroy the evil that breaks free. But will you succeed? Your journey will consist of constant ambushes of dangerous enemies, from which you need to fend off. During the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Treasury.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    A CUTE, BOUNCY & RELAXING PLATFORMER! Enjoy the beautiful pixel art while helping the Sheepy find his family!  Made by: Tamatha Lynn Campbell- Art & Level Design Iman Syed - Music ("Wooly Waltz" - 1st level background music) Luca Leonardi - Music ("Country Bouncing" - 2nd level background music) Michael Antonio Araya Murcia - Music (''Sheepy Battle theme'' - boss music) Mislav Majdandžić - Progra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheepy.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    48% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Shelter 3 invites you to explore life in the jungle, a world of large beasts and exotic vegetation. You will be an elephant - roaming with your family, seeking sustenance from the jungle’s waterways, caring for the young elephants and learning to navigate from the elders. But you must stay fed, so keep moving! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter 3.

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  16.   The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

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  17. Die again and again, to start all over again, the taste of victory is sweeter if the path to it is through pain and suffering... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Hate.

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  19. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,161 reviews

    "There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you." While spending time in dog heaven, Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi suddenly catches his dad's scent. Now, he embarks on a journey to meet his dad. Will Bong-gu be able to see his dad again? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Puppy.

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  20. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Imprisoned deep within the Succubus dungeon for eons, an opportunity to break free of your shackles presents itself. Rise to power once more, and enact your revenge! Elewder is an erotic top-down, twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements, can you escape??? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elewder.

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  21. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 2,433 reviews

    An old school plat-form game with a catchy and unique art style! You will find all the clas-si-cal ele-ments from the 90’s games and new inter-est-ing ideas. Explore a total of 6 worlds and save the lands bring-ing back peace and bal-ance and finally becom-ing the new hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodle Tree Adventures.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    98% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart is a lesbian romance boss rush! Sophie and Anna are broke and trying to pay rent by hunting devils. Fight colorful bosses, flirt with your girlfriend, and uncover the mysteries of Mammon City in this lightning-fast action game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOSSGAME: The Final Boss is My Heart.

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  24. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 2,448 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

    The game follows the life of a mother lynx, starting as a pregnant animal, giving birth and continuing in to a journey of parenthood where nurturing her cubs is paramount for survival. Shelter 2 includes more elaborate gameplay features than its predecessor, such as stamina, different types of movements, jumps and a variety of prey to kill. Besides hunting there are several maternal and hunting fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter 2.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,275 reviews

    Coloring Game is a fantastic anti-stress game. Color pixels without any hurry while listening to beautiful background music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coloring Game.

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  27. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Action platformer heavily inspired by the Mega Man X series, focused on fast and fluid movement and combat. Jump, dash, shoot and swing to stop mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." Available on Steam! Or play the demo below! Liz must stop corporate mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." 9 companies to infiltrate. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGABUSTER.

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  28. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 9,154 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 43 reviews

    Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you explore, expand and evolve to advance your clan to the next generation. You relive the early story of mankind, but humanity is only one idea away from evolution or extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey.

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  29. Save the city from the mad cow balls and destroy the bricks. Gain skillpoints from high score and completing levels. Use the skillpoints to upgrade your balls, weapons and gain access to the 60+ power ups! 60+ power ups. 40+ upgrades. 10 different kind of balls. Level generator. 8 Difficulty levels. Multi bonuses. Multi layer levels. Press and hold to spinn the ball. Cheat, Debu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MadCowBalls2.

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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Blastronaut is a mining game in a procedural alien world. Explore, extract and profit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLASTRONAUT.

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  31. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    57% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Lead your troop as a silver back gorilla, raising a family in the harsh African natural environment. Compete with rivals and defend against predators while avoiding poachers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lonely Gorilla.

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  32. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a perilous journey to help Ayo fetch water for her family. Overcome challenges as you explore Sub-Saharan Africa in a daily daunting chore, gaining skills and wisdom along the way. Experience Ayo's harsh environment as she braves the unforgiving drought in this adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayo: A Rain Tale.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    "Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter. Shoot targets to earn credits which can be spent to unlock new videos and FX. Music is streamed directly from your computer's audio output, so you can use sound from any source including on-line streaming services." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sound Shift.

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  35. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Handsome MR. Frog.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Welcome to Breakpoint, a twin-stick slasher that provides all the hectic action of a bullet hell with the crunchy satisfaction of melee combat. Unlike other twin stick games, there are zero ranged attacks in Breakpoint. You have to control the battlefield with a variety of physical attacks. Slice, smash, and crush your way through waves of enemies to defeat the swarm. Move and groove your way thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakpoint.

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  37. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Note: game is playable in web browser but meant to be a downloaded experience. My second foray into game jamming, with this 64px Survival Tower Defence, my submission to the LowRezJam 2022. Basic Synopsis of Game Scavenge the world for its resources and use them to build out fortifications and defences in order to survive an ever increasing hoard of enemies in the night. Controls Below I've l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zuperstress.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    -A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch.

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  39. Hommie is a in-training magic girl from the Orion constellation, who lacks of the ability to float, unlike most of magic girls, but instead has the power to alter gravity. She is also allied with the familiar chimera Bellgeese. One day, she receives a task from the Intergalactic Magic Bureau (IMB): Defeat a group of magic girls called "The MAgic Girls Of The Round", due one of them owns a forbidd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hommie Vs..

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  40. Creation background:"One day, when I began to ponder the meaning of life... I decided to create a game." "This is the story I want to tell you." "And thus, my story with you all begins." Regarding the game:"Mind Detective" is an independently produced puzzle, drama, and interactive novel game. You need to follow six partners with different backgrounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 心灵侦探.

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  41. If you're tired of endless orders; If you can no longer bear insincere human interactions; If you need a place to slowly heal your heart—Come take a look at our game.You will become a little witch, running a small shop deep in the forest. The squirrel says, "Witch, witch, I'm going to visit the whale by the sea, please give me a sticker." The bird says, "Witch, witch, I love apples… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 奇异贴纸簿 Mystic Sticker Book.

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  42. Majoris Nightmare is a dark narrative-driven puzzle-adventure built around investigation, tension, and consequence. After tragedy shatters his life, Majoris enters a seemingly ordinary house in search of answers, believing its owner may be connected to his daughter's disappearance. Solving puzzles requires close attention to notes and details. Overlook them and you may find yourself lost. Face rar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majoris Nightmare.

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  43. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Hello, Captain. Welcome to the frigid wastes of Northern England. The world is cooling, London is in disarray, and there is no end in sight. You are charged with helping your group of refugees survive the cold. This task will be daunting and dangerous, but you are not without hope. To interact with your city use your mouse. A right click at the edges of the screen will move the camera, a left clic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostpunk Pico.

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  45. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  46. Emu's Massive Hunt (EMH) is a new game for the Vic 20 with a full +35K memory expansion.  In EMH, you play the emu who must rescue Rod of THE FUTURE WAS 8 BIT. Rod is locked away behind the Jelly door and you need to find all the green jelly to get through to him. Find 255 items spread over over 4 zones and 64 individual locations. Some items are special and are crucial to allow you to progres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emu's Massive Hunt - Vic 20 + 35k.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Play as the Hero, exploring a fantastical 2.5D world and unlocking the power of music as you battle against foes to the beat of their own Soul Song. Explore the town of Zephra and its encroaching forest as you scavenge for the means to support your family.Discover mysterious ruins which hold a tremendous and melodic power.Encounter trouble and unleash your musical might as you learn to fight to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resonance: Rhythm in You.

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  48. ReadMe.txt:- Reading this will tell you unused things in v3.1.1.     ---Content--- 1. It has Xmas 2013 v3.2.0 Background, Menu, Splash Screen & Loading Screen. 2. In this version, when the cheats are enabled (editor is optional), you can use powerups by clicking keys :- (1) = Super Seeds; (2) = King Sling; (3) = Sling Scope; (4) = Birdquake. 3. (Optional thing) If you want to use other co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to {Outdated} Angry Birds Seasons Unused Content/Project.

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  49. Can you invite 200 classmates and make it home to host the party of a lifetime?Retro visual-novel / action-arcade game with a 8-bit / jazz mixed soundtrack. CONTROLS: - W/A/S/D or LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN to move. - SHIFT to sprint (if you have enough stamina- see yellow bar above your head). - SHIFT/ENTER/SPACE to make dialogue faster. - TAB to make dialogue normal speed again. - ESC to skip a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Minor Task: Party of a Lifetime.

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  50. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Dominate, Defile, & Devour the heroes of Mythalon in this Adult RPG. Current State: Version 1 is currently a proof of concept build and is largely lacking content and polish. There is no music, few sound effects, the sex animations are placeholders waiting to be expanded. Be aware that this first version of the game is more a representation of what the game could become than an actual game in itse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Lord Defiler.

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